Days out with the kids don't have to be difficult to plan. Especially when there are a plethora of excellent gardens throughout the country for families. Here we round up a selection of perfect days out for the kids and the bigger kids. Don't forget: many of these activities and events are free, but entry to the garden or house itself is paid for. Always check the website first.
February half-term activities 2024
The Eden Project
Visit the Eden Project this February half-term to explore the weird and wonderful worlds of science and technology, and how they can help us build a better future. Packed with explosive science shows, amazing experiments and genius inventions.
What's more, kids go free for the week.
Ice-skating is also open until the 18 February, so lace up your skates for one of their family friendly or toddler sessions.
The National Trust
The National Trust have a whole range of events on this half term. These include a spotter's trail at Stourhead, where you can search for the garden's animal inhabitants waking up for spring and lakeshore walks at Fell Foot in Windermere. You'll also find snowdrop walks, forest school sessions and wildlife trails and National Trust properties all over the UK.
Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens offers a perfect family-friendly day out pretty much whatever the weather, but during February half-term it also have its annual Orchid festival running. This year the theme is Madagascar and with heaps of colourful blooms and animal installations, we have no doubt that this will be fun for all the family.
Orchids at Kew runs from 3 February - 3 March and entry is included with tickets to the garden.
Hever Castle
This February half-term, Hever Castle is hosting an Eco Week. During Eco Week, you can take part in a craft activity and have a go at origami in the Garden Exhibition. Yuki from Cultivate Life will be here on certain dates sharing tips and hacks on how to be more environmentally friendly. Plus, on certain dates you can join Ruth from Nature Makers for a creative workshop.
RHS Gardens
The RHS have loads of half-term activities on, including its Houseplant Takeover at RHS Garden Wisley. All RHS sites have half term activities planned from garden trails, to planting activities and crafts.
Chiswick House & Gardens
Chiswick House & Gardens is offering a Bizzy Buddies Half Term Camp, an indoor/outdoor playground where kids can take part in multiple sports, arts, crafts and team building activities.
Remember to take a look at our list of the best places to see snowdrops this season.
