Family-Friendly Places Features

8 affordable B&Bs in France

Get an insight into how the French live their lives when you stay in France's many charming B&Bs, says Anna Goldrein

A honeymoon for all the family

Where to go when you want a romantic break with your partner, but you want to take the kids along too!

A weekend Oasis

Anna Selby and her eight-year-old son Christian head for Cumbria for a weekend away that keeps them both entertained

Back on the ranch: Wild West holidays for families

Yeeeeehah! Ranch holidays are a great way for adults and kids to enjoy themselves. They bring out the cowboy in us all

Best family beaches in England - North

Discover the best seaside getaways for kids young and old in the North of England

Best family beaches in England - Southeast

Discover the best place to see seals, surf or entertain the kids by the seaside

Best family beaches in England - Southwest

Whether you want to surf, sun, shop or swim, our guide to the best English beaches helps you find the right one for your family

Booking a family resort

As the parents of young children planning your holiday inevitably means putting the kids' needs first and your own desires second

Center of the world: the holiday park every parent should know about

To be caught among a group of parents without an opinion on Center Parcs is like showing up at the office without your trousers. People may acknowledge your embarrassment but they won't understand how you got this far without realising something was missing. Center Parcs virgin Jennifer Howze visited the Sherwood Forest site to find out why

Cornish paradise for kids

Lots of holidays promise to keep toddlers entertained but do they really live up to their billing?