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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 holiday ideas or days out in the UK, South East England has plenty to inspire you. Whether it's family fun, things to do, 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 for days out 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. Your beautiful south adventure starts here.
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Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and...
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show...
There's nothing quite like Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week; the...
This year the Isle of Wight Walking Festival will be celebrating its 17th...
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.
Find some of the best attractions, hotels, pubs and other tourist hot-spots in the South East with our list of Beautiful South Award winners, showcasing tourism businesses in the South East that deliver the highest quality, innovation and service.
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 of...
Home to the sea, beach, riverside, picnic greens and buckets of laughs. A must do for any family planning a fun day out!
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...
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...
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...
'One of the finest gardens in England' Pashley Manor Gardens offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old...
Victorian country house and ruined 14th century moated castle set in one of England's most romantic 'picturesque' style gardens surrounded by a...
Enchanted Story Trail returns to the Garden this Christmas to entertain 4–10 year olds and their adult companions. Stories and songs await discovery...
The Prince’s Countryside Fund inaugural Raceday features an afternoon of highly competitive racing along with a range of countryside inspired...
Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British...
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...
The gardens of this former home of Enid Blyton are recognised internationally for their exceptional design and planting, awarded a star in 'The Good...
This peaceful garden, at one of the highest spots in Kent, is noted for its rare trees and shrubs. Emmetts offers beautiful colour throughout the...
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...
Friday’s card features the listed Noel Murless Stakes run over a mile and six furlongs. Saturday: The Betfred Challenge Cup, Europe’s most...
Discover 158 acres of magnificent award-winning 18th century Georgian landscape with follies, a serpentine lake and spectacular views across Surrey. ...
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...
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...
An early 18thC house of Cotswold stone, set on the banks of the Thames and with a small garden.
In the heart of the city, this magnificent Cathedral has been a centre of community life for more than 900 years and is the site of the Shrine of St...
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...
High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden is a beautiful, tranquil and historic garden of some 27 acres. It was begun more than 100 years ago and is...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Described as ‘One of the country’s truly great gardens’ by Country Life magazine, Borde Hill Garden is more than just a beautiful and historic garden...
Large garden centre with pet and aquatic franchises. Coffee shop serving home-cooked food
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...
Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur attraction just over the sea wall in Sandown where in a spectacularly shaped building...
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...
Located in the picturesque Hampshire village of Selborne, in a charming country house, discover three fascinating stories about explorers of the...
From 1809 until 1817 Jane Austen lived in Chawton village near Alton with her mother, her sister Cassandra and their friend Martha Lloyd. Restored to...
Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone. Main galleries include costume and motor racing heritage...
Towner, the contemporary art museum, presents a unique programme of major exhibitions of contemporary and historic visual art alongside displays from...
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...
Only museum dedicated to the history of the city. Exciting collection of social history displayed over two floors. Story of Oxford is brought to life...
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 this 200 year old tower mill, fully restored and in working order. Other features on site include the Chineham Barn, rescued from...
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...
The Rural Life Centre is a museum of past village life covering the years from 1750 to 1960. It is set in over ten acres of garden and woodland and...
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...
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 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...
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...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s NEW 2014 annual ALL-ATTRACTION TICKET* now includes entry to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance, along...
The museum tells the story of military medicine, nursing, dental and veterinary science from 1660 until today. It includes military uniforms,...
The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum, opened in 1989, tells the story of 250 years of campaigning for peace by The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire...
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...
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...
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. •...
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...
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries national collection of artillery - the Big Guns. This unique Victorian Fort has undergone a £3.5m...
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...
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...
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...
Fragmentary remains of the Norman castle built on Hastings' West Hill after William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are...
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway, dominating the skyline together with its inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral...
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,...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland & superb Elizabethan gardens. Built originally...
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...
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...
"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...
Known locally as ‘King John’s Castle’, Odiham Castle is located within a tranquil site adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. The flint ruins are...
Fort Victoria is a grade 2 listed Victorian Fort, completed in 1855 to defend the Island, Solent and Royal Navy in Portsmouth from French invasion....
Thames River Cruise was established in 1974 when it all started very simply with one small open launch operating from Caversham to Mapledurham....
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...
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...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s NEW 2014 annual ALL-ATTRACTION TICKET* now includes entry to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and HMS Alliance, along...
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...
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...
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...
Shieldhall was laid down in October 1954 and entered service in October 1955. Built by Lobnitz & Co of Renfrew, she is of special interest as she was...
It remains, to this day, a family run business run by Jonathan Hobbs, the fifth generation of the famous Boating dynasty. Additional Information: -...
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...
Inspiring, entertaining and interactive...we're so much more than a Museum! Explore the magical story of The Wind in the Willows with 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...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Farmer Gow's has been welcoming families for many years. Animals are central to this unique 'learning through activity' farm. Four large barns...
Wetland nature reserve with varied habitats including river, marshland and scrapes. Excellent birdwatching with easy access to 6 viewing hides....
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...
The Slindon Estate, off the A29 near Arundel, consists of a large expanse of sweeping downland divided by dry valleys. Encompassing most of the...
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...
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...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
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...
Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass. A stunning collection...
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;...
Capstone Farm Country Park is one of Medway's finest green spaces, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, running, cycling and more. Capstone...
Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodland situated in the South Downs National Park. Waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding....
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...
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...
See over 100 friendly llamas and alpacas and our five reindeer in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Ashdown Forest. Enjoy the...
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a visitor centre and conservation charity that works in the fields of conservation, education, rehabilitation and...
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...
Fort Victoria is a grade 2 listed Victorian Fort, completed in 1855 to defend the Island, Solent and Royal Navy in Portsmouth from French invasion....
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