–August 30Westfield in London are providing a family friendly spin on the classic dinner and a show date formula for summer 2011. Alongside live appearances of popular characters including Ben 10, TingaTinga Tales and Thomas the Tank Engine, children can

The first two weeks of August were always held sacred when I was a child as our annual family summer holiday. We’d all pile into our army-green Morris Mini Minor Traveller, with its cute little indicators that popped out from the side of the doors

that your children are more likely to say that milk comes from a carton than a cow, then a holiday in the Austrian Tirol will put your fears to rest with a week in a family-run gasthof or hotel, where the hausfrau is likely to wear a traditional dirndl

cities like Valencia and Barcelona to the pretty beaches of the Costa Brava in the north east. Or head for the Balearics, to a gorgeous Mallorcan farmhouse, or a family-friendly resort in chilled-out Ibiza. Then there is the cluster of Canary Islands

, the celebrated restaurant, is starred by the Guide Michelin Suisse. The Cinq Mondes Spa has great views over Lake Geneva and the dramatic mountains beyond. Unique suites include rooms such as the Art Deco suite.What do you get for your money? When a family

, the celebrated restaurant, is starred by the Guide Michelin Suisse. The Cinq Mondes Spa has great views over Lake Geneva and the dramatic mountains beyond. Unique suites include rooms such as the Art Deco suite.What do you get for your money? When a family

. It’s really no coincidence that the reception staff welcome your child by name, but it’s still funny to see their look of surprise. The Athenaeum has worked very hard to improve its family-friendly credentials, alongside all the luxury and style you

their own definition. The problem is, theseare rarely compatible with families and children. However, there arehip hotels that are family-friendly. Here’s Junior’s selection of 10hip hotels that not only welcome families, but are uber-cool too… Amanjena

HOTEL & SPAWiltshireNot allowed to leave the house without a handful of carrot sticks, dog-eared rosettes or an ankle-battering hobby horse? Those of you with pony-mad children will fall to your knees in gratitude at family-friendly Lucknam Park, where

the local gelateria and a bottle of Chianti to kick the holiday off in authentic Tuscan style. The fully-equipped kitchen was dominated by a huge table, seating 12. Next door was the living area, with a television and sofa, plus another adjoining dining room