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It’s the New Year so time to get planning some great family days out for January and beyond. The Let’s Go researchers have compiled a carousel full of ideas and inspirations below. Some events will need booking in advance. Please always check the attraction website for full details.

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February Half Term Fun at Millets Farm Centre

With brick building, magic and music shows, painting workshops and the play barn, there is lots to do at Millets in Oxfordshire this February half term.

Willow Lantern Workshop and Parade at Sandringham Estate

Have lots of fun this February half term at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Held on selected dates from the 15th to the 19th February.

Snowdogs Story Party at Seven Stories

Encourage your little ones to love books and reading when you join Wednesday Story Party for pre-schoolers at Seven Stories from 5th to 26th January 2022.

Welly Walk at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Get into the great outdoors at RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon. Held on selected dates from the 7th February to the 4th July.

Nature I Spy at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Have great fun exploring the outdoors at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire. Held from the 4th January to the 31st March 2022.

Women in Motorsport – Exhibition at Coventry Transport Museum

Take the kids along to Coventry Transport Museum's exhibition running from 29th January to 31st May. Fun interactive elements include a pit-stop experience!

We are the Champions Trail at Winkworth Arboretum

Dress up warmly and head off to Winkworth Arboretum in Surrey for a fun day out. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Brick Wonders at the Novium Museum

Don't miss this amazing exhibition at The Novium Museum in Chichester, Sussex. Held from the 4th December to the 5th June 2022.

‘I Spy’ Trail at Bodenham Arboretum

Grab your spy-glass and follow this special half-term trail at Bodenham Arboretum in Worcestershire from 19th to 27th February. Find the 'hidden' items!

Spectacle of Light at Compton Verney

Wrap up well and follow the dazzling illuminated trail through the woods and parkland of Compton Verney in Warwickshire from 11th February to 6th March.

Saturday Story Makers at The Story Museum

Retell classic tales through different art forms at The Story Museum's monthly 90-minute workshops in Oxford. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Book in advance.

Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Can you solve the Crazy Cone Caper? This event is being held at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden from the 1st December to the 28th February 2022.

Freddo’s Circus Stage Show at Cadbury World

Join Freddo the Frog and Richie Ringmaster in the big top at Cadbury World in Birmingham at weekends and in school holidays from 5th February to 27th March.

Space Odyssey Planetarium at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Book your tickets for the amazing Space Odyssey planetarium when it visits the Fleet Air Arm Museum in South Somerset on Saturday 22nd January 2022.

Stargazing Evenings at The Observatory Science Centre

Enjoy some wonderful star gazing evenings at The Observatory Science Centre in Sussex. Held on selected Saturdays from January to March 2022.

Ex Libris Family Activity at the Roman Baths

Half-term family fun in Bath. Explore the Roman Baths from 21st to 25th February and create your very own book plate or bookmark using special Roman stamps.

Half Term Explorer Quest at Goodrich Castle

Can you complete the fun-packed challenges of the outdoor quest at Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire? The quest is available from 19th to 27th February.

Half Term Mayhem! at Magna Science Centre

Magna has the perfect activity to get the kids active and having bundles of bouncy fun on the huge inflatables, from 16th to 24th February 2022.

Harvington Living House – Harvington Hall

Re-enactors bring Harvington Hall in Worcestershire to life on 26th and 27th February. Play some Tudor games, visit the busy kitchen and the Great Chamber.

South East Puddle Jumping Championship at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

There's lots of watery fun to be had this half term at the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in Sussex. Held from the 19th to the 27th February.

New Year Stargazing at Dalby Forest

The darkest skies at Dalby Forest offer the best chance to view the beautiful array of stars and planets in crisp new year evenings.

Talk to the Animals at Godstone Farm

Do you know the difference between a snort and an oink? Discover the answer at Godstone Farm in Surrey! Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Snowdrop Season at Easton Walled Gardens

Easton Walled Gardens has a stunning display of snowdrops from 11th February to end of March on the woodland walk and around the alpine beds.

Wizard School at the Tudor House and Garden

Book your tickets for this one day session of Wizard School at the Tudor House and Garden in Hampshire. Held on the 23rd of February.

Tank Zoo at February Half Term at The Tank Museum

There's a week of fabulous half term fun at The Tank Museum in Dorset! Held from the 21st to the 27th of February.

Fabulous Half Term Fun at the Norwich Puppet Theatre

There's just so much to see and do at the Norwich Puppet Theatre in Norfolk this February half term. Held from the 16th to the 20th of February.

