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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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9 - 14 July 2013 The world’s largest annual flower show did not...
Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages and be a giant in this miniature...
This is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as 1600 boats, crewed by...
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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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,...
Experience the thrills of high speed with sharp bends, head for the Buckmore Park International kart circuit where Lewis Hamilton and many of...
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!
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...
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...
Hall Place is a Grade I listed country house built in 1537 for former Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneys. The Tudor house, that has recently...
Dorney Court is a fascinating experience. Built in 1440 and lived in by the present family for over 400 years, the rooms are full of history with...
Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art....
Established in the 20th century, this stunning natural landscape houses more than 1,000 different rate shrubs and trees, which provide year-round...
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 1809 until 1817 Jane Austen lived in Chawton village near Alton with her mother, sister and their friend Martha Lloyd. Restored to the rural...
Friday’s card features the listed Noel Murless Stakes run over a mile and six furlongs. Saturday: The Betfred Challenge Cup, Europe’s most...
The garden laid out by novelist Vita Sackville-West and diplomat Harold Nicolson is just as beautiful today. Visit Sissinghurst to experience their...
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...
A varied six race card over fences and hurdles opens the November Meeting. This meeting features a Shopping Village to cater for all your...
Come to Standen & discover the best example of an Arts and Crafts House open to the public in this country. Built in 1894 as a country home for...
Ascot's first meeting of the new 2013/2014 Jumps Season features the £100,000 United House Gold Cup Chase over three miles. The Byrne Group Handicap...
Owletts is a small red-brick Charles II house with an interesting garden. It is occupied as a family home and is administered and maintained on the...
Brogdale Farm is home of the National Fruit Collections, the largest collections of fruit trees and plants in the world. Over 2,200 different...
Set amid rolling countryside, this enchanting place dates back to medieval times and has a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The gardens are designed...
Buscot Park was built between 1780 and 1783 for Edward Loveden Townsend. In 1859 his great-grandson sold the estate to an Australian tycoon, Robert...
The Group 1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (sponsored by Betfair) is the feature race and highlight of the Betfair Weekend. This race...
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland & superb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally...
The Vyne is a warm red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th century for Lord Sandy, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain, which later passed into the...
A beautiful and historic, woodland and water garden covering 27 acres; full of rare trees and plants. Glorious colour and fragrance in spring, a...
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...
An award-winning museum with imaginative displays interpreting the history of the Farnham area. Displays feature aspects of town and country life,...
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...
Visit the most exciting gallery and museum in the South East. If you’re passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would...
HMS Alliance has reopened after a closure of two months whilst essential conservation work as part of the Saving HMS Alliance project progresses. A...
This museum has as its centrepiece the magnificent Overlord Embroidery commissioned by Lord Dulverton of Batsford (1915-92) as a tribute to the...
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...
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...
Housed in the Regency town hall, the museum displays are arranged as a walk back in time through the history of Hastings Old Town. Topics covered...
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...
Everyone who visits Cogges for the first time is bowled over by its beauty. Visit a unique venue and heritage site with a fascinating story,...
The museum tells the story of the home of the British Army from its creation in 1854 to the present day. Photographs, models, displays and an...
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...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
Founded in 1888 by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, the museum has 3 galleries devoted to Natural History, Geology and Human History. Specimens are exhibited...
A museum containing displays of dinosaurs, local wildlife, Native Americans and Grey Owl, paintings, ceramics and features on John Logie Baird and...
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...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
The Mary Rose is based in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was...
The museum shows the developing technology used by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in maintaining and repairing the army's equipment...
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...
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...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
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. •...
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...
Childhood home of Anne Boleyn and later of Lord Astor.
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features,...
Fragmentary remains of the Norman castle built on Hastings' West Hill after William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are...
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...
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...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
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....
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
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...
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...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
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...
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
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...
Previous awards - South East England Tourism Awards 'Best Tourism Experience' runner up! 2011 ranked 3rd out of 299 attractions in Kent Tripadvisor...
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...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
It remains, to this day, a family run business run by Jonathan Hobbs, the fifth generation of the famous Boating dynasty. Additional...
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...
Thames River Cruise was established in 1974 when it all started very simply with one small open launch operating from Caversham to Mapledurham....
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...
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...
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...
Cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels : The Ashleigh R or Ocean Scene which can carry up to 340 passengers on high profile corporate...
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...
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...
Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside meadows, grassland and broadleaved woodland, rich in flora and fauna, and with a network of pleasant...
The aim of the Trust is to achieve the restoration of the link between the Rivers Wey and Arun, and so recreate the direct water link between London...
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...
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...
The Slindon Estate, off the A29 near Arundel, consists of a large expanse of sweeping downland divided by dry valleys. Encompassing most of the...
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...
Reception barn leading to natural environment for hundreds of birds and animals. Oxfordshire special conservation awards 1990. Baby birds and animals...
Farm Shop, fresh fruit and veg, deli, butchery, dairy, bakery, spices & dried fruit, condiments. Gift Barn home & garden, quality gifts & furniture....
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...
Everyone who visits Cogges for the first time is bowled over by its beauty. Visit a unique venue and heritage site with a fascinating story,...
Set in the beautiful countryside, Bocketts Farm offers a great day out whatever the weather! There are a large variety of friendly farm animals to...
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...
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...
Farmer Gow's has been welcoming families for many years. Animals are central to this unique 'learning through activity' farm. Four large barns...
Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles Hospital we have developed an outdoor educational trail with a chance to meet some of our permanent...
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;...
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 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...
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...
Capstone Farm Country Park is one of Medway's finest green spaces, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, running, cycling and more. Capstone...
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...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
A collection of well-preserved Victorian oast houses, home to the Hop Story Museum and the famous grey and black shire horses. 'Decades experience,' ...
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