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 childcare organisation – parents can ...

Each Parc in the UK is transformed into a winter wonderland in the run-up to Christmas. You can choose from a fire-and-ice inspired world at Elveden Forest, Suffolk, to an enchanted fairyland at Whinfell Forest, Cumbria. December prices start from

of activities on offer or places to stay within the UK.Yes, the weather can be temperamental at times, but it doesn’t rain constantly. In any case, Britain is a great family holiday destination whatever the weather. Children can have just as much fun exploring

winter guide suggests Dinosaur Isle, the UK’s leading purpose-built dinosaur museum; Amazon World, which recreates the magic of the Amazon rainforest; and Brading Roman Villa, Europe’s most advanced Roman exhibition site.  The three attractions

beers and whiskies and delicious local food, such as Rothiemurchus venison, as well as winter walks through forests and around the loch and cross-country skiing. And at New Year, experience a traditional Hogmanay by singing Auld Lang Syne in the local

London it’s already turned to a dirty, depressing slush), entering Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, feels like arriving in our very own winter wonderland. To add to the sense of occasion, we are met by Kathleen, our dedicated host for the next few days, who

homely roaring log fires in winter. There is fishing and pony trekking in the area, as well as highland castles to explore. A family room is available for £170 per night. For all other rooms, prices start from £110 per room per night including a full