by taking part in the famous gnome hunt and join in some Easter festive craft activities.Easter FestivalApril 7 – 9Tatton Park is playing host to an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event so, let yourself go and become part of an enchanting fairytale over the Easter

and boat trips for pure pleasure or a spot of fishing.If it rains, head to Blue Lagoon Water Park & Adventure Centre, Anna Ryder Richardson’s Manor House Wildlife Park, Folly Farm, the Pottery Shed Café or Caldey Island, all of which are in or just outside

seasons, a children’s high tea is served. Families can take carriage tours of the 220-acre estate.The children’s club is open during school holidays with a playroom, games room and special family swim times in the pool. Close by are Fota Wildlife Park

The Martinhal, The AlgarveThere are thoughtful design touches at every turn of the trendy Martinhal resort, located in a national park close to Sagre in the Western Algarve.With splendid sandy beaches on your doorstep, they have also thought

* Best Family Day Out (theme parks, museums, art galleries, zoo, parks and gardens) * Best Travel ProductWho won in the travel categories for the Junior Design Awards 2012?

Little things please little minds. And it’s the small, thoughtful touches that absolutely delight all young guests at the Athenaeum on Piccadilly. Whilst for parents the swanky Mayfair location, just opposite leafy Green Park and a stone’s throw

and crafts.Ilam Park, DerbyshireApril 22–25Easter egg trails with prizes, plus a colouring competition.Swinton Park, North YorkshireApril 16–May 1Follow the trail around the grounds. On Easter Sunday, the Easter bunny will be dropping by and there will be egg

from SeaWorld, the marine-life theme park that’s home to killer whale, Shamu, and a plethora of sealife. Set in 200 acres, the best way to get around was on the Adventure Express Tour with our expert and enthusiastic guide, Dave, a good all-American boy

–Fri and children eat for free.Paradise In The ParkJuly 21–August 31A one-timer holder of the prestigious title European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is a city well-known for its sights and sounds. This summer a new attraction arrives in the form of Paradise

), under-fives are free. 

Also in the area Buckler’s Hard Maritime Museum, Long Down Activity Farm, Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, Marwell Zoological Park, New Forest Reptile Centre, New Forest Wildlife Park, The Eling Experience, Sammy Miller