Mini Mischiefs

If you're after soft play and rides scaled down for the under-tens, Mini Mischiefs near Market Harborough does what it says on the tin. It's the sort of place where little ones burn off energy while you grab a coffee and actually finish a sentence. The park runs the usual theme park fare - small roller coasters, log flumes, dodgems - all sized for younger children rather than thrill-seekers. You'll find ball pits, slides, and the kind of attractions that keep a five-year-old entertained for a good afternoon. Fair warning though: if your kids are thirteen and moody, they'll be bored within an hour. It's squarely aimed at the under-twelves crowd. Opening hours and admission prices aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before you trek over. Allow three to four hours if you've got small children - enough time to do most things without queuing forever. Being just outside Market Harborough makes it a decent add-on if you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around the area. Get Lost In Nature and Rural Relaxing are both within a few miles, so you could combine a night under canvas with a day of supervised mayhem. On a quieter weekday you'll have a far better time than weekends, when school groups descend and the whole place turns into organized chaos.