Family fun: an action-packed week in France – for under £450pp
On an all-inclusive group family holiday at a Normandy chateau, a sceptical dad is pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the entertainment and activities are
Take the kids to … Penshurst Place and Gardens, Kent
History lesson and fun family day out combine at this sumptuous medieval house and its gardens near Tonbridge. The cycle ride to it is a joy as well
Pitch perfect: the UK’s best tiny campsites
Love camping but not campers? In an extract from his book, Tiny Campsites, Dixe Wills picks Britain’s best miniature sites, where nature’s the star, nights are silent and even the loos have great views
Take the kids to … West Midland Safari Park
Featuring A-listers of the animal kingdom, this safari park gets a thumbs up from the children – and the attached fun fair makes it a complete, if pricey, day out
10 of the best country campsites in France
The authors of the latest Cool Camping: France book pick the best family-friendly sites from Normandy to the Pyrenees
Wild days out for Easter: UK walks, attractions and activities – without the crowds
Big-name attractions are heaving over the spring break but the UK has a wealth of spectacular, less-well-known days out. Our experts reveal their favourites
Holiday prices in and out of school term-time – how big is the difference?
The UK supreme court this week ruled against a father who took his daughter out of school to go on holiday. A look at how much prices change when schools break up shows why parents are tempted to do the same
The best family attractions in the UK: readers’ travel tips
This spring, unleash the children’s pent-up energy at these less-well-known day-trip destinations, from Cornwall to North Yorkshire, chosen by readers
Where do you stand on taking kids out of school for a holiday?
As the supreme court upholds a ban on term-time holidays, we ask parents across the UK to share their thoughts on this contentious issue
10 of the best British farm attractions
Easter’s not complete without lambs and chicks, and the UK’s family-friendly farm attractions are geared up for the school holidays
Take the kids to … Hampton Court, Greater London
Some fairly horrible history has taken place at this riverside palace, but it makes for a lovely family day out, especially if the weather is kind
Eastern Europe on a budget: bargains from Poland to Montenegro
With its quieter beaches, pristine castle-dotted countryside and idyllic islands, eastern Europe is becoming popular for more than just city breaks
Getting to Europe on a budget: flight, ferry and car hire deals
From cheap ferries heading for France and the Netherlands to mid-summer return flights to Mallorca from £78, here are some of the best offers currently out there
Tarka at 90: hot on the otter trail in Devon
Kari Herbert follows in the footsteps of Henry Williamson, 90 years after he published Tarka the Otter. No otters put in an appearance, but the pristine woods and riverbanks are reward enough
Take the kids to… Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno, Cornwall
Children of the internet age will be gobsmacked to discover this small remote telegraph office was at the forefront of a communications revolution, but the museum tells that story in a fun, fascinating and hands-on way