Attractions & Activities in Southern England
Attractions and Activities in Southern England, such as Abbotsbury Swannery and Bekonscot Model Village are listed below. Southern England has an array of activities and cultural attractions on offer, ranging from the famous university town of Oxford to coastal Bournemouth. With many historical buildings and museums throughout the region, there is something to please everyone.
Abbotsbury Swannery
Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury, Dorset
Abbotsbury Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks during the 1040s. It is the only place in the world that you can walk through a colony of nesting Mute Swans. At 12:00 & 16:00... more
Bekonscot Model Village
Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Bekonscot Model Village: Good things do come in small packages! BE A GIANT in this minature wonderland where nobody grows up. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village captures a... more
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, was built between 1705 and 1722. It is an English Baroque masterpiece, with a... more
Bowood House & Gardens
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire
Bowood House, the family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, was built during the 18th century, to the designs of Henry Keene and Robert Adam. The Chapel and famous... more
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire
Bucklebury Farm Park: Berkshires Best kept Secret! Over 70 acres of parkland in which to see deer in their natural habitat, take the free tractor and trailor ride to see them at close... more
Bucklers Hard Village
Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire
Bucklers Hard Village is one of England´s most attractive and unusual villages. It was created in the early 18th century by the 2nd Duke of Montagu, who planned to build a free port,... more
Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset
Corfe Castle guarded the route through the Purbeck Hills, the dramatic ruins stand on a natural hill. The first castle was built of wood and later rebuilt in stone by William the... more
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Burford, Oxfordshire
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and is home to a fascinating collection of birds, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates from around the... more
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Didcot Railway Centre is home to a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives based in the original engine shed or under restoration in the locomotive works,... more
Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight
Dinosaur Isle is Britain´s first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction. The large collection of dinosaurs and other fossils originated in 1819 and is one of the most... more
Dinosaur Museum
Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset
The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of... more
Farmer Gow´s
Longcot Road, Fernham, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Farmer Gow´s, the much loved open farm in Oxfordshire, looks forward to welcoming you. Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a family day... more
Hatfield House
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Hatfield House - Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Home of the... more
Longleat House
Warminster, Wiltshire
Nestling within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne, is one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. On display are... more
Luton Market
37 Arndale Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire
Luton Market offers real variety for the curious shopper. If you are tired of the same old high street shopping experience, Luton Market will bring a smile to your face, with a great... more
Marwell Wildlife
Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire
Marwell Wildlife is home to over 250 different species of animals and is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. During the height of season there are many events and activites to... more
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset
This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, in 65 acres of beautiful woodland, is home to over 230 primates – including the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. Opened in... more
The Needles Park
Alum Bay, Isle of Wight
The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight´s premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island´s most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. Every... more
Paradise Wildlife
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
At Paradise Wildlife Park you can see an extensive range of animals, including lions, tigers, zebra, monkeys and camels. The Park has many new attractions including the amazing On... more
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire
A trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, is a must when visiting Southern England. The Historic Dockyard is the leading attraction on the South Coast and is home to the world famous... more
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Rosemary Vineyard is one of the largest British vineyards covering 30 acres. The vineyard is ideally placed to make the most of the islands mild climate. The wine produced on site is... more
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salisbury Cathedral: Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain´s finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight acres of lawn... more
Swanage Railway
Station House, Swanage, Dorset
The award-winning Swanage Railway is Dorset´s premier standard gauge preserved steam railway. It currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the... more
Swiss Garden
Shuttleworth Mansion, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Swiss Garden is a late Regency garden created by Lord Ongley in the 1820s. It is a unique example of English gardening with many exotic structures.... more
Terracotta Warriors Museum
High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is a stunning exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of warriors,... more
Tutankhamun Exhibition
High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset
Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world´s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber filled with its treasures, and witness... more
Wellington Country Park
Riseley, Reading, Berkshire
Wellington Country Park: Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands, there are adventure play areas, toddler's area, sand pits, slides, miniature railway (£1 extra), nature trail maze,... more
Weymouth Sea Life Park (Weymouth)
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset
Welcome to Weymouth SEA LIFE Park...……a 7 acre Park with more than 1000 creatures including seals, otters, crocodiles, turtles, sharks & penguins, plus 5 great kids rides, making us the... more
Winchester Cathedral
Cathedral Office, 1 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester Cathedral tells the story of more than 1,000 years of history, faith and worship. Treasures include the 12th-century Winchester Bible, medieval carvings and contemporary... more
Windsor Castle
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor Castle, one of three official residences of The Queen, has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years and not only is it the largest inhabited castle in the world but is the... more
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade, Bedfordshire
Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is home to over 2500 rare and exotic species. Don´t miss out on the chance to go IN WITH THE LEMURS, the new Lemur walk-through... more

































