to take home. In my experience, children are always happy with this thoughtful compromise, and parents can feel satisfied with their own responsible approach to an activity that will always be cherished as a wonderful childhood memory.Ingrid Thomas

Turnberry Resort, ScotlandTurnberry Resort on the beautiful southwestern coast of Scotland may be best known for golf, but it's a hole-in-one for children, too. A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre offers family golf lessons, 4x4 driving, horse

The Paradis hotel, MauritiusWhether your child is a budding Tiger Woods or picking up a club for the first time, the new Junior Golf Academy at the Paradis Hotel & Golf Club in Mauritius is fun for the whole family.Paradis Golf Package starts from

of Nottingham. Soak up the island atmosphere at the Nottingham Riviera, which returns for a third year with an exciting programme of events including live music, beach volleyball, inflatable water slides and plenty of other activities to keep your family ship

. Extend your stay The stunning five-star Stapleford Park country house hotel is less than 30 miles away from the festival site, and is family-friendly. Activities available include falconry and horse riding, as well as outdoor games like croquet. The spa

on the throats of goats and a fabulous robe gifted by the ruler of Kashgar to British tea planter and explorer Robert Shaw. Family X-Factor The museum’s unfusty feel will make little historians feel right at home  and there’s a variety of gallery trails

Britain’s beaches play host to a plethora of natural life, just waiting to be discovered by curious little beachcombers. While children adore exploring this stimulating habitat, there are a few considerations that should be taken into account to treat the seaside ecosystem with r...

Plant a sunflowerIf you want a row or two of towering sunflowers in your garden come the end of summer, you have to plan in advance. Fill a flowerpot with compost soil and sow two or three seeds about 1cm deep. Keep the pots in a sunny spot on a windowsill and water regularly. Wh...

Kempinski Hotel Soma BayKempinski Hotel Soma Bay on Egypt's Red Sea coast is offering complimentary winter sun activities for the whole family.A packed schedule from snorkelling to Arabic cooking lessons to chess tournaments are all on offer

and handcrafted greetings cards.Jam JamboreeOctober 1–2Enjoy the remnants of a late summer glut and bring the whole family along to Plas Newydd Country House And Gardens for a celebration of jam. Work up an appetite exploring the elegant 18th century house