Four Seasons Sculptures at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

You will not believe your eyes when you spot the enormous sculptures at RHS Harlow Carr on display until summer 2022!

Muddy Welly Trail at RSPB Sandwell Valley

Find ten pairs of lost wellies at RSPB Sandwell Valley in the West Midlands this half term. Also nest box workshops and a treasure hunt on selected dates.

Wriggle – Exhibition at the National Waterfront Museum

Explore the world of worms at Swansea's National Waterfront Museum. Running until 27th February 2022, this exhibition is sure to be a hit with children!

Top Secret: From Cyphers to Cyber Security at the Science & Media Museum

Celebrating the last century of TV, radio and streaming, Broadcast 100 is a bumper year of exhibitions at the Science Museum sites for the duration of 2022.

New Life on the Farm at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Baby animals, Help the Farmer activities, trailer rides, indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and more in Staffordshire from 19th to 27th February.

Ice Skating at the Eden Project 2021

The wonderful Ice Rink is back again at the Eden Project in Cornwall! It is open from the 23rd October to early February 2022.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Anvil Arts

Book your tickets for this delightful family show brought to you by Anvil Arts in Hampshire. Held from the 4th to the 6th of February.

Racing cars with resident racing driver at British Motor Museum

Formula 1 Fun – February Half Term at the British Motor Museum

Get hands on at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire from 19th to 27th February. Learn more about speed, design a racing car and join a family tour.

Living History 2022 at The Commandery

Encampments, drill and military displays, Viking warriors, medieval monks and more! Step back to the past in Worcester on 12th and 13th February.

Stargazing at Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove Car park is a great place to do some star gazing! It's near Helston in Cornwall.

Toddler Explorers at Somerset Rural Life Museum

Fun monthly sessions for toddlers aged 1-3 years near Glastonbury in Somerset. There's a different theme for each session. Advance booking is essential.

February Half Term Fun at Butser Ancient Farm

Go back in time and have a great family day out at Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire. Held from the 19th to the 27th of February.

steam train going over bridge in sunshine

Spring Steam Gala at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway will be running all its magnificent steam engines this February half term on 25th to 27th February.

Ingleborough Planet Trail

Take a lovely nature walk and discover the planets of our solar system starting at Clapham Ingleborough Estate from 11th February to 6th March.

Somerset House - Beano Exhibition with characters jumping into a pool

Beano – The Art of Breaking the Rules at Somerset House

Beano is taking over Somerset House! This fun exhibition is being held from the 21st October to the 6th March 2022.

Family Forest School at Danbury Country Park

All the family can enjoy these fun Forest School sessions at Danbury Country Park in Essex. Held on selected dates from January till June.

Half Term Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park

Head to Tatton Park with the kids this half term to enjoy The Scarecrow Festival in the Gardens and at the Farm on 19th to 27th February 2022.

Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival

Find the best spots in Yorkshire to star gaze into the winter dark sky, check out the events taking place between 18th February and 6th March.

Robin’s Winter Adventure at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Little ones will love this delightful show at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Surrey. Held on the 22nd January.

Make, Bake & Take-Away Pizza! at Burton Constable Hall

This half term create a delicious pizza at Burton Constable on 22nd and 26th February with your budding chefs.

Winchester Science Centre - little girl watching a candle shoot up on a cake

Science Chefs at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

Discover the fascinating link between science and cooking at Winchester Science Centre in Hampshire. Held from the 22nd January to the 13th March.

Tall Tales: Beauty and the Beast Storytelling Tour at Aston Hall

Book an interactive half-term storytelling tour to explore Aston Hall in Birmingham on 24th February. Lovely activity for ages 3-8 years and their adults.

Dinosaur Quiz Trail at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

There's still lots of time to go on this fun trail at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Cornwall. Held until the 31st of March.

Bring on the Battle! at Windsor Castle

Find out what's on this half term at Windsor Castle. Learn about defending and attacking medieval castles, design a banner, follow the trail and more.

Oldilocks and the Three Bears at G Live

Book your tickets for this delightful show at G Live in Guildford, Surrey. Held on the 22nd January.

Winter Family Trail: The Moonstone Door at the River & Rowing Museum

Follow an immersive adventure trail at the River & Rowing Museum in Oxfordshire. The trail is available on selected dates until the end of February.

Lamb & Ewe at PLAY @ Lower Drayton Farm

Meet and learn all about sheep and lambs, try the sheep-themed quiz trail, have fun in the play areas and more in Staffordshire this February half term.

