AS THE LONG, lazy days of summer stretch ahead of us, how do you envisage filling the days? With idle pursuits like relaxing walks in the park, watching the leaves shimmering in the breeze, maybe a spot of rock-pooling or making footprints

Holmes, and offers nature discovery walks, rock climbing, yoga, picnics, swimming, mountain biking, fossil hunting, alpine activity trails, handicrafts and painting, tennis and Italian cookery classes. For more details, visit www

Holmes, and offers nature discovery walks, rock climbing, yoga, picnics, swimming, mountain biking, fossil hunting, alpine activity trails, handicrafts and painting, tennis and Italian cookery classes. For more details, visit www

layers which can be easily removed if necessary.2. Bring a kitYour child can make the most of his discoveries with a few essential pieces of kit such as a magnifying glass or binoculars to inspect your discoveries more closely, a notebook to keep a rock-pooling