Camping 't Vlintenholt

What a nifty spot this is for family friendly outings: depending on their ages and tastes, kids may find much to chuckle at on a wander around Kabouterland gnome-themed amusement park (10 minutes’ drive), or they might prefer the rides and attractions (including pony rides for the wannabe horse handlers and a water play area for warmer days) at Drouwenerzand amusement park (15 minutes). There’s also plenty to pack a day with at Wildlands Adventure Zoo (15 minutes), where visitors go on a journey through four different themed habitats to spot a collection of creatures from all corners of the planet. Looking to swap the lion’s roar for a race car roar? Set off for the fast-paced world of the TT circuit in Assen (25 minutes). If you're on hol to take in some 20th-century history, Camp Westerbork (25 minutes) is a history museum and memorial on the site of a World War II concentration camp. For a contemplative stroll afterwards, the open spaces of Drents-Friese Wold National Park are half an hour away.