Legoland is very expensive but enjoyable and relatively tasteful theme park with gentle rides - perfect for five- to eight-year-olds.

Windsor, Berkshire phone 0870/504 0404; www.legoland.co.uk. Windsor & Eton Central, from Paddington (change at Slough), or Windsor & Eton Riverside, from Waterloo. Daily 10am-6pm or dusk; adults £17.50, children £14.50.

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