Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Dorchester: ‘The youngest prisoner tried here was seven’ – review
This new Dorset museum lifts the lid on injustices handed down at the historic court with interactive guides and some grisly facts
Once upon a summer: celebrities’ most memorable holidays
Cerys Matthews slept in a Hebridean phonebox and Michael Rosen in a communist’s cupboard. Musicians, authors, TV presenters and comedians tell of their life-changing trips
10 of the best family days out in the UK: readers’ travel tips
Beaches, kayaks, historic homes, gardens, playgrounds and ‘sacred’ places all get an airing from our tipsters’ treasured memories of recent day trips
Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Cornwall: ‘Feel the sense of childlike joy’ – review
It’s not only the trains that let off steam at this heritage attraction, all the family will relax on scenic rides, plus there are bike trails and picnic spots nearby, too
Waves and walks: the raw, romantic allure of Cornwall’s Badlands
This stretch of shoreline, from St Agnes to St Ives, with its reminders of Poldark, is a dream for surfers and walkers – and this local novelist
10 great waterparks in the UK: readers’ tips
Whether it’s hurtling down a waterslide or a spot of paddleboarding, an aquapark on a summer’s day is always fun
Eureka! National Children’s Museum, Halifax: ‘Fun facts … about how stuff works’ – review
A freshen-up would help, but this fun museum with interactive exhibits and themed sections still has the wow factor for young kids
Screen break: a digital-free family holiday in Portugal
As ‘download day’ sees UK parents hurriedly filling tablets with videos to keep kids quiet, one family decided to mix traditional fun with activities on a break in Portugal
An old flame: a return trip to the beaches and mountains of Çıralı, Turkey
This low-key south-coast village with family-friendly beaches, natural rock fires, mountain walks and fantastic food proved just as special on a second visit
10 of the best UK outdoor family culture trips: readers’ travel tips
From an outdoor sculpture park to a famous battlefield, and a troupe of Shakespearean actors, here are 10 stimulating day trips – for grownups and kids
Broads horizons: a family boating holiday in Suffolk
You don’t need to be a boaty type to enjoy the whispering reedbeds of the Suffolk Broads and River Waveney – all the family can have fun on the water
National Football Museum, Manchester: ‘It’s running loads of World Cup-themed events’ – review
Football doesn’t need to come home: it’s already resident in Manchester, where memorabilia and interactive games and exhibits fascinate fans young and old
10 of the best lesser-known UK lidos, recommended by readers
Our recent feature on UK lidos prompted so many readers to share their favourite outdoor pools that we’ve created a follow-up list based on some of the suggestions
Horniman Museum, London: ‘Interactive, intelligent and inspiring’ – review
The new World Gallery raises the bar yet further for this free local institution, brimful of music, nature and dazzling displays from cultures the world over
10 of the best lesser-known UK lidos
With the UK in the midst of a heatwave and the school holidays approaching, our lido expert, whose forthcoming book covers over 100 outdoor pools, picks 10 that are near or on the way to popular holiday hotspots