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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Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway, Sittingbourne
Attractions in Kent
One of the best narrow-gauge railways in the UK; this stream train service runs along the line between Warren Wood and Stony Shaw, through attractive Kent countryside. There are 11 restored steam locomotives plus steam traction engines.
Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary, Liskeard
Attractions in Cornwall
A place where families can enjoy close contact with domestic, exotic and wild animals. Discovery and surprise are all part of the fun as you feed the ducks, chickens, goats and deer. There are also zebras, lemurs, raccoons, wallabies and many more.
Paignton Zoo, Paignton
Attractions in Devon
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you'll even need your sense
Stourhead, Stourhead
Attractions in Wiltshire
Stourhead's magnificent landscaped gardens offer space to let off steam and there's plenty to discover and explore. Discover the mini-temples and a spooky grotto and climb Alfred's Tower to enjoy the spectacular views. The house has fine interiors, paintings and furnishings.
Ragged School Museum, London
Attractions in London
This museum is dedicated to London's East End. On the old site of Barnardo's ragged school, the museum has a reconstructed Victorian classroom, along with exhibits on housing, education and work in the East End from the 1880s to 1900.
Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester, Manchester
Attractions in Manchester
LEGOLAND Discovery Center is your passport to a LEGO world of colour, creativity and fun. Join the battle on Kingdom Quest - an interactive LEGO laser ride, feel a part of the story in the 4D cinema or learn top LEGO building secrets from the Master Model Builder. The ultimate place for all LEGO fans – young and old! Location: Manchester (North)
Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood
Attractions in West Sussex
Rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world, Goodwood offers not just breathtaking views of the Sussex Downs and the Solent, but also top-quality Flat racing in the summer.
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.
Blackpool Sea Life Centre, Blackpool
Attractions in Lancashire
The Blackpool SEA LIFE centre houses around 50 varied displays including a vast ocean tank with one of the biggest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. New for this year, Scary Monsters is amazing new attraction that brings together some of the scariest-looking creatures of the deep; beasts from the icy depths that resemble giant insects, slimy and slithering things, bug-eyed beasties and animals that look like they've escaped from Sci-Fi monster movies or ancient myth and legend. Location: Blackpool (North West)
Bressingham Steam Experience and Gardens, Diss
Attractions in Norfolk
Immerse yourself in a steam experience at this highly popular family attraction. Narrow guage railway rides, Victorian steam roundabout, locatmotive sheds, traction engines, a royal coach, gardens and lots more.
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Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, West Yorkshire
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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
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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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