Italy’s heel, Puglia, is home to the villa Trullo Fico – an ideal place for a relaxing family break. The stylish rooms have power showers, plus there’s a private pool, jacuzzi and children’s entertainment – all surrounded by three acres of gardens

The magical surroundings of Ashford Castle, Cong, in County Mayo, are a great place to spend an early spring break if you are looking for a slice of country life. On the banks of Lough Corrib, and surrounded by a vast estate and ancient woodland, there are lots of outdoor activit...

is the island’s dry season, so Christmas is the perfect time to visit. With Christmas art activities, live music, a water balloon challenge and a magic show to entertain small ones, prices start from £247 per night for B&B in a Family Duplex. For more ideas

will always want to meet your child in person and will let you read any paperwork in your own time. 5 Visit the website of the National Network for Children in Employment & Entertainment (NCEE) www.bucksinfo.net/nncee/employment/ for more information

Most children start talking between about nine and 15 months, starting to enunciate clearly at about two years. However, not all children find language so simple and still haven’t produced their first words when all around them are already nattering

”, there’s storytelling by The Yarnsmith, Bollywood dance, family singing sessions with Tin Pan Annie, and children’s yoga. Added extras Roaming entertainers, a fun-filled fairground, relaxing therapy and massage zone, a farmer’s market, the fabulous Disco

to wake up to lift myself up to turn over. And what I really needed, exhausted by the days’ activities, was a good night’s rest.Where Butlins totally succeeds is in keeping your children entertained from the minute they wake up to the moment they go to bed