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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Druidstone Park, Canterbury
Attractions in Kent
Set in attractive gardens and woodland, Druidstone caters for the imaginations of all ages. Go on a discovery trail through the enchanted woodland and enjoy hands on experiences in the farmyard. Discover the sleeping dragon and other mystical and magical creatures in the enchanted woodland trail, home to a herd of white fallow deer.
Puzzlewood, Coleford
Attractions in Gloucestershire
This pre-Roman open-cast iron-ore mine is set in 14 acres of spectacular scenery. Pathways take you through deep ravines and passageways between moss-covered rocks, forming a very unusual maze. There is also an opportunity to meet the farm animals. More recently Puzzlewood has been used as a film location for TV shows such as Dr Who and Merlin.
Newhaven Fort, Newhaven
Attractions in East Sussex
An award-winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights, sounds - even the smells - of the period, all found in a range of exhibitions and audio-visual presentations.
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.
Newquay Zoo, Newquay
Attractions in Cornwall
A great day for the family, Newquay Zoo is home to many of the world's endangered species. With a great collection of animals and a rainforest Tropical Zone there is plenty to see.
Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury
Attractions in Wiltshire
This museum has local history exhibits such as costumes, and early fire engine, photographs of the town and an educational hands-on activity call the Mini Museum Detective. There is also an activity corner to keep younger children amused.
National Gallery, London
Attractions in London
The National Gallery holds one of the finest permanent collections of Western European art. It includes all the greats and is sure to please even the most reluctant gallery-goer.
House of Marbles, Newton Abbot
Attractions in Devon
A working glass-blowing factory that also has a museum of glass artefacts, including toys and marbles. They have probably the largest marble runs in the world. Visitors can watch glass blowing when work is in progress.
Flamingo Land Theme Park, Malton
Attractions in North Yorkshire
Flamingo Land has something for everyone with 7 extreme rides in the theme park plus shows, childrens attractions and a zoo with lots of exotic specites. A great day out.
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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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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