England after dark: Ten things you never knew you could do

Who cares if the sun's not shining? England is pretty amazing even in the dark, with a whole host of nocturnal activities you probably never knew about and most of them are wonderfully family-friendly perfect if you've got kids in tow too.

Did you know, for example, you can sleep with sharks in Plymouth, or meet ghosts at the True Crime Museum in Hastings?

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With the announcement that you can now camp with the lions at London Zoo, we thought we'd celebrate some of the best night time adventures around the country.

Our friends at VisitEngland have put together some of the best after-dark experiences across the country for nocturnal adventure seekers for your perusal. Check out the slideshow below and be inspired...