Six of the UK’s best guided nature walks for families
A fun activity on a guided walk brings the countryside to life for kids. One dad even gets his three splashing about in the rainy Norfolk Broads
The best UK adventure trails: readers’ travel tips
Kids can run wild and enjoy imaginative play, fun nature tasks and art trails through these glorious woods
Take the kids to … Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick
Rebuilt after flood damage, this cult favourite in the Lakes is a big draw for visitors when the weather is a bit sketchy
Peaks and Downs: the best family-friendly breaks in national parks
England and Wales’ national parks date from a law passed 70 years ago. Our writer, who has walked all 13, picks fun breaks and youth hostels in each
The UK’s best living museums: readers’ top 10 travel tips
Bringing the past to life with historic buildings and costumed guides has revitalised the museum scene across the country
A father-and-son ski trip to Andorra
Returning to the Pyrenees for a family skiing adventure many years after a stag-do, it’s not just dad who has grown up. So has Andorra …
Amid lava fields and lizards: a walking trip on El Hierro, Canaries
Before Columbus, the island of El Hierro was the ‘edge of the world’. Today, its volcanic peaks and forest offer superb family trekking
20 great UK cottages with pools
Holiday homes with swimming pools sell out fast in peak periods, so get in early this year at some of the best around the country
A festive outing to a fairytale French château: a day at Vaux-le-Vicomte
Like Versailles but more manageable, this château turns into a winter wonderland at Christmas – perfect for a family day trip from Paris
Take the kids to … Bodmin Jail, Cornwall
An imposing 18th-century prison brings to life an era of harsh punishments – fun for all the family, if your children like grisly tales and ghost stories
Take the kids to … Legoland Discovery Centre, Birmingham
This indoor twist on a Legoland theme park builds up the fun with its miniature city, rides and play area but crumbles when it comes to entertaining older kids
Take the kids to … Gilbert White’s House and Gardens, Hampshire – review
The home of the nature-obsessed clergyman is a treasure trove of flora, fauna and kids’ games. And there’s even a gallery devoted to heroic explorers
It’s a jungle out there: Costa Rica with kids
Full of exotic animals and rainforests but also child-friendly, Costa Rica is the perfect natural playground for a family adventure
A family ski trip: Le Buet, the French Alps
A fun, communal ski week for families is perfect for both beginners and more experienced skiers – and offers the chance to learn a few unexpected skills, too
20 of the best indoor family activities for half-term
From the UK’s longest indoor ski slope to the Roald Dahl Museum, Rachel Dixon picks fun days out from her new book for children