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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. See two-dozen categories of attractions 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 country's top iconic tourist attractions and events. Windsor, Oxford, Brighton, 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 a variety of award winning to destinations explore for all budgets and tastes. Your beautiful south adventure starts here….
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The first day of the Christmas Meeting features the Grade 2 Betfred Noel...
This is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as 1600 boats, crewed by...
Surrey County Show is the largest one day agricultural show in the UK...
Procession through the town to the salts where a large bonfire will be lit...
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.
2014 is an exciting time to get out and about in South East England so why not view our blog where guest writers are waiting to share their inspiration, pictures and experiences of everything that the South East England has to offer!
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
More than 150 renowned sculptors exhibiting over 200 sculptures along a one and a half mile trail throughout ten acres of arboretum and wildlife...
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
This country retreat, with glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside waiting to be explored, was home to famous...
Brogdale Farm is home of the National Fruit Collections, the largest collections of fruit trees and plants in the world. Over 2,200 different...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
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...
The gardens of this former home of Enid Blyton are recognised internationally for their exceptional design and planting, awarded a star in 'The Good...
Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art....
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...
Fifteen acres with formal gardens,meadow and woodlands. Hole Park is perhaps noted for topiary and an amazing display of spring colour, followed by...
Family home of Sir Winston Churchill for 40 years. Twentieth century history comes to life in family and exhibition rooms with many of Churchill's...
Delve into a rainforest, stroll a soaring walkway amidst tree canopies and explore the world’s largest Victorian glasshouse at Kew Gardens. 4.5 acres...
'One of the finest gardens in England' Pashley Manor Gardens offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping, imaginative plantings and fine old...
Ascot's first meeting of the new 2014/2015 Jumps Season features the £100,000 United House Gold Cup Chase over three miles. The Byrne Group Handicap...
Dorney Court is one of the country’s finest stately homes and any visit is a fascinating and unique experience. Built in the 15th Century, the Tudor...
This 109 acre park was originally laid out by Robert Marnock, a renowned landscape gardener, in 1878. It was formally opened by the Prince and...
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 trip to Milestones, Hampshire's living history museum in Basingstoke, brings the past to life. The museum is home to over 20,000 objects either...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
Medieval building which formed part of a large multi-purpose complex which included a Royal Suite, accommodation for Canterbury pilgrims and...
Three steam railways, one ascending to spectacular views. Traction engine rides, steam farm and steam sawmill. Oldest working mechanical fairground...
Watts Gallery, a national Gallery in the heart of a village and star of BBC Restoration Village, has re-opened after a major restoration. Housing a...
An attractive, small Cinque Port town with small shops, supermarkets, antique shops, an antiques market at the Malt House every Friday and Saturday,...
NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY: * Built around 1700 this is the only surviving windmill on the Island and has most of its original machinery intact on four...
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...
Eastney Beam Engine House's main attraction is a pair of magnificent James Watt beam engines, steamed when the museum is open, housed in their...
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 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...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
Welcome to this Leconfield estate-worker's cottage once the home of Mrs Cummings, a seamstress at Petworth House. Furnished as in 1910 it has a...
Inspiring, Surprising and Award-Winning … Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage...
Unique collection of Morgan 3-wheel cars, eleven from 1913-1935, plus 1904 Humber Tricar, 1929 Morris van, 1929 Ford model A, 1936 Bampton caravan,...
For nearly 400 years Claydon has been the home of the Verney family. Today the historic house, gardens, parkland, church and courtyard businesses are...
Since 1991 we have hosted exceptional art exhibitions, Artspace being our major event. Our rural landscape offers a unique setting for established...
Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and exhibitions have something for everyone. Main galleries include costume and motor racing heritage...
Southampton’s Titanic Story. As the port from which the 1912 White Star liner Titanic set sail, Southampton is at the very heart of the Titanic...
Thame museum offers a wonderful collection of artefacts, display panels and oral histories, telling the story of this historic town and its people,...
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and...
Fragmentary remains of the Norman castle built on Hastings' West Hill after William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings. There are...
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...
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...
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...
Situated on the banks of the River Medway, this attractive turreted castle is set in a picturesque village area backed by rolling, wooded hills...
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...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
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. •...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
"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...
Take an unbelievably 'real' journey through time and come face to face with fascinating artefacts and historic ships that helped shape British...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Runnymede is an attractive area of riverside meadows, grassland and broadleaved woodland, rich in flora and fauna, and with a network of pleasant...
Cruise aboard one of our luxury vessels : The Ashleigh R or Ocean Scene which can carry up to 340 passengers on high profile corporate...
At myrivercruising all cruises are specifically tailored to suit you, with all the personal finishing touches added that ensure your cruise will be...
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...
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...
Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, is home to over 500 rare and endangered animals including Przewalski horses, Siberian...
Enjoy spectacular views whilst watching displays with eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures, reptiles. meerkats and unique to the UK, 'Boumani' our...
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...
Fourteen hundred acres of downland and woodland situated in the South Downs National Park. Waymarked trails for walking, cycling and horse riding....
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...
Wetland nature reserve with varied habitats including river, marshland and scrapes. Excellent birdwatching with easy access to 6 viewing hides. Good...
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...
Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters...
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...
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 -...
Whooping gibbons, mischievous marmosets, cheeky capuchins and alluring owls are just some of the wonderful cast of animals that await your visit at...
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...
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...
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...
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...
50 acres of woodland centred around a Victorian Fort. Guided Ranger Tours - please contact the Council for further information. Open all year...
Capstone Farm Country Park is one of Medway's finest green spaces, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, running, cycling and more. Capstone...
Set in the peaceful grounds of Tiggywinkles Hospital we have developed an outdoor educational trail with a chance to meet some of our permanent...
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