Summer is a time when your child loves to be outdoors, and a large floppy sun hat is just the job for keeping the sun out of her eyes. To craft a beautiful reversible hat, simply download and print the templates and follow the easy step

and outdoor adventure playground, there’s plenty to do. And, weather permitting, there’s also the Wild Wood, which, with its wildlife and flowers, provides a nature walk for young and old. A short drive from some fine beaches and with lots of pubs

Callingham, who began building some model houses to complement his outdoor model railway, and just kept on building. With scale models of everything from cottages to castles, windmills to race courses, Beckonscot presents a panoply of Thirties life frozen

period.Easter Holiday FunApril 2 – 13If you are stuck on something to do Monday to Friday of the holidays, look no further than Gibside park. Each day has a different theme to keep everyone entertained, and it gets the whole family involved in the outdoor

Grab those wellies and hit the outdoors at Hardwick Hall for some fresh spring air with the family. Activities will set up along the way keeping excitable children entertained throughout.Kite FlyingApril 1The midland kite flyers will be taking

while you languish in the spa or take a stroll in the gardens.There's also an outdoor playground, and if you're looking for a spot of magic, seek out the fairies who are rumoured to flit around the surrounding gardens. Special children's mealtimes, baby

with family films most evenings.Everyone can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools and spectacular cliff top tennis court. Down a steep cliff path is the hotel’s own pristine sandy beach at Polurrian Cove. Nearby is the Lizard Lighthouse and scenic coastal walks

Turnberry Resort, ScotlandTurnberry Resort on the beautiful southwestern coast of Scotland may be best known for golf, but it's a hole-in-one for children, too. A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre offers family golf lessons, 4x4 driving, horse

the outdoor swimming pool. The village is surrounded by woodlands trails and coastal walks with some quirky sights along the way including a dog cemetery, Victorian viewpoint and Ghost Garden. Family suites from £220 per night with breakfast, portmerion

in Victorian times, Tenby remains a great destination for a traditional family seaside holiday. The town has three wide, sandy beaches (North, South and Castle). Other outdoor activities include hiking the coastal trail, windsurfing, sea kayaking, golfing