Top Holiday Attractions in England

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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Barnstaple Heritage Centre, Barnstaple

Attractions in Devon

More than 1,000 years of Barnstaple's history is on show here, with hands-on visual and audio displays and life-size models and reconstructions. Barnstaple Heritage Centre offers great entertainment for all the family including quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes.


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London Eye, London

Attractions in London

This is one the most popular tourist attraction in London. The 443ft (135m) big wheel provides the most spectacular views of one of the biggest cities in the worlds. On a clear day you can see 25 miles in every direction from a safe and comfortable capsule.


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Ipswich Transport Museum, Ipswich

Attractions in Suffolk

The Ipswich Transport Museum has the largest collection of transport items in Britain devoted to just one town. Everything was either made or used in and around Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk.


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Sheffield Ski Village, Sheffield

Attractions in South Yorkshire

For a unique and exhillarating family day check out the Ski Village at Sheffield. Europes largest all season ski resort includes ski and snowboard acitivities as well as bowling and lots more.


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Peak Cavern, Castleton

Attractions in Derbyshire

Set within a 250 foot vertical cliff there are various natural caverns including the Orchestra gallery (with amazing acoustic properties) Roger Rains house (with a perpetual waterfall amd the devil's cellar.


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Castle Howard, York

Attractions in North Yorkshire

Yorkshire's finest historic house & estate. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th-century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape.


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Madame Tussaud's, London

Attractions in London

Dance like a diva and take to the stage with Beyonce, Britney and Kylie, see if you can bend it like David Beckham or have a dinner date with George Clooney. Also try out as a Pop Idol, be photographed by the paparazzi, have your DNA checked and explore the galaxy.


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Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, Gloucester

Attractions in Gloucestershire

Enjoy a wildlife experience walking in this bird park with fallow deer and pygmy goats, peacocks and cranes. There are bird pavilions and a reputedly haunted fish pond teeming with large trout.


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Staintondale Shire Horse Farm, Scarborough

Attractions in North Yorkshire

The farm is set in 40 acres of idyllic coastline and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Live shows, hands on farm animals, farm walks, stables and forge, museum and lots more.


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@Bristol, Bristol

Attractions in Bristol

With over 300 hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres.


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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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