With February half term just around the corner, it might be time to start planning what to do to keep the little ones entertained.
From parks to educational sessions, there is plenty to do for families in and around Northampton.
Below is a round up of 11 half term activities in and around Northampton.
Are you hosting a half term event, or do you know of another that is not included? Please email [email protected] with more details.
Below is a round up of 11 half term activities in and around Northampton.
![Running from February 11 until March 26, the trail gives kids the chance to look around the outdoor spaces to find clues to decipher what creatures live nearby.
The self-guided activity is aimed at families with primary school aged children. Normal admission to the attraction applies.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBjODk2ZDUzLTFmNWMtNDhhYS1hYzgxLTRmOWJjYmM5ZDAxYzplNjk1MWQ5Ny05ODE4LTRlYzYtYWIxNC02N2E4NjcwYTc5Y2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Paw Prints and Poo Trail at Canons Ashby
Running from February 11 until March 26, the trail gives kids the chance to look around the outdoor spaces to find clues to decipher what creatures live nearby. The self-guided activity is aimed at families with primary school aged children. Normal admission to the attraction applies. Photo: National Trust
![For children aged three to 13, there is a circus workshop taking place on Monday February 13.
Children will get to learn skills on a trapeze, aerial hoop, walking globe, silks, tightwire and more.
The session will run at Caroline Chisholm School from 10am - 3pm and will cost £30. Email info@thecircusschool.co.uk to book.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI0ZjE4M2Y1LTk0MzEtNDQxYi1iOTc5LTQwYTUxZTU1ZjVjNzpiZDBkOTRiMC00YTFhLTRjYWEtOWNlNy01OGQ2YzA2ZTcwZWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. The Circus School workshop
For children aged three to 13, there is a circus workshop taking place on Monday February 13. Children will get to learn skills on a trapeze, aerial hoop, walking globe, silks, tightwire and more. The session will run at Caroline Chisholm School from 10am - 3pm and will cost £30. Email [email protected] to book. Photo: Circus School
![Running on February 13, 15 and 16 between 10am and midday, there are two types of 30 minute sessions.
One is for youngsters and gives them an introduction to balance bikes, including correct sitting and riding positions.
And the other is a freestyle bike track session. These sessions are for balance and pedal bike riders and will enable them to explore the challenging track incorporating ramps, bridges, rollers, seesaw and limbo.
Sessions are £9. Email salcey@forestryengland.uk to book.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZhYjc5Nzg0LWI0N2YtNDBhZC1iZGI5LTdhODBkZWE3YzUzMzpiZjBhMjJhYS03MjFhLTQ2NDEtYWYxMi00MTk4ZGRhN2U0MzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Learn to ride at Salcey Forest
Running on February 13, 15 and 16 between 10am and midday, there are two types of 30 minute sessions. One is for youngsters and gives them an introduction to balance bikes, including correct sitting and riding positions. And the other is a freestyle bike track session. These sessions are for balance and pedal bike riders and will enable them to explore the challenging track incorporating ramps, bridges, rollers, seesaw and limbo. Sessions are £9. Email [email protected] to book. Photo: Arriva
![There is plenty on and the museum during half term including trails around the premises, which will see children looking for hearts. Prizes are up for grabs. The trail costs £2 and will run all week.
There is also a Valentine’s Day workshop on Tuesday February 14 where children will be able to make a card or a token of love. The workshop is an hour long and will run from 12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm. This costs £4 and children must be accompanied. Visit the museum website to book the workshop.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYyMWI5YmUxLWRkZjItNGE4Ni1hY2NiLWEzZDAxMjY5N2Y4MToyNDExYWE4Ni1iZjIwLTQ4OTAtYjAyOC1kZmI4NTAyMWQ4Yzg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Abington Park Museum
There is plenty on and the museum during half term including trails around the premises, which will see children looking for hearts. Prizes are up for grabs. The trail costs £2 and will run all week. There is also a Valentine’s Day workshop on Tuesday February 14 where children will be able to make a card or a token of love. The workshop is an hour long and will run from 12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4pm. This costs £4 and children must be accompanied. Visit the museum website to book the workshop. Photo: UGC