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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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall

Attractions in Bristol

This centre has plenty to entertain children, water buffalo; rhinos; yaks; monkeys; reptiles and 80 other species. There are indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and tractor rides, even the chance to bottle-feed lambs, handle baby chicks and milk a bionic cow.


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Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, Bath

Attractions in Somerset

The Roman Baths are one of the best-preserved Roman sites in northern Europe and one of the finest thermal spas of the ancient world. Includes a Roman temple, bath house and Georgian pump house.


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Beaulieu Abbey and National Motor Museum, Brockenhurst

Attractions in Hampshire

Beaulieu is a guaranteed great family day out with lots for everyone to enjoy including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, home of the Montagu family, historic Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear and James Bond Exhibition. It is located within easy reach of the popular tourist destinations of Bournemouth, Southampton and Winchester.


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Old Sarum, Sailsbury

Attractions in Wiltshire

This great earthwork, with more that 2,000 years of history and its huge banks and ditches was created by Iron Age people around 500 BC and later occupied by Romans, Saxons and the Normans. See the remains of the prehistoric fortress, the palace, castle and cathedral.


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Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath

Attractions in Somerset

Enjoy an exhilarating walk through this stunning garden set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath. This unique 18th Century garden includes a Gothic Temple, Serpentine Lake, Cascades and Palladian Bridge.


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Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre, St Austell

Attractions in Cornwall

Learn about diving, rescues and shipwrecks in this major display of maritime history, the largest shipwreck artefact collection in the British Isles. There is also an exhibition about the Titanic.


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Bygones, Torquay

Attractions in Devon

Bygones has a life-size Victoria street with period rooms. Children will enjoy the large Hornby railway layouts, medals and militaria and the illuminated ‘fantasyland'.


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Avon Heath Country Park, St Leonards

Attractions in Dorset

Enjoy a day at Dorset's largest country park, walking or cycling in the beautiful heathland and woods. Special events include pond dipping; Easter egg trails; bug hunts; den building; orienteering; animal tracks and signs and dawn-chorus walks.


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The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury

Attractions in Kent

This fascinating Audio-visual experience located in the centre of Canterbury is one of the town's most popular visitor attractions. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Middle Ages in this stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. The Canterbury Tales is a stunningly accurate recreation of medieval life.  With new audio guides, it provides an excellent introduction to the City and its famous literary connection.


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Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown

Attractions in Isle of Wight

A family run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort built to guard Sandowns's coast. The zoo's focus is on looking after older tigers and giving them a happy retirement.


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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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