Top Holiday Attractions in England

Top holiday attractions in England

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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Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

Attractions in Kent

Take a nostalgic trip behind a full-size steam engine on Britain's first light railway. Journey through 10 ½ miles of unspoilt countryside between Tenterden and the Sussex village of Bodiam and experience the sights and sounds of steam engines.


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Milton Keynes Museum, Milton Keynes

Attractions in Buckinghamshire

Housed in a beautiful Victorian farmstead, attractions include room settings depicting Victorian and Edwardian domestic life, plus live demonstrations of cooking and printing from a bygone age.


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Lanhydrock House, Bodmin

Attractions in Cornwall

One of the finest houses in Cornwall built in the last 19th Century. IT is set in wooded parkland and surrounded by a garden with rare shrubs and trees. ‘Below stairs' has a huge kitchen, larder, dairy and bake house.


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The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham

Attractions in Kent

Visitors can enjoy 400 years of exciting naval history and architecture set in an 80 acre site. Explore HMS Cavalier, Britain's last WWII destroyer, the submarine Ocelot and the Victoria sloop Gannet.


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Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill, Wells

Attractions in Somerset

Explore the spectacular caves supposedly inhabited by the Witch of Wookey. Lots of other attractions including a 400 year old papermill with demonstrations of traditional papermaking.


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Sheffield Ski Village, Sheffield

Attractions in South Yorkshire

For a unique and exhillarating family day check out the Ski Village at Sheffield. Europes largest all season ski resort includes ski and snowboard acitivities as well as bowling and lots more.


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Battle Abbey and Battlefield, Battle

Attractions in East Sussex

For a memorable family day out in Sussex visit Battle Abbey, set on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It's an enjoyable way to discover more about the most famous date in English history. There is a children's themed outdoor play area, a battlefield and audio tour of the abbey.


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Animal Farm Adventure Park, Berrow

Attractions in Somerset

Children can pet and feed many of the friendly animals at this farm. There is a play barn with big indoor slides and a large play park to enjoy.


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Flambards Experience-Victorian Village and Gardens, Helston

Attractions in Cornwall

Flambards Experience is one of the most popular days out in Cornwall. You can explore over 50 life-size Victorian shops, homes and traders set in cobbled streets with carriages and fashions, or visit the Britain in the Blitz Exhibition and War Galleries showing Cornish involvement in WWII.


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The Look Out Discovery Centre, Bracknell

Attractions in Berkshire

Berkshire's premier hands-on interatcive science and nature exhibition. Explore the wonders of the human body or try the amazing puzzles. Over 90 exhibits to entertain children and adults alike. A great family day out.


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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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