February half term 2020: 9 fun kids activities to do in Northampton on rainy days

If you are in need of inspiration, here are nine fun things to do around Northampton that are perfect for miserable, rainy days, ensuring the kids still have a great week off.

The Pinnacle Climbing Centre

Unit 1, Minton Business Centre, Main Road, Far Cotton, NN4 8ES - thepinnaclecentre.co.ukBoasting climbing halls with more than 200 different routes to tackle, which stretch up to 12.5 metres high, along with a bouldering room, youngsters can have hours of fun being active.

Tenpin Northampton

Sixfields Leisure, Weedon Road, NN5 5QL - tenpin.co.ukTen pin bowling is a perfect family activity, giving you the chance to get the gang together and unleash your competitive side.

And there's also a tasty food menu on offer so you can tuck in between games.

Delapre Abbey

London Road, NN4 8AW - delapreabbey.orgThis beautiful country house and former monastery dates back to the 12th century and has a wealth of intriguing tales to be told across five storytelling zones. There’s also a cafe where you can enjoy some refreshments after exploring.

Northampton Filmhouse

Derngate, NN1 1TU - northamptonfilmhouse.comTreat yourself to a luxury cinema experience at this comfy two-screen filmhouse, where you can get lost in some gripping entertainment for a few hours.

Disney’s original Cinderella is among the films being screened this week, along with plenty of other new releases.

Castle Ashby Gardens

Castle Ashby, NN7 1LF - castleashbygardens.co.ukIf the rain holds off, you can enjoy a wander through 35 acres of beautiful gardens, which feature a combination of styles, including the romantic Italian Gardens, the Orangery and impressive Arboretum.

There is also a menagerie where you can meet with a variety of different animals, from meerkats and marmosets, to tortoises, miniature ponies and an array of birds.

Abington Park Museum

Abington, NN3 3HN - northampton.gov.ukAbington Park Museum has a number of children-friendly activities taking place throughout half-term week to keep little ones entertained.

From animal encounters on Tuesday 18 February, where kids can learn and interact with a range of animals, to a creative zine (mini-magazine) workshop on Thursday 20 February.

Potz Ceramic Studio

Billing Garden Village, Unit 6, Glennons Yard, The Causeway, NN3 9EX - enquiries2726.wixsite.com/potzceramicstudioEnjoy a bit of escapism and unleash your creative side with a visit to Potz Ceramic Studio, where you can try your hand at painting your own pottery and produce a nice keepsake, with a range of ceramics to choose from.

Trapp’d

24 Connaught Street, NN1 3BP - trappd.comPut your brain to the test and attempt to crack clues, solve challenging mysteries and work as a team at this exciting live-action escape room.

Rooms are suitable for those aged 10 years and over, with players under 16 required to be accompanied by an adult.

Boost Trampoline Park Northampton

Fairground Way, NN3 9HU - boosttrampolineparks.co.ukIf you are looking to take on something more adrenaline-fuelled this half term, why not let the kids burn some energy at this fun trampoline park?

You’ll find interconnected trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls, dodgeball courts, and basketball hoops among other amusements, offering hours of fun.