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in the sand. Or are the days more likely to consist of a relentless rounds of organised days out, rushing from one activity to the next, with back-to-back routines, schedules and timetables? If your answer is the latter, maybe it’s time to take stock, take a

one of the unexpected delights of the Hilton on Park Lane – you never know just what – or who – you might bump into.However, rumbling tummies and the promise of a children’s corner filled with fun activities won the day and we settled at our table

and an activity sheet for playing a game of spot-the-dish, four-year-old Joseph was in his element. Appointing himself as the one in charge of picking everyone’s chosen dish from the conveyor belt – as well as being super-attentive in the refilling of water

good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras

and fun craft activities, plus circus skills. There’s also 11 acres of gardens to explore – look out for the resident peacocks and macaws –  and an adventure playground.Added extras Take part in the carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre

.For the kids A good mix of arts, crafts, activities and entertainment, plus circus workshops and funky light shows; don’t forget to pack jazzy outfits for the fancy-dress night too. Nice flat terrain with no steep hills also makes it buggy-friendly.Added extras

and activities, music, dance and arts and crafts sessions, plus circus and performance skills. The Roald Dahl Museum will also be providing activities. Added extras Try out the Headphone Disco from 11pm–3am in the Big Top while your babies snooze in the quiet

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