The autumn school term may be upon us, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. If the high-octane thrills of adventure parks are your thing then you’re spoiled for choice with the great range of top theme parks to be found amongst the attractions on AboutBritain.com. Across the regions, many parks have so much to do that many families prefer to organise a short break in order to take in all the rides. With a huge range of hotels, campsites, self catering and bed and breakfasts on offer, the opportunities have never been greater.

Looking at Staffordshire's Alton Towers as an example, not only is this park one of the best in the country, but a wide range of accommodation is also to be found conveniently close to the facility, along with many other attractions to visit. AboutBritain.com's nearby function makes it easier than ever to work out what there is to do and where there is to stay when planning your theme park trip thus, turning a great day out into a fantastic short break is easy.

Holiday parks and campsites offer great value and are becoming increasingly popular with today's families. The highly acclaimed Star Caravan Park is located just a mile away from Alton Towers. Its high quality static rental caravans make a great base for enjoying various local activities and exploring Staffordshire when you need to wind down after a day of white knuckle rides.

Lancashire's Camelot Theme Park, Windsor's Legoland, Cornwall's Flambards Experience and Matlock's Gulliver's Kingdom are just four of the dozens of great adventure parks to be found on AboutBritain.com. We've put a selection of nearby hotels and attractions on every theme park's page and all our self catering and campsite directories are conveniently organised into clear and easy to understand regions.

So, it really is child's play to plan a trip away to any one of Brtiain's great adventure parks using AboutBritain.com.

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Hotels

Travelodge Nottingham Trowell, Nottingham
Located on the M1, close to Nottingham, the Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire countryside.
 

Courtyard by Marriot Slough / Windsor, Windsor
Conveniently located at junction 6/M4, with Heathrow Airport only 8 miles away, the hotel is ideally situated for touring beautiful Berkshire and Windsor Castle and only 4 miles from Legoland.
 

Meudon Hotel, Falmouth
This is a superior retreat with the emphasis on traditional standards of service and comfort. Meudon nestles peacefully in thickly wooded countryside between the Packet harbour of Falmouth and the Helford Estuary. The hotel is an ideal centre for the explorer, rich in natural beauty, with endless nearby places to see and visit.
 

Swallow New Bath Hotel, Matlock Bath
The Swallow New Bath Hotel is set in 5 acres of grounds - a convenient base for exploring 'Peak Practice territory' and great, local. Leisure facilities at the hotel include a tennis court, a thermal-fed indoor heated plunge pool, sauna, solarium, thermal-fed outdoor pool.
 

Nottingham Gateway Hotel, Nottingham
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel is ideally placed for Nottingham's attractions and for exploring Robin Hood country, including Sherwood Forest and the American Adventure Theme Park. All bedrooms have telephone, TV, trouser press and hairdryer.
 

Clifton Hotel, Blackpool
The Clifton Hotel enjoys a superb location overlooking the North Bay and Scarborough Castle, close to the best family attractions - Sea Life Centre, Watersplash World, Peasholm Park and the Cricket and Bowling Clubs.
 

Campsites

Lakeland Leisure Park
Located in Cumbria near Morcambe Bay at Flookburgh. There are extensive facilites and entertainments on offer at the park, as well as the attractions of the Lake District a short drive away.

Callow Top Holiday Park
Located nearth Ashbourne with attractive Peak District views, this well-featured campsite is an ideal base to explore Derbyshire and the Peak District.

Devon Valley Holiday Village
This 4 star rated holiday village is set on the banks of the River Teign in the picturesque town of Shaldon. Amenities include heated indoor pool and varied sports facilities and a wide range of entertainments.

Two Chimneys Caravan Park
This is a family run, five star holiday park set in 30 acres of kent countryside, and close to sandy beaches of Kent's coastline.