everything from pizza to buckets and spades, Porth Oer is perfect for families. At low tide, shallow lagoons create perfect paddling pools for toddlers to splash about in, while older children can explore the exquisite rock pools (visit www.lleyn-wales.co.uk

and boat trips for pure pleasure or a spot of fishing.If it rains, head to Blue Lagoon Water Park & Adventure Centre, Anna Ryder Richardson’s Manor House Wildlife Park, Folly Farm, the Pottery Shed Café or Caldey Island, all of which are in or just outside

of other family activities on offer, many with a nautical, seafaring spin. Fowey Marine Adventures (tel: 01726 832300; www.fowey-marine-adventures.co.uk) offers wildlife cruises with added oomph, as the 12-seater Kernow Explorer whisks you out of Fowey

of adventure to be had upon these fair shores. “You don’t have to opt for the seaside,” says Julia Hart, publisher of the Let’s Go With The Children guides – a series of 14 books designed to help parents find fun things to do with the family around the UK

homely roaring log fires in winter. There is fishing and pony trekking in the area, as well as highland castles to explore. A family room is available for £170 per night. For all other rooms, prices start from £110 per room per night including a full