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February Half Term in Northamptonshire
February half term is a welcome break to recover from any lingering January blues and lack of get-up-and-go on dark, gloomy mornings! Use the holiday to wrap up warm and re-energise by heading out of the house and visiting the array of special events that are going on all around you. You don’t always need to dig deep into those pockets for a fun filled family day out - there are lots of options to suit every budget, it's just a case of finding the right one for your family! Here’s our round up of the best places to visit in the weeks to come to ensure all your family fun is covered.
Simple good fun down on Mini Meadows Farm
Head over to Mini Meadows Farm this half term for a great day out, whatever the weather. Meet the cute newborn animals in the baby barn, explore the exciting indoor and outdoor play areas and don’t forget the larger animals will be waiting to meet you – cheeky goats, alpacas, sheep, pigs, ponies and cows to name a few. All animals are either indoors or undercover while it’s cold outside, so you don’t even need to get your boots muddy and it’s perfect for pushchairs. Open daily 10am-5pm. W: www.minimeadowsfarm.com
Gulliver’s Land starts the season with some sensational offers!
Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes are starting their season with a sensational ticket offer. Theme park entry is only £12 per person when tickets are booked at least two days in advance, for visits between 15th February and 15th March 2020. Take part in JCB Zone activities and explore the huge selection of theme rides available across the park. 2020 is set to be bigger and better than ever for Gulliver’s Theme Parks, so why not treat your loved ones to a massive family adventure that’s bursting with surprises! W: www.gulliverslandresort.co.uk/events/early-season-special
Feel the adrenaline rush at The Silverstone Experience
Accelerate the fun this half term with a trip to The Silverstone Experience. Pick up a kids’ trail and take a journey through the past, present and future of racing. Young visitors can discover what’s hidden inside the medieval crawl tunnel, have a go at being an RAF pilot and sit in a replica 1940s racing car. They’ll learn about motorsport science, test their skills as a commentator and try out a wheel gun. With a special effects cinema and a walk outside on the old circuit, you won’t find a more thrilling day out this February. Open daily, 10am to 6pm, from £14pp for a family of four. W: www.silverstone-experience.co.uk
Embrace nature this Spring
It can be tricky to know what to do with your little ones during February half-term, especially if the weather is poor. The folks at National Trust Canons Ashby make it easy for you by running a new “Bugs and Beasties” trail, bird feeder making and hands-on archaeology, as well as having the fascinating house (with children’s trail) and the rest of the property to explore. Wrap up warm, pull on your welly boots, and see what they’ve got on offer today. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/canons-ashby
Join Weston Favell Shopping Centre on a Robo-tastic adventure!
Favell Fun Club will transform into a Robotic world of BRICK FUN this half term! On Wednesday 19th February between 11am
- 3pm, little ones will have the opportunity to make their own recyclable robot as well as building their own brick bot to take home with them. Titan the Robot will also be returning to the centre in intervals between 11am - 3pm on Saturday 22nd February, so don’t forget your camera!
These fun-filled events are free for children to join in so don’t miss out on all the fun! W: www.westonfavellshopping.com
Stunt Fest! – a Family fun, Action Packed Day at Santa Pod Raceway!
Experience high octane, half- term entertainment on Saturday 15th February at Santa Pod Raceway - an incredible action packed day full of stunt shows, drift displays and jaw-dropping fun for all the family. Kick starting your day is the Pit Party! Meet and greet your favourite drivers, riders and vehicles! Team Maximum Lock are joined by Jason Smyth wowing the crowds with breath-taking stunt and drift displays in the Live Action Arena as well as Monster truck mayhem from Podzilla and Swamp Thing as they destroy everything in their path. With car jumping, burnout displays, Monster Truck rides, fun fair and more, they definitely have your stunt extravaganza sorted! W: www.santapod.com
Free crafts and games to put a smile on everyone’s face this half term
Kettering Museum has teamed up with Kettering Market Place to keep delivering their popular programme of Play Days in 2020. Held on
every Wednesday of the school holidays, with games, crafts, face painting, & performances, there is something for the whole family to enjoy and the best part…. it’s FREE. Go along from10am -3pm at Kettering Museum and Kettering Market Place on 19th February. Plus, little ones can enjoy free February half term crafts over the holiday too. No need to book, just drop in! Materials and easy instructions are supplied and it’s available Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm at Kettering Museum.
T: 01536 534219 W: www.kettering.gov.uk/childrensactivities