the bullseye. 7. Run a shell race  Ask everyone to line up shells where they think the waves will come to. The shell that moves the furthest wins the game.8.  Play beach detective  Make a list of things you might see at the beach, then have a competition to see

Tokyo may be a vibrantly cosmopolitan city, but it also offers some brilliant adventures for children. Try these ten fun activities.Visit the Mori Tower Venture to the top of the 53-storey Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills for the fantastic 360-degree panorama of Tokyo. The floor-to-c...

children can also explore a Cool Clouds link; there are also excellent suggestions for projects to do once you get home.7. Fly a kite  All you need for a spot of kite-flying is a wide open space and something that flies. For links to the templates

PLAY WITH YOUR FEET Come to the Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays and try piano playing with a difference. On the Big Floor Piano, little pianists can press the keys with their feet. Watch the big screen to make sure you hit the right notes. Tel: 0161 8481834; www.lowryoutletmall....

1 PebblesLook at the pebbles on the beach and see if you can match them to the rocks in the nearby cliffs. Large pebbles are great for making beach art or even just for spelling out a child’s name. Collect large smooth pebbles to make paperweights when you get home. Paint them di...

Two of the current stars of the 'Do Your Thing' childrenswear campaignAn ice skater, an artist, a violinist and a martial arts trickster... congratulations to the four new faces of the Marks & Spencer autumn winter 'Do Your Thing' childrenswear

1. Body painting  Buy a selection of bathtime body paints, then hop in the tub to paint designs on each body part, naming the body parts and the things you are drawing as you go... bees on their knees, a sweet on their feet and so on. 2. Put on a

brilliant ideas for things to do – in the garden, at the beach, in the park, in the kitchen or to brighten up a rainy day.And when you're just looking for a little chill time, there are few greater pleasures than simply curling up with a book. Get

Meet Curiouser CharactersJuly 27An Alice in Wonderland themed day out for all the family at Picton Castle in Pembrokeshire. Join the Mad Hatters Tea party, tumble down a rabbit hole or join a fancy dress parade.Mr T.RicksJuly 30Classic Punch and Judy shows and brilliant balloon s...

North EastBeamish ChristmasNovember 30–February 2Meet Santa in his fireside grotto at Beamish Museum and see the town and pit village arrayed in decorations from the 1900s.Time: 10am–4pm (Tues–Thurs). Cost: £16 (adults), £10 (children).Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG.Durham Victor...