SNUGGLED UP COSILY on the sofa in slouchy pyjamas and soft blankets, a big family movie night is the perfect way to spend a lazy evening. Don’t forget the popcorn, of course – freshly popped and served up in retro bowls (we recommend our delicious

Situated in Bordeaux's Place de la Comedie, opposite the Opera House, the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa provides an ideal base from which to explore the region. The Museum of Aquitaine and Notre Dame church are nearby, and the hotel can arrange vineyard tours in the famous wine-p...

books and the other child can draw their illustration for the story on the left-hand page. Get out the glitter, glue and colourful paper for creating the cover illustration. And have a competition to come up with the title.8. Make a family tree  Give

Skylanders: Giants Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii £54.99, 7+Remember the game Dungeons and Dragons? Well, meet the 21st century version that's all the rage for boys of a certain age. This hugely popular immersive game allows young adventurers to collect action figures –  lots of them ...

Junior:The best websites for planning a family holidayRenting a family car on holiday

Paranorman Universal Pictures £14, 92 mins Those looking for an acidic antidote to Valentine’s Day slush overload should find it in this spooky stop-motion. Norman may not be the most popular boy in town, but his knack for interacting with the dearly departed could just rescue B...

We suspect there are quite a few of us who would like to call a halt to time’s steady march and enjoy a the fun and frivolity of youth forever more. There is only one boy, however, who actually managed to pull that nifty trick off. Catch an all singing-all dancing production of J...

1. DJ and disco Give your child the run of the CDs for the day and have her put together a playlist for a disco. Ask her to make decorations and name the event, then set a time when she will play DJ (with Dad’s help) while you take to the dance floor. If your child is too young t...

Alpenhotel, AustriaParents braving the slopes with a young family for the first time will be well catered for in the resort of St Cristoph in the Arlberg ski region of Austria.The Alpenhotel has lifts to transport you from the front door to the vast

Monte da Quinta, AlgarveSituated in Quinta do Lago, within the Algarve’s “Golden Triangle”, Monte da Quinta resort is an ideal mini break destination for families. Kids World offers an action-packed itinerary, from face-painting and pottery