As many well-travelled parents will no doubt be aware, journeying abroad with young children is not without its challenges. Here at junior we are always looking for new ways to make family holidays run that little bit more smoothly – which is why we

will also be anticipating a potentially problematic aspect of family holidaymaking; air travel with young children.Queuing, restricted seating, sleep deprivation and unfamiliar surroundings can test the patience of even the most mature of mummies, add

Few family activities can surpass an exotic safari for sheer wonder and excitement. Luckily, you needn’t travel as far as the African plains to catch a glimpse of these striking creatures, only to a grand stately home in Bedfordshire. First opened

on tour.The Spiegel Saloon November 18–January 3 Housed within Hyde Park’s wonderful Winter Wonderland this inviting Spiegel Tent is as cosy and inviting as a tray of mince pies. Once inside the traditional circular travelling ballroom families can tuck

of seasonal activities with an event to suit every family. Sticking to the publishing house’s global philosophy, events include African drumming classes, piñata making workshops, celebratory Indian dance and an afternoon of Hannuka fun. More traditional

LondonNew Year’s Eve Funk PartyDecember 31Rare is the New Year’s Eve party that is as child-friendly as it is fun for adults but London restaurant Caponata and sister venue The Forge may just have pulled it off. Kicking off at a family-friendly 7pm

of the Armagh Planetarium, “Its exotic and it’s exciting. What is dark matter? What are black holes? You could have adventures and meet strange creatures in space. It’s a place where anything can happen; children can find whatever they want there.”Families

customisation service. The Junior design awards 2011 named the Trunki BoostApak best travel product as well as shortlisting the Trunki ToyBox for best 3-5 years toy design.Summer In The CityJuly 23-24Budding urban artists can make their mark on a giant graffiti