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From theme parks and zoos to castles and the National Trust, South East England has an envied range of things to do whatever your taste for your ideal break.
If you're looking for unique short break holiday ideas or days out in the UK, South East England has plenty to inspire you this autumn or further ahead in 2016. Whether it's family fun, things to do, dog friendly, best pubs, quality accommodation or a day trip to the south coast, we boast some of the Britain's top iconic tourist attractions and find out what's on with an extensive guide of the best events for all the family.
Windsor, Oxford, Brighton and Bournemouth are among the most popular places to visit or city breaks in England, blending festivals, culture, history and breathtaking scenery. You'll never be short of entertainment with award winning destinations to explore for all budgets and tastes, even on a rainy day. As the official tourism website for South East England, your beautiful south adventure starts here.
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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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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 to...
Go Ape Forest Adventure at Bracknell. Tree Top Adventure Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting adventure...
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...
A farm park with animal barns, pens, stables & paddocks. There are shire horses, Shetland ponies, ducks, sheep and goats, adventure play areas, play...
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...
Experience the thrills of high speed with sharp bends, head for the Buckmore Park International kart circuit where Lewis Hamilton and many of...
Explore Chessington: it’s a whole world of Wild Adventures all in one place. With exciting rides and rollercoasters, zoo, SEA LIFE centre and safari...
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a unique family theme park where children aged 2 -12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas...
As the nation’s Thrill Capital, THORPE PARK IS THE ‘must do’ destination for adrenaline junkies!
Paultons Park is the theme park for families which has more than 60 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price. New for 2015...
William Cobbett wrote of Avington that it was 'one of the prettiest places in the County' and indeed it is true today. Charles II stayed at various...
Enchanted Story Trail returns to the Garden this Christmas to entertain 4–10 year olds and their adult companions. Stories and songs await discovery...
Riverside Country Park is one of Medway's beautiful country parks and an ideal location for a walk, run or cycle. The park covers 100 hectares...
This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83. The interior is notable for its original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase, as well...
Flora Thompson, of Lark Rise and Candleford fame, inspired this circular walk on Weavers Down near Liphook. Visit www.easthants.gov.uk/walking for...
A haven of peace above the tranquil beauty of the River Test. Grade II* Gardens with fine trees surround an enchanting and unique example of an 18th...
A beautifully restored 17thC barn, now a visitor centre, featuring wildlife displays, large wildlife garden, information on wildlife events, a...
Titsey Place is a magnificent historic manor house and gardens set in the dramatic scenery of the North Downs. With impressive formal gardens,...
Ascott House is a half-timbered Jacobean farmhouse, transformed by the de Rothschild family towards the end of the 19th Century and is home to an...
Painshill is a beautiful 18th century landscape garden to visit in Surrey. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone. Discover (http://www...
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections celebrates the lives of three explorers of the natural world. The historic house was the home of the eighteenth...
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...
Beautiful hillside garden, privately owned by the Rogers family since 1840, with extensive views across the Weald of Kent. Spectacular rhododendrons,...
Designed for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 and winning a bronze award, the ‘Runnymede Surrey Magna Carta 800th Anniversary Garden’ pays tribute to...
Smallhythe Place is an early 16th Century farm house that was later owned by famous Victorian actress, Ellen Terry. It is now home to thousands...
Visitors to Busbridge Lakes can see over 1000 birds, mainly ornamental waterfowl, pheasants and parkland birds. Within the 40 acres are 3 lakes, old...
Covering an area of 400 acres, Manor Farm Country Park is a delightful mix of woodland, riverside and open space. Situated conveniently just off...
With heathland, woodland and ponds, Yateley Common offers a variety of experiences to visitors. You can walk, cycle and horse ride through 193...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
This 6 acre garden has many fine features including a cascade and adjoining lake, a specially created grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden with...
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 to...
Take the Coastal Culture Trail and experience a weekend of culture by the sea – from cutting edge contemporary art to 20th century masters, from...
The museum tells the story of military medicine, nursing, dental and veterinary science from 1660 until today. It includes military uniforms,...
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 museum containing displays of dinosaurs, local wildlife, Native Americans and Grey Owl, paintings, ceramics and features on John Logie Baird and...
