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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Animal Farm Adventure Park, Berrow
Attractions in Somerset
Children can pet and feed many of the friendly animals at this farm. There is a play barn with big indoor slides and a large play park to enjoy.
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.
WWT Slimbridge, Slimbridge
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Visit a large collection of exotic, rare and endangered ducks, geese and swans in this reserve. The Discovery Centre has hands-on displays.
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
Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Cheddar
Attractions in Somerset
The ever popular caves at Cheddar Gorge are a must see. Wonder at the magnificent stalagmites and stalactites and have a go at the Crystal Quest Challenge.
Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Bury St Edmunds
Attractions in Suffolk
The extensive remains of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monastery in England, shrine of St Edmund. They include the complete 14th century Great Gate and Norman Tower, and the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.
Bratton Camp and White Horse, Westbury
Attractions in Wiltshire
The 300-year old Westbury white horse is the oldest in Wiltshire. It is in a great location on a very steep slope, which is ideal for kite-flying and hang-gliding, just below the Iron Age hill for of Bratton camp. There are marvellous views for miles around.
Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, Tunbridge Wells
Attractions in Kent
In addition to the formal gardens, visit the enchanted forest and enjoy exciting playgrounds, huge swings, strange plants, giant rabbits and shy deer. Don't miss the raised wooden adventure boardwalk, the Dinosaur and Dragon Valley and the Serpent's Lair.
Totnes Elizabethan Museum, Totnes
Attractions in Devon
This Elizabethan house, built in 1575, features an Elizabethan herb garden, a Tudor bedroom, a kitchen and a Victorian nursery. Displays cover 5,000 years of local history and there is a special exhibition on Charles Babbage, father of the modern computer.
Chichester Cathedral, Chichester
Attractions in West Sussex
The magnificent Chichester Cathedral has stood at the centre of Chichester for nearly 1000 years. It houses a number of treasures including the 12th century Lazarus Reliefs and works by Sutherland, Chagall and Piper.
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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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