The half-term holidays are just around the corner, and if you’ve got young children, likely, you’ll already be racking your mind for ideas on just how to keep them entertained while they’re at home. However, as easy as it might be to just plonk them down in front of the telly for the day, it’s important to keep them active, and social, and ensure their little minds continue whirring. Trying to fill your half-term schedule? Keep these 4 half-term activities in mind.
- Peter Rabbit Story Time Trail
Surprise your kids by letting them see their favourite storytime hero… in real life! The Peter Rabbit Story Time Trail at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge in Kent is the ultimate interactive adventure for all small bookworms… let your bunnies crawl under the garden gate, take cover in a watering can, and even see their reflection in a mirror pool – just like Peter Rabbit himself… You’d be hopping mad not to take them here!
- Hey Duggee Live on Tour!
Taking your kids to a children’s theatre show is a great way to keep them occupied for the afternoon – and will also give you a chance to switch off for a few hours and enjoy watching them enjoy themselves. For the first time, Hey Duggee is touring its interactive theatre show, full to the brim with music, puppets, and lots and lots of laughter! Head to a matinee viewing and enjoy a delicious lunch beforehand or treat them to an adult evening showing!
- Horniman Museum
With plenty of museums to choose from in the UK, it takes a lot for one to particularly stand out. But Horniman Museum is a proven favourite for kids and families. Perhaps it’s for its fascinating Natural History Gallery (including the infamous taxidermy mount of a walrus), awe-inspiring aquarium, or even new Brick Dinos exhibition where kids can see dinosaurs like they never have before… in lego form!
- Trentham Monkey Forest
Not only is it super easy to get to Stoke on Trent by train, but there’s also plenty to do there for children over the holiday period. One of them…Trentham Monkey Forest. The only place in the UK where you can walk among 140 Barbary macaques roaming free across 60 acres of stunning Staffordshire woodland, our final pick is definitely a day out that kids will find hard to forget!
Whether it’s seeing their favourite literary characters brought to life, discovering animals that are twice the size them in captivating museum exhibitions, or getting up close and personal with some mischievous monkeys – with our list of fun things to do with children over half-term, your kids (and most importantly you as well!) will never get bored.
