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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Bucks Goat Centre, Aylesbury
Attractions in Buckinghamshire
A children's animal farm and adventure centre featuring a wide range of animals, including llamas, birds, donkeys and every breed of domestic goat found in Britain. A petting pen is available for small children to make friends with our rabbits and guinea pigs.
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.
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.
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.
Thorpe Park, Chertsey
Attractions in Surrey
As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is THE place to get your adrenaline pumping in 2011. Experience the UK’s most thrilling theme park as you’re thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of Europe’s most extreme rides. New for 2011, climb aboard a life raft and get in a spin on Storm Surge, the ultimate sky-high spinning water ride, Face Your Fears on SAW – The Ride, the world’s most terrifying rollercoaster, and brave the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno. Location: Surrey (South East)
Natural History Museum, London
Attractions in London
The Natural History Museum has hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits. Highlights include Dinosaurs; Creepy-Crawlies; Human Biology and mammals, with its unforgettable huge blue whale.
Bank of England Museum, London
Attractions in London
This museum housed within the Bank of England traces the history of the bank. Visitors can view gold bars dating from ancient to modern times, as well as coins, a unique collection of bank notes and more. Stories from the Past tells unexpected tales of the Bank, a nun, a giant and a sewer man.
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Attractions in East Sussex
The Royal Pavilion, the famous seaside palace of King George IV, is one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles. The magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings at the Royal Pavilion fill it with astonishing colours and superb craftsmanship.
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.
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.
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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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