Young Magicians Workshop February 2022 at G Live

Book your tickets for this great workshop held at G Live in Guildford, Surrey on the 17th February.

Ring Quest 2022 at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

Enjoy a Lord of the Rings-themed family day at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park in Suffolk. Held from the 19th to the 27th of February.

Winter Star Party at Sherwood Pines Forest

Take a good look at the stars and go in search of the great winter constellations like Orion, on 22nd January at Sherwood Pines forest in Nottinghamshire.

toddler hanging up christmas decorations

Winter Woodland Lights at the Hawk Conservancy Trust

Enjoy the illuminated trail that celebrates the wonder of the woods at the Hawk Conservatory Trust near Andover. Held from the 14th to the 30th January 2022

Lambing Week at Barleylands

Enjoy lots of farming fun during lambing week at Barleylands in Essex. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Lambing at Cannon Hall Farm

Welcome new baby lambs into the world at Cannon Hall Farm in February half term, see the bottle feeding and take a tractor ride. 12th to 27th February.

Spirit of the Orient – Year of the Tiger at Robin Hill

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight. Held from the 18th to the 26th of February.

Wild Saturday at Markshall Estate

Have a wonderful day in the outdoors at Markshall Estate in Essex. Held on the 22nd January.

The Kiss that Missed at The Minack Theatre

Perfect for half term! Book your tickets to this great family show at The Minack Theatre in Penzance, Cornwall. Held on selected dates.

Nature Week February Half Term at Hever Castle

Enjoy a wonderful February half term holiday close to nature at Hever Castle in Kent. Held from the 12th to the 20th February.

Interactive Skating Rink at Conkers

Conkers has their last tickets available in their pop-up rink for weekend skating from 15th to 30th January.

Children’s Concert at G Live

Enjoy an hour of wonderful music for children at G Live in Guildford, Surrey. Held on the 26th January 2022.

Love Birds Half Term Fun at Holkham

Discover nature and its feathered friends at Holkham in Norfolk. Held from the 12th to the 20th February.

NW Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT Martin Mere

Wellies at the ready for a super splashing time at WWT Martin Mere where you can make the biggest muddy splash ever from 12th to 20th February 2022.

Burns Night Celebration at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

Join a Scottish themed weekend at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis on 22nd to 23rd January and see the Scottish wildcats Heather and Thistle for the very first time.

The Teddy Bear Express at Bure Valley Railway

All aboard the Teddy Bear Express at Bure Valley Railway in Norwich, Norfolk. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

February Half Term Explorer Quest at Audley End House and Gardens

Get into the outdoors on a special quest at Audley End House and Gardens in Essex. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Panto Fun at Cadbury World

There's still time to see Cadbury World's festive pantomime, Sleeping Beauty! Treat the kids to a day out in Birmingham on 22nd, 23rd, 29th or 30th January.

Yorkshire Games Festival at the National Science & Media Museum

A weekend of gameplay, free activities and live shows will be hosted by National Science & Media Museum from 12th to 13th February 2022.

February Half Term Make It Crafts at Maidstone Museum

Book your places for these fun craft classes taking place at Maidstone Museum in Kent. Held from the 16th to the 18th February.

Cool Coast Ice Rink at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

Have fun on this indoor ice rink at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) in Dorset. Held from the 11th of December to the 22nd February 2022.

Scales & Tails Weekends at Hatton Adventure World

Take the children to meet and learn about some friendly exotic animals at Hatton Adventure World near Warwick on weekends from 8th January to 13th February.

Brick Week at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Amazing rides, favourite characters to meet, brick building and more! Treat the family to a day out at LEGOLAND® in Windsor from 12th to 27th February.

Dark Skies Festival Activities at How Stean Gorge

Paddle your rafted canoe along Scar House Reservoir surrounded by the moon and stars at How Stean Gorge as part of the Dark Skies Festiva. Booking essential

Festival of Archery at Warwick Castle

Learn about archery at Warwick Castle from 12th to 27th February and enjoy attractions such as the Horrible Histories® Maze and birds of prey displays.

Family Activities at IWM Duxford

Enjoy lots of fascinating, free family activities at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire. Held on selected dates from the 22nd January to the 27th February.

Nature Tots Trail at Brockholes

Get back to nature with your toddler at Brockholes this spring on weekly Friday sessions around the reserve from 7th January to 11th February.

