Children are going mad for Madagascar as a result of the marvelous movie Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. So take them to the home of Alex the Lion and Gloria the Hippo on a family-friendly cruise with Costa Cruises, sailing from Mauritius

When Tate Movie Project launched an exciting online competition to create a new animation, thousands of children from across the UK took up the challenge and the entries came flooding in. The best drawings were then selected to become part of a

Of Youth. With a vague love interest in feisty Angelica (Jack admits to “stirrin’s”, but wouldn’t go so far as to call them “feelin’s”), played by Penélope Cruz, their love- hate sparring providing plenty of comic moments. But this is a dark movie, which

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And Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival.Summer Skate SpectacularJuly 25Come along to Lee Valley Ice Centre to skate the day away in the summer ice rink.Children's ActivitiesJuly 26–September 2There's lots going on at the Bentall Centre in London this summer

and talks, and a dedicated children’s zone, or take in a movie at the Mark Kermode Film Club. Dance and music classes and a Youth Zone for teens aged 11–17 years.Where to stay Pitch your own or go for the “comfy camping” option at Wigwam Sam’s majestic tipi

for families offering opportunities to create animation, make short films and discover the secrets of movie special effects in the interactive CinemaMagic live show.Not many people know this, but… The National Media Museum houses the first permanent giant IMAX

Lots of hotels have a children’s club that is run either by hotel staff or by childcare reps from family tour operators, such as Powder Byrne and Scott Dunn. Those run by tour operators are usually only available in peak season, like half

Left: Katherine as a child, sitting on the right with her mother and sister; Right: Wovenplay's latest collectionWhat is your job?I am the founder and designer of Wovenplay, a designer children’s collection that finds inspiration in the past

-haul flights, most airlines provide on-board goodie bags with a mix of comics, games, sunglasses and toys, which usually go down well, as well as family movies and children’s channels on the in-flight entertainment. Consider buying a seat for a child under two