February half-term activities for all the family

Spend some quality time together for February half term 2022 with lots of things to do at places near you. Get ready for a half-term adventure with outdoor family trails, arts and crafts and at-home activities. Be inspired with some ideas below, plus you can search for what's on near you.

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Build a bird box workshop at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Get crafty

Ready to test out your crafting skills? You can build your own bird box at Souter Lighthouse in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and take it home to help your feathered friends near you. You can also try out lots of '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities. Try your hand at no. 4 at Speke Hall in Liverpool where there will be den building in the woodland, where you can get creative with natural materials.

Playing on a rope swing in woodland at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex

Go wild in the great outdoors

Nature is your ultimate playground this half term. Let off some steam at lots of natural play areas such as Wolf's Den at Erddig in Wales. You could wind your way through the maze at Speke Hall in Liverpool. Or, enjoy lots of other natural play areas at Rowallane Garden, Castle Ward and Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland. As the plants wake up from their winter sleep, at Trenwainton Garden in Cornwall you can follow the Wakey-wakey trail to spot early signs of spring.

Visitors in the Discovery Centre at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Fun for rainy days

Don't let the rain stop you from having a great time. At Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire, head to the Discovery Centre to learn about the history of the park and the wildlife that lives there. Warm up in the glasshouse at Dyffryn Gardens in Vale of Glamorgan, where you can see tropical plants from all over the world. There are lots of toys and activities in the Little Room at Standen House in West Sussex to keep little ones busy when the weather turns.

A family in the walled garden at Ickworth/Surrey

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Prepare for an adventure with all the family when you search for half-term events near you.

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February half term at home

Get sticky making salt dough creations at Houghton Mill

Family-friendly bakes to try 

Find a recipe to keep the whole family busy this February half term. From tasty classics like lemon drizzle cake to quick and easy bakes like chocolate brownies, you're sure to find inspiration with our family-friendly bakes.

Explore nature’s spring awakening

'50 things' to do in your garden 

Even bold adventurers can stay close to home to tick off challenges from the '50 things' activity list. Here are our top ten ideas for activities that you can do in your own back garden, nearest park or outdoor green space.

Have a game of bingo with the sounds of nature

Download 'Sounds of nature' bingo (PDF) 

We’ve put together a 'sounds of nature' bingo for you to play on your own or with friends and relatives. You can play it at home, in your local park or on a day out to your favourite place.

Children investigate children's products on a table.

Top toys and family games 

Whatever the weather, spark the whole family's imagination with our top toys and family games. There's something for every young explorer, like puzzles, insect house kits and matching games.