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With some of the most popular tourist attractions in England, you will never be stuck for ideas on places to visit in the South East this year. When you plan your next trip be sure to look at the range on offer in one of the most diverse and beautiful parts of England.
For inspiring things to see, look no further than enchanting castles, impressive cathedrals, inspiring museums, historic houses and lots more can all be found here in the South East.
For starters there is Wakehurst in Sussex, Windsor Castle in Berkshire, Canterbury Cathedral in Kent and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard in Hampshire.
South East England’s climate also makes the area perfect for must-see vineyards and beautiful gardens, but there are also plenty of indoor attractions for a rainy day.
However, if you prefer to quench your thirst with a beer, there are plenty of established breweries, as well and some Great Country Pubs that showcase these local brews.
If you intend on taking the children along and having some family fun, check out the exciting theme parks, popular zoos, steam railways and farm parks – all of which are sure to provide that next memorable day out in South East England for you and your family.
Browse the below list featuring some of the best attractions in the South East or for a list of local attractions near you, select map view to search geographically.
If your South East of England break involves a day trip to London we can highly recommend the Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory Greenwich and the National Maritime Museum.
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Museum
Dover
Dover Museum, the district's largest and most varied museum, has a range of fascinating real objects, models and original pictures showing the history and archaeology of Dover.
Museum
Brighton
Brighton Museum has dynamic and innovative galleries - including fashion and style, 20th century art and design, and world art. There is a continuing programme of temporary exhibitions. Also a café, museum shop and education facilities.
Museum
Greenwich, London
The world’s largest maritime museum, filled with inspirational stories of exploration and adventure at sea. Critically acclaimed temporary exhibitions (ticketed). General admission free.
Railway
Aylesbury
Large collection of railway relics including, steam locomotives, railway carriages and equipment. Steam train rides available.
Garden
Cranbrook
15 acres of spectacular gardens and woodlands. Spectacular bluebell wood.
Natural Feature
Westerham
Discover the place that inspired Octavia Hill to found the National Trust
Toy's Hill is more than 200 acres (81 hectares) of woodland owned by us. The area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its abundant wildlife, and...
Museum
Hastings
“A SHOCKING new attraction for everyone fascinated by the dark world of CRIME”
Museums & Galleries
Eastleigh
Take a tour through Eastleigh's past and discover what life was like in the 1930s; displays include recreations of a local engine driver's home.
Historic House / Palace
Faringdon
An early 18thC house of Cotswold stone, set on the banks of the Thames and with a small garden.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Ashford
135 year old Smock Mill, in course of restoration. Miller's cottage, restored Hornsby 14hp gas oil engine which drives one pair of stones.
Museum
Eastbourne
An impressive Napoleonic circular brick fortress which provides the perfect home for the largest military museum in the South East.
Boat Trip
Loxwood
In 1970 a few enthusiastic individuals formed the Wey & Arun Canal Society; more supporters were quickly gained, and in 1973 the Society was re-formed as a charitable Trust Company, the Wey & Arun Canal Trust Limited.
Formal Garden
Etchingham
This plant nursery, shop, garden and tearoom is a hidden gem in the High Weald.
Historic Site
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes the guesswork out of planning the perfect day out for the family. Delve deeper into 800 years of history that is yours to explore all year round with your All Attraction ticket.
Garden
Hartley Wintney
West Green House Gardens is an historic garden with a contemporary twist.
Museums & Galleries
Basingstoke
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 that were either made or used in Hampshire, and is a record of the county's social, industrial and transport...
Historic House / Palace
Guildford
Georgian mansion filled with historic keyboard instruments set in rolling Repton parkland
Hatchlands Park was built in the 1750s for Admiral Edward Boscawen and his wife Fanny. They gave architect, Robert Adam, one of his first interior design...
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