Family Days Out: Half-term inspiration

It only feels like five minutes since it was the Christmas holidays but February half term is almost here. I am looking forward to spending time with the family. January for us was a little dull and dreary but we did manage to get out and about and get some much-needed Bike practice with the kids.

February half term can be a tricky one for finding activities to do, with some family attractions still closed for the winter and the weather being temperamental, but Family Fever has put together a few things that toy can do if you are in the South West of England.

For me, nothing beats a nice refreshing walk in the great outdoors as I always find it brings the kids imaginations to life as they race around making up stories and having stick combat sessions. Blog Bay Bee went for a wet walk along Titchfield Canal with her family, Evans Crittens headed to Broad Haven Beach in Pembrokeshire, My Two Mums headed to Upton County Park in Dorset and Little House Lea went on a toddler friendly walk in the Lake District.

The National Trust can always be trusted to out on some great family events during school holidays and their #50things project is a must do for kids under 11³/4, although older children and adults can join in too. Over 40 Mum to One took Monkey to Waddeston Manor and Kennilworth Castle for some outdoor fun. This time of year is also perfect for a snowdrop walk and Mini Travellers headed to Rode Hall and Gardens in search of the beautiful flowers, 3 Kids and a Gluestick headed for Polesdon Lacey and Blog Bay Bee took in the history of Titchfield Abbey. 

Another popular activity that featured in last months round-up was the Stick Man trail and this month Mummy on a Budget went to Wendover Woods and Parenthood Highs and Lows to Wyre Forest to join in with the activities. Don’t worry if you don’t have one near you as Nature Mum Blog made up her own Stick Man trail which looked fabulous and if the Stick Man isn’t your thing then why not try out the fairy trail at Rushmere Country Park like Mummy on a Budget.

The Coombe Mill family wanted to try something a bit different and headed off to Wadebridge showground for a day at the races which looked like so much fun despite the weather, Dear Mummy Blog went to a lambing weekend at Miller’s Ark and The Pigeon Pair and Me found some Wilderness in the City by Kings Cross in London

If theme park action is more your scene, The Mini Me’s and Me spent a family weekend at Alton Towers and enjoyed everything that the resort has to offer, Podcast Dove and Family Fever both recommend Legoland, My Gorgeous Boys recommend Diggerland and we loved Chessington on a visit in November.

If visiting animals is more you scene then Monkey World has a fabulous kids go for £1 in half term (as long as you take a present for the primates) and the Sea Life Centres have a a variety of events running from Dinosaur Detectives to meeting Timmy from Timmy Time.

I hope this has given you some inspiration for some half term days out and I hope to hear about all your fun in next months round-up.

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