For the thousands of children who celebrate it each year, Diwali means lighting candles, popping fireworks and the giving of sweets and presents for one of the most important festivals in the calendar. But how many of us are aware of the cultural

JUST SO FESTIVAL August 19–21 is Near Leek, Staffs Capacity 6,000 What’s the vibe A boutique, weekend-long festival of creativity for families. Musical interludes There’s music, dance and street theatre, plus the chance for your family to take part

Off The Tracks festival is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, Derbyshire ) Capacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival include

OFF THE TRACKS FESTIVAL MAY 27–29 is at Donington Park Farmhouse, Castle Donington, DerbyshireCapacity 1,500What’s the vibe Small is beautiful is the mantra of this intimate twice-yearly affair. Musical interludes Headliners for the spring festival

Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort The festive season kicks off on December 7 at the Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort in Lanzarote, with a cocktail party and ceremony to switch on the Christmas lights, followed by an exciting array of shows, events

Where?The northern Lapp village of Saariselka.Why go there?To really feel that festive spirit and visit the home of Father Christmas, of course! Children will love...Rides on reindeer-pulled sleighs or snowmobiles, husky dog sledding and tobogganing

RULE 1 Like everyone at a festival, children need to drink lots of water and keep hydrated and keep their energy levels up. If they dislike the taste of bottled water, mix in a little fruit juice, but don't give them juice or soda all the time. Bag

Serves 4Here is a perfect starter for Christmas Day – very seasonal and very light. Let’s face it, this is one day of the year when you know you’re not going to go hungry! This soup can be made well in advance and frozen.Ingredients400g peeled

effects, using a pressure sensitive floor and amazing projections to conjure a fantastical world, where trolls and elves lurk and the Northern Lights magnificiently blaze across the sky. And there’s not a homemade cotton wool costume in sight. Kindur

Festival fever...No festival is complete without a string of bunting gently fluttering in the summer breeze. This delightful home-made pattern in rainbow colours is the perfect craft project for you to make together, and the plain flags give your