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Attractions and events

In this section you can browse for ideas on where to go, and what to do when you arrive. Find out more about local attractions, activities, shows and events. Start using the links below for a comprehensive holiday guide to England.

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Attractions and activities

We've compiled a comprehensive list of every theme park, landmark, museum, national park and activity in England.

Find things to do near you

Day trips

Your perfect weekend doesn't need to involve a long car journey. Find some fantastic local attractions and events.

Find shows and events

Find shows and events

Whether you enjoy music festivals, watching the latest West End theatre or visiting flower shows in the English countryside - it's all here.

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Explore England the easy way when you download our Tom Tom application and discover the quickest way to over 17,000 quality assessed accommodation and 5,000 attractions.

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Quality Assured Visitor Attraction logo

Look out for this logo on the attractions featured in these pages. It means that it’s been rigorously assessed by one of VisitBritain’s team of experienced professionals, checking out every aspect of that attraction from a visitor’s point of view. In these difficult economic times, every pound has to be spent carefully, so be assured that all attractions showing this logo have, themselves, been quality assured in England’s only independent quality scheme for all attractions.

Click the icon for more information about how the quality scheme operates.

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