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Let's Go With The Children - Great Ideas and Events for the Kids at Half Term
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Tatton Park – Scarecrow Festival – 11th February to 19th February 2012
Visit the popular country estate in Knutsford for one of the best family days out in the area and dress up for the annual Scarecrow Festival. Children will delight in the dozens of wonderful scarecrows resident in the gardens. Discover the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own; there are lots more fun family scarecrow activities in the gardens on Sunday 12th February. The park is closed on Monday 13th February. Normal admission applies.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
01625 374435
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The Rheged Centre – Mad Science Show – 16th February 2012
Mad Science, the world's leading fun science provider returns to Rheged with two spectacular science themed shows that will amaze and entertain. Be amazed by chemical reactions, flaming didgeridoos and dry ice foam showers! Be mystified by molecules, witness a hot air balloon in action and zoom across the floor on a hovercraft!
At 1.30pm see ‘Spin, Pop and Boom!’ and be spell bound with cool experiments from volcanic reactions to central frugal force demonstrations. Make foam shoot up in the air, watch as a hand appears to grow and see a swirl of steam dance like a genie out of a bottle and at 3pm see the Fire and Ice Show to discover cool chemistry and learn the basics of air pressure. Scissors will unexpectedly sizzle and carbon dioxide bubbles will pop as the chilling properties of dry ice are revealed. Be amazed when a ball is suspended over the audience and marvel at the strength of your own lungs with these radical air-pressure experiments.
Tickets can be booked online, suitable for children over age 4 years and the shows last 1 hour.
Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ
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Beamish The Living Museum of the North – Half Term Activities – 11th to 19th February 2012
This February half term, join in and be a part of the activities to remember the Silksworth Colliery strike and evictions. Every day from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February the Town, Pit Village, Colliery Yard and Tramway will be recreating the atmosphere of the evictions in a colliery community, and remembering the miners who were evicted from their homes by Lord Londonderry. During this week there will be discounted day admission for the whole of the half term, Adult £8, Child £5, Student/Senior £6.50
Beamish The Living Museum of the North, Durham, DH9 0RG
0191 370 4000 |
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Stockport Air Raid Shelters - Children’s Explorer Tours – 15th February 2012
Over the school half term holiday why not plan a visit with the children to the Air Raid Shelters in Stockport for a special exciting children’s version of the popular Explorer Tours. Brave the darkened tunnels as you go back in time and experience the life of a child during World War II. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for children of 7 years and above. Booking essential. £3.95 per child, accompanying adults £2. Tours at 6.45-8pm, wear warm clothes and suitable footwear.
Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Chestergate, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1NE
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre – Half Term Family Crafts & Activities – 11th February to 19th February 2012
Take the children for a day out to the Wetlands Centre to beat the boredom in the half term holidays. There is a great range of fun activities for children on offer including den building, pond dipping, pebble painting, making bird feeders and more. Join the swan feeding sessions everyday at 3pm in the Swan Link Hide and at 3.30pm in the Raines Observatory. Play the fishing game through an ice hole, balance an egg on your feet and walk like a penguin, visit the ‘Roundhouse Village’ and 'Take a Trip to Antarctica! As the adventure play area is being redeveloped at the moment there will be a 50ft inflatable assault course at the Centre for children to play on, located by the Mere Side Cafe.
