Kids and kids-at-heart can experience thrills, spills and excitement this summer, with an overnight family break at one of Britain’s top theme parks.

All the packages include an overnight stay for two adults and two children, with breakfast the following morning and admission into a top theme park.

SUMMER AT SCOTLAND’S ONLY THEME PARK – from £90 per room

Located just outside Glasgow, M&D’s, Scotland’s only theme park, has joined up with Holiday Inn Strathclyde Park to offer a fun-filled family getaway this summer.

Set in the grounds of Strathclyde Country Park, M&D’s is perfect place for an exhilarating family day-out.  The park has five white knuckle rollercoasters and 20 kids’ rides, along with 18-hole miniature golf, glow in the dark indoor bowling, bar and restaurants.  M&D’s is also home to AMAZONIA, Scotland’s only indoor Tropical Rainforest, packed with exotic animals, birds and creepy crawlies.

The Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park is a two minute drive from the theme park.  Located in Scotland’s central belt, the hotel lies within easy reach of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, making it a great value base from which to visit some of the country’s best visitor attractions.  It is also roughly one hour’s drive from the border with England; ideal for a quick weekend getaway.

The overnight M&D’s Theme Park package starts from £90.00 per room and is based on two adults and two children (under 16) sharing a room. The package is available on Friday and Saturday only.  For more information, or to book, call 01698 85 85 85 or visit www.hiexstrathclyde.co.uk

CHOCOHOLIC HEAVEN – from £129 per room

Cadbury World has teamed up with the Ramada Encore Birmingham City Centre to offer a family getaway to the home of Britain’s best loved chocolate-maker this summer.

Cadbury World is bursting with fascinating facts about the nation’s favourite guilty pleasure and hands-on fun, including the chance to create a personal confectionary concoction using a tub of liquid chocolate. 

After a chocca day out, the Ramada Encore Birmingham is just a 15 minute drive from the land of chocolate.  The city centre hotel is located within walking distance of the O2 Academy, The Hippodrome and the Alexandra Theatre, as well as the Birmingham Bullring, for those looking for some retail therapy.

The overnight Cadbury World Package costs £129 and is based on two adults and two children sharing a family room. For more information, or to book, call 0121 6228 800 or visit www.encorebirmingham.co.uk

TO THE MANOR BORN – from £182 per room

Set in 280 acres of rolling Staffordshire countryside, Drayton Manor and the Ramada Birmingham Sutton Coldfield are offering families an overnight, adventure filled trip to one of the UK’s best loved theme parks.

Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides in the country, including Europe’s only stand-up rollercoaster and the first ever stand-up drop tower.  Younger visitors can enjoy meeting the weird and wonderful residents of the zoo, or spend the day with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends at Europe’s only Thomas World.

Located just a short drive away, the Ramada Birmingham Sutton Coldfield is ideal place to recharge the batteries.  Set in 14 acres of mature ground, in a peaceful lakeside setting, the hotel offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

The overnight Drayton Manor package costs £182 per room and is based on two adults and two children sharing a family room, along with access to the hotel's leisure and pool facilities.  For more information, or to book, call 0121 351 3111 or visit www.ramadasuttonhotel.co.uk 

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For further information please contact: Craig MacLellan craig.maclellan@porternovelli.co.uk