The nearby water park boasts 140 lakes to cycle around and a sandy beach. There’s also The Cotswold Wildlife Park that’s home to big cats and white rhinos. The Priory Inn is very child-friendly and has a delicious home-cooked children’s menu. Book a Mini Break in July and August ...

Action-packed days1. Follow a snorkelling trail, Dorset The clear waters at Kimmeridge Bay provide a great place to discover sea life. Snorkellers must be over the age of five and confident swimmers. Tel: 01929 481044 or visit www

for those seeking action-packed holidays with an exciting range of land and water sports on offer, as well as complimentary activities include pedal boats, sailing and glass-bottom boat trips.Younger guests between three to 12 can enjoy all the fun

hungry on a daily basis. Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food campaign, running until the end of November, aims to tackle this heartbreaking issue by bringing together top chefs, restaurants and members of the public to combat child hunger.Over 500

Paddling in the sea and building sandcastles may have timeless appeal – and yet there comes a time when your family will be ready for a little more action. Children will then thrive on the opportunities to exert their independence and have a holiday

The Bristol hotelGateway to the West Country, Bristol is a fabulous city for children as it's compact enough to walk around, with plenty of attractions and green spaces where they can let off steam, including the wonderful Clifton Downs, where your child can kick a football aroun...

Hi, it's me, Joe. Honestly, it really is!I took time out recently to hang out with the new RL Gang, at the swish Ralph Lauren store on Bromptom Road, where they were hosting a fabulous party to celebrate the new season's collection. There was plenty of fun and games in store, wit...

SKYLANDERS GIANTS OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE (Brady Games, £12.99)Skylanders Giants: Two words guaranteed to send shivers of excitement down the spine of boys of a certain age, Skylanders is proving to be the big craze this Christmas. This book reads like a catalogue detailing minit...

In the belief that the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum puts too much emphasis on targets, Early Childhood Action – which consists of early years professionals – have drawn up a manifesto for a new curriculum. ECA’s ‘Manifesto

Renowned for its superb variety of adventurous ski and snowboarding parks, there’s also Snow Wonderland for younger family members with its gentler pistes and child-friendly lessons. At the base of Laax lies the Rocks Resort – a fabulous collection of stylish two- and four-bedroo...