| While Orlando in Florida may have established itself as | | | | Legoland Windsor, you'll still find plenty of new |
| the world's theme park capital, that doesn't mean | | | | experiences at Billund, the original and best park, home |
| thrill-seekers in Europe need to feel left out of the | | | | to more pirate-themed attractions and play areas than |
| action, especially as some of the world's best family | | | | you can wave a cutlass at. |
| days out can be found across the continent. | | | | From something old to something new and improved, |
| For fun in the sun, families looking for wet and wild | | | | Walibi in Belgium hit the headlines for all the wrong |
| action can head to Siam Park in Tenerife, which | | | | reasons when its innovative ride Vertigo - a cross |
| proudly boasts of being Europe's biggest water park. | | | | between a rollercoaster and a ski lift - broke down |
| As well as providing plenty of opportunities to swim | | | | during early tests. But the ride is now up and running, |
| and relax by the beach sipping cocktails, the park has | | | | helping put this Belgian park on the map for family |
| all the high-octane rides young guests will be expecting, | | | | holidays in Europe. |
| including the terrifying Tower of Power ride which | | | | Europe's biggest country shouldn't be overlooked in the |
| culminates in a 92 foot (28 metre) drop into a pool | | | | theme park stakes either, and Germany more than |
| surrounded by alligators. | | | | holds its own with destinations such as Europa-Park. |
| A more traditional, but by no means less exciting day | | | | With as many high-speed rides to entertain |
| out can be had by all at Disneyland Resort Paris. | | | | motor-loving dads as their kids, Europa-Park is a great |
| Formerly Euro Disney, the once-derided park has long | | | | day out for all the family, that's sure to see many |
| overcome its teething troubles to become one of the | | | | eager visitors taking advantage of cheap Germany |
| premier family destinations in the Paris area, featuring | | | | calls to find the best deals on family tickets. |
| big-budget rides such as the Twilight Zone Tower of | | | | Never one to be outdone, England has its fair share of |
| Terror that will stun attendees with its fabulous special | | | | great theme parks too, wherever you're heading in the |
| effects. | | | | country - from Thorpe Park and Chessington World of |
| It's not all about white-knuckle thrills, of course, and | | | | Adventures in the south to Alton Towers and Camelot |
| younger visitors can also enjoy a great day out by | | | | in the north. |
| heading to Legoland Denmark. Even if you've been to | | | | |