English Heritage are running a range of fun events for families this summer including Fool School, Knight School and army assault courses. Sian Minett and son James went along to Down House find out more.
Olivia Coates, more adventurous than her mother on their holiday in Saas Fee, Switzerland, describes what it was really like tackling the alipine gorge and skiing on the glacier.
Ann Lloyd and her family took a ride on the new Greenwich Wheel, just one of the many attractions for families in this delightful area of south east London.
Thomas the Tank Engine has his very own theme park - the first in Europe no less - so Alex Bell took her family to Drayton Manor to sample the delights of Thomas Land much to the delight of her son Toby!
Legolandhas a formidable line-up of rides, activities, playgrounds, Lego- themed creations, shows and entertainment, food and retail outlets in a beautiful park with lovely views of Windsor castle - even a full day isn’t long enough to experience everything.
The Valley of the Kings is one of the must-see attractions of a holiday in Luxor and includes the celebrated Tutankhamun tomb. Excursions to the West Bankstart early to avoid the heat of the day but often last longer than advertised.
A visit to south-east London's Greenwich makes a great day out at any time of the year but during the Christmas season it is simply magical! Greenwich has something for everyone including ice rink, theatre, covered market and the Royal Observatory.
Harvey Edgington and his family, on holiday in Dorset, took refuge from the wet summer weather by visiting Splashdown aqua park, just outside Poole and had great fun on the "rides".
A trip on a cog-wheeled train to Rochers-de-Naye, theChocolate Train excursion and a high-wire experience at Parc Aventure in Aigle are three of the not-to-be-missed attractions of the Lake Geneva Heights & Sights holiday from Thomson.
Hazel Gaw won the Go Ape competition and took her daughter Keavy and friends for what she describes as "the best family day out we have had in a long time".
Greenwood Days offers fascinating courses in a wide range of traditional crafts, many of which are suitable for older children, from about the age of nine upwards. The kids can also have a wild time letting off steam in the woods, before they give their full attention to wielding an axe!
Brighton, the city by the sea, offers children free entry to many attractions including Sea Life and The Royal Pavilion plus deals at selected restaurants
Enjoy the thrill of trekking from one tree to another high above the forest floor in one of 12 dedicated sites in the UK. No previous experience necessary!
