If you’re doing a lot of driving on your holiday, plan a route that involves plenty of stops to avoid tempers fraying. But don’t just pull over at service stations – stop at points of interest en route instead. This might be a castle, stately home or forest park where you can get a coffee and stretch your legs while giving the kids a good airing. Or take a slight detour to a little village for a decent meal and potter about before getting back on the main road.

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