1 GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING
Morgan Motor Company (01684 584580/morganmotor.co.uk) in Malvern, Worcestershire, makes handcrafted sports cars that look like something James Bond would drive. The varied range includes everything from classic models to space-age designs.
Factory tours with guides allow visitors to view the craftsmanship that goes into each vehicle.
Particularly impressive is the sight of woodworkers carving each car's ash-wood chassis. Admission £10 per adult, children under-10 free.

2 BE A CUT ABOVE
There's something charming and eccentrically British about a museum devoted to the humble lawnmower. The British Lawnmower Museum (01704 501336/lawnmowerworld.co.uk) in Southport, Merseyside, traces the mower's history from its invention in 1830 through more than 200 models, including a solar-powered mower and one powered by Rolls-Royce. Other must-sees include those previously owned by the rich and famous, including Prince Charles and Queen's Brian May. Admission £2 per adult, £1 per child (includes audio tour).

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3 HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES
Longleat House (01985 844400/longleat.co.uk), home of the seventh Marquess of Bath, is considered to be one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture. It includes more than 900 acres of parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, with a hedge maze created from 16,000 English yews.
The Safari Park includes the Jungle Kingdom where you come face to face with giant anteaters and armadillos. Hunters of the Sky, launched this week, is a new aerial show, featuring birds of prey such as vultures, eagles, hawks and falcons showcasing their flying skills in a 500-seater outdoor arena. Admission £26 per adult, £18.50 per child (3-14 years).

4 DIG THIS
The National Coal Museum (01495 790311/ museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit) tells the story of the coal heritage of Wales. You are kitted out with authentic safety equipment including cap lamp, belt and battery before descending 295ft to tour a real mine, the "Big Pit" near Pontypool in Gwent which originally opened in 1860. This is a memorable outing that will leave a lasting impression.
Children must be five or older and at least 3ft tall. Admission free.

5 INTO THE DEEP
The Deep (01482 381000/thedeep.co.uk) in Hull, East Yorkshire, is a spectacular angular glass building rising like a shark's fin from the waterfront.
It is so striking it has even featured on a Royal Mail stamp. You will be able to gaze upon sea life in a variety of exhibits such as Coral Realm and ride in a glass lift through a tank to get up close to some sharks. There is even a display on the wonders of slime, including plenty of frogs, snails and slugs.
Admission £9.95 per adult, £7.95 per child (3-15 years).

6 WAR FOOTING
Heathrow is nothing compared with the Imperial War Museum at Duxford (01223 835000/duxford.iwm.org.uk), billed as Europe's premier aviation museum.
Step aboard Concorde and gasp at the amazing B-52 Stratofortress with a wingspan of 185ft. Duxford comprises seven hangars and exhibition buildings housing 200 aircraft, tanks and military vehicles.
Admission £16.50 per adult, children under-16 free.

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7 RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE
With its exciting rides, Thorpe Park (0871 663 1673/ thorpepark.com) in Surrey is a perennial favourite.
Two of the best are Stealth, which shoots riders to 80mph in two seconds before a vertical 180-degree turn; and Nemesis Inferno, a climbing, diving ride that skims the treetops at breathtaking speeds and is not for the faint-hearted. Admission (if booked online) £30.60 per adult, £26.40 per child (under 12).

8 ATTRACTION AHOY
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (02392 839766/ historicdockyard.co.uk) is a theme park of Naval history. Here you'll find the country's most important ship, Admiral Lord Nelson's HMS Victory, and the Mary Rose Museum, which teaches visitors about life at sea 500 years ago. Take the 45-minute Harbour Tour to discover plenty of nautical monuments.
You can easily spend the day here and tour the ships, museums and interactive exhibits. Admission £21.50 per adult, £15.80 per child (age 5-15).

9 BACK TO NATURE
Eden Project (01726 811911/edenproject.com) in St Austell, Cornwall, attracts nearly two million visitors a year. The artificial eco-paradise contains more than 100,000 plants from 2,500 species. Eden has two gleaming "geodesic" domes. One simulates a rainforest's hot, humid environment and the other recreates the Mediterranean, where up to a million bulbs can flower every spring. Admission (if booked online) £19.80 per adult, £15.65 per child (5-16 years).

10 ANIMAL INSTINCT
Besides its Roman history, towering walls and grand cathedral, the best reason to visit Chester is Chester Zoo (01244 380280/chesterzoo.org). It can take an entire day to see all on offer in its 111 acres, which house thousands of animals including jaguars, orang-utans, bats, butterflies, Asian elephants and a long list of other endangered or threatened species. Admission £17 per adult, £13 per child (3-15 years).

The Unofficial Guide To Britain's Best Days Out: Theme Parks & Attractions, by Len Testa, Bob Sehlinger and Larry Bleiberg (Frommers), £12.99.