Located in Watergate Bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Cornwall’s north coast, the Sands Resort Hotel & Spa is a family retreat full of adventure. Nearby is Adrenalin Quarry – an adventure zone featuring the UK’s longest zipwire

Check out Deer Rise and Fir Tree Lodge, two wonderfully equipped apartments in a huge house on Lake Windermere’s west shore. Both have open fires and well-equipped kitchens. The duplex Deer Rise in particular is great for families, sleeping six (Fir

If snow glistening in the pine trees, stunning views across the countryside and roaring log fires keeping you warm sounds like the perfect Christmas scene, then head to the Cairngorms in Scotland. To get into the Christmas spirit, children can visit

massive circular dining table and a daybed so big that half a dozen people could lie on it quite comfortably (an assumption later proved correct). But perhaps the most eye-catching aspect is the enormous tree trunk that takes pride of place in the centre

climb up the beacon. Country Park, Burton Dassett, Warwickshire, CV47 2AB. Tel: 01827 872660 or visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk  - The Climb If your child can’t pass a tree without climbing it, then this state-of-the-art indoor climbing centre is perfect