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If you're looking for unique holiday ideas or short breaks in the UK, South East England has plenty to inspire you. Whether it's family fun, things to do, quality accommodation or a day trip to the south coast, we boast some of the country's top tourist magnets. Windsor, Oxford, Brighton are among the most popular places for days out in England, blending culture, history and breathtaking scenery. Your beautiful south adventure starts here….
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This is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as 1600 boats, crewed by...
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed...
History comes to life as Royal Victoria Country Park celebrates 150 years...
May means festival time in Brighton. With four fantastic festivals packed into one month, (Brighton Festival, Brighton Festival Fringe, Artists Open Houses and the Great Escape) the city is bursting with 1000s of music, arts, comedy, literature, outdoor and cabaret events to whet any artistic whistle. So make sure you check out our whirlwind roundup of the opening Festival Bank Holiday weekend and find out why Brighton is the place to be during May... Video by Fat Sand for VisitBrighton.
If you’re contemplating visiting South East England, here you’ll find the perfect place to rest your head. From Great Country Pubs and self catering cosy seaside cottages to grand country house retreats and chic city boutique hotels. Or savour the joys of rural life with the family on a camping break
Whether visiting for a day, a week or a month, the South East of England boasts a plethora of some of the best attractions and outdoor pursuits to be had anywhere in the country. Come rain or shine, here in the South East England we are never short of ideas for absorbing, days out you're guaranteed an adventure.
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Experience the thrills of high speed with sharp bends, head for the Buckmore Park International kart circuit where Lewis Hamilton and many of...
Silver Award in the ‘Beautiful South’ Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. Tucked away in 440 acres of woodland and meadows close to the River...
Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country, Drusillas Park offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with nature with hundreds of exotic...
Play your part in a world of LEGO® adventure at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort with over 55 rides and attractions. Earn your very first driving licence,...
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure - The UK’s No.1 Tree Top Adventure! Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of...
Home to the sea, beach, riverside, picnic greens and buckets of laughs. A must do for any family planning a fun day out!
Planet Earth at Paradise Park is the perfect day out for all ages. Discover the fascinating world of animals and plants from millions of years ago...
Visitors to Busbridge Lakes can see over 1000 birds, mainly ornamental waterfowl, pheasants and parkland birds. Within the 40 acres are 3 lakes, old...
From 1933 to 1963, Nuffield Place was the home of William Morris, Lord Nuffield. Built in 1914, it was enlarged in 1933 for Lord Nuffield, and is...
Fifteen acres with formal gardens,meadow and woodlands. Hole Park is perhaps noted for topiary and an amazing display of spring colour, followed by...
The Group 1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (sponsored by Betfair) is the feature race and highlight of the Betfair Weekend. This race...
Brogdale Farm is home of the National Fruit Collections, the largest collections of fruit trees and plants in the world. Over 2,200 different...
Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of a modest Manor House and Garden of the time of Shakespeare, and was the home of George Washingtons direct...
Discover 158 acres of magnificent award-winning 18th century Georgian landscape with follies, a serpentine lake and spectacular views across Surrey. ...
This 12thC Augustinian priory was converted into a private house after the dissolution and still retains the spring or 'font' from which its name is...
This castle, now in the care of English Heritage, was built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's chain of coastal defences. Centuries of domestic...
House and Gardens open from 8 April 2012 - 30 September 2012. Set in the heart of a medieval deer park below the South Downs, this beautiful...
The Gatton Park estate is one of Surrey’s hidden treasures. Over the years its many private owners worked with the great landscape designers of their...
Set in the peaceful beauty of a walled garden Downderry is the home of National Plant Collections of lavender and rosemary. Feast your eyes on a...
Stowe was created by a family once so powerful they were richer than the king. The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe is shown through over forty...
Over three centuries of memories, to be continued (by you)..... Mount Ephraim Gardens is a beautiful place to visit, with plenty to offer and...
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
'One of the finest gardens in England' Pashley Manor Gardens offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old...
