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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Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton
Attractions in Devon
Travel Torbay's spectacular coast and the beautiful River Dart by steam train from Paignton to Kingswear. The trip can be combined with river excursions to picturesque Dartmouth.
London Dungeon, London
Attractions in London
The London Dungeon is an interactive historic horror attraction that dispenses fear and fun in equal doses. Visitors encounter The Great Fire of London, Jack the Ripper and the Judgement Day boat ride.
Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth
Attractions in Norfolk
East Anglia's most popular tourist attraction, occupying a nine-acre seafront location in Great Yarmouth. With over 20 large rides and crazy golf, water attractions, kiddie rides and awe inspiring white knuckle classics... There is something for everyone.
Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne
Attractions in East Sussex
Jutting out into the sea from the middle of Eastbourne Seafront the Pier, built in the 1870's, has much to offer. Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type.
Tiggywinkles The Wildlife Hospital, Aylesbury
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
Did you know bread and milk is bad for hedgehogs? Come to the visitor centre to find out why and learn about the hundreds of sick animals the hospital cares for. Visit the gardens and wild areas to see some other permanent disabled residents (birds and badgers).
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
Attractions in Isle of Wight
This park was originally a Victorian garden but has been developed into a family friendly theme park, water gardens and maze. Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs, nursery rhyme characters, cowboys and indians all set within the rambling Victorian gardens.
Classic Boat Museum, Newport
Attractions in Isle of Wight
A great indoor collection of lovingly restored sailing and motorised classic boats, dating from the 19th Century.
Crownhill Fort, Plymouth
Attractions in Devon
At the largest of Plymouth's great Victorian forts, visitors can discover the underground tunnels, explore the ramparts, marvel at Victorian architecture and view the guns, including the ‘disappearing' Moncrieff.
Knightshayes Court, Tiverton
Attractions in Devon
This lavish house was built around 1870 by William Burges. Its much admired garden features a water lily pond, topiary and a restored walled garden. There's plenty to see from looming gargoyles, imaginative carvings including the ‘seven deadly sins' and the medieval great hall complete with minstrel's gallery.
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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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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