for traidcraft stalls with gifts and cards, mince pies and seasonal nibbles, children's activities, storytime and a Christmas Quiz.Time: 10.30am–12.30pm. Cobbett Road Library, Cobbett Road Southampton SO18 1HL.Plymouth Christmas CarnivalDecember 5See

Luxury Asian hotel group Shangri-La has introduced a new series of children’s activities at its resort hotels. For example, at the Rasa Sentosa in Singapore, children can learn juggling, yoga, rock climbing and flying trapeze; at the Tanjung Aru

Find a fun Easter day out in the North, South, Midlands, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or London.

, the Daredevils’ Quiz, which includes endless opportunities to get wet.  Children’s World covers two hectares and has over 20 activities that are free for visitors under the age of 12 once inside the park. If you’re driving to or from the UK and want a stop en

  Gather as many parents/children/friends as you can. There should be a goal, which each team is protecting from getting wet (and one they are trying to get wet); when one of the goals has been soaked, you know you have won.7. Set up camp  Pitch camp in the back

with young children. Heat the oven to 210°C, then grease a baking tray. Sift 1 cup of flour into a bowl, add a generous pinch of salt. Meanwhile, combine 30g of melted butter, a splash of milk and a splash of water. Make a well in the centre of the flour

children. Send all of the younger set into one room – or preferably the garden – to devise and rehearse their performance. Ask for a theatrical 10-minute call before the performance. Inspiration should run wild, but if they are struggling, remind them

for a spot of sandcastle building.Prices from £1088 for a family of four with two children up to 12 years on a B&B basis, including local transfers. For details, tel: 0208 246 5300; www.powderbyrne.com.Read more...Dreams come true at the Alva Park, Costa

Set amid the old-style charms of the Cotswolds, Bruern Cottages are the perfect combination of quaint charm and homely luxury. Owned by the Hon Judy Astor, the cluster of a dozen residences were formerly stables, though you’d never guess it by the sumptuous interiors – Colefax An...

If you’re looking to recreate the traditional holiday by the sea, you couldn’t choose a more perfect location than the sunny fishing harbour of Brixham in South Devon. This spacious five-bedroom house, part of Blue Chip Holidays, has stylish accommodation, as well as a play area ...