Fancy a white-knuckle UK getaway? These are the nation’s five best theme parks, as revealed by TripAdvisor

Paultons Park, which was also named the UK's best theme park by the firm, was ranked as the world's 22nd best, and was the only British attraction to seal a place in the top 25.

Tripadvisor said the park, which is home of Peppa Pig World, has rides which outshine any other theme park in the UK, as well as praising the attraction for its natural beauty.

And the attraction, which is perfect for small children, makes for a fantastic UK day trip, according to the travel firm.

Meanwhile, the nation's second best theme park was named as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, home to the Big One rollercoaster and a mecca for south-coast thrillseekers.

And Alton Towers was ranked in third place, boasting a wide selection of thrilling rides at a park which caters to guests of all ages.

Adventure Island, in Southend-on-Sea, took the fourth spot, whilst Brighton Pier rounded off the nation's top five attractions for thrillseekers.

But, although these parks are well regarded by the travel firm, these UK attractions simply don't compare to the sprawling parks which take up the world's top spots.

Universal's Islands of Adventure was the attraction which put in the best showing, claiming the title of the world's best amusement park.

The huge attraction, in Orlando, Florida, was followed in the world rankings by nearby Discovery Cove and Magic Kingdom, both also located in Orlando.