Stargazing Beneath Ingleborough

Enjoy stargazing in a completely dark sky in the Dales National Park at the foot of Ingleborough on 20th February. Booking is essential.

Small yellow LEGO® bricks pouring out of popcorn container

Brick by Brick – Exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

Fun place to go in the West Midlands for LEGO® fans and art enthusiasts alike. This hands-on exhibition in Rugby runs from 27th November to 22nd January.

Wonderful Weaving at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Make woven dream catchers, cardboard loom coasters and more at drop-in sessions on selected dates during February half term at the Herbert in Coventry.

Super Stars of Wrestling at Crealy Theme Park and Resort

This February half term see the hard hitting Superstars of Wrestling at Crealy Theme Park and Resort in Exeter. Held from the 19th to the 27th of February.

Technispace: Blast Off! at Techniquest

Take the kids to Techniquest in Cardiff and learn more about space exploration. Half-hour shows run in the science theatre at weekends until 13th February.

Enchanted Fairy Trail at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Take Rufford Abbey's Fairy Trail from 12th to 27th February and search for the mystical King and Queen along the way but look out for the dragon!

The Great Big Welly Park Nature Trail at Wellington Country Park

Wellington Country Park near Reading reopens for 2022 on 19th February. Treat the children to a fun day out and follow the nature trail around the park.

Spring Half Term Fun 2022 at the Hop Farm Family Park

Have lots of half term fun and enjoy Circus Zyair at the Hop Farm Family Park in Kent. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February 2022.

Boggle Wish Bonfire February 2022 at BeWILDerwood

Yippee! The woods are re-opening for February half term at BeWILDerwood in Norwich! Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Puddle Jumping Championships 2022 at WWT Washington

Prepare to make the biggest splash of your family in puddle jumping fun at WWT Washington this half term from 19th to 27th February 2022.

Wacky Wednesdays at National Coal Mining Museum

Take part in online under 5s fun with the National Coal Mining Museum on Wacky Wednesday from 12th January until 16th February 2022 at 10.15am.

Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail at Ickworth

Lend Percy a helping hand at Ickworth in Suffolk. Held from the 4th to the 30th January 2022.

Half Term Explorers 2022 at Leeds Castle

Become an explorer at the beautiful Leeds Castle in Kent. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Big Farmland Bird Walk at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands

Have a early start to check out the flocks of birds at RSPB Burton Mere on 30th January at 8am.

Nature Tots Sessions at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre

Great sessions for pre-schoolers at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre in Kent! Held on selected dates from the 25th February.

Toddler Days at Xplore!

Book your toddler onto a special session at Xplore!, Wrexham's new science centre. Sessions run on Fridays 3rd and 17th December, 7th and 21st January.

Orbits – Astronomy Evening at Xplore!

Discover why objects in space move as they do, what different orbits are called and more at Xplore!'s Astronomy Evening in Wrexham on 18th February.

Join the Crew of the Mary Rose!

Go on this fascinating trail at the Mary Rose in Hampshire. Held from the 1st January to the 31st March.

The Man Who Wanted To Be A Penguin at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Book your tickets for this great family show held at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth, Devon. It's on from the 1st December to the 22nd of January 2022.

Heights of Abraham For February Half Term

Add some extra high fun to your half term at The Heights of Abraham, ride the cable car across the steep valley, descend into the show caverns.

Lego Big Build! at Walker Art Gallery

Visit Liverpool during half term and help build a Lego Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Portrait Mosaic at the Walker Art Gallery on 24th-25th February.

Children sitting at computers at FUZE workshop

FUZE Coding & Games Workshops

Ages 7-14 years learn to code using a real text-based programming application at these workshops in Oxfordshire. Exciting, engaging and very educational!

Children’s February Half Term Activities at Scotney Castle

There's lots of fun and interesting half term activities at Scotney Castle in Kent. Held from the 12th to the 20th of February.

Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation – Exhibition at Windsor Castle

See the Coronation Dress and Robe of Estate worn by The Queen on 2nd June 1953. This exhibition at Windsor Castle runs from 7th July until 26th September.

Family Astronomy at Kielder Observatory

Inspire an interest in astronomy when you join the family astronomy nights at Kielder Observatory during the winter months, up to spring 2022.

Baby Birds Parent and Toddler Group at RSPB Sandwell Valley

Weekly parent & toddler group in the West Midlands. Encourage an interest in nature with fun outdoor activities on the reserve. Book places in advance.

