the bullseye. 7. Run a shell race  Ask everyone to line up shells where they think the waves will come to. The shell that moves the furthest wins the game.8.  Play beach detective  Make a list of things you might see at the beach, then have a competition to see

brilliant ideas for things to do – in the garden, at the beach, in the park, in the kitchen or to brighten up a rainy day.And when you're just looking for a little chill time, there are few greater pleasures than simply curling up with a book. Get

on the beach afterwards. Children can spend endless hours happily decorating sandcastles with shells, and making interesting patterns using shells on the beach. Children can do some sketches of their favourite shells or take a digital photo so they have a

1. TouchPlaying with sand is a great way for young children to refine their hand-eye coordination as it is a highly sensory material, with a changeable texture. Encourage your toddler to grab, scoop, sift and dig through sand, adding water or using tools. Feeling weight of the sa...

Head to Nottingham’s summertime Riviera, located in the Old Market Square, with its beach, deckchairs and a large paddling pool doing the job of a stand-in sea. You can even get your hands on a Nottingham branded stick of rock.Further afieldParis Plages

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights

Fancy doing your own thing over the holidays, but still want to relax? Visit one of Beach Retreat’s self-catering properties on the beautiful shores of Cornwall’s north coast. Take your pick from cosy cottages to chic apartments, and the Holiday

Things to make Gingerbread stars and crafty trimmings for the tree, and terrific table settings.Jolly jaunts Festive days out in North, South, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and London.Curl up Cosy picture books, plus festive books for

memoryFive Fun Things to Do with Shells at the Beach 1) Write your name or funny messages in the sand with shells2) Decorate sand-pies and sandcastles with different shaped shells3) See how many different types of shell you can find, and draw pictures

. The signature style of Custo Barcelona has always been about colour and print which translates so well in childrenswear. Childrenswear, specifically girlswear, has a love affair with all things print and if Custo Growing were looking for a slight cash