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

tubs on the sun deck. Wildlife activities in the area include rock-pooling and falconry, and children can meet a variety of rescued and tame animals at Feadon Farm. Prices start at £399 for a week in a Lowena Lodge.Tel: 01209 842354; www

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

1. Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2. Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3. Have a rock-pool ramble  Learn about the food chain of this natural aquarium so your child understands how it works

AS THE LONG, lazy days of summer stretch ahead of us, how do you envisage filling the days? With idle pursuits like relaxing walks in the park, watching the leaves shimmering in the breeze, maybe a spot of rock-pooling or making footprints

marine life within Wembury’s famous rockpools.Wrest ParkNow OpenEnglish Heritage has recently restored the magnificent landscaped gardens at Wrest Park after decades behind closed doors. The autumn season is the perfect time to enjoy the wildlife

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

Hotel Open year round, this hotel has childcare for five age groups, starting from birth (so there will be one to suit your child!). Mawgan Porth Beach, with rockpools to explore, is just outside the front door. Prices start from £1,487 for a family

programme of basic surf rescue techniques and rock-pool discovery. On the south Cornwall coast, there are several family beaches within easy reach of Falmouth. Closest to the town centre, Castle Beach is overlooked by Pendennis Castle and is a good spot

, CeredigionEnjoy some of the finest views in Wales from Wendy, The Aberporth Express – a converted Edwardian railway carriage located on the coastal footpath between the sandy Blue Flag beaches at Aberporth and Tresaith. The beaches are great for fishing, rock-pooling