1. Diggerland
Get behind the wheel
of a JCB at one of Britain’s four Diggerland theme parks. Tel: 0871 227 7007 or visit www.diggerland.com
2. Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight
This is now one of the UK’s first theme parks, with roller coasters and giant water slides overlooking the sea. Tel: 01983 730052 or visit www.blackgangchine.com
3. Babbacombe Model Village, Devon
Has mini depictions of British life from football matches to weddings. Tel: 01803 315315; www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk
4. Legoland, Berkshire
This esteemed theme park now has new attractions including an outdoor water area, and a children’s driving school. Tel: 0871 222 2001 or visit www.legoland.co.uk
5. Bekonscot Model Village, Buckinghamshire
Jump on board the ride-on railway to the six mini villages. There’s a fair, a zoo, a racecourse, even castles. Tel: 01494 672919; www.bekonscot.com
56Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village, Gloucestershire The delightful replica village of Bourton-on-the-Water has been hewn out of Cotswold stone. Tel: 01451 820467; www.bourtoninfo.com
6. Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village, Gloucestershire
The delightful replica village of Bourton-on-the-Water has been hewn out of Cotswold stone. Tel: 01451 820467 or visit www.bourtoninfo.com
7. BeWILDerwood, Norwich
Explore a world of treehouses, swaying bridges and sky-high platforms at this adventure theme park. Tel: 01603 783900 or visit www.bewilderwood.co.uk
8. Drayton Manor, Staffordshire
The big draw for under-fives at this theme park is Thomas Land starring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. Tel: 0844 472 1950; www.draytonmanor.co.uk
9. Camelot, Lancashire
Ride the dragon roller coaster and attend
the school of wizardry at this medieval kingdom. Tel: 01257 455001 or visit
www.camelotthemepark.co.uk
10. Flamingo Land, North Yorkshire
Meet the lions and chimpanzees and go for a ride on the frog hopper. Tel: 0871 911 8000; www.flamingoland.co.uk