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
01704 895181
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Merseyside Maritime Museum – Dockside Extravaganza – 4th and 5th February 2012
Experience the sights and sounds of Liverpool's docks in times gone by, meet traditional maritime crafts people and discover their skills. Unearth exotic cargoes and experience the impact of foreign trade. The free event provides a fun weekend of family events and performances, demonstrations, talks and workshops. 10am-5pm.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AQ
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Cragside – Water Wizards – 11th to 19th February 2012
Discover the revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong on a visit to Cragside in Northumberland over the half term holiday. The Victorian inventor’s home was one of the first houses to benefit from hydro-electricity. Get hands on and investigate the wonder of water for yourself, just like Lord Armstrong you can experiment with the power of water. Take a walk around Tumbleton Lake and join the volunteers at each water station for interactive family fun. Every day except Monday, 11.30am-3pm
Cragside, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7PX
01669 620333 |
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Jorvik Viking Centre – 27th Annual Jorvik Viking Festival – 11th to 19th February 2012
One of the great places to go with the kids is the Jorvik Viking Centre in York and over the school half term holiday the 27th annual JORVIK Viking Festival will take place. Don’t miss the many exciting events happening at various sites across York during half term week, from music, performances and re-enactments to craft activities and workshops. The festival will end with a spectacular finale on Saturday at York Knavesmire with a magnificent torchlight procession, a spectacular long ship burning when it receives the body of a fallen warrior! Marvel at manifestations of Norse mythology engulfed in flames, fire juggling and the amazing Festival firework display! Check out the website for a full list of events with details of when and where they are taking place.
Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT
01904 615505
National Railway Museum – Wizard Week – 11th to 19th February 2012
If you are spending time in York over the school half term holiday be sure to visit the National Railway Museum for a week of spells, tricks and mischief. See the steam star from the Harry Potter films, spell-binding activities for wizards of all ages, duels, broom stick flying trick photography (small charge), the best dressed wizard competition, the science of magic shows and magnificent owls on display. Don’t miss these free activities.
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ
0844 815 3139
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Life Science Centre – February Half Term Activities - 11th to 19th February 2012
One of the enjoyable things to do with the kids over the school holiday is to visit the Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. Have the time of your life with the ‘make it’ stations where you can tinker, create, play, make something and take it home! Meet the 'Maker-in-residence' and sign up to a ‘make it big’ workshop - blowing things up, but not as you think! (Monday to Friday only). Great activities include exploring the latest temporary exhibition, 'Ancient Wisdom' to find out what the ancients did for us. Shoot down a castle wall with a Roman catapult and see how the Egyptians locked their doors. Build an aqueduct to guide water to a village and try the Greek way of using the Sun to burn enemy ships, there is art and music, and writing your name in hieroglyphics. 10am-6pm
Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4EP
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Hardcastle Crags – February Fun – 11th to 19th February 2012
Get outdoors with the kids on a visit to Hardcastle Crags near Hebden Bridge, where there are lots of activities, trails, crafts and things to explore during half term week. Find out how to make felt with wool, bubbles and water on the 17th at 1.30-3pm Try the family orienteering course on the 14th and the 16th, navigate your way around the orienteering course testing your natural history knowledge, win a certificate and prize at 10.30am-2.30pm (£5 family team ticket). Help plant a tree in the woods on Saturday.
Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7AP
01422 844518
Eureka! – Alice in Wonderland – 11th to 19th February 2012
Discovery and exploration will take on a whole new meaning this half term at Eureka! The National Children's Museum, when the whole museum will spring into life with the amazing world of Alice in Wonderland. Members of the Eureka! team will be transformed into a roll call of characters from the famous Lewis Carroll children's book, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and, of course, Alice herself.
Themed areas of the museum will bring a touch of Wonderland magic and help children explore the wonder of discovery in all its forms.
You'll be able to join the Mad Hatter and the March Hare for tea at various times throughout the day. Alice will be wandering the galleries looking for the White Rabbit - who really doesn't want to be late! - and there will be a special round of croquet and other curious games in the Queen of Hearts' Garden. Eureka!'s February half-term activities are aimed at children aged from 0-11years. All half-term events are free with an annual pass, standard admission and suitable for the family, visit for a week of wonderland fun or it will be off with your head! You can get creative too and make some of the maddest hats you’ve ever seen!
