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The kids will want extra time at these attractions: Britain's best sports museums and tours offer behind-the-scenes access and fun activities, from Wimbledon to Silverstone

Every week, our Holiday Hero Neil Simpson takes an in-depth look at a brilliant holiday topic, doing all the legwork so you don’t have to. This week: sports museums and stadium tours.

Struggle to get children into a traditional museum on holiday? Try one of Britain’s world-beating sports museums instead.

Each offers a mix of behind-the-scenes access, photo-opportunities and fun activities.

Smashing: Visitors can see trophies and other memorabilia at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

The National Football Museum in Manchester has four floors of exhibitions with regular guided tours. Have your photo taken with a replica of the Premier League trophy, or take penalties against a virtual goalie in the Play Gallery.