on the rides at the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. (Do you remember who I bumped into last year? And didn't I just look too, too cute!!) This snowy spectacular – and I use the word wisely – just gets more and more, well, spectacular! If you get the chance, I

Coworth ParkSet within 240 acres of picturesque Berkshire parkland, Coworth Park offers an ideal festive retreat for families. Featuring an equestrian centre, polo fields, two restaurants and an award-winning spa with swimming pool, both children

-of-the-range skates are available for children who fancy themselves as tiny Torvils plus fresh modern cuisine and drinks will be provided by rinkside eatery, The Moose.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandUntil January 6London’s largest winter event is a festive feast

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

HAVE CHILDREN, WILL travel! That's the philosophy at Junior, and we want to know all about the best destinations, hotels and tour operators for families. The Junior Travel Awards 2013 are designed to showcase the best of family travel in all its

Baan Taling Ngam ResortFollowing a $35 million renovation, the Baan Taling Ngam Resort on the island of Koh Samui has reopened. It has a "In The Know" concierge programme that can create personalised trips around Angthong National Marine Park

to Snowdonia, your child will love to explore the scenic grounds, which have a private jetty and beach.Attractions include Snowdonia National Park and Puffin Island, where seals and sea birds can easily be spotted.Prices start from £270 per night for a family

invention, the park bench, where you can feed your mind with a few lines of choice prose or poetry rather than tales of Thomas The Tank Engine.3. Train children to serve youRather than the parent serving the child, it should be the other way round. As soon

children are fractious children. Give them a run in the park and let them throw stones in the river. You'll have the whole place to yourself, as all the other families will be busy killingone another indoors.• Keep diversions handy. Christmas crackers

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