Enjoy family-friendly activities & events at our Nottingham City Museums, Libraries and more. With tours, indoor trails, crafts, workshops and more… there’s something for everyone this February Half Term.
Wollaton Hall
Discover the Natural History Museum, including the newly refurbished Taxidermist’s Gallery featuring a giraffe and the Long Gallery featuring George the Gorilla, and be inspired with the ‘Miniature Masterpieces’ exhibition Disappearing Worlds by Dr Willard Wigan. Plan your visit
The Hall will also be home to the Festival Of Science & Curiosity on Saturday 10 February, with science stalls, interactive activities and presentations from scientists in the Education Room.
You can also explore the grounds with a ‘Welly Boot’ themed outdoor trail for children throughout half-term. Tickets are available for £2 at all till points (shop, café and Hall)
See all that’s on at Wollaton Hall this February half-term
Nottingham Castle
Explore the caves this half-term and hear the tales from beneath the depths of Nottingham Castle on a cave tour, and see Mortimer’s hole or King David’s Dungeon (subject to the cave availability on the day). Book your tickets
View the STIM CINEMA exhibition, part of Nottingham Castle’s season of new programming with a touring exhibition focusing on Neurodivergence. Find out more
Let your little ones discover the myths and legends of Nottingham Castle this February half term on the Indoor Myths & Legends trail. Travel back in time and explore the galleries in search of Robin Hood and other mythological characters on this children’s trail and take part in creating votive offerings and natural crafts to pay homage to our legends. Activity charges apply – available from the shops and cafés.
See all that’s on at Nottingham Castle this February half-term
Newstead Abbey & Gardens
Visit the historic house and learn about the fascinating history of Newstead Abbey and it’s past residents on a self-led walk through the house, including the private bedroom & study of Lord Byron and rooms lived in by the Webb family during their time there. Learn more
Let the kids discover more a Spring Flower themed outdoor trail for children. Available for £2 at all entrance points (A60 gate, café, shop and House).
See all that’s on at Newstead Abbey this February half-term
Lakeside Half-Term Activities
Get creative at Lakeside with drop-in craft sessions, performances and workshops. Here are some dates for your diaries:
Saturday 10 February – 11 February – Fan Painting Workshop
Saturday 10 February – 11 February – Paper Dragon Puppet Making
Tuesday 13 February – Clay Animation Workshop
Wednesday 14 February – Screen Printing Workshop
Thursday 15 February – Zee Zee
Friday 16 February – Cityscapes Workshop
To see all that’s on, book your tickets and read more visit: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/whats-on-search.html?PageIndex=2&from=08022024
The fun continues…
There’s a whole host of activities, sessions and opportunities to have some fun over the half term. Below is a list of some other amazing venues with sessions to keep your little ones busy.
Visit these venues for a range of free and cheap activities:
Half Term Swimming and Soft Play
Parks and Open Spaces – Nottingham City Council
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