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 WightThis is now one of the UK’s first theme parks, with roller

’s seat in the Royal box and discover how they removed the curse from the away-team changing rooms.Park Plaza Cardiff hotel is in a prime city centre location. Parents in need of pampering will appreciate the Laguna Health and Spa using Elemis and La

With specially made mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime and a range of informal dining options, Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa treat children as mini VIPs. What’s more, as the hotel has teamed up with Safehands – Britain’s leading national

on the rides at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. (Do you remember who I bumped into last year? And didn't I just look too, too cute!!) This snowy spectacular – and I use the word wisely – just gets more and more, well, spectacular! If you get the chance, I

Forget Mickey and friends – on your next holiday to Florida, check out Wannado City in Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale, a fantastic theme park in which children can try out any of 250 different careers, from television director and rock climber

, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless opportunities to get wet.  Children’s World covers two hectares and has over 20 activities that are free for visitors under the age of 12 once inside the park. If you’re driving to or from the UK and want a stop en

Alton TowersTh13teen – the world’s first free fall drop rollercoaster, which sends both train and track plummeting towards earth – is the star new attraction at the Staffordshire theme park. For those who prefer not to be scared out of their skins

Woburn safari parkWoburn Safari Park has recently launched a 3D cinema within Sea Lion Cove and Elephant Meadow, a unique safari experience which gives you the impression of roaming with the elephants in the enclosure.The new enclosure allows its

Coworth ParkSet within 240 acres of picturesque Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park offers an ideal festive retreat for families. Featuring an equestrian centre, polo fields, two restaurants and an award-winning spa with swimming pool, both children

For your child, the idea of keeping lions, giraffes and tigers in the back garden is just a dream. For the Marquess of Bath, it’s a reality. The safari park on his 9,000-acre Longleat Estate is home to over 500 creatures great and small, including a