Kayaking Croatia’s Kornati islands
Kayaking is one of the only ways to get to Kornat, off Zadar. There are speedboats and superyachts around too, but travelling under his own steam, Kevin Rushby gives them the slip
A piggy farmstay in Devon: high on the hog, with the family in tow
On a ‘pig experience’ in Devon, Vanessa Thorpe and sons get the hang of feeding time but come unstuck when they try herding a pair of hefty porkers
Bay of pigging out – town-hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner gulf
Touring four towns on three islands, Kevin Rushby enjoys fennel liqueur, sheep’s cheese and seafood, while teenage Maddy prefers a papal cake sugar hit
London’s Burning: commemorating the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire
Fiery sculptures and art installations will combine with talks, exhibitions and performances to mark 350 years since flames from Pudding Lane set the capital ablaze
Something for the weekend: activities and events for August bank holiday
Steampunk or steam trains, walking, cycling or outdoor cinema ... there’s plenty on offer to keep the family busy this weekend
Plenty of wine and no whining: a family holiday on France’s Atlantic coast
The kids would be happy to stick to the beach, but a stay on the coast near Bordeaux means mum and dad can fit in some surfing and vineyards, too
Cres, Croatia: island of ghosts and vultures
On the second leg of his family road trip, Kevin Rushby moves on to Cres, where the population is in decline but the soaring griffons and astonishingly blue sea are magical
10 of the best UK campsites for last-minute bank holiday trips
The August bank holiday is on the horizon, but don’t just pitch up expecting to nab a camping spot. James Warner Smith, an author at the website Cool Camping, has tips for sites with great views and family-friendly fun – and you can still book
Take the kids to … Forbidden Corner, Yorkshire
This oddball labyrinth of walkways, tricks and surprises, set in an idyllic Yorkshire garden, has something for all the family
Black Forest for the family
This beautiful corner of Germany pioneered walking holidays in the 1860s. These days there’s a huge array of outdoor activities for all ages, from walks on the trail of woodland fairies to a 3km go-kart track
Summer escapes: discovering Croatia on a family road trip
Kevin Rushby kicks off his summer series with a walk through the gorgeously empty mountains of Istria – all the way to the Adriatic
Take the kids to … Diggerland, Kent
Young children can drive full-size diggers and dumper trucks, while there are also plenty of rides – on adapted bulldozers obviously – at an attraction that now has four UK locations
Walking in sunshine: a family adventure on the Greek island of Andros
The Cyclades island of Andros is no longer the preserve of Greece’s shipping dynasties now that a local initiative is opening up its 300km of hiking trails
Take the kids to … Winchester Science Centre
Films and live shows in the planetarium and clever interactive exhibits throughout make science fun for all the family on this good-value day trip
Scarborough’s new waterpark gets ready to make a splash
Rides and slides and flumes and pools at a state-of-the-art waterpark are part of the east coast resort’s ongoing efforts to revitalise its tourist industry