The Family Garden Festival at RHS Garden Harlow Carr is the perfect opportunity to get young ones out in the garden, learn about plants and have fun all at the same time. A range of garden activities take place over half-term from learning how to plant seedlings to solving puzzles around the garden. All this in the beautiful surroundings of the RHS most northerly Garden, where you can also watch and learn about wildlife, see bees go about their busy work and see how easy it can be to grow tasty food in your own garden.

Explore the history of Victorian punishment in the city of Ripon with a collection of activities and experiences. From life in the workhouse to reenacting a trial in the courthouse and doing time in a Victorian prison cell. Craft activities and baking are on offer to provide some hands-on fun for visitors. With a restored Workhouse Museum Garden to explore, Ripon’s museums offer a great family day out in the heart of this historic city.

Find all the faces at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this half-term. A special trail of clay faces has been created around the site for families to find. Daily spring craft sessions take place where you can weave and colour your own spring flower. The visitor centre also has an amazing play area and café making for a great day out.