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5 out-of-the-ordinary Mother's Day ideas

Rather than 'treat' your mum to a tired bunch of flowers, stretch the imagination and spend some quality time together this Mother's Day. Melissa Field shares some ideas that won't break the bank

Adventure holidays in Africa

Looking for adventure? Take a trip to Africa and include some white water rafting, rock climbing, train journeys or hot air balloon rides. Africa is your oyster

An insider's guide to Wimbledon

Discover the ins and outs of attending the premiere event at the All England Tennis Club

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

Bonfire night celebrations in the UK

Find the fireworks and bonfires near you

Camping with kids

Essential advice for stress-free family camping holidays

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