1. Ruthern Valley, Cornwall Close to Bodmin Moor, this secluded little camp is an idyllic escape for all the family. There are woods for making dens, beaches for building sandcastles, pigs and chickens to feed, and bikes that you can hire

. Meanwhile, the World of Kids and the Children’s Parade will be one of the festival highlights. Visit www.womad.org7. JULY 30 - AUGUST 1 Camp Bestival, Dorset This baby sibling to the Isle of Wight’s Bestival takes place at the idyllic Lulworth Castle

  Gather as many parents/children/friends as you can. There should be a goal, which each team is protecting from getting wet (and one they are trying to get wet); when one of the goals has been soaked, you know you have won.7. Set up camp  Pitch camp in the back

forward flair. From miniature Savile Row pinstriped suits to sumptuous rich velvet dresses with organza flounce trims it’s a look of opulence. THAI BORDERIn a refugee camp. It was quite a wonderful refugee camp

, with an Absolut Ice Bar, a chapel, a wilderness camp and art exhibitions.March is a good time to go, as the  days are longer, allowing plenty of time for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, quad-bike safaris, snowmobiling and moose safaris. Don’t miss a night