Britain’s beaches play host to a plethora of natural life, just waiting to be discovered by curious little beachcombers. While children adore exploring this stimulating habitat, there are a few considerations that should be taken into account

of Nottingham. Soak up the island atmosphere at the Nottingham Riviera, which returns for a third year with an exciting programme of events including live music, beach volleyball, inflatable water slides and plenty of other activities to keep your family ship

within the wild Cornish cliffs and experience for yourself the atmosphere of an undercover operation.Family X-Factor Test your families deciphering aptitude and puzzle your way out of the interactive electronic maze activating switches with a special key

Centre in Wiltshire for exciting performances, and drama workshops. Sand SculptureAugust 21Enter a family treasure hunt on Porthcurno beach, Cornwall, then get digging for Porthcurno Telegraph Museum's annual sandcastle competition.Woodland Magic

-white sandy beaches.The Angsana resort has an abundance of accommodation options from the chic resort-based Laguna rooms, right in the centre of the action, to palatial private villas that offer sumptuous décor and secluded peace for parents as well as a

Soaring majestically through blue skies and chirping a cheerful tune at the first light of dawn, our native birds are as intimately intertwined with the British summertime as ice cream on a rainy beach. Clever creatures that they are, many of our

1. Choose familiar and fun favourites A party based on simple, familiar motifs such as jungle or farm animals, combined with easy activities, games and singing, is ideal for the under-threes. Decorate your space with some colourful, oversized