Off to Cleethorpes, for sea, sand and style
Like many British seaside towns, the Lincolnshire resort is witnessing a revival, swapping its kiss-me-quick image for stylish bars and boutiques
10 of the best UK camping holidays with activities on site
Acting, rafting, hiking cooking … those who like to be busy all day will love a stay at these campsites with activities on tap
Take the kids to … Seaton Jurassic, east Devon
An interactive time travel journey through the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods at a seaside attraction that’s ‘educational entertainment at its best’
Flat-out: family cycling fun in the Netherlands
A Dutch cycling break with kids offers canals, coast, chocolate and, crucially, no hills
Five of the best websites for family camping in France
There are hundreds of campsites across France so how do you choose one that’s right for your family? These small chains offer some of the best in the country – in fantastic locations with waterparks, an array of on-site activities and even spas
Term-time holiday bookings surge after high court ruling
Flight and holiday booking firms already reporting increase in online enquiries for holidays in term time as court decision begins to take effect
Once more on to the beach: how Britain’s seaside towns bounced back
For years our coastal resorts have been in decline. But now bookings are on the rise, and over half of us will go to a British beach this year. So what has changed?
Take the kids to … the York Dungeon
A blast with the past at the reopened attraction that offers screams and ghouls, full-blooded acting and technical wizardry
Taking children on holiday in term time: the issue that won’t go away
One parent is awaiting an appeal over fines for taking his children out of school, and thousands more have already paid £60 penalties
Museums at Night 2016: the highlights
Look at culture in a different light with our pick of 20 of the best events happening all over Britain this weekend as part of the 2016 festival
Take the kids to … the National Museum of Flight, Scotland
Two huge hangars in East Lothian, east of Edinburgh, have been given a multimillion-pound refurb to bring aviation history to life. And there’s a Concorde, too
Top 10 back-to-nature cottages and campsites in Wales
Step out of these Welsh holiday homes and campsites into the great outdoors –with walking, cycling, kayaking or surfing all on the doorstep or nearby
Family-friendly festivals, fun and adventures for the May Day weekend
Save yourself from a mayday this May Day bank holiday with our roundup of day-trips and attractions in the UK
Take the kids to … Bewilderwood, Norfolk
In this neck of the woods, children explore mazes, zoom around on zipwires and listen to engrossing stories. For adults, there are always the trees to admire
10 of the best glamping sites in the UK
Camping purists may sneer but glamping is here to stay with hundreds of sites scattered across the UK. We pick 10 additions to Cool Camping’s new book, Glamping Getaways