FAMILY DAY OUT ATTRACTIONS WITH EASY EV CHARGING FACILITIES

So you've bought an electric car. And you want to choose family attractions for a weekend day out that'll easily allow you to charge it on-site, or nearby while you're enjoying yourself. That's what we've got here.

Whether you're planning a weekend trip, or a school holiday adventure, many of the following theme parks, museums, beaches, and nature reserves offer EV charging for free, included in the car parking price, so you can enjoy a zero-emission journey to your chosen venue, then plug in and enjoy your day.

England

1. Diggerland, Langley Park,Durham

You might say you're visiting Diggerland to treat the kids, but it's hard to resist getting behind the wheel of a full-size construction digger, tractor or dumper, or taking a whirl on the huge digger bucket of the 'Spindizzy' ride.

The EV charging station is free for visitors with BEV or plug in hybrid cars. There are also Diggerlands in Kent, Devon and West Yorkshire, which all offer EV charging too.

2. Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey

Home to the world's first ten-loop rollercoaster and the new Stealth rollercoaster, which is the UK's fastest ride, reaching 0-80mph in under two seconds, Thorpe Park is a must for adrenaline thrills.

3. Sundown Adventureland, Rampton, Nottinghamshire

A theme park designed especially for under-10s, Sundown Adventureland has over 20 rides and attractions, including a sing-along show, candy castle and lots of play areas. To make a weekend of it, book a glamping cabin at the new Wild Acre Village.

There are six EV chargers in the car park, which can be accessed via the CityEV Opencard app.

4. RHS Garden Bridgewater, Worsley...