The tagline on this comprehensive guide to holidaying in England with children is 'survive and enjoy!', which is probably the best-case scenario. It does its best to help you achieve it through some incredibly detailed entries and a nifty way of organising the book. As well as a good London section, there is a chapter for each of England's nine regions, subdivided into top towns, special trips, kids out, kids in, animal magic, sporty kids and eating out - which seems to cover all eventualities.

Everything is thought through from a child-friendly perspective; the entry on the Changing of the Guard, for instance, points out that little people will need to sit on shoulders for a good view and suggests elevated vantage points. Mini-itineraries even include suggested lunch stops, and with a foot and mouth proviso in the introduction, it's guaranteed up to date.