Gift And Craft FairSeptember 10–11, 24–25Head to Llandudno Town Hall for this seasonal craft and gift fair and trawl the stalls for a variety of local goodies. The wares on offer will include homemade jewellery, aromatherapy oils, leather goods

Nichols and Duchamp. The store is filled out with dark oak, slate steel fittings and floors of pale stones sourced from John Smedley's local Derbyshire home. In the basement the children’s collections feature beautiful knits in the form of brightly colored

expeditions, organic markets and fish supplied by local fishermen, which also puts money back into the local economy. Brittany Travel has almost 200 villas and cottages to choose from, most of them are on the coast, and French-owned, so usually in the best

beach and seeing the resident loggerhead turtles, while parents will enjoy the local markets and the little coastal village of Katelios, famed for its freshly caught seafood. From £950 per week. 

utilised in Soft Gallery's designs; achieved not by following trends but by collaborating with local and international artists. Are you a fan of our official Facebook page yet? Filled with fashion news, friendly fans and lots of competitions

into the breathtaking countryside. All menus feature locally sourced ingredients and are served in a relaxed, dinner-party style. A King and Queen-only Back To School break starts at £160 for two nights, Sunday to Thursday. 

with launderettes, showers, Forest Retreat stores (with all you’d expect at your local shop), and Premium Pitches with electricity connections.Seven nights at Setthorns in the New Forest costs £154.50 for a family of four.Tel: 0845 130 8226. 

Explore the beautiful Northumberland coast when you stay in Rock Cottage, a restored barn sleeping four. Nearby are coastal walks, boat trips, visits to the seal and bird colonies, as well as tours of many of the local castles. A week costs from

1. Paying a visit to a local farm will not only be a fun day out for young children, but an educational one too. Children who live in rural areas should find they have their pick of local growers whilst city-dwelling families can track down

■ The Llawnroc hotel has just opened in the village of Gorran Haven, Cornwall, featuring 18 lovely rooms and fine local cuisine, such as Fowey Estuary mussels steamed in Cornish cider. Book before December 20 and get a 30 per discount, so a double