Things to do this February half term in the Harrogate district
If you are looking for lots of fun things to do this February half term to keep the children entertained, you will find lots of exciting activities, events and days out in the Harrogate district.
Whether you are planning to enjoy some fresh air and exercise in the great outdoors, or looking to visit one of the many indoor attractions in the area, you will find the perfect combination to keep all the family happy.
Here are our suggestions for getting out and about and making the most of the week.
Discover a world on your windowsill
At RHS Garden Harlow Carr, discover a world on your windowsill and find out how to plant and grow exciting plants in the smallest of spaces. Children can join planting workshops and learn how to up-cycle old containers into plant pots.
The Garden Detectives return to entertain children with their hilarious tales and walks around the gardens. Children can also join in story yoga sessions in the Learning Centre on Wednesday 15 February. After exploring 56 acres of gardens, indulge in a treat from Bettys tea rooms and once re-fuelled, you can walk through the pinewood to the Valley Gardens.
February Half Term: World on your windowsill
Comings and Goings bring the past to life
The eight acres of formal gardens, including the beautiful two-acre walled garden, at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens are perfect to explore. This half term the new winter garden experience, Comings and Goings explores the people from Beningbrough Hall’s past who called the Hall home.
Explore the gardens and uncover their fascinating stories, listen to voices from the past and other interactive elements. Past residents Mildred and George will lead the family trail.
Focusing on mindfulness and well-being
The focus is on mindfulness and well-being this half term at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden with events for all the family.
Children can get crafty in the Swanley Grange workshop with self-led family creative mindfulness crafting using sustainable and natural materials. The event is suitable for all ages plus there is a quiet crafting hour between 2pm and 3pm (the event doesn’t run on Sunday 12 February).
Families can also join a Family Mindfulness drop-in workshop with mindfulness practitioner, Rachel Clark on Sunday 12 February between 11:00 and 12:00 and 14:00 and 15:00.
How Stean Gorge
For the more adventurous activity-minded families, How Stean Gorge in the heart of stunning Nidderdale offers a number of adrenalin-filled activities. Try your hand at gorge walking or abseiling, or book to stay in one of the rustic lodges and fill your week with exhilarating adventures. The How Stean café provides you with all the fuel you’ll need for a day of fun.
Stockeld Park
Children can enjoy February Fun at Stockeld Park. The newly opened Playhive is one of Europe’s largest indoor play centres featuring four interconnected worlds of space, air, the jungle and sea. The whole family can let their imagination lead them through each zone, exploring the high-level walkways and tunnel slides. Toddlers have their own zone while older children can enjoy the giant slides and interactive games. The Playhive Pizzeria offers a selection of freshly-cooked pizzas, pasta dishes and jacket potatoes between 11:30 and 16:00.
Book an ice skating session and a walk through the Enchanted Forest and Magical Maze or let the children burn off energy in the different play areas. Warm up afterwards with a hot chocolate in the Woodland Café.
A day out at Stockeld Park will keep children of all ages entertained.
Nidderdale Llamas
For an experience that is a little different, trek with a llama in beautiful Nidderdale. The length of trek can be chosen depending on the age of the children from the family experience for children aged 7+ to treks for adults and children aged 10+ Will your walking companion be Noodle, Rupert, Lola or Rosebud? Llama experiences must be pre-booked in advance.
Nidderdale Llamas
Stump Cross Caverns
For a completely different adventure head to Stump Cross Caverns. Situated on the edge of the Harrogate district and surrounded by remote moorland, this spectacular subterranean world of caverns filled with stalactites and stalagmites will captivate and amaze children and adults alike. This half term join in a fossil and gem dig with Stump Cross Caverns’ very own cavewoman. Close by is Grimwith Reservoir with a 4.5 mile walk around the water’s edge to burn off some energy.
Half-Term Fossil & Gem Dig with Cavewoman
Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum
Explore the ruined Castle keep and dungeon perched on the top of the crag overlooking the River Nidd. Children can learn about the history of Knaresborough in the Courthouse Museum which houses the original Tudor courthouse. From the Castle, walk down the steps to the river for an ice cream or lunch at one of the riverside cafes.
Knaresborough Castle & MuseumHowever you decide to entertain the family this February half term, enjoy exploring the Harrogate district. Found out more about things to see and do on our explore pages and don't forgot to share what you've been up to using #MyHarrogate
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