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

With specially made mini bathrobes, milk and cookies at bedtime and a range of informal dining options, Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa treat children as mini VIPs. What’s more, as the hotel has teamed up with Safehands – Britain’s leading national

Hi, it's me, Joe.Forget about a certain Justin Bieber switching on the Christmas lights at Westfield – twice! For me, the festive season doesn't really kick off until I hop on a reindeer and have a mooch around Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park. Just

-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

Serves: 4Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 1 hourShepherd’s pie mix:300g lamb mince500ml lamb stock (or a good chicken stock)50g carrot, diced small50g celery, diced small50gr Celeriac, diced small50g onion diced2 cloves garlic minced15g rosemary chopped10g thyme chopped1...

, Switzerland* Courmayeur, Italy* Whistler, voted the best ski resort in North America for eight years in a row and a firm family favourite.* Winter Park in the Colorado Mountains

London takes on a magical air of sparkle at Christmas time, from the twinkling lights of Trafalgar Square to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. Dukes hotel in London’s Mayfair has a Christmas Family Sparkle package, which is ideal for taking in London

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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

Where?Paphos, near the birthplace of Aphrodite.Why go there?It enjoys the mildest temperatures on Cyprus – even winter temperatures may hit 20°C.Children will love... Super Aphrodite Water Park. Get in the water, on the water and under the water