School may be out, but the boredom can set in pretty quickly with youngsters around. There are only so many walks and park trips that'll do the trick before those mini mischiefs start to make their own fun (cue felt-tip fails, coloured-in carpets, unravelled toilet rolls...).

So, in order to keep your little 'uns entertained (and your home intact) here's our guide to the best, fun-filled things to do with kids!

1. Swap soft plays for Sol Katmandu

Often find yourself in a dusty soft play centre on a weekend, sipping below-par coffee and stuck with a choice of sugary snacks for the kids' lunches? Sol Katmandu in Majorca is worlds away with its splash park, rides and 4D experiences. And when teeny rumbling tums come knocking? The Chiringuito Snack Bar is at your service... This top tourist attraction takes family days out to the next level!

2. Swap your local park for Siam Park

We love a seesaw as much as the next guy, but when it comes to UK parks, well, it's all swings and roundabouts really! Love outdoor activities? Imagine a place where awesome waterslides meet white sandy beaches, VIP cabanas and a 30-minute-long lazy river! Spread across a whopping 4 acres, Tenerife's Thai-inspired Siam Park has even been crowned the world's no.1 waterpark 10 years in a row according to Tripadvisor...

3. Swap bus rides for theme park rides at PortAventura World

With six themed areas – including the candy-coloured world of Sesame Street where you can meet Elmo and the gang, and a whopping 40 rides to try, this Costa Dorada day out is about as action-packed as they come! In fact, you can whirl around the world in an afternoon thanks to rainforest dances in Polynesia and tale of treasure hunting in Mexico. Early night, anyone? Zzz.

4. Swap the paddling pool for a waterpark at Aqua Show Park Hotel

There's no doubt about it, Aquashow Park Hotel’s waterpark and theme park is a fun fest for all the family. Reptile-themed chutes, rainbow-coloured multi-racers and an exhilarating water coaster – you name it, this park in the Algarve has got it! Little ones aren’t left out either, with their own Aquakids area to splash in and a mini train when they want a break from the water. The best bit? It’s all on the hotel’s doorstep!

5. Swap muddy walks for sandy strolls in Cyprus

Make wellies and rain macs a thing of the past. In sunny Cyprus, it's the sandals and sun hats you'll need to pack! First stop, the blissful Blue Flag number, Fig Tree Bay, where sparkling sand is soft between the toes but more importantly, makes a great sandcastle. Crocs = optional, buckets and spades = essential.