If your child dreams of falling down the rabbit hole, entering Wonderland and meeting a host of madcap characters much like Lewis Carroll’s intrepid heroine Alice, this fantasy-filled mad hatters tea party at London’s Rib Rooms may prove

of getting acquainted with the local cuisine, and even those with the most pernickety of palates should find a plate to please at one of the resort's seven restaurants and snack bars. Dining options range from local seafood specialities at the Baan Talay

gastropubs and restaurants, families seeking a revitalising yet still chilled-out start to the year should find this chic little island fits the bill nicely.For eco friendly luxury accomodation, try Niton Barns, located in the picturesque village of Niton

LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm

-fives eat free. But at the same time sometimes people come out to get away from it all so if a child is coming in the evening it could be problematic. We tend to see that inclusion with families during the day, and our restaurant is quite child friendly

Axel Scheffler and Lauren Child.Southbank Centre Christmas MarketNovember 18–December 24Peruse over sixty German wooden chalets and pick up unique artisanal gifts for friends and family at the Southbank Centre’s charming Christmas market. Children