February half-term family activities

Three young children explore the formal garden at Dinefwr. They're wrapped up warm for winter, wearing wellies, and balancing along the stonework around a garden sculpture feature. — Children exploring the formal garden at Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Get ready for a half-term adventure with outdoor family trails, nature-inspired activities and fun crafts at the places we care for. Discover what's on near you.

Find February half-term events

There are plenty of activities at the places in our care to keep the kids busy this February half term. Solve a murder mystery at Scotney Castle in Kent, travel back to the 1920s at Nunnington Hall in North Yorkshire or learn about the forgotten origins of fairy tales from around the world at Buckland Abbey in Devon.

Discover all half-term events

A family peer over a wall at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

Enjoy some family fun

Looking for places the whole family will enjoy? Discover family-friendly cycling trails, places to get closer to nature and historic buildings where you can learn about the past.

Plan your visit

Children playing at a table in the Lego Room at The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Derbyshire

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Kids’ indoor activities for rainy days

How do you keep the kids entertained on a rainy day? Here's a selection of indoor activities that won't be ruined by a sudden downpour, from crafts and games to imaginative play.

Several children trying on hats and looking at themselves in mirrors on the wall

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Places for kids to dress up

Dressing up is a fun way for children to get in touch with the past. We've picked our best places to try on costumes and play make-believe.

Child walking on a log at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Family walking with a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above

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Family-friendly walks

Go on a family-friendly walk with these trails suitable for buggies and children. Go wild in natural play areas and compete in woodland den building.

Two young girls standing on the hill below the ruins of a castle, the one nearest the camera blowing a long medieval-style bugle

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Family-friendly castles

If you're looking for an activity-packed family day out, discover a family-friendly castle and enjoy a historic visit for knights and royalty of all ages.