Things To Do in South West England, England

Activities, attractions and tours
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South West England Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that South West England has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

South West England is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South West England to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

South West England Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South West England.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South West England attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Cabot Circus Shopping Centre showing street scenes and shopping as well as a small group of people

Bristol City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Bristol City Centre
Bath Abbey showing street scenes, a city and a church or cathedral

Bath City Centre

5/5(33 area reviews)

The lively bars and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Bath City Centre. A stop by Thermae Bath Spa or Roman Baths might round out your trip.

Bath City Centre
Bournemouth City Centre

Bournemouth City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Bournemouth Lower Gardens or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Bournemouth City Centre
Clifton featuring street scenes as well as a couple

Clifton

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Clifton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clifton Downs and Observatory and The Downs while you're in town.

Clifton
St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbor

Bristol Floating Harbour

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by We The Curious or Millennium Square while you're exploring the area.

Bristol Floating Harbour
Torquay City Centre

Torquay City Centre

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Torquay City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is great bars, beautiful seaside views, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Princess Theatre or Inner Harbour while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Torquay City Centre

Day trip destinations from South West England