layers which can be easily removed if necessary.2. Bring a kitYour child can make the most of his discoveries with a few essential pieces of kit such as a magnifying glass or binoculars to inspect your discoveries more closely, a notebook to keep a rock-pooling

Where? St Ives.Why go there? St Ives is a pretty town overlooking soft white sand beaches. It has also just been voted the Best UK Seaside Town at the British Travel Awards.Children will love... Simply rock-pooling and building sandcastles

sheep dog demonstrations and get involved in traditional crafts. Pumpkin Fun DayOctober 23A day of games and activities dedicated to that most warming of seasonal fare, the pumpkin. Have a go at carving your own lantern, learn pumpkin facts and feast

of adventure to be had upon these fair shores. “You don’t have to opt for the seaside,” says Julia Hart, publisher of the Let’s Go With The Children guides – a series of 14 books designed to help parents find fun things to do with the family around the UK

soothing colour scheme of pinks,mauves and greens adorned with local art. Nobody minds if your childrenleave sandy footprints.The water, too, is the colour of the Caribbean and there’s plenty to do here, fromboat trips to rock-pooling and fishing. Gentle

Scottish breakfast.Natural Retreats, Yorkshire DalesGo eco-friendly in the Yorkshire Dales in a Natural Retreats residence. This holiday accommodation is designed to blend into the landscape and all the buildings are made from sustainable wood and glass