Toy Town

Right next to Sundown Adventureland near Retford sits this rather endearing miniature village that feels like stepping into a children's storybook. The scaled-down houses, complete with tiny windows and doors, create a proper fairy-tale atmosphere that younger children absolutely lap up.

Families with toddlers and primary school kids will get the most joy here - it's the sort of place where little ones can imagine themselves as giants or pretend they're visiting a land of tiny people. The buildings are well-maintained and colourful enough to hold attention for a good hour or so, though older children might find it a bit simple.

What makes this particularly clever is its location. You're literally a stone's throw from Sundown Adventureland, so it works brilliantly as either a warm-up or wind-down activity. Wild Acre Village is practically next door too, making it dead easy to incorporate into a park holiday without any major detours.

The whole experience won't take more than an hour unless you've got very young children who want to explore every nook and cranny. It's one of those attractions that's lovely for what it is - a simple, wholesome bit of fun that doesn't try to be anything more complicated than a miniature world for little imaginations to run wild in.