1 Visit Whitstable in Kent during its famous oyster festival, which is being held this year July 23-29.2 Good places for rock pooling include the Dee Estuary in North West England, Culzean Country Park in Ayrshire and below the Seven Sisters Chalk

1. Brownsea Island, Dorset This is the famous birthplace of Scouting, and children will love the Smuggler’s Trail and there are plenty of picnic spots. Tel: 01202 707744 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk 2. Sheffield Park Garden, East

self-catering two-bed property in the grounds of Folkton Hall, visit North Yorkshire Moors, York Railway Museum or indulge in sandy pursuits on Scarborough’s famous beach. About £675 for four nights. To find out more about the best family festivals

in the inaugural performance of the Just So Festival choir or join in with the participatory opera of The Emperor’s New Clothes. For the kids Theatre and puppetry, trails through the woods to find the fairy queen, a jolly Famous Five picnic and donkey rides

.nationaltrust.org.uk5th A jolly nice showMystery, Magic And Midnight Feasts: The Many Adventures Of Enid Blyton at Seven Stories in Newcastle includes original illustrations from the beloved author’s work, including Noddy, The Famous Five and The Magic Faraway Tree. Tel

At Legoland Winsdor there is so much to see, you will be hard pushed to pack it all into one day, so we've found out how to make the most of a fun-filled family day at the park and what's not to be missed.What are the must-see attractions

waterproof for those famous British showers.Special Events Help the residents of Monkey World to get their five-a-day from August 27–29, when every child who brings in a banana for the primates will receive a free badge.Cost  £11.00 (adults) £7.75 (children

Green Day OutJuly 1This event at Morden Hall Park offers a fresh family day out and a chance to up your eco-credentials to boot. Children can take part in recycled crafts, learn about wildlife conservation and take a twirl with the Greensleaves