pm (Sun–Weds), 10am–10pm (Thurs–Sat). Cost: £8.50 (adults), £7.50 (children). East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.Hyde Park Winter WonderlandNovember 19–January 4Thrill out with ice rink, fairground rides and Christmas market at Hyde Park's mammoth

National Park. While August and September are low season in the Caribbean, that makes it an even better time for families to travel. Thomas Cook Signature offers seven nights at The Verandah on a room-only basis during September 2009 from £3,532 for a

Where? Australia – a 14-day Winter Warmer tour of the hottest spots between Sydney and Queensland.Why go there? For the sheer variety the tour offers. Sydney provides a bustling city packed with activities,  the Sunshine Coast is renowned for its

Should any Junior readers find themselves in Berlin this winter, pencil in a visit to PlayLOVEPop, a charming concept boutique which will be parking itself in the reigning centre of European cool just in time for the Christmas shopping season

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

parts of town or visiting other cities. We like relaxing, seeing movies and cooking. My son, William, loves the Museum of Natural History especially the Space Centre. He also likes to wander in the park and for me to give him and his friends scavenger

to production to ensure the quality of fit. “It’s the most important part of the business,” reveals Marie-Chantal, who spends 90 per cent of her time involved in the design process.Marie-Chantal's upcoming winter collection caters for newborns to 12 years

is gorgeously white and wide. Children will adore rollerblading in Lummus Park and visiting the Miami Children’s Museum, Parrot Island Jungle and Seaquarium. Look wistfully at the sexy chic Hotel Victor next to the Versace Mansion (great for when the children

events and the much-loved annual winter exhibition. Visit the gallery at 22 Bury Street in London or visit them online at www.illustrationcupboard.com3 Sotheby's Sotheby’s holds auctions of illustrations from children’s books twice a year in July

Gibside Food & Craft MarketJanuary 7, 21Snap up a selection of local food, drinks and crafts and watch live cooking demonstrations at this seasonal market in Gibside Gardens, Gateshead.Winter With BeatrixJanuary 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29Peruse a