Himalayan Adventure Family Holiday runs in March and April and costs from £849 per person, with flights from £750.For more information, tel: 0845 077 8801; or visit www.imaginative-traveller.comFor other adventurous suggestions look at our Travel section

and Wii. The babysitting service, Petit Verbier, provides a central crèche and in-chalet nannying. One week at Chalet Kernow costs from £1,875 per person. For bookings and details, tel: 00 41 (0)79 428 0172 or visit www.ckverbier.com. For details

3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy Bear’s PicnicWhat: Bears, eats and Build-a-Bear goodie bags for the first 100 child/teddy bear duos to arrive.Why: It’s alfresco eating at it’s most child-friendly.When: August 8, 12–4pm.Where: Piccadilly Gardens; www

Steeped in nostalgia, the Great British Family Holiday is riding a new wave of popularity. And that’s not simply due to the strength of the euro or the credit crunch. The fact is that there’s never been a more varied, enticing or exciting range

, see herds of elephants and spend a night on a converted rice barge. Summer departures leave July 24 and August 7 and cost from £1,569 per adult and £1,449 per child, including flights, transport, ten nights’ accommodation, breakfast, activities and a

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

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

of two pointy-hatted sweethearts. The screening will be preceded by activities from the trolley in the foyer and the chance to win prizes. Sounds like a date!Movie Trolley Activities: 10.30amScreening: 11amTickets: £3 (Family Film Club members), £5 (Non

and babysitting can also be arranged.From £329 per person per week, excluding flight, with a £50 discount for children under 12.Tel: 0870 0687030 or visit www.rudechalets.comOur Ski & activity section has plenty more ideas for a fun time on the slopes.

Serves 6Ingredients115g (31/2oz) plain flour A pinch of salt2 eggs350ml (12fl oz) whole milk12 chipolatas or 18 cocktail sausages2 tbsp olive oilMethodPreheat the oven to 220˚C/425˚F/Gas Mark 7. Put the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and use