Just the trick for the child who has everythingMagic wand remote control  £49.95 by Kymera at The Wand Company

with music and children’s entertainment throughout the afternoon.Michaelmass MerrimentOctober 1,2Head to Stirling Castle to join the young Mary Queen Of Scots in her celebration of Michaelmass, the medieval feast day celebrating the collection of the Harvest

this wonderful idyll. The Glasgow entertainment complex will transforming itself into a veritable paradise this summer with a sandy beach and a varied calendar of summer activities for children of all ages to enjoy.Paradise In The parkJuly 21−September 11Enjoy a

of Durham which for one weekend will be taken over by a giant craft and gift marquee and local food producers market. Entertainment throughout the weekend will include reindeer, sleigh rides and a children’s lantern processionThe GruffaloDecember 3Head to

Invasion, Santa-suit wearing roboforms from The Runaway Bride and the maid outfit worn by Kylie Minogue in Voyage Of The Damned.For those seeking a rather more conventional grotto experience, a traditional Santa Claus will be on hand to meet children

will also be anticipating a potentially problematic aspect of family holidaymaking; air travel with young children.Queuing, restricted seating, sleep deprivation and unfamiliar surroundings can test the patience of even the most mature of mummies, add

1. Paying a visit to a local farm will not only be a fun day out for young children, but an educational one too. Children who live in rural areas should find they have their pick of local growers whilst city-dwelling families can track down

, providing a sensory experience where all ages are invited to view, touch and feed their imagination.Family X-Factor By dismantling the barriers between nature and sculpture, this day out is the perfect introduction to modern art for younger children. Whilst

.BanaramaAugust 27–29Children who bring along a banana for the cheeky residents of Monkey World in Dorset will earn themselves a free badge.Isle Of WightCowes weekAugust 6-13 As one of the oldest and largest annual sailing regattas in the world, Cowes Week

with an afternoon of mesmerising bubble entertainment at C Too, twice daily during the Fringe Festival. Gigantic bubbles, bubbles with people inside them, edible bubbles, square bubbles, bubble sculptures…need we say more?Pasta! Macaroni Puppet’s ShowAugust 5–21A