A long-standing favourite for families, with a fantastic playframe that keeps kids of a variety of ages coming back for more. Efficiently run with the owners and managers always in evidence, and reasonable prices. Open seven days a week, 9.30am to 7.00pm.

My only gripe is the cafe, which needs dragging into the noughties. Under 5s: £4.50, over 5s: £5.70. Accompanying adults and under 1s: Free. (Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, News Year Day only.) Parties available. KIDZONE: Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1EH. Tel: 01442 878441. www.thekidzone.co.uk.

By Victoria Sorzano from Boho Boxmoor.