Playland Fun Park

Playland Fun Park sits just outside Stourport-on-Severn, a riverside town that's proper handy if you're basing yourselves at one of the local caravan parks - Walshes Farm is barely a ten-minute drive away. It's a modest amusement park with rides and attractions geared squarely at younger kids, the sort of place where a family might spend a few hours rather than an entire day.

The park runs the usual attractions you'd expect: rides for toddlers and primary school age children, arcade games, and typical fairground fare. It's the kind of spot that keeps the under-eights entertained while parents grab a coffee and watch from the side. Nothing fancy or cutting-edge, but it does the job without pretension.

If you're staying at Lickhill Manor or Amber's Bell Tent nearby, it's close enough to pop to on a rainy afternoon. That said, don't expect to spend your whole week there. The real value of being in this area is the Severn itself - good for walks and boat trips - plus you're well-positioned for day trips further afield.

Admission details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before you visit. Similarly, opening hours vary seasonally, so check before setting off with the kids. It's best suited to families with younger children rather than teenagers. Allow two to three hours maximum, depending on queue times and how many rides your lot want to do again.