, with show-stopping performances from enchanting Disney worlds of The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch – all, of course, taking place on the ice! Expect to find yourself singing along to classic songs and marvel as the artistes spin

, coordination and confidence – it’s really fun and can become a lovely festive family tradition with the number of seasonal open-air ice rinks around the country growing every year.Follow our handy guide to make if fun for all the familyDress the part A nice

The stage was set, quite literally, for a live gig with Marshall amps, a drum kit, guitars and microphones set, the words ICE ICEBERG emblazoned in red neons lights. The band arrived - young guns with a rock 'n' roll attitude - and kicked off

Fab music? Yes. Chilled-out family vibe? Yes. Free scoops of ice-cream? Yummy, yes, yes, yes. You'll find it all at the family-friendly Ben & Jerry's Sundae Musical Festival. The family-centred extravaganza, now in its seventh year, has become a

From the chefs at Brasserie BlancServes fourIngredientsFor the meringues50g egg whites50g castor sugar50g icing sugarFor the filling160 g vanilla ice cream120g raspberries120g strawberries120g fresh blueberries160g raspberry pureeFor the crème

Mars Bars CupcakesMakes 10 cupcakes or 30 mini cupcakesINGREDIENTS50g (13/4oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature2 tbsp golden syrup260g (9oz) Mars bars, chopped into 1cm squares150g (51/2oz) cornflakesFOR THE ICING90g (31/4oz) good-quality dark

and Lisa at The Primrose Bakery – one of them even custom-iced for our editor, Catherine (and yes, she did snaffle that one herself!).There were also some deliciously iced cupcakes with glittering snowflakes and festive cheer, courtesy of Baby

To recreate the old-style glamour of the roaring Twenties, try this sumptuous cocktail, The Flapper, courtesy of Claridge's   – a perfect treat for Mother's Day!Ingredients15 ml Crème de Cassis3 StrawberriesSmall scoop of crushed ice

.What’s your food guilty pleasure?Homemade ice-cream. I used to develop ice-creams and frozen desserts, including Loseley Dairy ice creams. I love creating new ice-cream flavours. Top favourites include Crunchie Bar ice cream; strawberry and rose water ice

by ice cream and sorbet for £5.95, while Jeune Blanc caters for tweenies with half-portion, half-price dishes from the à la carte menu. Skipping starters – you can have escargots in garlic if you fancy it – we opted for fillet steak and frites, pan