of greenery in the Royal Parks. The view from our Executive Room at the Royal Garden Hotel in High StreetKensington afforded a stunningview of Kensington Gardens, which, even on the early evening of a rather grey Fridaywas sprinkled with dog

Larmer Tree Festival is at Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Capacity 4,000 What’s the vibe Celebrating its coming of age (the first festival was in 1990), Larmer Tree is a laid-back escape-from-it-all fest

Blondie, ABC, Mark Ronson, Eliza Doolittle, The Wonder Stuff, Miss Dynamite and more. For the kids The Kids Gardens host storytelling and fun workshops, and the Circus Field has performances by Mr Tumble (again) and Zing Zillas. Children love the parade

at the Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Hotel, including B&B, transfers and flights with Easyjet. Book with W&O Travel Kids in the Med, tel. 0845 277 3300.AlmyraThis chic boutique hotel in Paphos, part of the Thanos Hotels group, is very popular with stylish families

to the prestigious Head Of Design position at Habitat in 1998. Upholding the creative edict “useful can be beautiful and beautiful can be affordable” first decreed by Sir Terence Conran, Tom’s vision was at the heart of his collection for Habitat, VIP For Kids, a

The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hampshire  The Original Cornbury Festival July 1–3 The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire  Larmer Tree Festival July 13–17 Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, near Salisbury, Wiltshire Latitude July 14

A strong line-up includes The Charlatans, Robyn Hitchcock, Ian Anderson, Cornershop, The Waterboys, and, er, The Wurzels. For the kids CBeebies favourite and seasoned festivaller Justin Fletcher will be performing, alongside all manner of workshops

of Lulworth Cove in Dorset. The ambiance is party-party anything goes, with the highlight of the Saturday being a fancy-dress pararde throughout the Kid’s Garden and Circus Field. Of course, there’s the extensive programme of bands on various stages (last year

to have spacious enough accommodation to be able to relax, with a ‘parent area’ and a ‘kids area’ being the ideal. Other children or teenagers to play with and plenty of fun activities in a safe environment make for happy kids and when the children

What would be your perfect family dinner? Something simple in the garden, so there was a chance to play. Maybe a butterflied leg of lamb on the barbecue, and chocolate hazelnut crunch ice cream for pudding.What are the best recipes for weaning a