WHAT: A family theme park with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions plus Peppa Pig World and an animal farm.

WHERE: Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, The New Forest, Hampshire SO51 6AL. 02380 814442.

OPEN: Opening times vary.

COST: Adult ticket £21, seniors £18.50, children under one metre tall free, plus family tickets and online booking discounts. There are also special deals available for schools.

FACILITIES: Four shops, several restaurants and food kiosks, first aid area, lost children post, baby changing area, disables facilities and toilets.

DETAILS: Paultons Park has a wide range of rides for thrill-seekers, families and small children. The newest area is Peppa Pig World dedicated to the favourite kids’ character.

There is also a menagerie of creatures including penguins, meerkats, wallabies, birds of prey, tortoises and much more. There is also a stunning garden with a lake and weir and tropical plant house, a secluded area that was once a pets’ cemetery, a huge colourful cobra made from plants and much more.

If the weather is good, kids will love splashing around in the water kingdom and there is a mini train that goes round the whole site.