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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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The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show...
9 - 14 July 2013 The world’s largest annual flower show did not...
Revised 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed Dates Following the recent...
Surrey County Show is the largest one day agricultural show in the UK...
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...
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...
Home to the sea, beach, riverside, picnic greens and buckets of laughs. A must do for any family planning a fun day out!
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...
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...
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...
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 switch on of Hastings traditional Christmas lights for the 2012 festive season with stars from Peter Pan pantomime. Late night shopping until 8pm...
An early Georgian house and walled garden which was the home of the American writer Henry James, from 1898 to 1916 and later of author, E F Benson,...
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...
Childhood home of Anne Boleyn and later of Lord Astor.
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...
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...
Titsey Place is a magnificent historic manor house and gardens set in the dramatic scenery of the North Downs. With impressive formal gardens,...
The remains of the largest domestic Roman building in Britain is displayed inside a cover building, with many impressive mosaic floors, underfloor...
One of the earliest surviving English landscape gardens by Vanbourgh and Bridgeman. Lake, island, view points and avenues with pavilion grotto and...
A small weather-boarded house, the home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf until Leonard's death in 1969. The rooms reflect the life and times of the...
Hatchlands is set in a beautiful 430 acre Repton park offering a variety of parkland and woodland walks. The house was built for the Naval hero...
Large garden centre with pet and aquatic franchises. Coffee shop serving home-cooked food
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
A rare gem of a Jacobean country house, Chastleton House was built between 1607 and 1612 by a prosperous wool merchant as an impressive statement of...
Come to Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest and discover the many delights that one of the UK's leading Tourist Attractions has to offer. It's a...
A magnificent landscaped garden laid out in the 18 century by 'capability' Brown & further developed in the early years of the 20 century by its...
The Group 1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (sponsored by Betfair) is the feature race and highlight of the Betfair Weekend. This race...
Family home of Lord and Lady Camoys and the Stonor family for over 800 years with a 13thC chapel with earlier origins, built on the site of a pagan...
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...
Tudor House was built in 1495. Over the centuries it has been a family home and an artist's studio, and housed businesses including a dye-house and...
The elegant 18thC facade hides a 17thC core and 19thC extensions. The building has been restored and opened as a museum in 1990. The permanent...
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...
Visit the remains of the largest known roman villa in the area. Please ring for details of special events throughout the season. Dogs are welcome...
At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the...
"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...
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...
Over half a million specimens and natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum. ...
This Gallery, opened in 1962, is dedicated to the life and work of Sir Stanley Spencer RA (1891-1959) and stands as a lasting memorial to the man who...
A world that is all Mercedes-Benz. Thrilling driving experiences, fascinating attractions, fun for kids. Fine dining, exciting events and classic...
The Museum of Army Chaplaincy is a unique museum covering the story of Chaplains in the British Army since 1796. The Museum's collections and...
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 remains of the largest domestic Roman building in Britain is displayed inside a cover building, with many impressive mosaic floors, underfloor...
It is the year of our Lord 1642, and I am Mistress Eve situated in the hamlet of Rowner in the grounds of Grange Farm, farmed by Master Stares...
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
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...
Medieval building which formed part of a large multi-purpose complex which included a Royal Suite, accommodation for Canterbury pilgrims and...
Come to Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest and discover the many delights that one of the UK's leading Tourist Attractions has to offer. It's a...
The Great Western Railway was incorporated in 1835 to build the railway from Bristol to London, designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
A museum containing displays of dinosaurs, local wildlife, Native Americans and Grey Owl, paintings, ceramics and features on John Logie Baird and...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features,...
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
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...
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. •...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
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...
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...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
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...
Cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels : The Ashleigh R or Ocean Scene which can carry up to 340 passengers on high profile corporate...
Thames River Cruise was established in 1974 when it all started very simply with one small open launch operating from Caversham to Mapledurham....
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...
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...
It remains, to this day, a family run business run by Jonathan Hobbs, the fifth generation of the famous Boating dynasty. Additional...
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...
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...
Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside meadows, grassland and broadleaved woodland, rich in flora and fauna, and with a network of pleasant...
Previous awards - South East England Tourism Awards 'Best Tourism Experience' runner up! 2011 ranked 3rd out of 299 attractions in Kent Tripadvisor...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
French Brothers run public trips from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise. French Brothers...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
At myrivercruising all cruises are specifically tailored to suit you, with all the personal finishing touches added that ensure your cruise will be...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
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...
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...
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 ring-tailed...
It is the year of our Lord 1642, and I am Mistress Eve situated in the hamlet of Rowner in the grounds of Grange Farm, farmed by Master Stares...
The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre has one of the largest collections of sheep in the world with over 40 different breeds of sheep. We have many older...
Holmbush Farm World (as seen on BBC TV) is a traditional farm in a beautiful setting where fun, fresh air and farming now go hand in hand. Meet our...
Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass. A stunning collection...
There's magic and mystery, history and intrigue, romance and peace at these beautiful gardens.
Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodland situated in south east Hampshire. Waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. Play...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles Hospital we have developed an outdoor educational trail with a chance to meet some of our permanent...
Farmer Gow's has been welcoming families for many years. Animals are central to this unique 'learning through activity' farm. Four large barns...
Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters...
A collection of well-preserved Victorian oast houses, home to the Hop Story Museum and the famous grey and black shire horses. 'Decades experience,' ...
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...
Stocked with Tench, Roach, Perch and Carp, the Passies Ponds fishing lakes at Coombes farm offer coarse fishing to people of all ages and abilities;...
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...
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...
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...
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