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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Snappy's Adventure Play Centre, Whitstable

Attractions in Kent

Snappy's is a large indoor adventure play centre with an extensive range of approved play equipment all designed to an exciting dinosaur theme. There is a dedicated area for under 4's, a twin wavy-board slide and a Game Zone for older children.


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Isle of Wight Zoo, Sandown

Attractions in Isle of Wight

A family run zoo with a special interest in tigers and lemurs. The zoo was built within the ruins of a Victorian Fort built to guard Sandowns's coast. The zoo's focus is on looking after older tigers and giving them a happy retirement.


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Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

Attractions in Cumbria

Step inside this charming 17th-century building to enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original watercolour paintings and sketches. This gallery has an interesting history, as previously it was the office of Beatrix's husband, William Heelis.


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Bodiam Castle, Bodium

Attractions in East Sussex

One of the most famous and evocative castles in Britain, Bodiam was built in 1385 as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. Enough of the interior survives to give an impression of castle life.


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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.


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Bolsover Castle, Bolsover

Attractions in Derbyshire

An enchanting early 17th Century, set on a hill with restored walled gardens, a superb indoor riding house and outstanding craftsmanship. Visit the Discovery Centre and enjoy the interactive scale model of the castle.


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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.


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Barrington Court, Barrington

Attractions in Somerset

Am enchanting garden laid out in a sequence of walled rooms, with a working kitchen garden. The Tudor manor house is an antique furniture showroom,


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Richmond Castle, Richmond

Attractions in North Yorkshire

With its breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle fully deserves its place as one of the finest tourist attractions in North Yorkshire. The castle was originally built to subdue the unruly North of England it is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain.


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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.


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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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