Top Holiday Attractions in England
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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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Globe Theatre, London
Attractions in London
This museum is an exciting, engaging introduction to the life, works and theatre of Shakespeare's time. Experience a performance in a replica Elizabethan theatre, or enjoy the interactive exhibits about Shakespeare's life.

York Dungeons, York
Attractions in North Yorkshire
Transport yourself back to the dark and grisly history of the Roman city of York. Live actors, shows and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience. Everything that you see is based on real historical events from the Labyrinth of the Lost Roman Legion, to the chilling tale of highwayman Dick Turpin, torture and the plague. Step back in time into the depths of the York Dungeon for a thrilling and fun experience that will leave your family screaming for more! Are you brave enough? Location: York (North)

Dairyland Farm, Newquay
Attractions in Cornwall
Dairyland Farm is Cornwall´s Award Winning Family Attraction - You are assured a warm welcome at Dairyland. The sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm.

Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath
Attractions in Somerset
Enjoy an exhilarating walk through this stunning garden set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views of the city of Bath. This unique 18th Century garden includes a Gothic Temple, Serpentine Lake, Cascades and Palladian Bridge.

Cholderton Charlie's Farm, Sailsbury
Attractions in Wiltshire
This park for rare farm animals has a wealth of things to see and do and is home to one of Britain's largest collections of rabbit breeds. There is also a replica Iron Age roundhouse farm and nature trail.

Lacock Abbey & Fox Talbot Museum, Chippenham
Attractions in Wiltshire
This fine medieval abbey and house set in gardens and woodland is home to a museum dedicated to former resident William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the positive/negative photographic process.

Thorpe Park, Chertsey
Attractions in Surrey
As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK is THE place to get your adrenaline pumping in 2011. Experience the UK’s most thrilling theme park as you’re thrown, spun, swung and soaked on some of Europe’s most extreme rides. New for 2011, climb aboard a life raft and get in a spin on Storm Surge, the ultimate sky-high spinning water ride, Face Your Fears on SAW – The Ride, the world’s most terrifying rollercoaster, and brave the ‘Unholy Trinity’ of Stealth, Colossus and Nemesis Inferno. Location: Surrey (South East)

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.

Birdland Park & Gardens, Cheltenham
Attractions in Gloucestershire
Spot the penguins; flamingos; storks; cranes; parrots; ibis; hornbills and many other birds at this centre for all things feathers, set in woodland and gardens.

Woodlands Leisure Park, Totnes
Attractions in Devon
All weather fun can be had at Woodlands Leisure Park with indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. This includes watercoasters, toboggan run, play zones and animals.
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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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