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Party on down with the family at the Penha resort in Portugal
By Catherine Hudson on 07/12/2012 16:13:23
Six Senses Spa for mummy, an early round of golf for daddy and brilliant activities for the children children’s club, all at the Penha Portugal
Penha Longa Resort & Spa, Portugal This luxury resort is set amid the lush surrounds of a national nature reserve, where you can wander on a nature trail, or jog or cycle on the dedicated keep fit routes, not to mention a choice of fabulous restaurants from modern European to Jap...
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Best beaches for kids: Caribbean
By Junior on 12/08/2011 14:28:03
The Caribbean may have an abundance of beaches, but they all have their own unique personality from a beach with pink sand to a beach that hosts quirky activities
Beach Village offers one of the area’s best children’s programmes. This fantastically child-friendly former sugar plantation stretches over one luxurious mile of powdery white sand. It boasts all kinds of weird and wonderful daily activities, from reggae
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Cinematic theme park Futuroscope's fun attractions
By Junior on 25/08/2011 10:03:58
Futuroscope theme park in France, has added three attractions to Children’s World (Le Monde des Enfants), an activity-packed area for younger visitors
, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless opportunities to get wet. Children’s World covers two hectares and has over 20 activities that are free for visitors under the age of 12 once inside the park. If you’re driving to or from the UK and want a stop en
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Create a wonderful wormery
By Junior on 28/04/2008 15:28:42
Making a wormery from scratch is easy and a great way to observe the work of worms firsthand
Follow our simple guide and and you’ll soon have lots of lovely nourishing compost for your garden:Step oneFind a container – a kitchen bin is good – and drill holes in the bottom and the lid. Step twoLine the bottom with fine nylon mesh on the inside to stop worms escaping, then...
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A Child's Memory Box
By Elaine McLaren on 07/12/2009 11:38:43
Encourage your child to store special treasures in their very own time capsule
Taking time to create a memory box really increases a child’s sense of belonging. By telling the stories of their life through little souvenirs from happy days out, you’re helping your child piece together their own autobiography and reinforcing their position a...
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Fab Family Traditions
By Judith Eagle on 05/05/2010 17:53:45
15 ideas for creating family traditions
, above all, it creates a sense of identity. Good traditions will reflect the character of your own family so your choice of activity should never be forced. And remember that your traditions can be anything you want them to be – from a once-a-week Sunday
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
.Scotney Castle, KentApril 24, 25Easter egg trails, fairground rides and craft activities.London Kensington PalaceApril 9–21Help to create a secret magical garden inspired by the Enchanted Palace exhibition and make a magical animal mask.Chelsea Football Club
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Snap Happy
By Coral Garlick on 20/04/2010 10:30:37
Encourage your budding Baileys and mini Marios to capture family memories on camera
THANKS TO THE immediacy and cost-effectiveness of digital photography, the world of photography has become a far more engaging experience for children. Photography is a wonderful way to encourage your child’s creativity, whilst capturing enduring family memories. But how ...
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Museums made easy
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 05/05/2010 13:32:37
Where to have a cultural and family-friendly day out
welcoming, having flexible family tickets, answering children’s questions and never saying “Ssssshhhush!”. The Herbert offers hands-on experiences, dressing up, interactive exhibits, story baskets and trails. Frequent family and holiday activities include
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French Knitting
By Suzanne Milne on 18/04/2010 11:05:02
Step-by-step instructions for French knitting
1. Take a wooden (preferably) cotton reel and hammer four nails into the top so that the nails are protruding fully.2. Thread some wool through the middle of the reel.3. Wind the wool once around each nail so that each nail has a ‘loop’ around it.4. Wind the wool once around the ...
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