Knightly's Fun Park

A short drive from Abergele, Knightly's Fun Park sits right on the North Wales coast near Conwy - the sort of place families stumble upon while caravan-hopping rather than plan weeks ahead. It's a traditional amusement park with rides and attractions geared squarely at younger children and early teens. Nothing cutting-edge, but then that's rather the point. You get bumper cars, go-karts, mini golf, and the usual fairground rides without the wallet-draining prices of the big theme parks down south.

The park works best for families with kids aged 4-12 who want an afternoon of straightforward fun - nothing complicated, nothing that requires queuing for hours. Teenagers will likely find it a bit tame. What you're looking for here is ice cream, a few goes on the rides, and the simple pleasure of spending money on something that makes kids grin. The beach is close by too, so you can easily flip between this and a proper seaside afternoon.

Staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Parkdean Resorts Ty Mawr or Golden Gate are practically on the doorstep - makes this a useful addition to a caravan holiday rather than a destination in itself. Pop in for two or three hours on a rainy afternoon or when the tide's against you. Check their website for current opening hours and admission charges before you go; prices and seasons do shift.