February half term is just around the corner and National Trust places near you are bursting with family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained. Every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations.
Here is what’s happening near you this February half term, please check property website for opening days and times:
Arlington Court
Wild about spring trail | 15-23 February | 10am-4pm
Explore the gardens and grounds as they come to life this spring. Discover fun facts about the estate's springtime animals and enjoy activities along the way.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Buckland Abbey
Write Your Own Fairytale Trail | 15 – 23 February | 10am - 4pm
Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and get creative. Follow the map to find all the writing spots and see what inspires your story along the way.
Price: Free (normal admission applies). Booking not required.
Children’s Collage Workshop: Wild & Wonderful Gardens | 17 February | 10-11am & 11.30-12.30pm
Join local artist Grace Coombes from Linnet Workshops and create wonderfully colourful and creative collages inspired by the beautiful Buckland Abbey Estate.
Price: £9pp, admissions apply. Booking essential via website.
Image: Sophie Bolesworth via National Trust
Greenway
Winter treasures spotter trail | 15-23 February | 10.30am-4pm
Pop on some wellies and explore the garden with this self-led winter spotter trail.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Killerton
The Hidden Garden Challenge | 15-23 February | 10am-5pm
Follow a trail of frosty footprints to discover the secret treasures of Killerton’s park and garden.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Knightshayes
Family Fun: Trees of Knightshayes | 15-23 February | 10am-4pm
Find out more about some of Knightshayes' trees in the Formal & Woodland Garden this winter. Discover fun facts, fascinating folklore and how to identify certain trees.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
February Half Term at Knightshayes | 15-23 February | 10am-5pm
Discover the joy in nature this half term. There's lots to do at Knightshayes, from a Tree Trail to exploring the House.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Explore the Formal & Woodland Garden | 15-23 February | 10am-4pm
The garden might seem quiet in winter, but it's the perfect time to discover something new. Pick up a Formal & Woodland Garden leaflet on your visit and find out more about the extensive garden at Knightshayes.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Saltram
Family garden trail | 14-22 February | 10am-4.15pm
Join us for some family friendly activities this half term. Head around the garden and join in with some fun, play-themed family activities and nature spotting.
Price: Free (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Family crafting sessions |17, 18 and 20 February | 11am-2pm
Make your own paper plant pots to decorate and then we will plant up some yummy cress seeds to grow at home. It would not be a family crafting session without some paint and glue and this half term we are making hand hedgehogs to take home. This is a great free activity to do with the kids, especially if it is raining.
Price: Free event, no booking required.
Wild Wednesday |19 February | 10-11.15am & 11.45am-1pm
Try something different this half term and take part in some forest school activities and crafting. Join our community Ranger team in our new orchard classroom. For children aged 5+.
Price: £4 per child (normal admissions apply). Booking required via website.
Header image - Families discovering the interactive trail at Killerton, image by James Beck via National Trust
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