Camper UK Leisure Park - Fun Days Out

Lincoln Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and a working place of worship, consecrated in the 11th century. The building is grade I listed and has Gothic architecture from several periods, including two large rose windows, the Dean's Eye and the Bishop's Eye. The Victorian writer John Ruskin rated it highly among British buildings.

Beyond the main building, the visitor centre has an Exhibition Gallery with the Romanesque Frieze and artefacts from the cathedral's history. The Discovery Centre lets families build an arch, sit on a throne and recreate a stained glass window. Themed tours cover historic graffiti, stained glass and hidden symbols in the carvings. Dean's Green is a landscaped garden with seating and a fountain, and there is a café and shop. It suits history fans, families with children and anyone interested in architecture.

Tip: The cathedral is a living church, so some areas can close for services or events. Check the visit page for current restrictions before you travel.

Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the late 11th century on the site of a Roman fortress. It is unusual for having two mottes, and it stayed in use as a prison and court for centuries. It sits in the heart of Lincoln's historic Cathedral Quarter.

Inside, you can explore the Victorian prison, with its extraordinary chapel where each prisoner was seated in an enclosed pew, and hear the convicts' stories. The Medieval Wall Walk goes past towers and dungeons, with views over the castle, cathedral, city and surrounding countryside. At the time of writing it is only partially open during repairs and isn't suitable for wheelchair users. The Magna Carta Vault holds an original 1215 Magna Carta, though each document is off display for about three months a year and a guest document is shown instead. There is a gift shop and a cafe on site.

No dogs are allowed in the grounds, apart from assistance dogs (accreditation may be required). Other pets are not allowed either.

Tip: Call the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782019 before you go to check which parts are open and which Magna Carta documents are on display.

Doddington Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built between 1595 and 1600 by Robert Smythson, with walled courtyards and a gabled gatehouse. It has been a family home for over 400 years, and its contents reflect that. The Holly Room is covered in early 17th-century Flemish tapestries. Around the hall are gardens of walled and wild areas, with an outdoor sculpture exhibition at times.

Beyond the house, the estate has plenty to fill a day. Walk the Wilder Doddington landscape, part of a 400-year rewilding vision, through parkland and ancient woodland. There is a farm shop, two cafés, a restaurant and a tea room, plus home and country clothing shops and a bike shop. In autumn, the Kitchen Garden grows over 30 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd.

Tip: Check the opening times before you go, as the hall and gardens open on different dates and the gardens' last entry is earlier than closing.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a zoo and conservation centre on the outskirts of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. You explore on foot, with three walk-through animal reserves and themed lands that recreate habitats from around the world. Highlights include Project Polar with its polar bears, Land of the Tigers with a raised walkway, Lion Country, Lemur Woods and the African Plains, where giraffes and zebras share a large paddock.

There are ranger talks and live shows, a dinosaur-themed Pangea area and six indoor and outdoor play areas, so younger visitors have plenty to do. Next to the entrance, The Yorkshire Hive has shops and places to eat, plus Planet Putt, an indoor adventure golf course that is handy if the weather turns. Families and animal lovers will get the most from a visit.

Tip: Booking tickets in advance is cheaper than buying on the day, and Planet Putt next to the entrance is a good wet-weather add-on.

Newark Air Museum sits on the former RAF Winthorpe airfield, just outside Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire. During the Second World War the airfield trained Avro Lancaster crews, and today it is home to a collection of over 80 aircraft, running through the history of flight.

The displays are spread across the museum site, with larger aircraft shown in the hangars. There is a café on site, plus a shop that bills itself as "The Best Aviation Outlet". The museum runs events through the year, including Cockpitfest, where enthusiasts bring memorabilia and cockpits to look at. It's a natural choice for aviation fans, history lovers and families with children, and the museum offers a Cub and Scout programme, an orienteering activity around the site and school learning sessions built around the Second World War and the principles of flight.

Tip: There is free car parking next to the site, and you don't need to pre-book. In bad weather, check with the museum before you travel.

Gainsborough Old Hall is a five-hundred-year-old manor house, built by Sir Thomas Burgh in 1460 and now run by English Heritage. It is one of the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England, and a timber-framed building with a striking black-and-white look.

Inside, head for the medieval great hall with its elaborate timber roof, the domestic apartments and the kitchen, which is possibly the most complete medieval kitchen in England. Two open fireplaces are each big enough to roast an ox. Look out for the witches' marks and curses carved into the walls. Climb the brick tower for views over the town and the river Trent, then stop for refreshments in the tearoom in the 15th-century parlour. Children can follow the World Builder trail. History lovers will enjoy the stories of royal visits, Puritan Dissenters and the Hall's later life as a theatre, tenements and even a pub.

Tip: Head for the medieval kitchen and great hall first, then finish with the tower climb (59 steps) for the view.

Newark Castle stands in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, first as a timber castle and then rebuilt in stone. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building, recognised as an internationally important structure.

The castle has a lively story. King John died here in October 1216, according to tradition after eating a "surfeit of peaches". It was slighted in 1648 after the English Civil War and left derelict, then restored by architect Anthony Salvin in the 1840s and again by the town corporation after 1889.

The castle grounds also hold the former Gilstrap Heritage Centre, which once told the story of the castle and the town during the Civil Wars. It makes a good stop for anyone who likes castle history.

Belton House is a Grade I listed country house near Grantham, built between 1685 and 1687 for the Brownlow family. It sits within formal gardens, including Italian and Dutch gardens, and a wooded park crossed by avenues leading to follies. The park has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years.

Beyond the mansion, there is plenty to fill a day. The estate has one of the National Trust's largest outdoor adventure playgrounds, an indoor play area, a shop, a second-hand bookshop and the Stables Café, plus picnic benches in the gardens. A circular walk in Belton Park passes ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.

It suits families with children, garden and history fans, and anyone who enjoys a long wander through parkland.

Tip: There's no need to book for normal visits, and parking is included in the entry fee. Park in the grounds, not in Belton village. Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens, parkland and café, but not in the house or playgrounds.