Eureka! The National Children's Museum, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NE
01422 330069
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Open Day at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 12th February and 15th February 2012
A full size steam train will offer unlimited rides, Rides on the miniature railway at small extra charge. The Centres large collection and museums will be opening for viewing. Gift Shop and Refreshments. From 10.30am Adults £10.00 Senior £9.00 Child £7.00 Family £27.00
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road Station, Quainton, Aylesbu, Quainton , Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BX 01296 655720 |
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Goodrich Castle – Half Term Family Fun Trail – 11th-19th February 2012
Goodrich Castle is the perfect day out for young investigators this half term! There’s a special family fun trail with clues to crack and a mystery to solve. Will you earn your prize?
Goodrich Castle, Castle Lane, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY
01600 890538
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Oxfordshire
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Sulgrave Manor Holiday Family Fun 13th February - 17th February 2012
Special children's tours, indoor and outdoor activities, trails, old-fashioned games, brass rubbing, colouring and much more during all school half terms and on Bank Holiday Mondays. 12 noon till last entry at 4pm.
Sulgrave Manor, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Near Banbury, Sulgrave , Oxfordshire, OX17 2SD 01295 760205
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Harborough Museum Half Term Helmets 11th - 18th February
Have a great adventure day out with the children at Harborough Museum. See the fantastic Roman helmet in the Hallaton Treasure Gallery. Make and decorate your own helmet to take home. Drop-in event. 3years plus. 11am-3pm
Adam and Eve Street, , Market Harborough , Leicestershire, LE16 7AG 01858 821085 |
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Children's Puppet Show - Three Little Pigs 18th February 2012
Come and join Peter, Percy and Pollyanna Pig in their battle against the Big Bad Wolf! Will their houses get blown down? Come and join Looking Glass Theatre's puppet show to find out! A hand puppet show, suitable for 1 - 8 year olds.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton , Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP 01604 838111 |
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Falconry at Conkers 15 February 2012
Trevor Hill will be at Conkers with his falconry and animal show, come and see what different animals he has with him! The children will love the birds.
Rawdon Road, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6GA 01283 216633 |
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The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford – Model Making Half Term – 13th-17th February 2012
A fun thing to do with the children this half term is model making at The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. Have a go at building an Airfix model Spitfire and take it home as a souvenir. Help is available and kits and materials are provided. Please see website for further information.
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Cosford, Shropshire, TF11 8UP
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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses – Woodland Adventure Walk – 16th February 2012
Wrap up, put on your wellies and take the kids on this fun-filled adventure in the woods. There are walks in the morning and afternoon. A pushchair/toddler friendly walk is planned for 1-2pm. Booking essential on 07920 181605.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Compton Road, Kinver, Staffordshire, DY7 6DL
01384 872553
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Kenilworth Castle Family Fun Trail - 11th February - 19th February 2012
Calling all junior investigators! Can you help us crack clues and solve a mystery to earn your prize? Booking not necessary.
Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth , Warwickshire, CV8 1NE 01926 864152
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Coventry Transport Museum – February Half Term Activities – 13th-17th February 2012
For a great day out in the West Midlands, go to Coventry Transport Museum. Enjoy the Wheels and Waves exhibition of surf vehicles and memorabilia, follow the activity trail around the rest of the museum and then try your hand at a surf-themed craft activity. Please see website for times, prices and other details.
Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 1JD
024 7623 4270
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Avoncroft Museum – Adventures in Neverland – 14th-17th February 2012
Get creative at Avoncroft Museum’s craft extravaganza this half term. The kids will have a great time making maps, headdresses, wands and crowns. They can become a fairy or one of Peter Pan's lost boys as Neverland is brought to life. Booking advisable.
