Holidays in Prague
A hilltop castle, a medieval clock that puts on a show and great-value food. Here's what Prague is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
A hilltop castle, a medieval clock that puts on a show and great-value food. Here's what Prague is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
May, June and September are warm without the summer crowds. July and August are busy on the bridge and in the old town. December brings Christmas markets with roasting chestnuts and a big tree in the Old Town Square.
The world's biggest castle complex. The grounds are free, and you can watch the changing of the guard.
A stone bridge lined with statues. Go early before the crowds.
Figures pop out to put on a show every hour.
A funicular up to a mini Eiffel Tower and a mirror maze.
One of the best zoos in Europe, with a chairlift and gorillas.
Hire a boat on the river from Slovanský island.
Yes. The old town is compact and storybook-pretty, the trams are easy, and food is good value. Cobbles make pushchairs hard work.
Three or four nights covers the main sights at a family pace.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Yes, the Czech Republic uses the koruna, not the euro. Cards work almost everywhere. Avoid the high-street exchange booths.
Put Prague on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.