From feeding lambs, to pretending to be a pirate, there is plenty of activities on in Northampton and beyond this half term to keep the kids entertained.
Whether you have multiple little ones to amuse for seven days, or just one for a couple of days, there is something for everyone – and something for all budgets.
Here are 11 things to do in Northampton and beyond to keep the kids entertained during February half term.
5. February half term activity camp
Benham Sports Centre is hosting a February half term activity camp on Friday February 23. The session is from 9am to 4pm and is suitable for children aged five to 11. Northamptonshire Sport is hosting the event and said: "Skills will be taught and developed through a series of fun games and activities. Even if your child is not ‘sporty’ then our nurturing approach is ideal for them." The camp is £15 per child. You can register your child on the Northamptonshire Sport website. Photo: Google
6. Kids eat free
The Eccentric Englishman in St Giles Street is hosting a kids eat free Teddy Bear's Picnic. The offer will be on from February 19 to February 23. The cafe says: "Our half term offer is another kids eat free. We will have a little menu exclusively for children including nuggets and chips, sausage and chips etc. They will also have the chance to pick a picnic box option including sandwiches, sausage rolls, juice box, crisps and cakes. Colouring sheets will also be available and we will be showing children’s movies on our big screen upstairs." Any child under the age of 12 will be able to eat free with a paying adult. Photo: The Eccentric Englishman
7. Kid-friendly shows at Royal & Derngate
The theatre has a number of shows on during half term, which are sure to be hits with the little ones. Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure will take to the stage on February 19 at midday and 3.30pm. Rude Science will take place at 1.30pm on February 20. There’s a Monster in Your Show will then take over from February 21 to 25. Visit the Derngate website for more information and tickets. Photo: Royal & Derngate
8. Meet the animals at Mini Meadows Farm
Mini Meadows will run a series of meet the animals sessions across half term, which are free as long as you've bought a general admission ticket. The session are as below: Monday: Meet charming guinea pigs. Tuesday: Pamper Mia and Apricot - meet the ponies. Wednesday: Spend the day with Julianna pigs. Thursday: Hang out with quirky Polish chickens. Friday: Join the pygmy goats on their very own island. Photo: Facebook/Mini Meadows Farm