Kelly

What’s on for February Half Term

Updated: Feb 11

February half term is almost here and there are plenty of fantastic things going on across the North East to keep everyone entertained. After a pretty miserable January, I think most f us are looking forward to the next break, so that we can get out and about around the region again. I know we are!

I have tried to include a variety of options some free, some you have to pay for. If you are struggling and need more budget friendly ideas feel free to send me an email and I will do my best to come up with some ideas for you. *All images are my own*

Stephenson Railway - Heritage train rides are back plus make and take Thursday. Find out more HERE

Beamish Museum - Ice Rink will be set up ready to welcome visitors. Tickets to be purchased from the Fairground. Not included in normal admission and you must pre-book your visit to Beamish Museum online Find out more HERE

Spillman Farm Lambing - Join Spillman farm for Lambing season, seeing lambs born everyday, talks and much more. Must be booked online in advance Find out more HERE

WWT Washington - Puddle Jumping Competition, download the wetland heroes app and find out some fascinating facts on your visit. Find out more HERE

High Force Half Term Trail - Hidden throughout our High Force woodland, you'll find picture boards and clues. Match them correctly to complete our special puzzle before heading back to the Hotel for a celebratory tea and cake. Booking is necessary Find out more HERE

Morph Trail - A brand new free Morph Art Trail in North Tyneside

Download the free trail map HERE

Forest school at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve - Booking essential More info HERE

Wharton park - Build a bird box & Bird Feeder Booking is essential More info HERE

National Trust

Wallington Hall - Tree Planting & Snowdrop Planting

Souter Lighthouse - Build a Bird box & Souter sports

Ormesby Hall - Step back in time to experience life as a Victorian servant

Gibside - 2 new activities - Flying Disc Golf. Take your own frisbee or hire one for a refundable deposit. Also, there is a new orienteering code breaking game! The codes will be literacy and numeracy puzzles that take families around Gibside, exploring the grounds.

More info HERE

English Heritage

Explorers quests at:

Belsay Hall & Whitby Abbey

Find out more HERE

National Glass Centre - Terrific Tiger Painting, Songbirds Glass fusing Find out more HERE

Tanfield Railway reopens on the 20th February Find out more HERE

Raby Castle - A Zog inspired Book walk, flying lessons and lots more. Also half term trail taking place. Find out more HERE

Dorman museum - Jungle Boat Ride VR booking is necessary Find out more HERE

Ushaw Historic House - Room on the Broom Trail included in your admission Find out more HERE

Bamburgh Castle - Viking Ragnar Lundgren will be out and about educating families on Viking topics. Included in admission Find out more HERE

Segedunum - Free drop in make your own Roman Helmet - Included in Admission fee. Find out more HERE

Preston Park Museum - Still have the Behind the Seams exhibition on plus they have a fantastic new play area upstairs, dress up, create your own costume and put on a fashion show. Your admission lasts for a year and there's loads to see and do. Plus a huge play area. Find out more HERE

The Bowes Museum Woodland Fairy Trail - Find out more HERE

Adventure Valley February Half Term fun - Find out more HERE

Hall Hill Farm - Half Term Fun Find out more HERE

Durham Botanic Garden - On our last visit there was various trails which will still be taking place during Half term. Find Out More HERE

Hamsterley Forest - Superworm & Gruffalo Trail - Superworm is the brand new trail which you can do for free or if you would like a little activity pack it is £3.50 Find out more HERE

Hardwick Park - Download the free app and join in the Dr Frostbite Trail you can also take part in the Sculpture Trail, you can pick up a trail sheet from the visitors centre Find out more HERE

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens - There is a new trail Fossils to fuel in the museum and winter gardens for £2.50 Find out more HERE

Howick Hall & Gardens Snowdrop Trail - Find out more HERE

Other Ideas

You could go on a beach walk there's plenty to choose from!

Sunderland Sculpture Trail

Visit your local park

Head up to Hadrian's wall and explore

Go on a Snowdrop Hunt

Visit Teesside's Dinosaur Park

Have a movie marathon

Get the arts and crafts out

Have your own bake off