Avoncroft Museum, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JR
01527 831363
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Fun Factory at Windsor (5-12 year olds) 13th February - 17 February 2012
oin in for a fun packed holiday experience full of fun and games. The days will involve a mixture of the following sports and games including parachute games, football, netball, tennis, badminton, basketball, cricket, uni-hoc, adventure playground (weather permitting) arts & crafts and bouncy castle (every afternoon). 8.30am-5pm
Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Mead Stovell Road, Windsor , Berkshire, SL4 5JB 01753 778577
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At-Bristol – Storytelling: Lights on, lights off! – 11-19 February 2012
Join Ursa and Leo on a fantastic adventure in: Lights on, lights off! Has anyone ever spent the night in a tent before? Did you hear any strange noises in the night and wonder what they were? Join us for a new story all about light, with some simple science experiments little ones can copy for themselves at home and lots of moving around and making noises!
At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
0845 345 1235
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Cotehele – Family Fun – 13th-17th February 2012
Family fun afternoons including making plant pot men on Monday, monsters on Tuesday, following a woodland trail on Wednesday and making dormice/bird boxes on Thursday. 1.30-3.30pm.
Cotehele, St Dominick, nr Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6TA
01579 351346
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Knightshayes Court – Children's Pizza-making Workshops – 14th & 16th February 2012
On the 14th and 16th February, make your own pizzas with Head Cook, Sharon, using vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden. A gardener will then take you on a mini tour of the kitchen garden to discover where the produce you have just used is grown. Suitable for ages 5+. Adult supervision essential. Booking essential on 01884 259416. Please see website for different times.
Knightshayes Court, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ
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Moors Valley Country Park – Electric Forest – 11th-19th February 2012
For one week only this special part-lit forest trail, dotted with installations of light and sound, will be open between 6.30pm and 9pm each evening, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the darkness of the forest and the silhouetted landscape illuminated around you. The imaginative family friendly walking trail, created by visual arts company Culture Creative for the Forestry Commission, is a safe and exciting way to explore the forest environment at night as well as a photographer's dream. The route includes something for everyone with illuminated playscapes to clamber over, interactive mythaphones to listen to and a fabulous tree top walkway where you’ll get to see the forest from every which way possible. To book visit www.theelectricforest.co.uk or call the Forestry Commission box office on 03000 680 400. Booking essential. Last admittance to trail is at 8.30pm. Don’t forget to bring a torch as some areas of the trail are not illuminated. Family tickets are available.
Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum – Wooden Wonders – 14th-16th February 2012
Visit Westonbirt with the kids and learn all about wood: how it grows and how we use it. Then try your hand at modelling with sawdust, creating a wood block print design and building a mini hurdle.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS
01666 880220
Thornbury Musical Theatre Group – Babes in the Wood – 15th-18th February 2012
One of the fun things to do in South Gloucestershire this half term is take the kids to Babes in the Wood, a pantomime packed with action and slapstick comedy.
Thornbury Musical Theatre Group, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2BJ
01454 853947
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Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection – Half-Term Children’s Activities: Antarctic Adventures – 11-19 February 2012
The penguins will be on parade for this week-long array of Antarctic-themed activities for children of all ages! Have a go at pulling the sledge, discover the small rations that explorers survived on, try on some expedition clothes plus see if you can solve the clues and follow the map to reach the temporary South Pole where you can raise the Union Flag!
Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH
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Newport Roman Villa - Open Day 15th February 2012
Newport Roman Villa will be open on Wednesday 15th February. Come and discover the fascinating remains of this Roman farmhouse. Entry will be £1 for all this includes clay modelling inspired by items from the museum collection. Make an oil lamp, coil pot or a Roman dog to take home.
Cypress Road , Newport , Isle of Wight, PO30 1HA
01983 529720.
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Hever Castle – Half Term Activities – 13th-19th February 2012
The Lady of the Wildwoods returns to delight young visitors with stories of spring and invite children to take part in a workshop. Her interactive storytelling and popular workshops both take place in the Workshop Centre.
