to the rusty palate of autumn an array of red, oranges and yellows cover the landscape. Keep a keen eye out for some of the first trees to fade away and you may observe the vibrant princess pink of the Chinese spindle changing into a handsome red hue.Family X

1. Choose your festivalIt might have been dubbed as “Three Days of Peace & Music” but turn back time to theWoodstockheyday of 1969 and you’d find the festival spirit steeped in a hazy mist of marijuana and zonked-out grown-ups. Not so the new breed

playground at the Museum Of London Docklands where young children can try out some old-fashioned games and make a toy to take home.Mansfield Museum Dickens FestivalFebruary 13–17Nottingham’s Mansfield Museum is laying on a plethora of crafty dickens

If your child dreams of falling down the rabbit hole, entering Wonderland and meeting a host of madcap characters much like Lewis Carroll’s intrepid heroine Alice, this fantasy-filled mad hatters tea party at London’s Rib Rooms may prove to be the Cheshire cat’s pyjamas.This East...

bands and acts like jugglers.Added extras Grown-ups can enjoy seminars, speakers, poetry and crafts. Start your day with Pilates and yoga, or chill out in the Healing Gardens with a range of holistic and massage treatments.Where to stay There’s a family

to treat the seaside ecosystem with respect and stay safe, warm and dry for a happy day out.1. Wrap up wellWhile our rugged British coastline makes for a beautiful landscape, it can also be a harsh environment for children’s sensitive skin. Make sure your

the resident peacocks and macaws), circus skills workshops, and movie clubs for all-round family entertainment.  This year look out for piano playing comedian Tim Minchin plus Jools Holland, his Blues Orchestra and some very special guests.Latitude, Henham

animals on Streamvale Open Farm for this delightful day out where children will have to opportunity to cuddle fluffy bunnies, bottle feed lambs and play with puppies. A special wildlife trail will also be on offer as will delicious ice cream, cakes

who have worked up an appetite with the eggy antics should head to the site’s farm shop for delicious local lamb and other fruits of the summer harvest.Easter Bunny DayApril 8The historic Thirlestan Castle in Lauder will be hosting this fun family day

that is suitable for all the family.Cupcake and CrayonsJanuary 8Let your children experience the fun and magic of fancy baking with this morning of cupcake decorating, balloon modelling and colouring at The Tea Box, Richmond North. They may even get to meet a real