of that sugar rush. The Junior Chef Package at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington runs on April 13–15, including two nights, one dinner and cookery class for two children, costs £580 for a family of four. 

STILL BASKING IN the glory of winning a Junior Design Award as the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the UK, The Athenaeum in London's Piccadilly is not resting on its laurels. No, no, no. Ever keen to improve their family offering, the Athenaeum has

Claridge’s, London Neatly tucked away behind Oxford Street, and a stone’s throw from the chic shopping of Bond Street, Claridge’s is one of London’s iconic hotels. And the fun begins from the moment your child swings her way through the revolving

. All Paris Apartments has a section of family-friendly offerings, including a two-bedroom apartment on the rue de faubourg, Saint Martin, close to the Grands Boulevards, which sleeps up to six people in a double bed, bunk beds and double sofa bed

. It’s really no coincidence that the reception staff welcome your child by name, but it’s still funny to see their look of surprise. The Athenaeum has worked very hard to improve its family-friendly credentials, alongside all the luxury and style you

our hotels are family-friendly and have been designed with children in mind, from infants right through to teenagers. We know that travelling with children can be difficult, so we’ve made it our mission to make your family’s journey goes as smooth

DEER SHED FESTIVAL JULY 22–24 is at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Yorkshire () Capacity 5,000 What’s the vibe Nominated in its inaugural year as Best New Festival, this is a family-friendly music and arts festival set in beautiful North Yorkshire

including Mary Berry, Richard Corrigan, Paul Hollywood and Yotam Ottolenghi.Where to stay Pitch-your-own or glamp it from £350. New for this year is the very civilised option of the Harvest Hotel, with luxurious camping in tipis, yurts and bell tents where

that evoke a feeling of grandeur. Owned by a local Italian family who have hospitality in their blood (they also own two further luxury properties in the vicinity), the resort is also designed to entice families with plentiful amenities to appeal – most

, purveyors of vintage clothing and vintage vinyl from each decade. The family-friendly vibe comes with the plethora of classic toys and games on display, lots of hands-on creative activities, and a few blast-from-the-past favourites like Space Hoppers