Keeping the kids entertained at home can be challenging, especially after more than 10 weeks of lockdown.

But there is hope that some theme parks - which are currently closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak - might reopen in a matter of weeks.

We have looked at some of the biggest theme parks near us to see what their reopening plans are:

Thorpe Park

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Not all rides in Thorpe Park will open next month. Photo: Flickr/rollercoasterphilosophy

The amusement park in Chertsey, Surrey - owned by Merlin Entertainment - said it hopes to reopen on July 4.

But not all rides and attractions will be open and the number of visitors will be limited to allow for social distancing.

An announcement on its website read: "In line with current Government guidance, we are hoping to be able to reopen the resort on July 4.

"Guests with pre-booked theme park tickets for dates when Thorpe Park Resort is closed will be able to use their tickets on another date during the 2020 theme park season (excluding Fright Nights and any other pre-advertised closed dates)."

The park revealed the safety measures that will be put in place when it reopens. This includes a pre-book ticket system; spaced out seating configurations on rides, in dining areas, and during live shows; more 'grab and go' food options; personal protective equipment for staff; and temperature checks for staff and visitors before they enter the park.

Visitors are also encouraged to wear face masks and pay with card rather than cash.

Chessington World of Adventures

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Chessington Park probably will not be this busy when it reopens. Photo: Flickr/rollercoasterphilosophy

The park in Surrey - also owned by Merlin Entertainment - says it hopes to reopen on July 4.

It plans to have a phased reopening, starting with limited capacity and reduced hours.

Like Thorpe Park, it will be introducing a range of hygiene and safety measures. These include asking all visitors - including annual passholders - to pre-book in order to manage the number of visitors each day.

There will also be temperature checks at the park entrance, hand sanitiser stations across the resort, more 'grab and go' food options, spaced seating on rides, socially distanced queues, and limits on the number of people in indoor attractions.

Legoland

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Legoland in Windsor. Photo: Flickr/foilman

Legoland in Windsor - another park owned by Merlin Entertainment - hopes to reopen on July 4.

Its safety measures are similar to those of Thorpe Park and Chessington.

It is encouraging visitors to pre-book their tickets, use cards rather than cash and keep two metres apart in queues.

Seating arrangements on rides, dining areas and live shows will be spaced out, there will be temperatures checks at the gate, and there will be regular cleaning throughout the day.

Paradise Wildlife Park

The zoo in Broxbourne, run by Zoological Society of Hertfordshire, has not indicated when it might reopen.

However, families are able to book tickets from July 1. And while there are no events listed this month, its July events have been left in its online listings. According to the website, its next event is a Dine 4 Wildlife dinner event on July 4.

The park has been contacted for information on its reopening plans.

Since closing at the end of March, Paradise Wildlife Park has launched an emergency animal fundraiser so it can continue to take care of its animals

To support the park, visit its JustGiving page: justgiving.com/campaign/animalsupportfund