SIX OF THE BEST: BANK HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS
1 CHESTER ZOO
One of the UK's largest zoos, Chester is the most-visited wildlife attraction in Britain with more than 1.3 million visitors in 2007. It has also been described as one of the best 15 zoos in the worldRough Hill, Marlston-cum-Lache, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9LB
01244 671308
A large campsite located next to the A55 Expressway on the south side of the city of Chester. Well positioned for general touring of the area. Seventy touring pitches on grass and hardstanding with electric hook-up. Modern toilets with free showers, a laundry and washing up area. A good base for visiting the zoo, the city and the surrounding area and it is open all year.
2 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON
The museum is home to around 70 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology. It is particularly famous for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and entry is freeFederation Road, Abbey Wood, London, London, South East, United Kingdom. SE2 0LS
020 8311 7708
A nine-acre campsite with 220 pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents. 64 hardstandings. 16 amp hook-ups. Partly sloping, so some pitches require levelling blocks. The two large heated toilet blocks and laundry rooms are all of a high standard – modern, bright and very clean. Dishwashing facilities, excellent mother and baby facilities, plus separate tent field at the rear of the site with its own toilet block. Play area for children. Large information room.
3 ALTON TOWERS
With 2.7 million visitors, Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom and one of the most visited in Europe. The major attractions include Nemesis, Oblivion, Air, Rita and Th13teen.
Star Road, Cotton, Nr Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST10 3DW
01538 702219
With the main gates of Alton Towers just one mile away, families will find this to be an excellent base from which to travel to the theme park. The on-site facilities include award- toilets with disabled access, free hot showers, dishwashing sink and coin-operated washing machines and driers. Reception sells the daily basics including milk, tea, coffee, sugar and toiletries, while a vending machine sells pop, chocolate and crisps. Kids will also appreciate the adventure play area.
4 EDINBURGH ZOO
Home to the UK's only giant pandas and more than 1000 other animals, Edinburgh Zoo offers an great day out for the whole family.
MORTONHALL CARAVAN PARK38 Mortonhall Gate, Frogston Road East, Edinburgh EH16 6TJ
01316 641533
Campsite situated in parkland yet only 15 minutes from Edinburgh city centre and the popular zoo and just over a mile from the longest dry ski slope in Europe, Mortonhall has a convenient bar and restaurant on the campsite. 200 plus pitches.
5 EDEN PROJECT
The Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall describes itself as being "the largest indoor rainforest in the world” featuring two huge domes – one emulates a tropical environment, and the second a Mediterranean environmentBoswinger, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6LL
01726 843425
Seaview International in Cornwall is a fantastic family holiday park with incredible sea views and plenty of facilities for the active family. With an outdoor heated pool, barbecue areas, tennis, volleyball, pitch 'n' putt, badminton, giant chess and draughts there is always plenty to do. Super-sized pitches, hardstandings, and seasonal pitches are all available. Heated toilet and shower blocks, cafe with free Wi-Fi, well-stocked park shop and a laundrette complete this five-star park in south Cornwall.
6 BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM
Beaulieu is home to a collection of automobiles that tell the history of motoring Attractions include the world's largest official collection of original James Bond vehicles, World of Top Gear and On Screen Cars, which includes TV and film favourites.Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom. SO42 7QH
01590 622967
Nestled in New Forest oak woods, this peaceful Camping In The Forest site has generous pitches and level ground. Popular with families, groups and young people, the campsite can be extremely popular in high season, so advanced booking is recommended.
