Our best February half term events

Enjoy getting out of the house after the long winter and discover family adventures throughout the first school holiday of 2012. With adventure trails, bug hunts and themed activities, we have everything you need for a great day out.

Here are our top family events taking place during the February half term:

  • Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire

    Children on a nature trail © John Millar

    Family Outdoor Trail, 11-19 February 11am-4pm

    Dust off the winter cobwebs and make the most of the great outdoors at Brockhampton. Enjoy the early signs of spring with an outdoor trail, and keep an eye out for the rich variety of wildlife on the estate, along with historic farming breeds such as Hereford cattle and Ryeland sheep.

    Normal admission charges apply, plus £2 per trail including prize.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01885 482077.

     

  • Brownsea Island, Dorset

    A family on the beach at Brownsea Island © NTPL/Ian Shaw

    It's a Bug's Life, 18-19 February 10am-4pm

    Get creative with the creatures on Brownsea Island! Find us in the Visitor Centre during February half term and make the most of our free bug trails and make and take craft activities.
    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01202 707744.

  • Cragside, Northumberland

    Visitors on the iron bridge at Cragside © Arnhel de Serra

    Water Wizards, 11-19 February 11.30am-3pm

    Get hands on and investigate the wonder of water for yourself, experimenting just as Lord Armstrong once did. Take a walk around Tumbleton Lake and join our volunteers at each water station for interactive fun.
    No admission charges apply, there may be a small charge for some activities.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01669 620333.

  • Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden,North Yorkshire

    Children among the alcoves at Fountains Abbey © Bob Collier

    School Holiday Heraldry Fun, 11-19 February 11am-3pm

    Follow the clues on our trail and join in with drop-in craft activities in Swanley Grange. There are loads of things to see and explore at this World Heritage Site; play hide and seek in the Abbey Ruins, spot the different breeds in the medieval deer park or search for the grotto in the Georgian water garden.
    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01765 608888.

  • Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire

    A family exploring at Hanbury Hall © NTPL

    Family Activity Days, 14 & 16 February 11am-4.30pm
    Enjoy a trail around the garden and art and craft activities. Explore the grounds and surrounding countryside, or simply run wild in the children’s play area.

    Trail only also available 13 & 15 February. Normal admission charges apply, plus a small additional charge for activities.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01527 821214.

  • Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

    Kedleston Hall, South Front © Rupert Truman

    Children's Half Term Nature Trail, 11-19 February 11am-4pm

    Explore the parkland and spot plants and wildlife on our self guided trail. Pick up a tracker pack and see what else you can find in the extensive house and parkland.
    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01332 842191.

  • Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

    Visitors at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

    Traditional Games & Snowdrop Trails, 13-15 February 11am-4pm

    Join in traditional family games including draughts, Nine Men’s Morris, dominoes, snakes and ladders and ludo in the magnificent 16th century great hall at Rufford. If weather is fine Giant Chess, skittles and skipping will be on offer. Snowdrop walks at 1pm each day.

    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01704 821254

  • Scotney Castle, Kent

    Children looking at the wildlife © Paul Harris

    Bugs in the Rugs! 15-19 February 11am-3pm

    Become a bug hunter in the Scotney mansion for half term. Old country houses are full of weird and wonderful bugs and beasties. Join in the fun and see if you can hunt down some of our creepy critters.

    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01892 893 860.

  • Springhill, Co. Londonderry

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    Bird Box Day, 19 February 1-5pm

    Help us rejuvenate Springhill’s bird boxes and discover which ones have been used. Build your own bird box to take home. Families welcome.

    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 028 8674 8210.

  • Stowe, Buckinghamshire

    Grenville bear and Maisie bear on the steps of the Temple of Concord and Victory, Stowe Buckinghamshire © Isobel Heaphy

    February Half Term at Stowe, 13-17 February 10am-4pm

    Youngsters can enjoy teddy bear fun at Stowe this half term. Activities include teddy hide and seek (indoors and out), colouring sheets and create your own teddy bears' picnic.

    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01280 822850.

  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Dorset

    Exploring the dunes © ©NTPL/David Levenson

    Pirate Week, 13-17 February 10.30am-3.30pm

    Join us at Studland for Pirate Week. Over the week there’ll be lots on; including a trail, sand sculpture fun, talk like a pirate lessons, den building, design your own pirate flag, make your own edible 'pieces of eight' and Studland stories.

    Normal admission charges apply, plus small charge for some activities.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01929 450259.

  • Wallington, Northumberland

    Bird Box Making © NT Staff

    Wake Up at Wallington, 13-17 February 11am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm

    Join us to celebrate the start of spring with wildlife themed art and craft activities throughout the week, from bird box making and crafty creatures to leaf mask making and wild art.

    Normal admission charges apply.
    Booking not needed.
    For more information, please call 01670 773600.

For more ideas visit our events page