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The science of sandcastles
By Kelly Beswick on 23/06/2011 16:09:04
Thought building sandcastles was child's play? Well think again
construction, whose pinnacle towered more than 15 metres above the beach. For the less ambitious, here are a few sandcastle building tips:• Get your child to draw a rough sketch of the castle they would like to build.• Choose a site near the water, but not too
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
the reasons why trees change colour then try a different tree-inspired art activity each day. Time: 10.30am–4pm. Cost: free after admission (£9 adult, £4 child, under-fives go free). Ages: 4+. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt2. Visit Hever Castle in Kent
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Festival fun
By Kate Donoughue on 08/04/2011 12:27:30
Take in a child-friendly festival this summer
OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, Derbyshire (www.offthetracks.co.uk) Capacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners
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