sessions, open to all ages. The whole family can get their groove on to samba and carnival beats at Sutton House, Hackney, with guidance from the world-class Rambert Dance Company.   Disney Princess ParadeOctober 2Welcome Rapunzel as she takes up her role

Nature Adventures by Mick Manning and Brita Granström (£7.99, Frances Lincoln)A finely detailed guide to the natural life that can be found in various habitats from town to country. The evocative illustrations and comprehensive listings of various

watching in the garden can be a rewarding experience, the most exciting species are to be found in the peaceful wilderness of a nature reserve. Scattered throughout the country the RSPB owns over 200 such locations bursting with beautiful flora and fauna

to primary school in the UK is less than 1.5 miles, so set aside a little more time in the morning and walk. 5 Lead by example Make sure you practise what you preach and also that your child’s eco education continues beyond the classroom.More natural

the cornflower (right) in gardens during summer. It grows to 80cm.2. Cowslip This yellow, sweet-smelling flower is rare, but you may find it in woods and meadows from April to May. It grows to 15cm.3. Scarlet Pimpernel Found across theUK, but rare inScotland, its

York Festival Of Food And DrinkSeptember 16–25Foodie families will lap up this week-long calendar of gourmet themed events throughout York. There will be plenty of child-friendly events to get young tastebuds tingling including a chocolate factory

1 Layer upVests, T-shirts, shirts, jumpers and tights or leggings under trousers will all help to keep out the chill and will feel less restrictive for your child than a single chunky piece of clothing. Natural fabrics, such as wool and cotton

of the globe await discovery within the lush 17 miles of picturesque landscape here, including 82 champion trees, the tallest of their kind in the country.Star attractions The changing seasons highlight the trees as the star attraction here and the summer

Standing head and shoulders above the competition for supermarket clothing ranges, George at Asda has long been the insider secret for fun, fashionable attire with a strong emphasis on value. The George Baby Collection stays true to this ethos with cute, summery cotton sets in co...

The Big Apple has arguably more great attractions than any other city in the world. Now, you can avoid the queues and save up 45 per cent on visiting the Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History