Book For Children by Ruggi Gilda Williams (Phaidon, £12.95). Contemporary artists and old masters are celebrated to encourage children to discover what they like and explore their own style.

. Children are greeted with a platter of fruit and chocolate treats, and can enjoy a wealth of activities in the stunning Rhineland setting. From €380 per night for a Junior Suite. Read our City Guide  for lots of ideas of how to enjoy yourselves in Cologne

On the shores of Flathead Lake in Montana, Flathead Lake Lodge is perfect for your young cowboys and cowgals. It has a great children’s programme that includes lots of horse time, plus arts and crafts, and watersports. Seven nights at the ranch

Fancy doing your own thing over the holidays, but still want to relax? Visit one of Beach Retreat’s self-catering properties on the beautiful shores of Cornwall’s north coast. Take your pick from cosy cottages to chic apartments, and the Holiday Concierge Service will help to mak...

For a taste of the circus in an idyllic Italian setting, Il Torrino apartments in Tuscany are offering free Clown Skills classes for adults and children. The apartments sleep from two to eight and have a pool and tennis court. From £480per week