-term breaks and school holidays. If you’re travelling out of season, bear in mind that there may not be many, or indeed any, school-age children there, which will be less fun for a sociable child (or great fun for a child who likes attention from grown

Evoking nostalgic Famous Five-style day trips to favourite coastal resorts of yesteryear, designer Jenny Duff has created a delightful range of table mats and coasters. Based on advertising posters from the National Railway Museum in York, these cheery collections are cork-backed...

. Follow our top five tips, from family ski specialists Ski Famille, for taking young children on a skiing holiday.1. Pick a efamily-frindly resort with a short transfer time Opt for a resort that doesn’t involve too long an airport transfer to minimise

Featherdown Farms, winner of Best Glamping Holiday in the Junior Design Awards 2013Featherdown FarmsThe perfect holiday should be a time to relax, to press pause on the frenetic pace of family life and take things at a slower, more leisurely pace… A

French Connection has launched its most exciting childrenswear collection yet, blending hot trends with timeless pieces – like this safari suit with a preppy edge. Striped cardigan £19, cotton blazer £70 and cotton shorts £33, all by French Connection (ages 2–15).

Land of Kids Festival arrives in Dalston bringing together the best that Hackney has to offer younger culture fans for this new eclectic one-day festival.Children will love the great range of imaginative activities, immersive theatre and workshops on offer at this day long festiv...

SEETransformations 3What: An exhibition of oversized film packaging boxes designed by artist Leo Fitzmaurice.Why: It’s a technicolour pick-me-up. When: Until September 5, 10am–8pm (Mon–Sat), 10am–6pm (Sun).Where: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ; www.thelowry.comEATTeddy ...

could certainly see the appeal of the unique brand of eat-and-drink-as-much-as-you-like all-inclusive, with free sporting activities and children’s clubs thrown into the mix. It’s part of the reason why all-inclusive holidays are a growth trend

of holidays with a learning aspect or ‘eduvacations’. However, Take The Family suggests parents would need to demonstrate how the holiday will have significant educational elements by submitting a form to show how the trip will tie in with their child

. Highlights include the alien-inspired Out Of This World Week July 22–28, with intergalactic dressing-up and Aliens Love Underpants storytimes; a visit from Claude On Holiday author Alex T Smith on August 1; pop-up book making on August 3, 31 and monster fun