February half-term in the South East

We'd love to see you this February half-term at your local National Trust place for some fun family activities. Visit Hughenden in Buckinghamshire and help make Bughenden Manor, a great big giant house perfect for woodland creatures or explore the ruins at Bodiam Castle to discover hidden treasures in East Sussex. There are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained in the South East this half-term.

Children splashing in muddy puddles at Mottisfont, Hampshire

Hampshire 

Enjoy mischievous activities in a Country Capers half-term trail at Mottisfont, seek out spring nature at Uppark and Hinton Ampner, or at the Vyne join in with outdoor activities or retreat inside for a pesky bug trail.

Adventurers welcome
handmade christmas ornament

West Sussex 

Get crafty this February half-term with some of our Sheffield Park Garden pine cones or keep the kids busy at Standen with a fantastical trail inspired by Arthur Rackham's fairytale illustrations.

Get crafty
Children playing in the rain outside Ightham Mote, Kent

Kent 

Half-term will soon be upon us and there are lots of ways to get kids outdoors and having fun in Kent. Discover the outdoor play areas at Emmetts, Ightham Mote and Chartwell or there's plenty of fun to be had in a workshop at Scotney or Knole.

Make new discoveries
A view through winter trees at Bodiam Castle, East Sussex

East Sussex 

Follow the winter trail in the garden at Bateman's, tick off your 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ at Sissinghurst Castle Garden or hunt around Bodiam Castle for precious gem markers this half-term in East Sussex.

Outdoor fun this half-term
Child with inky hands after taking part in hands on activities

London 

There is plenty of half-term fun to be had in London. Find the key to unlock secrets at Ham House and Garden then make a miniature Kitchen Garden at Morden Hall Park. Head for the outdoors and tackle cycle trails on two wheels at Osterley Park and House or get crafty at Rainham Hall.

Get creative this February
The view from the top of Claremont's amphitheatre in winter

Surrey 

February half-term is the perfect time to shake off the winter cobwebs and get outdoors. We've got half term trails lined up and plenty of activities to inspire your mini explorers in Surrey.

Choose your trail
Boy using a magnifying glass to look at a tree

Buckinghamshire 

Have an outdoor adventure whatever the weather in Buckinghamshire this half term. We've got plenty of space to play in natural play areas, trails to follow and winter walks to enjoy through fields, woodland and snowdrop lined paths.

Explorers this way
Behind shot of parent and child walking in the winter

Berkshire 

The snowdrops are out, the daffodils are coming and there's plenty to see and do at our places in and around Berkshire. Our properties are perfect for stretching little legs at half-term.

Get your wellies on