There have been many celebrated warships in Britain’s naval history but HMS Victory can justifiably claim to be the most famous of them all. Having...
The Royal Navy has helped to shape the world. It made Britain a dominant sea power, protected its trade in troubled times and defended Britain from...
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...
Let the train take the strain as you sit back, relax and travel through the heart of the English countryside. Whether you are taking a trip down...
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections celebrates the lives of three explorers of the natural world. The historic house was the home of the eighteenth...
Built in 1869 and now restored as a working smock mill where visitors can see the miller's cottage and displays in the barn. There is also an...
The Memorial Museum, which received accreditation in 2010, is situated on the site of one of the very few surviving airfields, which participated in...
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...
The Huguenot Museum tells the story of Britain's first refugees: the skills they brought to the UK, their descendants, and relevance to the story of...
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...
Directly opposite the main entrance to the Pines Garden is St. Margaret’s Museum and The Pines Garden Tea Room. The museum features changing...
Action Stations is a high-tech, interactive indoor attraction housed in Boathouse 6. The boathouse itself was built between 1845 and 1848, and...
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...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
Chiddingstone Castle, whose history can be traced back to the early 16th Century, is a unique country house located in the historic village of...
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside...
Chiddingstone Castle, whose history can be traced back to the early 16th Century, is a unique country house located in the historic village of...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
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...
Built in 1544, Southsea Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from...
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...
Known locally as ‘King John’s Castle’, Odiham Castle is located within a tranquil site adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. The flint ruins are...
Broughton Castle is essentially a family home lived in by Lord and Lady Saye and Sele and their family. The original medieval manor house, of which...
The Eastbourne Redoubt was built to keep Napoleon's armies out of Britain. It now invites you to discover more than 200 years of history within its...
Discover 2000 years of history at Dover Castle and have an amazing day out! OPERATION DYNAMO NOW OPEN: Immerse yourself in the drama of the...
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland & superb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally...
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
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...
Appearing almost complete from outside, inside the extent of the damage incurred over the years becomes evident. However it is easy to imagine how...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
It was the Normans invading Britain in 1066 who took advantage of the hill which overlooked the port of Hastings, erecting their prefabricated wooden...
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. •...
Deal Castle is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. Today you can explore the whole castle, from the exciting dark passages to the...
The towering stately home and fortified castle in the heart of Sussex by the Sea! This towering stately home and fortified castle has been the...
Thames River Cruise was established in 1974 when it all started very simply with one small open launch operating boat trips from Caversham to...
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...
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...
French Brothers run boat trips on the River Thames from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise....
Kris Cruisers operates a fleet of fully equipped luxury holiday boats on the River Thames with boats sleeping between 2 and 10 people. We are members...
Kris Cruisers operates a fleet of fully equipped luxury holiday boats on the River Thames with boats sleeping between 2 and 10 people. We are members...
It remains, to this day, a family run business run by Jonathan Hobbs, the fifth generation of the famous Boating dynasty, with over 145 years of...
Salter's have been building boats since 1858 and are renowned for producing high quality robust and attractive craft, tough enough to cope with both...
Previous awards - South East England Tourism Awards 'Best Tourism Experience' runner up! 2011 ranked 3rd out of 299 attractions in Kent Tripadvisor...
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...
Wetland nature reserve with varied habitats including river, marshland and scrapes. Excellent birdwatching with easy access to 8 viewing hides. Good...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
Capstone Farm Country Park is one of Medway's finest green spaces, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, running, cycling and more. Capstone...
Farmer Gow's has been welcoming families for many years. Animals are central to this unique 'learning through activity' farm. Four large barns...
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...
Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodland situated in the South Downs National Park. Waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding....
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...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
It first opened in 1972 to raise money for the local primary school and then towards building the new Arlington Village Hall. Over the years it has...
The British Wildlife Centre is the best place to see and learn about Britain’s own wonderful wildlife, with over forty different species including...
The Slindon Estate, off the A29 near Arundel, consists of a large expanse of sweeping downland divided by dry valleys. Encompassing most of the...
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...
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a full day out for all the family. There are up to three world-class flying displays each day which showcase the skill...
Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass. A stunning collection...
Enjoy spectacular views whilst watching displays with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures, reptiles. meerkats and unique to the UK, 'Boumani' our...
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 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...
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