Now the week off has arrived, you are likely to be looking for new ways to keep your little ones entertained this half term.
Whether you want to get them out to enjoy the fresh air, or you would like to take them to some of the town’s well-known visitor locations, there is something for everyone on this list.
Here is a round up of 10 things to do this half term in and around Northampton…
Here is a round up of 10 things to do this half term in and around Northampton…
![Why not take a visit to Abington Park, go for a walk and an ice cream, visit the duck pond and end the day at Abington Park Museum? If you want your children to use one of their days off in an educational way, while you enjoy the history yourself, a museum is a great choice – and makes for an affordable trip out of the house.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZkOTI5ZWRlLTc4MDUtNGY4ZC1iOGEwLTE1YjE2MDkzYjRlNDpkM2RjYjU4Zi01MDY3LTQxNTYtYTQ2OS1iNmVkMjRkMDIyODc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Abington Park Museum
Why not take a visit to Abington Park, go for a walk and an ice cream, visit the duck pond and end the day at Abington Park Museum? If you want your children to use one of their days off in an educational way, while you enjoy the history yourself, a museum is a great choice – and makes for an affordable trip out of the house. Photo: Abington Park Museum
![Hunsbury Hill Country Park has plenty of play equipment for children, as well as an ironstone railway and railway museum to enjoy on your visit. Free parking makes for another inexpensive day out, where you can make the most of the sunshine. You could either take a picnic to feast on, or treat yourself to a visit to the Drovers Return Cafe on the grounds of the country park.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjZGU2NDA1LTlmNDUtNDRjMS04YWUxLWFiY2Y3MGVkYWY2MzoyZmVhMTY2NC1lYmZiLTRlN2UtODZhYS00YTViNzZiMWNhOWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Hunsbury Hill Country Park
Hunsbury Hill Country Park has plenty of play equipment for children, as well as an ironstone railway and railway museum to enjoy on your visit. Free parking makes for another inexpensive day out, where you can make the most of the sunshine. You could either take a picnic to feast on, or treat yourself to a visit to the Drovers Return Cafe on the grounds of the country park. Photo: Drovers Return Cafe
![Though West Lodge Farm Park is further afield in Desborough, it could be the ideal place to visit if you are looking to go on a day trip. It is an award-winning farm park where children and adults of all ages can have a hands-on experience of farm and country life. It has a huge timber play adventure barn, you can explore the walks and nature trails, and there is even an adventure golf course.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU4YWQwMGUxLWMxODItNDM4YS04MWZiLTRiMTc3NTRkNTNmNDpiNmRiYTg0My0xMzk0LTRlMzItYjE1YS1jYTNkNDMyZGY4ZjM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. West Lodge Farm Park
Though West Lodge Farm Park is further afield in Desborough, it could be the ideal place to visit if you are looking to go on a day trip. It is an award-winning farm park where children and adults of all ages can have a hands-on experience of farm and country life. It has a huge timber play adventure barn, you can explore the walks and nature trails, and there is even an adventure golf course. Photo: West Lodge Farm Park
![Another ideal location for giving the kids a run around is Delapre Abbey. Make the most of the warm weather, go for a walk around the grounds, and take a picnic to enjoy in one of Northampton’s most scenic locations. You can even park for free in their car park, making it a more affordable option.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJlNTZhNjIyLTJlMjEtNDNkMC1iYTg2LWVmNjJhYjI4ZTM1MTpiNDMyMWVjNC1mZGY4LTRmOTgtOTNiMi02NzBmMTc2NmUzMWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Delapre Abbey
Another ideal location for giving the kids a run around is Delapre Abbey. Make the most of the warm weather, go for a walk around the grounds, and take a picnic to enjoy in one of Northampton’s most scenic locations. You can even park for free in their car park, making it a more affordable option. Photo: Delapre Abbey