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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Brownsea Island, Poole
Attractions in Dorset
Just a short boat journey (not National Trust) from Poole or Sandbanks, the island offers spectacular views, a peaceful setting for walks and picnics, a rich variety of habitats for wildlife including the rare red squirrel and a varied and colourful history
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Attractions in Hampshire
Standing 170m high the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth is two and a half times taller than Nelsons Column making it the tallest accessible structure in the UK out side London. At the top of the Spinnaker Tower you will find the 3 amazing viewing decks: Deck 1 boasts Europe's largest walk on glass floor, Deck 2 has self contained multi media stations exploring the history of the docks and Deck 3 (The Crows Nest) allows customers to an outside viewing deck with amazing 350 degree panoramic views, on a clear day you can see for up to 23 miles. Location: Hampshire (South East)
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Hythe
Attractions in Kent
A 600 acre wild animal park situated in the gardens of historic Port Lympne Mansion. The collection includes the largest herd of captive-bred black rhino outside Africa, plus elephants, tigers and many more.
National Waterways Museum, Gloucester
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Take a journey through Britain in this award-winning museum, telling the 200-year story of inland waterways. Investigate interactive displays, historic craft, a traditional blacksmith's and an activities room. You enter through a replica lock complete with running water.
Eureka Museum for Children, Halifax
Attractions in West Yorkshire
Everything at Eureka! has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through 100s of hands-on exhibits.
Arlington Court, Barnstaple
Attractions in Devon
Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by the Chichesters. Offering incident and contrast, the 19th-century picturesque garden is a perfect place to explore, picnic or play.
Cholderton Charlie's Farm, Sailsbury
Attractions in Wiltshire
This park for rare farm animals has a wealth of things to see and do and is home to one of Britain's largest collections of rabbit breeds. There is also a replica Iron Age roundhouse farm and nature trail.
Haddon Hall, Bakewell
Attractions in Derbyshire
Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. Haddon has featured in many films and TV programmes including, most recently Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly, Mathew MacFadeyn, and Dame Judy Dench. Also BBC's 2006 production of Jane Eyre starring Toby Stevens and Ruth Wilson.
Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
Attractions in South Yorkshire
High tech, hands on science centre where you can explore the Air, Earth, Fire, and Water Pavilions eachwhich has great activities and exhibits.
Hunstanton Sea Life Centre, Hunstanton
Attractions in Norfolk
The Sanctuary features a seal hospital, outdoor pools, penguin and otter enclosures and a breathtaking aquarium with an underwater display tunnel. Come face to extraordinary face with the newest residents from the Hammerhead shark family. A pair of Bonnethead sharks have joined the tropical sharks in the mighty ocean tank. Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary is now home to a Chinese Mitten Crab found on the Ouse Wash. Chinese Mitten crabs are an alien species to our British waters, an unusual looking crab, which has furry looking bristles covering its claws earning it the name the ‘Chinese Mitten Crab’. Location: Norfolk (South East)
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South West England
Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
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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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