the kite-surfing fun or ride the train that cruises up and down the prom. Located directly on the beach is the stylish Sandbanks Hotel, a family favourite with heated pool and dedicated children’s restaurant. Seven nights’ half board costs from £1,470 for a

Foxhills, a luxury hotel and country club in Surrey, has opened a new children’s clubhouse. Fun facilities include table football and Wii, and there are supervised activities such as dance classes, judo and tennis. A family suite costs £300 per

soothing power shower is just yards away. Enjoy a barbecue of pheasant kebabs, a woodland walk or go deer-spotting. Children also receive an activity pack including a nature trail and magnifying glass.It costs £495 for seven nights for a family of four

mocktail on arrival and a 15-minute Internet account.A year-round (except Christmas and summer) Family Affair package offers a second room for two children up to 16 at half price. Children under three eat for free and children aged four to 12 eat half

family holidays. For three days only their outstanding nannies and childcare experts will be on hand to offer a wide range of entertaining activities, storytelling and exciting treasure hunts. Whilst the children play in a safe and fun environment parents

Throughout the journey my children’s anticipation has been building, and now, as we slowly approach our destination, Kit and Natasha can barely contain their excitement. With snow still clinging resolutely to the Nottinghamshire countryside (in

and dinner for adults (children's meals are extra); visit www.ickworthhotel.co.uk.Read more...What's new at Woburn Safari ParkGramping At The GrandSelf-catering in the Lake District

of Dorset’s Lulworth Cove. The ambiance is anything goes, with the Saturday highlight of a fancy-dress parade. Of course, there’s the extensive programme of bands on various stages, but there’s also an amazing array of fun stuff for children too, including

The Dorchester Hotel, LondonChildren visiting The Dorchester hotel in London during December can indulge themselves at the Sweet Emporium situated in the lobby. Filled with giant twirl lollipops, chunky candy canes and retro classics including

Most caravan sites offer the bare essentials and little else. But head to a Forest Holidays’ site and you will stay on one of the UK’s Foresty Commission estates – pristine, yet offering all the amenities you would want for your family stay