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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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Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages and be a giant in this miniature...
Revised 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed Dates Following the recent...
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer...
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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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...
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,...
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...
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...
The Group 1, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (sponsored by Betfair) is the feature race and highlight of the Betfair Weekend. This race...
The Savill Garden is one of Britain’s greatest ornamental gardens. It never fails to charm visitors who come to explore its 35 acres of contemporary...
Come and celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday at the museum and in Roald Dahl’s garden. From 11am – 5pm join us in the Museum for story telling - a...
QIPCO British Champions Day, in its third year, is the culmination of the European flat racing season and 2012 produced nothing short of spectacular...
A fine late 17th Century National Trust house and its treasures set high on the South Downs with magnificent views. The fully restored mid-18th...
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...
A colourful day, featuring the £40,000 SIS Sprint, that offers something for everyone, with a combination of spectacular racing action and free...
This 6 acre garden has many fine features including a cascade and adjoining lake, a specially created grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden with...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Over three centuries of memories, to be continued (by you)..... Mount Ephraim Gardens is a beautiful place to visit, with plenty to offer 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...
Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead in Hampshire this delightful, informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year...
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...
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...
Large garden centre with pet and aquatic franchises. Coffee shop serving home-cooked food
Set in the heart of an ancient deer park, Parham House & Gardens is situated below the South Downs. The house and gardens have been lovingly restored...
Clubs from Sussex and Kent battle it out on 2000m sea course, stretching from the De La Warr Pavilion to the South Cliff and back again, includes...
Clandon Park is a Palladian Mansion, built c1730 for the Onslow family and notable for its magnificent Marble Hall. The Onslows have been active in...
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...
Brogdale Farm is home of the National Fruit Collections, the largest collections of fruit trees and plants in the world. Over 2,200 different...
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...
Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at...
Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur attraction just over the sea wall in Sandown where in a spectacularly shaped building...
The Great Western Railway was incorporated in 1835 to build the railway from Bristol to London, designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel....
Southampton Art Gallery has a permanent collection of over 3,800 works of art, which span six centuries. The main exhibition hall, with its lofty...
Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars who would then go on to further their education at...
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...
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...
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...
Buckinghamshire County Museum in the heart of historic Aylesbury is a fascinating place to visit for all ages. Discover the county's natural amd...
Clandon Park is a Palladian Mansion, built c1730 for the Onslow family and notable for its magnificent Marble Hall. The Onslows have been active in...
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...
The first public Modernist building to be opened in the UK in 1935, this Grade 1 listed, internationally renowned icon re-opened after a £9m lottery...
Visit this restored 'tower' mill. See and hear its wooden machinery turning. The other buildings on the site: Chineham Barn, rescued from...
For nearly 400 years Claydon has been the home of the Verney family. Today the historic house, gardens, parkland, church and courtyard businesses are...
Inspiring, Surprising and Award-Winning … Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage...
The Museum of Army Flying is an award-winning British military aviation museum about the history of flying in the British Army. The museum houses a...
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...
Thame museum offers a wonderful collection of artefacts, display panels and oral histories, telling the story of this historic town and its people,...
A collection of well-preserved Victorian oast houses, home to the Hop Story Museum and the famous grey and black shire horses. 'Decades experience,' ...
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...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
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...
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
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...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
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...
Built in 1385, by Sir Edward Dallyngrigge, Bodiam Castle is set in open parkland and approached through a series of medieval water features,...
Childhood home of Anne Boleyn and later of Lord Astor.
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...
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. •...
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...
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
Fragmentary remains of the Norman castle built on Hastings' West Hill after William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are...
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....
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...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
"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...
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...
At myrivercruising all cruises are specifically tailored to suit you, with all the personal finishing touches added that ensure your cruise will be...
French Brothers run public trips from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise. French Brothers...
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...
Cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels : The Ashleigh R or Ocean Scene which can carry up to 340 passengers on high profile corporate...
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...
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...
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...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lambing dates for next year 2012 are March 10th - April 15th we are open 9.30 - 4.30 and anyone can turn up entry will be the same Adults £3 children...
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...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
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...
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...
Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles Hospital we have developed an outdoor educational trail with a chance to meet some of our permanent...
Farm Shop, fresh fruit and veg, deli, butchery, dairy, bakery, spices & dried fruit, condiments. Gift Barn home & garden, quality gifts & furniture....
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...
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,' ...
Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass. A stunning collection...
Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters...
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,...
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...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
One of Oxfordshire’s top venues and one of the most beautiful wildlife attractions in the country. It is a superb mix of animals, landscaped parkland...
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...
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...
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...
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