fairytalesque film showing the flight (Mary Poppins style) of the opening outfit – from its creation in the design studio to its journey across the countryside and rooftops of Florence before finally making its appearance on the Pitti catwalk. Some novel items

can amuse themselves by spotting locations from films such as Spy Game and Mission Impossible.The cobbled streets are not exactly buggy-friendly and are best traversed with a large-wheeled stroller. However, walking distances are short and public

for Graham Greene’s classic film noir The Third Man, while for our children, it is the fairground rides of the Prater district which enthral. Vienna has museums to suit all tastes and ages, including a Children’s Museum, next to which is a waist

to the head of American Vogue. They were photographed on a top film star of the time: Natalie Wood.   What do you do in your spare time?I dream up lovely patterns and I enjoy gardening on my terrace which has beautiful flowering camellias in pink, white

contemporary retelling of Cinderella at the Barbican. ImagineFebruary 12–27The colourful children’s festival returns to the Southbank, with this year’s line-up including Jeremy Strong, Anthony Browne and Polly Dunbar. Plus, catch a preview of new 3D film

-inspiring experiences include a behind-the-scenes look at astronaut training and a rocket-launch simulator. For more information, visit www.kennedyspacecenter.comUNIVERSAL STUDIOSWho goes there? Those seeking thrilling rides with film favourites.What’s on offer

, visit www.homelidays.comA DRIVE UP IN THE MOUNTAINS New Zealand’s South Island holds a special attraction for youngsters, with both The Lord Of The Rings and The Chronicles Of Narnia filmed there. Bridge & Wickers has designed a 12-night trip

picking the produce. I remember as a child going to fetch wild strawberries or raspberries. It was like a scene from a Walt Disney film. Beautiful ripe fruits growing on the trees, falling, huge grapes on these tall trees. The flavours were unbelievable

. 33 Matildaby Roald Dahl Puffin, £5.99 (first published 1988)Made into a Hollywood film in 1996, Matilda is the story of a girl genius breaking out from the confines of a horrible home life and boring school. Instead, her supportive and encouraging

children involved when I cook – my son and I have made ratatouille but, of course we had to do it like the film! Because my children have been involved in the cooking they are much more likely to eat it. I try and relive my childhood with them, and it gets