Pretty printed fabric in juicy bright shades provides an eye-catching area for baby to practice tummy time and other developmental play. The mat surface is quilted for extra softness and the multiple fabric textures and interactive activities make

Set amid the old-style charms of the Cotswolds, Bruern Cottages are the perfect combination of quaint charm and homely luxury. Owned by the Hon Judy Astor, the cluster of a dozen residences were formerly stables, though you’d never guess it by the sumptuous interiors – Colefax An...

Esprit Holidays's brochure offers weeks in Switzerland, France and Austria, with Esprit Nurseries for babies and toddlers and Esprit Alpies Clubs (ages three to six, and seven to 11 years) – ideal when parents want to tackle a more extreme sport.Tel: 0871 310 1000. 

If your child adores cricket, or spends morning to night with a paintbrush in hand, then you’ll love the nannies you can employ from Holiday Nanny. This agency has 70 nannies – many of whom have a speciality. There are musical, sporty or creative nannies and the staff include pri...

According to a survey of families who had embarked on one of Explore’s Family Adventures tours, children’s favourite places to stay were in a tipi at Bryce Canyon in the United States, and The Ice Hotel in Sweden. The exciting experiences that proved most popular for children wer...

When it comes to holidaying with young children, Center Parcs is ideal. Cars are banned from the main grounds, so it’s a great place for young children to learn to ride a bike. There is also family pony-trekking, cartoon making, tots’ tennis, teddy-bear making and Yoga Bugs. Mean...

SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try sailing and windsurfing and over-...

Set to a backdrop of clear blue skies and the mythical birthplace of the Greek goddess of love, the resort of Aphrodite Hills has a plethora of plentiful diversions to keep the whole family amused, from sports and spas to the fun-packed Pirates’ Village children’s club. There’s a...

If you’re looking to recreate the traditional holiday by the sea, you couldn’t choose a more perfect location than the sunny fishing harbour of Brixham in South Devon. This spacious five-bedroom house, part of Blue Chip Holidays, has stylish accommodation, as well as a play area ...

Luxury Asian hotel group Shangri-La has introduced a new series of children’s activities at its resort hotels. For example, at the Rasa Sentosa in Singapore, children can learn juggling, yoga, rock climbing and flying trapeze; at the Tanjung Aru