Although nowhere near as large or as grand as many of the world’s theme parks, Bruparck’s sights and range of fast-food restaurants are always a popular family destination.

The first and popular port of call for most visitors is Mini-Europe, where more than 300 miniature reconstructions take you around the landscapes of the European Union. Built at a scale of 1;25, the collection displays buildings of social or cultural importance, such as the Acropolis in Athens, the Brandenburg Gate of Berlin and the Houses of Parliament from London. Even at this scale the detail is such that it can be second only to visiting the sights themselves.

For film fans, Kinepolis can not be beaten. Large auditoriums show a range of popular films from different countries on 29 screens. The IMAX cinema features surround sound and a semi-circular 6456 square feet widescreen.

If warmth and relaxation are what your are looking for, Oceade is a tropically heated water park, complete with giant slides, wave machines, bars, cafes and even realistic re-created sandy beaches.