The gardens were created out of a chalk pit over-looking the Downs, where there was little soil and very unfavourable conditions for plant growth. ...
The annual Bexhill Model Railway Exhibition. Further details available from Publicity Officer on 01424 220979. Layouts - Sales Stands -...
Set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent, Knole's fascinating links with royalty as well as its literary connections with...
From 1809 until 1817 Jane Austen lived in Chawton village near Alton with her mother, sister and their friend Martha Lloyd. Restored to the rural...
This great little award-winning Museum, aimed at 6 to 12 year olds and their families, has three fun and fact-packed galleries full of hands-on...
Eastney Beam Engine House's main attraction is a pair of magnificent James Watt beam engines, steamed when the museum is open, housed in their...
The furniture, ceramics, glass, household objects and decorations faithfully recreated the Regency style which Charles's parents would have favoured,...
Welcome to this Leconfield estate-worker's cottage once the home of Mrs Cummings, a seamstress at Petworth House. Furnished as in 1910 it has a...
A museum based on the history of this famous airfield from 1916 to the present day. Onshow are aircraft and artifacts illustrating various aspects of...
The museum tells the story of military medicine, nursing, dental and veterinary science from 1660 until today. It includes military uniforms,...
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
Let off steam and travel by one of our lovingly restored Steam trains through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. It’s the perfect way to...
From 1809 until 1817 Jane Austen lived in Chawton village near Alton with her mother, sister and their friend Martha Lloyd. Restored to the rural...
A trip to Milestones, Hampshire's living history museum in Basingstoke, brings the past to life. The museum is home to over 20,000 objects either...
Birtley House is a beautiful small country estate dating back to the 13th century. Its gardens, parkland and woods total 48 acres and were re-laid...
John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started building this house c.1290. A residence and place of business, it stood on one of the...
Andover Museum tells the story of the town and its surrounding area from Natural History to Prehistory to the late 20th century. It has a regularly...
"You can see Lewes lying like a box of toys under a great amphitheatre of chalky hills." So wrote William Morris, one of the many to comment on the...
Hove Museum & Art Gallery is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east. Children and families will enjoy the...
Cross the moat through the 14th-century gatehouse and enter the seven acres of beautiful gardens which surround this historic house. Inside the...
Over half a million specimens and natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum. ...
You will find something for all the family in Kent's only designated museum. Exhibits of national and international are housed in the museum's...
The Great Western Railway was incorporated in 1835 to build the railway from Bristol to London, designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
Oldest gunpowder mill in the world, whose product was used by Nelson at Trafalgar and Wellington at Waterloo. Ancient monument. Inside is a...
This castle, now in the care of English Heritage, was built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's chain of coastal defences. Centuries of domestic...
"You can see Lewes lying like a box of toys under a great amphitheatre of chalky hills." So wrote William Morris, one of the many to comment on the...
Fragmentary remains of the Norman castle built on Hastings' West Hill after William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are...
Famous for its donkeys and as a royal prison to Charles I and now the location of the stunning new Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden. •...
Barely was the work completed when Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose, tragically sank in front of the Castle. During the English Civil War, nearly...
Home of the renowned collections of Denys Eyre Bower. Set in 35 acres of woodland, lake and formal gardens, this beautiful house, dating back to the...
Bembridge is a Victorian fort built between 1862 and 1867. It formed part of a ring of defences protecting the Island and the naval dockyards at...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
A Tudor Castle in a beautiful seaside town. Climb to the battlements and enjoy the very best views of sailing in the Solent. As you watch the yachts...
Portchester Castle is both a fortification and a residence of kings. Norman kings used it when crossing the Channel, while Richard II built a palace...
The ruins of the Roman fort Rutupiae, which was the main landing place for the Roman invasion of AD43 and later an important supply base. It was...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features,...
Highclere Castle has been home to the Carnarvon family since 1679. Built on an ancient site, the original house was recorded in the Domesday Book....
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans...
