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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Berkeley Castle, Berkeley

Attractions in Gloucestershire

This stunning medieval castle, stately home of the Berkeley family for 900 years, was the scene of Edward II's murder. It is filled with treasures and is set in beautiful Elizabethan terraced gardens. There is a programme of events, with lots of fun activities for children.


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Bowood House, Calne

Attractions in Wiltshire

Fun beauty and history are all on offer at the magnificent family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. The house is set in beautiful Capability Brown parkland and there is an adventure playground, plus the Soft Play Palace to entertain children.


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The Milky Way Adventure Park, Bideford

Attractions in Devon

The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon's tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon's biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Kick back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain's Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.


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Go Ape, Bracknell

Attractions in Berkshire

Go Ape is a network of rope bridges, trapezes and death slides that stretches roughly a mile through the tree canopy. A unique experience that consitts of an extensive cat's cradle of ropes, netting and platforms, set high above the ground in the Bracknell Forest.


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Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford

Attractions in Somerset

Travel through 100 years of motoring history with Britain's most spectacular collection of historic cars from around the world.


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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton

Attractions in Devon

Gardeners young and old will be interested in this historic garden with its 19th Century palm house, glasshouses and Italian garden. There are also indoor and outdoor play areas and train rides on offer.


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INTECH, Winchester

Attractions in Hampshire

This centre houses an interactive technology exhibition set up to bring the worlds of science, technology, engineering and Mathematics to life. Here you can bend light, create your own tornado spout and vortex and work out how much energy it takes to power a light bulb. The Astrium Planetarium is a digital state of the art theatre with a variety of shows to suit all interests.


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Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne

Attractions in East Sussex

Jutting out into the sea from the middle of Eastbourne Seafront the Pier, built in the 1870's, has much to offer. Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type.


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Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Bridlington

Attractions in East Yorkshire

Sewerby Hall, situated close to Bridlington, on the East Yorkshire coast is a grade I listed country house is set in 50 acres of landscaped gardens. Experience what this historic country house has to offer.


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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate, Ripon

Attractions in North Yorkshire

A World Heritage Site, set in 323 hectares (800 acres) of beautiful countryside, offering an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the range of England's heritage. Discover the magnificent 12th-century abbey ruins and the only surviving Cistercian corn mill. Amble through the beautiful landscaped Georgian water garden of Studley Royal, complete with Neo-classical statues, follies and breathtaking views.


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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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