DESTINATIONS THOMAS LAND THEME PARKS & ATTRACTIONS Fun for under-fives Heart-racing, stomach-churning rollercoasters might hit the


spot for terror-loving teens, but where can you take toddlers seeking a gentler slice of the action? Katie McGonagle rounds up a handful of attractions ideal for under-fives


GET EGG-CITED FOR EASTER Paultons Park in the New Forest, Hampshire, has a series of Easter activities running daily from April 5-23. Peppa Pig World and Jurassic-themed area the Lost Kingdom will be adorned with giant, colourful eggs, and Bobtail Bunny and friends will be out in force to greet guests. Tickets start at £30.50, with children shorter than a metre allowed in for free. paultonspark.co.uk


DINO DUO


Head to Lightwater Valley theme park in Ripon, North Yorkshire, this Easter so little ones can meet the park’s new dinosaur mascots, Jester and Jasmine. Easter activities run from April 6-28, with a pirate-themed treasure hunt for eggs over the Easter weekend.


Attraction World offers entrance with queue jump from £22.50 (visitors taller than 1.3m) and £16.50 (1m-1.3m).


attractionworld.com


LAA-LAA LAND Alton Towers has added a Teletubbies Big Band Live Show at CBeebies Land, featuring interactive music and dance performances. The twice-daily show, which starts next month, will be followed by a meet-and-greet session with Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. Super Break offers one-day Alton Towers tickets plus a night at the Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent from £174 for a family of four. superbreak.com/ agents


SESAME TREAT Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando, which had its grand opening this week, is a great spot for tots to play with Elmo, the Cookie Monster and friends. Expect wet and dry play areas, rides, an interactive neighbourhood, and a fun-packed parade. Sister parks Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove have also become certified autism centres, with specially trained staff and quiet areas. seaworld.com


SWAN LAKE Dutch theme park Efteling will add an attraction to its famous Fairytale Forest this autumn. Based on the Brothers Grimm story The Six Swans, it will feature six boat-shaped swans that young visitors can ride. The 30th attraction in the forest – and the first ‘mini’ ride – will join a host of fairy tale-themed scenes. efteling.com


DARK SIDE


PortAventura World is opening a Dark Ride in SésamoAventura, the area aimed at children aged one and above. The 15-minute interactive ride will encourage guests


to look out for clues along the way. The park’s first carbon-neutral hotel, the four-star Wild West-themed Colorado Creek, is also due to open on June 1. portaventuraworld.com/en


52travelweekly.co.uk28 March 2019


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