THREE LITTLE SECONDS of your life. That’s all it takes. One second, two seconds, three seconds – and it’s over. So how come it’s such a big deal? Maybe it’s the death-defying near-vertical drop and the stomach-churning feeling of having your heart in your mouth. Maybe it’s the fa...

Three little seconds of your life. That’s all it takes. One second, two seconds, three seconds – and it’s over. So how come it’s such a big deal? Maybe it’s the death-defying near-vertical drop and the stomach-churning feeling of having your heart in your mouth. Maybe it’s the fa...

pack a flask of hot chocolate or seasonal pumpkin soup: both are warming, practical and delicious!Protect yourselfFor many parents the biggest source of worry on Guy Fawkes Night is fireworks and sparklers. We have all heard the horror stories of what

-ski includes curling, night skiing and a weekly ski show with fireworks. With skiing virtually to the door and the children’s ski area less than a minute’s walk away, try the Chalet Verwall with Esprit. With separate sleeping areas and a small kitchenette

to December 22, the forests at Center Parcs are transformed into an enchanting wonderland where families can visit Santa’s woodland workshop, take carriage rides, see live reindeer and see fireworks.Winter wonderland breaks costs from £329 per lodge including

and crafts, concluding with a spectacular firework display and musical parade around the walled city. As one of the largest Hallowe'en celebrations in the world the atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric; look out for the scarily superb samba band and guided

Today we are all very tired after last night's excitement at Gucci and Monnalisa that was followed by a magnificent firework display for a saint's day celebration by the banks of the river Arno. Our spirits were soon raised, however, with a treat

will be a hive of activity for the Salisbury International Arts Festival. Catch a host of theatre shows and celebrate with grande finale Party In The Close, with live music and fireworks.Half-term workshops May 30–June 3Join in with everything from magic

and fireworks; a toddler’s brand new ears are far better at picking up higher frequencies than the average adult.Despite being fussy eaters, most toddlers will try to take a chunk out of your finger at some point: The biting stage peaks at around three years old

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