Half term is almost upon us already, but don't worry - there's plenty of things to do in Nottinghamshire to keep the kids entertained. Whether you're visiting for a holiday or are looking for a fun family day trip, there's lots happening over the half term break.
Get Creative
- The Festival of Science and Curiosity is back! Between 12th - 19th February you can find a range of inspiring events and workshops involving science, technology, engineering and maths - all imbued with a good dose of creativity. Over at Nottingham Lakeside Arts you can Build a Carboard City, Design Your Own Comic Book, or Become a Physicist for a Day, and there are lots more events for both children and adults throughout the city to take part in. Click here and have a browse of what's on!
- Head to Nottingham Contemporary between 11 - 3pm (Tues - Sun) for Sonic Moves - a selection of free creative activities exploring sound, patterns and drawing. There’s no need to book, just drop in and stay as long as you like.
- Visit Nottingham Playhouse for their fun-filled February Family Fest. With a diverse range of activities from drama to dance, and circus classes to crafts, creative writing and storytelling sessions, they have something for all ages and abilities.
- Just outside the city centre, you'll find popular museum and science centre, Green's Windmill. Test your brain power with the hands-on experiments in the Science Centre, which explore electricity, magnetism and light - ideal for young children. Green's Windmill also has a number of brilliant events happening this half term, including meteor strike cookie baking, cheese straw baking, a science day and lots more.
Action & Adventure
- For a day of exciting, action-packed fun, why not head out to Twinlakes Family Theme Park (in the north) or Wheelgate Theme Park (in the south) and join their Hero Academy? Try a range of indoor and outdoor activities, from enrolling in spy school to arts and crafts, or explore the park's range of rides and entertainment. What's more, dust off those superhero costumes and you can even get 2 for 1 park entry!
- Nottinghamshire has fantastic forests and charming country parks to explore, often with fun trails to enhance the experience for your little ones. Check out Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Clumber Park, Rufford Abbey and Sherwood Forest Nature Reserve for ideas.
- Also to be found in the heart of Sherwood Pines is Go Ape, an awesome outdoor adventure park for the whole family to enjoy. With epic zip wires, segways and loads more, this makes for an absolutely exhilarating day out this half term!
- If your kids like to get active, or you just want to ensure they fall asleep that night, get down to the Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Home of the National Water Sports Centre for their Half Term Adventure Club. Get involved in outdoor activities including archery, climbing, the Sky Trail, mini golf and lots more.
- Another great place to get active in the great outdoors is Conkers, an award-winning adventure and learning centre with loads to explore. Their Half Term Adventures include bushcraft, orienteering, and ranger activities, or if the weather is wet you can check out the 4D cinema, craft workshops and indoor performances.
- For kids that love animals and nature, why not Go on a Bug Hunt at the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Conservation Centre, home to butterflies, birds, bats, crocodiles and creepy-crawlies from around the world. See the world through the eyes of insects with special 'bug glasses', take a Wilderness Walkthrough to spot great ancestors of the dinosaurs, take a Tractor Trailer Ride or conquer the Realm of Camelot adventure playground.
Immersive Imagination
Looking for some affordable days out this half term? Check out our blog: Top 10 Free Things to do in February Half-term
Whatever you get up to, we hope you have a fantastic time over half term. For more ideas about what's happening in Nottinghamshire over the next week, take a look at our What's On listings, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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