Attractions and events

In this section you can browse for ideas on where to go, and what to do when you arrive. Find out more about local attractions, activities, shows and events. Start using the links below for a comprehensive holiday guide to England.

Attraction offers

Christmas markets

Christmas markets

Fayres and markets are the perfect places to do your Christmas shopping and get into the festive spirit.

Family Christmas ideas

Family Christmas ideas

From craft fairs, Christmas festivals and carol services to food & drink fairs and Christmas shows, there's loads happening this December.

Outdoor ice skating

Outdoor ice skating

England's growing number of outdoor ice rinks are the coolest places to visit this winter.

Things to do near you

Day trips

Your perfect weekend doesn't need to involve a long car journey. Find some fantastic local attractions and events.

Find attractions

Attractions and activities

We've compiled a comprehensive list of every theme park, landmark, museum, national park and activity in England.

Find shows and events

Find shows and events

Whether you enjoy music festivals, watching the latest West End theatre or visiting flower shows in the English countryside - it's all here.

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

The Children are having a whale of a time on the adventure playground, Granny is enjoying a cup of tea and a slice of cake, gazing at the parterre and  Capibility Brown Landscape, while Mum and Dad gaze at the Grand Master art on the State Floor of the house.  Uncle John is exploring the Himalayan Garden down by the lake.  All are looking forward to the open air theatre in front of the House this evening.

Large visitor attractions that go that extra mile to ensure their visitors have a really enjoyable experience.

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Explore the Gardens, climb the Castle Tower and admire the vistas.

Small visitor attractions that go the extra mile in ensuring you have a great time when you visit.

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Tom Tom

Explore England the easy way when you download our Tom Tom application and discover the quickest way to over 17,000 quality assessed accommodation and 5,000 attractions.

Accessible England

Accessible England

We’ve got information, tips and advice for older travellers and people with physical or sensory needs to make your journey around England easier, including accommodation assessed for its accessibility.

Your route to a high quality attraction

Quality Assured Visitor Attraction logo

Look out for this logo on the attractions featured in these pages. It means that it’s been rigorously assessed by one of VisitBritain’s team of experienced professionals, checking out every aspect of that attraction from a visitor’s point of view. In these difficult economic times, every pound has to be spent carefully, so be assured that all attractions showing this logo have, themselves, been quality assured in England’s only independent quality scheme for all attractions.

Click the icon for more information about how the quality scheme operates.

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