School holiday ideas in Hull & The East Riding of Yorkshire for February Half Term. What’s on for families and children locally.
With over 8,000 acres of forest to explore, Dalby Forest is the perfect place to spend some quality family time in the great outdoors.
A year-long celebratory trail launched on 24th January, to mark the 25th anniversary of the award-winning picture book, “The Gruffalo”. The Gruffalo’s 25th birthday trail is a big party in the forest! As part of the adventure, families will be encouraged to work together to search for missing party items whilst enjoying fun and games along the trail. Participants will also learn about the intricate ways plants and animals look after each other.Also in Dalby Forest this Winter:
With themed trails, adventure play areas, natural play, safe off-road cycling and lots of space to create your own woodland palace, your local woods and forests are the perfect place for a family day out.
Please note that barbeques and fires are not currently allowed anywhere in the forest.
Low Dalby , Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering. Sat Nav Postcode: YO18 7LT. For more info visit their website here.
North York Moors Dark Skies Festival: 9th to 25th February 2024
Did you know that the North York Moors National Park is one of just seven locations across the UK which is recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve? The low light pollution makes this a fantastic area to enjoy the night sky and see sights that aren’t visible elsewhere.
The North York Moors Dark Skies Festival, takes place from the 9th to the 25th of February! This extraordinary event is designed for the entire family, offering a myriad of after-dark adventures to ignite your sense of wonder. Enjoy captivating night walks, delve into the mysteries of star gazing and unleash your creativity through crafting and nighttime photography. For an unforgettable getaway, consider an overnight stay to enhance your Dark Skies Festival experience.
Find out more about the Dark Skies Festival Programme here.
Something to do over half term week…Print off and colour in these lovely cards and send them to your family for this Valentines Day at home!
You can download and print off all 4 designs by clicking here.
The annual Avenues Fairy Trail is back for February half term 2024. Free event, around the streets of the Avenues, Dukeries, Ella Street and Pearson Park, Hull.
Maps available of where to see fairies, or follow their facebook page for updates.
You can find a list of all the workshops, camps and clubs running across the school holidays on the Holiday Clubs & Workshops page here.
