Top Holiday Attractions in England
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Whether you are looking for something to keep you, your partner or a group of friends entertained our selection of holiday attractions in England will give you some inspiration.
From thrills and spills at theme parks to the peace and relaxation of beautiful gardens there is something for everyone across England. The attraction listings include museums, country houses, castles, cathedrals, farms, zoos and so much more.
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Blackpool Sea Life Centre, Blackpool
Attractions in Lancashire
The Blackpool SEA LIFE centre houses around 50 varied displays including a vast ocean tank with one of the biggest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. New for this year, Scary Monsters is amazing new attraction that brings together some of the scariest-looking creatures of the deep; beasts from the icy depths that resemble giant insects, slimy and slithering things, bug-eyed beasties and animals that look like they've escaped from Sci-Fi monster movies or ancient myth and legend. Location: Blackpool (North West)
Longleat, Warminster
Attractions in Wiltshire
Fantastic attractions, amazing animals, spectacular shows! Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is bigger and better than ever with over 15 exciting attractions...an adventure you'll never forget!
Seaquarium Weston-super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare
Attractions in Somerset
Walk through the underwater tunnel to vie hundreds of fascinating fish including sharks and rays, in 30 naturally themed marine habitats. There are interactive touch screens as well.
Cutty Sark, London
Attractions in London
Learn more about the Cutty Sark's eventful past, or explore the museum collections which give an insight to the many stories the ship has to tell. Cutty Sark has travelled across the world, sailing under both the Red Ensign and the Portuguese flag, visiting every major port in the world through the course of her working life. In admiration of her beauty and in recognition of her fame, she was preserved for the nation by Captain Wilfred Dowman in 1922.
Camelot, Chorley
Attractions in Lancashire
Camelot: A land of great knights and amazing days. A theme park where you can see the magical sorcery of a wizard one minute and knights battling it out in spectacular jousting tournaments the next. A land where you can watch magic happen before your eyes at Merlin's magic show and then learn the tricks of the trade for yourself at the School of Wizardry. Travel back in time to Medieval England and witness the jousting prowess and swordsmanship of the fearless knights. With exciting water rides and a host of rides for younger bravehearts, this really is a theme park with fun days out for everyone! Location: Lancashire (North)
Bodiam Castle, Bodium
Attractions in East Sussex
One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385 as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. Enough of the interior survives to give an impression of castle life.
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truo
Attractions in Cornwall
See a myriad of minerals, view a naked mummy and discover Cornwall's unique culture. Admire the collection of Newlyn School paintings in the decorative arts gallery. The museum presents a range of changing exhibitions form textiles to contemporary art.
Buckingham Palace, London
Attractions in London
Take a trip around the official residence of the Royal Family with audio tours introduced by HRH Prince Charles. Enjoy a walk in the palace grounds or take part in an activity trail and catch the Changing of the Guard. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837.
Exmouth Model Railway, Exmouth
Attractions in Devon
With more than 7,500 feet of track this is one of the world's largest scenic 00-guage model railways. It runs through villages and towns all exquisitely modelled in great detail.
Royal Air Defence Museum, Wroxham
Attractions in Norfolk
The museum traces the history and development of Air Defence Radar since its invention in 1935. See the history and development of Detection, Air Intelligence Photography, Air Defence Radar and Air Battle Management from the 1930's to the modern computer technology of today.
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South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
North West England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
North East England
County Durham, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
East of England
South East England
Berkshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex
Heart of England
Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
West of England
Attractions with Wheelchair Access
Most UK holiday attractions now offer suitable wheelchair access and you will find on our listings that we have indicated where we believe they are accessible. However you should check prior to departure with the attraction for your specific needs.
Pet/Dog Friendly Attractions
Many of the attractions are dog friendly and so we have indicated where we believe they are pet friendly. Again, please check prior to departure with the attraction to make sure as rules do change.
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