Britain’s Puy du Fou: tickets go on sale for epic live show
Producers Eleven Arches release dates for Kynren, a historical extravaganza being staged in County Durham next summer with a cast of 1,000 locals
Take the kids to … Legoland, Windsor
There’s certainly plenty to do, and enough bricks to satisfy the most ardent Lego builder, but the queues for rides are long and it doesn’t come cheap
Take the kids to … Raglan Castle
A bit of a show-off in its day, this handsome Welsh castle is now partly ruined, but comes with all the battlements, spiral stairs and moats a child could wish for, and makes a great-value day out
Take the kids to … Camera Obscura, Edinburgh
Take a fairground hall of mirrors, add a dose of 21st-century tech and you have a fun day out for everyone. Just beware the giant children …
Here comes the science: family days out for October half-term
Create your own slime, find out how stars are born, fly a drone and experiment galore at these fun half-term activities at science centres around the UK
Take the kids to … the Black Country Living Museum
This open-air museum brings the Black Country’s proud industrial heritage back to life by recreating a 19th-century village that’s both fun and fascinating
Great little ski resorts you may never have heard of
Small resorts with superb, hassle-free skiing, traditional architecture and après frolics to suit all tastes are still out there – and usually cheaper than the big names, too
Powder on the doorstep in Grimentz, Switzerland
Having a small child doesn’t mean giving up on exciting off-piste skiing – if you choose the right resort
‘A family-friendly ski resort with amazing slopes’: Oz-en-Oisans, France
Skiing and snowboarding holidays with children require a whole new mindset, but this small traffic-free resort in the shadow of Alpe d’Huez makes things easy
Mauritania: a family adventure in the Sahara
Few places in the world are as otherworldly and untravelled by outsiders as the Mauritanian Sahara, yet a family holiday is surprisingly affordable, and full of magic and adventure
The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk: hotel review
If you like stylish touches with your seaside charm, this revamped inn on the north Norfolk coast will fit the bill
A campervan trip in outback New South Wales, where dirt is red and stars blaze
You don’t have to fly to Alice Springs to explore the great Australian outback, just pile everyone into a home on wheels and set off from the east coast
The great eastern European road trip part five: Slovakia
A trek to Slovakia’s Tatra mountain peaks presents tough challenges for Kevin Rushby and family
Take the kids to … Longleat, Wiltshire
Longleat, with its safari and adventure park, has a roar appeal for families, allowing kids to get up close to all sorts of smaller animals. But with so much to do make sure you plan your visit to cram it all in
Day trips and diversions: August bank holiday ideas
Ready for the summer bank holiday? If you’re still looking for ideas, we’ve picked day trips, walks, seaside breaks and attractions that cater for all the family