S E England Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

the world's oldest and largest continuously occupied fortress, one of the Queen's main residences, with impressive state rooms and chapels

stunning Gothic cathedral with exceptional, medieval stained glass windows, home to the Church of England and scene of Thomas Beckett's murder

spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels

this magnificent eighteenth century palace featuring formal gardens, arboretum and lake, was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill

Imaginatively displayed with interaction exhibits telling the story of this favourite ship of Henry Vlllth, featuring weapons, tools and possessions of the men who sailed her

housing a permanent exhibition from Tutankhamun's Tomb, discovered by the 5th Earl and exhibits from the popular TV series, Downton Abbey, which was filmed here

with over 50 interactive rides, building workshops and much more! Children 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety

100s of animals – including giraffes, tigers & penguins, set in a 140-acre park with daily talks and animal feeding and 4 adventure playgrounds

over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park

rescuing and conserving historic buildings, teaching traditional trades and crafts to ensure their preservation and sharing the untold stories of rural life

set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve

lots to keep all the family busy here. From transport and industrial heritage to nature trails and craft workers

finely preserved interior and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Canaletto and Gainsborough, surrounded by extensive gardens

museum of art and archeology, founded in 1683, with world famous collections from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art

ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden

covering 125 million years of history, with displays including dinosaur footprints and a Saxon battle-axe believed to be a unique relic from the Battle of Hastings

with full size replicas of aircraft such as the Spitfire, this museum has one of the largest collection of Battle of Britain relics. All the exhibits are housed in war damaged 1940s buildings

bringing the downland landscape & vegetation to life through a series of displays & an audio-visual show

specialising in captive breeding of rare birds and providing a relaxing environment with extensive playground areas and a miniature ride on train

opened originally as a Victorian garden in 1843, with modern attractions including a water coaster, maze and themed areas