background, giggle at the Comedy Club, or chill out in the Healing Gardens with reflexology, holistic palmistry and reiki. Where to stay There’s a family camping area on-site, or try the tipis and yurts. We love the sound of the SoulPad Village, where you can

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 will also provide parental

above is the Minack Theatre, which is well worth a visit. Visit www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk2. Crackington Haven, Cornwall This ideal spot for families has a gently shelving beach in an enclosed bay; the upper beach is mainly pebble, with rock pools along

to the myths and legends surrounding notorious rogues. Time Travellers Go… GruesomeAugust 8–11   Take a journey into the horrors of medieval disease, terrifying surgery and ghastly punishments from days gone by. Time Travellers Go… Cavaliers & Roundheads

parks have rides aimed at different age groups, so if your children are different ages, you might decide to split up for some of the day, and meet up for the rides that everyone wants to do.Study the maps before you go and work out a route which takes

on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting

Let the Games BeginJuly 16Come along and try your hand at lots of different Medieval games at Caerlaverock Castle. Fun for all the family.The Travelling Rock PoolOpen now–August 12Discover what lurks in the interactive rock pool, meet a deep sea

tunes and more.Music And Traditional Games Day August 7Enjoy an afternoon full of traditional games including hopscotch, egg and spoon races and sack races on the front lawn at Castle Coole in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.Craft FestAugust 12–14Try out

.Go early in the morning, as early as you can, because then your family might find yourselves alone, in the Amazon rainforest, listening to the tree frogs’ dawn chorus. The heat seems to jump out like a big cushion being thrown at you, as the electric doors

activities on offer for families seeking a jolly day out. Surrounded by 3000 acres of deer park and beautifully manicured gardens, the magnificent Abbey houses a vast private collection including silver, gold, furniture and priceless famed artworks. Children