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
Thames River Cruise was established in 1974 when it all started very simply with one small open launch operating from Caversham to Mapledurham....
Kris Cruisers operates the newest and most luxurious fleet of fully equipped luxury cruisers on the River Thames with boats sleeping between 2 and 10...
Cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels : The Ashleigh R or Ocean Scene which can carry up to 340 passengers on high profile corporate...
Previous awards - South East England Tourism Awards 'Best Tourism Experience' runner up! 2011 ranked 3rd out of 299 attractions in Kent Tripadvisor...
Savour the peace of 18thC England with a trip on the Kennet and Avon Canal, passing through at least 1 lock every trip. Pulled by heavy crossed-shire...
The visitor centre at Dapdune Wharf is the centrepiece of one of the National Trust's most unusual properties, the River Wey Navigations. A series...
It remains, to this day, a family run business run by Jonathan Hobbs, the fifth generation of the famous Boating dynasty. Additional...
Canal and Tipi Experience is a family run business based between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire in the South East of England. We offer canal...
Cruising the tranquil Thames in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life’s pleasures...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
Cruise into the Chiltern Hills along a beautiful stretch of the Grand Union Canal. 90 minute boat trips, 2 - 3 hour cream tea and afternoon tea...
Spending time on the river really is the fastest way to slow down and for over a century people have been enjoying a visit to the River Wey at...
We offer a choice of cruises to suit everyone. Cruises most days, ranging from 25 minutes Cowes Harbour Sightseeing to full day landing cruises to...
At myrivercruising all cruises are specifically tailored to suit you, with all the personal finishing touches added that ensure your cruise will be...
Inspiring, entertaining and interactive...we're so much more than a Museum! Explore the magical story of The Wind in the Willows with our fantastic...
French Brothers run public trips from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise. French Brothers...
Step back in time on the banks of the Beaulieu River at the peaceful haven of Buckler's Hard. Discover what it was like to live and work in an 18th...
A new, greener, electric powered boat is available for river trips along the River Stour in Kent. You will be able to pass through scenic areas of...
Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside meadows, grassland and broadleaved woodland, rich in flora and fauna, and with a network of pleasant...
Salters Steamers are one of the longest established firms on the River Thames. They are the only company to operate services on the entire 76 miles...
Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles Hospital we have developed an outdoor educational trail with a chance to meet some of our permanent...
Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodland situated in south east Hampshire. Waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. Play...
Farmer Gow's has been welcoming families for many years. Animals are central to this unique 'learning through activity' farm. Four large barns...
A visit to Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From...
Set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent, Knole's fascinating links with royalty as well as its literary connections with...
The Aspinall Foundation's Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent is a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine. Set over 100 acres of...
A trip to the National Cat Centre, set in 51 acres of the Ashdown Forest, is a memorable experience for all the family. Meet some of our gorgeous...
Heaven Farm is unique and is well documented back to the year 1387. The present buildings were erected in 1830 by a rich 19th Century land owner...
There's magic and mystery, history and intrigue, romance and peace at these beautiful gardens.
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
A great day out! Free tractor and trailer rides through the deer park with an opportunity to hand feed the tamer members of the herd, lots of animals...
Reception barn leading to natural environment for hundreds of birds and animals. Oxfordshire special conservation awards 1990. Baby birds and animals...
Beale Park, part of the Child Beale Trust, is located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, providing visitors with a stunning backdrop for...
In the heart of East Surrey’s countryside is the British Wildlife Centre – the very best place to see and learn about Britain’s own wonderful...
Just two miles from Farnham, Birdworld nestles on the edge of the ancient Alice Holt Forest and is home to over 600 birds set in 26 acres of...
Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass. A stunning collection...
Whooping gibbons, mischievous marmosets, cheeky capuchins and alluring owls are just some of the wonderful cast of animals that await your visit at...
Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Shop, stay, eat and play...Just off the South Downs Way! The small family farm with the BIG offer, just 1 mile from Lewes, and fifteen minutes from...
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