.What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? Staying in Lagos in the Algarve every Easter, snorkelling, sardines and endless games of ‘Kick The Can’What’s your company philosophy? Families aren't packages - which is why we would never try to them sell one

from Buckingham Palace, is likely to put a smile on their face, for a child, to be greeted by a bowler-hatted doorman and then to unearth a personalised welcome pack containing their favourite snacks and a toy box filled with games, books and DVDs

Forest National Nature Reserve, hot on the heels of Nottingham’s most revered outlaw.Free Family Outdoor GamesJuly 30Join in with a whole host of outdoor games at this free event at Bosworth Road Fields in Castle Donington. Activities are open to all age

and learn all there is to know about the beautiful game.Keep Your Hat OnJuly 7Take your place on the banks of the River Wear in Durham to watch this Brazilian-themed carnival boat procession that is part of the city’s ¡Vamos! Latin cultural festival

with exclusive scuba programmes, Sesame Street® activities, gaming at the Xbox 360® Game Garage, not to mention Scratch DJ Academy and Liquid teen nightclub. For adults there’s a choice of 16 speciality restaurants, 13 bars, Red Lane® Spa and much more

that feel like?). And when you’re about to tell your toddler not to do it, remember that to her it’s a valuable scientific experiment. TWO A game of copycat“Copy, copy, copy me do…” – whether it’s toothbrushing, shaving, hairbrushing, your toddler will do it

). On any flight, it’s a good idea to pack your own snacks, drinks (buy them once you’ve been through security – if you have a baby bottle, you’ll be asked to take a sip) and a selection of your child’s favourite toys and games as diversions and to alleviate

, is certainly upping it's design game to compete with the vast array showing all over Europe at present and over the coming weeks.From pretty, tiny floral print, bloomer bottomed dungarees at Alma Llenas to all-in-ones with retro cartoon designs at

...who turned out to be none other than Michael Jackson!Special Events Victorian House Party July 16–September 4
 Join the party with music in the drawing room, Victorian playlets and games on the lawn. 

Summer Holiday Activities August 1–25 
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or do. Seven ways to encourage resilence: 1. Believe in your child’s competency, so that he will too. When you believe your child to be safe and capable, your child will see himself the same way. 2. Encourage him to join in all the games, even if he