Hever Castle and Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
01732 865224
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Imagine Children's Festival at the Southbank 10th-26th February 2012
The fabulous annual festival of music, comedy and theatre returns, with appearances by children's writers including Jacqueline Wilson (Feb 24 2pm; £8, children £4), Mackenzie Crook (Feb 15 2pm; £8, concs £4; age 8+) and Cressida Cowell (Feb 14 4pm; £8, children £4; age 8+). This year at Imagine, staff are getting smaller: look out for children waiting to welcome you to our festival of literature, music, comedy and performance for the young. Children run the festival as part of Kids Takeover, but they also feature in the performances – from playing with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Charles Hazelwood, to taking a Beastie on a walk. Enjoy a star-studded afternoon with the best children’s writers at the Red House Children’s Book Award, the only award voted for by children. Watch a poignant story of war at our production of Private Peaceful and laugh at stand-up comedy for kids with Imagine favourite James Campbell. From the Imagine Craft Pavilion to the Imagine Fringe stage, this year there are day-long opportunities to make things, look at things, eat things and do things.
Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, London, London, SE1 8XX 0207 960 4200
Imagine Children's Funfair at the Southbank 10th-26th February 2012
All the fun of the fair with a traditional carousel and vintage fairground activities, including an Austin J40 kiddies' ride and original 1950s helter skelter and hoop 'la stalls. Part of the wonderful Imagine festival, you will have so much to do with the children.
Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, London, London, SE1 8XX 0207 960 4200
Walk above a shaol of sharks at Sea Life London
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Meet 16 awesome new visitors at Sea Life London this half term. Shark Reef Encounter starts with a walk ACROSS THE SHARKS! This glass walkway is above a stunning shoal of sharks, including two striking 2.8m brown sharks and a group of 10 sleek black tip reef sharks, as they swim inches beneath.There is also a magnificent pacific display spanning three floors and dominated by a selection of imposing Easter Island Heads.plus check into Shark Academy with lots of touchy feely learning – from sharp shark skin to finding out why coconuts can be more deadly than sharks.
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Fleet Air Arm Museum – Pirate Half-Term – 13-17 February 2012
Hells Bells 'n Buckets of Blood… Pirates are coming this half-term to the Fleet Air Arm Museum and there will be some fearsome family activities. Children are encouraged to come in fancy dress. They'll be shown how to draw a pirate map in 'blood' using a quill pen and make a variety of Pirate accessories including cutlasses, telescopes and eye patches. Capin' Jack Sparrow lookalike and his scurvy shipmates will put on a stage show and sing-a-long and there'll be lessons in learning to live and speak like a pirate! To keep things in order the Royal Marines will be present with their climbing wall, which will be open to the public to have a go. Although the week is intended to be a lot of fun for the whole family, there will be a serious side too, with representatives from the Royal Navy's 815 Squadron, who will give a talk on the problems of modern day piracy. (Sat Nav Ref: BA22 8HW)
Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT
01935 840565
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Painshill Park – Half Term Fairytale Fun – 13th-17th February 2012
Head down to Painshill Park this half term, dressed as your favourite fairytale character. The fun includes magical storytelling and cutting, sticking and mess-making craft workshops. Suitable for children up to 13 years old.
Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE
01932 868113
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Petworth House – Inside, Outside. In – 13th February 2012
Enter the magical world of Petworth Park this half term where the outside will be brought inside! An entire room will be turned into a giant white canvas for you to add your own version of the park. Normal rules don’t apply! Upon entering this enchanted woodland, you will be encouraged to draw on the walls, floors and even on the tabletops. Petworth House, Petworth, Sussex, GU28 0AE 01798 342207
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Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum – Half-Term Discovery Day – 14 February 2012
Step back in time to witness the skills of Stone Age tool makers with experts in pre-historic technologies John and Val Lord. Become a hunter gatherer for the day and find out what the Stone Age diet was really like! And enter your ancestors’ world with storyteller Lizzie Bryant. Discover whether you could have survived the Stone Age! No booking required. 10.30am-4pm.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, The King's House, 65 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN
01722 332151
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Children's Woodpecker Hunt 13th February - 19th February 2012
Pick up a trail sheet and head out to search for the woodpecker pictures hidden around the reserve. Look out for the real ones as well and listen out for their drumming as you walk around! Most events have limited numbers. Please book to avoid disappointment. All walks start from the Gatehouse shop unless otherwise stated. Cost: £1 per sheet 10am-4pm
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The Lodge, Potton Road, on B1042, Sandy , Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL 01767 68054
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden – Family Birdwatching Workshops – 13th-14th Febuary 2012
Discover how to identify birds with wildlife expert David Chandler and try out your newly acquired bird spotting skills in the Botanic Garden. Places are limited so please book in advance. Children are to be accompanied by an adult.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JE
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Colchester Zoo – Woo at the Zoo – 11th-19th February 2012
Make special Valentine gifts for some of your favourite furry friends, as well as designing your own special Valentine pledge card to support their cousins out in the wild. With a Valentine themed live animal show in the Wild about Animals Theatre, an opportunity to ride the love train or the chance to hold a ‘love’ bug, there's lots of love in the air!
Colchester Zoo, Malden Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL
01206 331292
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The Snow Centre Children's February Half Term courses 13th February - 17th February 2012
Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Thursday 16th & Friday 17th February 4-6 years just £75 per person (£52.50 for members) - 4 x 1 hour lessons (ski only) 7-16 years just £120 per person (£84 for members) - 4 x 2 hour lessons (ski & snowboard)
The Snow Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9NH 0845 258 9000 |
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BeWILDerwood – Boggle Wish Bonfire – 11th-19th Febuary 2012
Families are invited to snuggle around the warming bonfire, make their wishes for the year ahead and try to guess the wishes of their favourite BeWILDerwood characters. Wrap your wish around a pine cone, close your eyes and blow on it three times, then roll it into the fire and watch the smoke drift high into the trees. A wonderful experience!
BeWILDerwood, off A1062 Horning Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, Norfolk, NR12 8JW 01603 783900
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Carlton Marshes Reserve – Wormtastic – 14th Febuary 2012
Join in the fun at this activity morning for 4-7 year olds. Find out about the secret life of worms and compete in a 'worm charming' competition to see how many you can get to appear.
Carlton Marshes Reserve
Burnt Mill Lane, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8HU
01502 564250
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Pavilion Theatre – Fireman Sam: Pontypandy Rocks! – 11th February 2012
One of the fun things to do in Denbighshire is take younger kids to enjoy this live show at the Pavilion Theatre. Join Fireman Sam and his friends as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival.
Pavilion Theatre, Promenade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AQ
01745 330000
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National Roman Legion Museum – Roman Soldier Workshops – 13th-17th February 2012
Visit the National Roman Legion Museum and the children can find out what life was really like for Roman soldiers. After being recruited into the Roman army they can train on the parade ground, have a go at sword practice and spend their wages at the market stall.
National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1AE
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Stackpole Estate – Family Woodland Activities – 13th-17th February 2012
For great days out in the fresh air this half term, go to Stackpole Estate near Pembroke. There will be plenty of outdoor family fun including quiz trails and activities for children. Event runs certain dates only; please see website for details.
Stackpole Estate, Stackpole, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5DQ
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Edinburgh Zoo - Paint a Panda 15th and 16th February 2012
Paint your own Panda at the Zoo on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 February 2012 with Imagination Workshop. between 11am and 3pm.. Cost : £3.00 per panda. In the Rainforest Room in the Education centre. 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS 0131 3349171
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Oak Lough, The Gortin Lakes – Half Term Adventure Day – 16th February 2012
Start the day canoeing and kayaking, where all participants will take part in the BCU Paddle Power Award Scheme. After a cooked outdoor lunch, everyone heads down to the Gortin Glens for a map reading challenge in the forest. This event is suitable for ages 12 years and upwards, younger children are to be accompanied by an adult.
The Gortin Lakes, Oak Lough, Near Omagh, Tyrone
07709 610879
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