tent or tipi to a ready-erected family tent with your own shower and toilet facilities. Cool festival fashion and Hunter wellies are still de rigueur, as are the must-have Peltor Kid ear defenders – à la the Apple of Gwynnie’s eye – to protect your

• Don't glve your children their big presents just before the family arrives. It's unrealistic to expect small children to share a brand new, longed-for toywith a horde of invaders.• Give the older children their presents while the babies are having

to the site? There is almost always a long walk from the car park to the festival site, so find out where the family car park is located – it will offer you much better access. - What food is available? Ask about the range of food available onsite, and even

Tallinn in Estonia has a picture-perfect one in the medieval Town Hall square featuring everything from fine knits to roast pork. Three nights at the Kalev Spa costs from £359 per adult and £98 per child (www.balticholidays.com). The Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a l...

Where? China – an 11-day tour over the festive period taking in Beijing, Xi’an, Luoyang and Harbin.Why go there? China is full of breathtaking sights, from the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors.  Children will love... Travelling on a variety

The family-friendly cruise line NCL has a choice of 15 sailings over the festive season in Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, South America, Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal. The ships offer holiday shows and a festive menu on Christmas Day

This Month's Cover StoriesFestivals & FiestasInspiring games and activities including games your children can play at home and the family-friendly festival circuit in the UKSmell The Roses25 enchanted gardens around the country for your family

Some 250 international dancers and musicians from around the world will be performing in the principality as part of the Monaco Dance Forum, a prestigious 11-day festival of ballet. Families can also get in the mood for the festive season with a

’s many festive attractions, from gift shopping or seeing a West End show to ice skating at Somerset House or building a snowman in nearby St James’s Park. The package is for a family of four between December 12–23 and 26–30 and includes one night’s stay

Whether it’s pampering, gourmet food or presents from Santa, every member of the family will get their wish at Rockliffe Hall, an 18th-century mansion in the northeast’s Tees Valley. There are festive two or three-night breaks over Christmas where