Chinese New Year 2022

It's the Year of the Tiger this Chinese New Year so as well as joining in the celebrations, why not go visit a fabulous tiger....

Stargazing with the Family

During the start of the year make the most of long dark evenings, grab some binoculars and get outside with the kids to look at the stars. Discover Stargazing events near you this winter.

January Family Events

Discover a host of family activities and events to take part in this January. As the lull after Christmas sets in, find something to entertain all the family from exhibitions to the great outdoors.

What’s hot in 2022!

A carefully curated list of the top attractions to visit in 2022, located in different areas of the UK plus an extra special mention to some upcoming 2022 events, which are not to be missed!

Happy New Year!

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We hope you and your children enjoy wonderful and safe days out in 2022.

Let's Go 2022! Best things to do!

Find family things to do...

What’s hot in 2022!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Kick the New Year off to a flying start and explore marvellous events around you........

February Half Term Fun at Millets Farm Centre

Willow Lantern Workshop and Parade at Sandringham Estate

Snowdogs Story Party at Seven Stories

Welly Walk at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Nature I Spy at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Women in Motorsport – Exhibition at Coventry Transport Museum

We are the Champions Trail at Winkworth Arboretum

Brick Wonders at the Novium Museum

‘I Spy’ Trail at Bodenham Arboretum

Spectacle of Light at Compton Verney

Saturday Story Makers at The Story Museum

Crazy Cone Caper Self-Led Trail at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Freddo’s Circus Stage Show at Cadbury World

Space Odyssey Planetarium at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Stargazing Evenings at The Observatory Science Centre

Ex Libris Family Activity at the Roman Baths

Half Term Explorer Quest at Goodrich Castle

Half Term Mayhem! at Magna Science Centre

Harvington Living House – Harvington Hall

South East Puddle Jumping Championship at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

New Year Stargazing at Dalby Forest

Talk to the Animals at Godstone Farm

Snowdrop Season at Easton Walled Gardens

Wizard School at the Tudor House and Garden

Tank Zoo at February Half Term at The Tank Museum

Fabulous Half Term Fun at the Norwich Puppet Theatre

Four Seasons Sculptures at RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Muddy Welly Trail at RSPB Sandwell Valley

Wriggle – Exhibition at the National Waterfront Museum

Top Secret: From Cyphers to Cyber Security at the Science & Media Museum

New Life on the Farm at the National Forest Adventure Farm

Ice Skating at the Eden Project 2021

The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Anvil Arts

Formula 1 Fun – February Half Term at the British Motor Museum

Living History 2022 at The Commandery

Stargazing at Kynance Cove

Toddler Explorers at Somerset Rural Life Museum

February Half Term Fun at Butser Ancient Farm

Spring Steam Gala at East Lancashire Railway

Ingleborough Planet Trail

Beano – The Art of Breaking the Rules at Somerset House

Family Forest School at Danbury Country Park

Half Term Scarecrow Festival at Tatton Park

Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival

Robin’s Winter Adventure at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Make, Bake & Take-Away Pizza! at Burton Constable Hall

Science Chefs at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

Tall Tales: Beauty and the Beast Storytelling Tour at Aston Hall

Dinosaur Quiz Trail at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring on the Battle! at Windsor Castle

Oldilocks and the Three Bears at G Live

Winter Family Trail: The Moonstone Door at the River & Rowing Museum

Lamb & Ewe at PLAY @ Lower Drayton Farm

Young Magicians Workshop February 2022 at G Live

Ring Quest 2022 at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

Winter Star Party at Sherwood Pines Forest

Winter Woodland Lights at the Hawk Conservancy Trust

Lambing Week at Barleylands

Lambing at Cannon Hall Farm

Spirit of the Orient – Year of the Tiger at Robin Hill

Wild Saturday at Markshall Estate

The Kiss that Missed at The Minack Theatre

Nature Week February Half Term at Hever Castle

Interactive Skating Rink at Conkers

Children’s Concert at G Live

Love Birds Half Term Fun at Holkham

NW Puddle Jumping Championships at WWT Martin Mere

Burns Night Celebration at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

The Teddy Bear Express at Bure Valley Railway

February Half Term Explorer Quest at Audley End House and Gardens

Panto Fun at Cadbury World

Yorkshire Games Festival at the National Science & Media Museum

February Half Term Make It Crafts at Maidstone Museum

Cool Coast Ice Rink at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)

Scales & Tails Weekends at Hatton Adventure World

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