traditional stately style and six are contemporary chic.Alternatively, stay at one of the family apartments in the Dower House, which is just 800 yards from the hotel. There's an Ofsted-registered créche where your child can enjoy seasonal activities - perhaps

Balmoral Hotel, EdinburghThe Balmoral is one of Edinburgh’s most imposing hotels with fine views of the castle. It may be a five-star city centre hotel, but it’s super child-friendly and a massive treat for families. All young guests receive a

communal campfire. The beach is right on the doorstep to explore and there are plenty offootpaths, trails and bridalways with bike hire at the farm from £5 per day and £3 for a child seat.Nearby, families can enjoy pony trekking, fishing, go karting

Anassa, CyprusThe Anassa, which means ‘queen’ in ancient Greek, will treat your child like royalty. With a mild year-round climate, indoor and outdoor pools and clubs for children from four months to 16 years, the hotel has a crèche for under

Angsana Laguna, PhuketLocated in scenic Bang Tao Bay, the Angsana offers unrivalled access to the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort’s resident baby elephant, Lucky, is sure to be a hit with your child as he makes his twice daily visits

brilliance of Lewis Carroll's storytelling, which celebrates the power of a child's imagination.* The vivid text trips along with its witty riddles, play on words and outrageously surreal characters and twists. Disney also added his animated touch

Bright PR’s unseasonal showcase of the hottest Christmas gifts for your child.As our highly commended Best Online Toy and Gift Retailer in the Junior Design Awards 2012, Great Little Trading Co are offering a range which should cement their reputation

excited. The books were published in the Seventies and I think are now out of print. If you can get hold of a Danny Fox story do, you won’t regret it!What were your other hobbies as a child?I grew up in the countryside, in Herefordsire, and spent most

http://www.barclays.co.ukKeeping up to date with the latest trends can be a year-round concern as every child has at least one birthday. So if you are choosing that special gift for their big day, what do you need to know?Pre-schoolIf you are buying

The first two weeks of August were always held sacred when I was a child as our annual family summer holiday. We’d all pile into our army-green Morris Mini Minor Traveller, with its cute little indicators that popped out from the side of the doors