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Things to do in England

Across England there are 10,321 days out recorded in 105 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. London has the most to choose from, followed by Nottingham and Feltham.

The mix includes 7,976 free to visit, 1,687 indoor and 8,106 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in England include Pets Corner, Stoughton Grange Farm Park, Buckton Fields Amphibian Area, Woburn Safari Park and Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in England

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Whitworth Park and Sparrow Park.
    4,898 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Little Monkeys Play Centre and The Rutland.
    1,764 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Paxton's Rock Garden and Wild Thyme Garden.
    981 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Calke Abbey and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
    602 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Art Box and Castle Fine Art Gallery.
    414 places
  6. 06
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Longcliffe Golf Club and Rushcliffe Golf Club.
    224 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in England?

This guide maps 10,321 places to visit across England, spread across 105 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in England?

Recognisable names in England include Pets Corner, Stoughton Grange Farm Park, Buckton Fields Amphibian Area and Woburn Safari Park. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in England?

7,976 of the places listed for England are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in England on a rainy day?

1,687 indoor options are recorded across England — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on England kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.