You could be forgiven for calling this Harry Potter Land since the much-heralded opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010. The biggest hit with thrill-ride seekers, this is one of the most complete theme parks you could imagine, with a wonderfully upbeat collection of high-adrenaline rides. This is more of a teens-and-older park (although the two elaborate play areas are brilliant for under-12s). Don’t miss The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man or the amazing Jurassic Park attraction. A full day here is usually enough for most, but again, at peak periods it is a busy, busy park.

Time needed: 1–2 days