The elegant Riverside Room on the 10th floor of prestigious pubishers Penguin – with a stunning view of the Thames and the South Bank's London Eye – was the venue for a gathering of the glitterati of children's picture book art to kickstart the year-long celebrations for Puffin B...

With our unpredictable British summer, there's always a chance that our fabulous array of family musical festivals can turn into something of a wash-out. Never fear, however, as we all have the Great British spirit and the motto to Keep Calm and Carry On Rocking.We do, however, b...

-your-own in true camper style; most of the festivals now offer more glamp alternative, so you can sejourn in the Boutique area in anything from a yurt, gypsy tent or tipi to a ready-erected family tent with your own shower and lavatory facilities. Festival tickets

including Dior, Chloé, Lanvin, Missoni and introducing Marni. The Children’s Designer Boutiques will continue to offer more timeless styles with exceptional quality and beautiful detail. And of course, no outfit is complete without some fine footwear

experience one of Anne Semonin's amazing signature facials as part of Beauty Week which runs from September 5–11 at top London store, Liberty, where you can languish in the luxury boutique spa for a bespoke facial at the amazing price of £25 for one hour

and Rolf Harris), there are performances from CBBC favourite Mr Tumble, The Gruffalo and Shrek! The Musical. There’s also an entire Kids’ Field with tons of fun free activities and arts and crafts, as well as chill-out areas and boutique babysitting, plus

JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part

and everything in between, as well as the River Cottage Café. There’s also Boutique Babysitting (book early so you can catch the late-night bands) and a Heavenly Healing and Pamper Lounge for chillin’.Where to stay Pitch your own or choose from a variety of ready

WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 3–5 is at Cheltenham Racecourse Capacity 10,000 What’s the vibe Nominated Best Family Festival for every year since its launch, this is a leading boutique family festival with the emphasis on music and fun. Musical interludes

, the restaurant was busy with a very much family orientated clientele: suited grandfathers and well-heeled grandmothers were dining en famille with their children and grandchildren, all no doubt elegantly attired from the chic local boutiques like Bonpoint