Finding things to do for your half term holidays can be a tough task, but don’t let poor weather and some grumpy kids stop you from having a fantastic day out. From trampoline parks to drain the energy from your little ones, to workshops that’ll give them appreciation for the crafts, we’ve assembled a list of our top things to do in the February half term. Travel with Northern to make getting there easy and save up to 60% off your train fare, and make things even easier with a family ticket.
All of these suggestions are accessible by train, meaning you can leave the stress of driving behind and focus on enjoying the journey with the family.
1. 
Jump Inc. Liverpool
Nearest station: Hunts Cross
Get bouncing at Jump Inc. and enjoy their range of trampolines and activities at this 40,000-square-foot complex, complete with their very own cafe, you can spend your whole day jumping and bouncing. This is the perfect option for those afraid of the chilly weather this half term but still want to get active and try something new and unique.
Head on over with ease on a Northern train and jump to your heart's content with our family tickets.
2. A tour of your favourite club
We don’t have a specific tour in mind for this, but most popular teams will offer some great experiences around their stadiums giving your kids an insight into how things work behind the scenes. The top choice for this tour is whatever your kids favourite club is as this will provide the most special time for them.
There's also the National Football Museum in Manchester, so you can turn it into a full day of football fun. Fortunately, many football grounds are built within easy walking distance of a station, making them a great afternoon out for the family.
3. 
Legoland Discovery Centre
Nearest station: Humphrey Park
A new world of adventure, Legoland Discovery Centre allows your kids to be as creative as they please within the land of Lego. With exclusive rides, a 4D cinema, and virtual reality headsets all available, you can release both your and your kids’ creativity at the Legoland Discovery Centre. You can also indulge yourself in classic Lego building and explore some of the Lego Master Builder’s creations.
4. 
Teamsport indoor karting
Nearest station: Leeds
Get your adrenaline pumping this half term with a trip to Teamsport Leeds. Race your friends and family around the 580-metre track and try to beat your personal best. A great track for first-time karters and experienced pros alike, will you be able to conquer the track and beat the average lap time of 45 seconds?
Head along with friends and family and enjoy an exhilarating morning or afternoon this half term break. Make the travel there easy with a group ticket from Northern, so you can save the driving for the track!
5. Skipton Castle woods walk
Nearest station: Skipton
If you want to brave the weather and don’t mind a bit of jack frost nipping your nose, then a walk through the woods in Skipton could be the place for you. Home to a collection of different plants, trees, and wildlife; the woods’ most famous inhabitants are the noctule, one of Britain's largest bat species, which hunt for bugs at night.
Only a short walk from the station, you can immerse yourself in nature within 15 minutes. Head on over with an off-peak ticket if you want walk through some tranquil woods.
6. 
National Railway Museum Wonderlab
Nearest station: York
If you're worried your kids will switch off their brains over the break then experience the extraordinary at the Wonderlab located in the National Railway Museum. Then head on over to the Wonderlab and experience 18 interactive challenges along with live experiments. Feed their curiosity with free admission to the museum and day tickets to the Wonderlab from £13.50.
Get booked in to the Wonderlab early and let us handle your travel with an anytime ticket.
7. Life Science Centre
Nearest station: Newcastle
Life Science Centre, also known as the Centre for Life, puts on workshops featuring interactive exhibitions and live experiments all throughout the half term break. If you’ve got a budding scientist within your home or simply a little one with a thirst for knowledge, then get yourselves booked into one of the many opportunities this half term.
From exploring the universe and what it has to offer us to looking through our skin and finding out how we work, the Life Science Centre has it all. Get booked in nice and early with an advance ticket from Northern.
8. 
Seven Stories
Nearest station: Manors
An awesome choice for the young ones, you can explore the world of children’s books through the many exhibitions and talks hosted at this venue. A national charity, you'll be delving into 100 years of children's fiction within their digital archive.
Discover more about your family’s favourite children’s authors, and take a peek at their astounding collection of books within the store! Plan an impromptu visit with us and grab a cheaper ticket up to 15 minutes before departure with a same-day ticket from Northern.
9. York Chocolate Story
Nearest station: York
Learn a new skill this half term at one of York Chocolate Story’s chocolate workshops. Become a master chocolatier, or roll your own pastry and truffles in any of the unique classes the shop has. And of course, there’s something for the adults if you fancy at their chocolate and gin tour. Give in to your kids' sweet tooth this half term and let them create their very own sweet-treat.
10. Danby Village
Nearest station: Danby
Although the half term break doesn’t fall perfectly within the Dark Skies Festival, the skies over Danby will still be plenty dark for a nighttime view of our galaxy. Rated as a great location for observing our night sky, Danby is easily accessible by train and has plenty of accommodations, from glamping to B&Bs to hotels. Stoke your little one’s curiosity with a trip to Danby this half term.
Grab a Rangers ticket or a Rovers ticket to make the most of Yorkshire this year.
With plenty on during February, this half term is sure to be action-packed and perfect for both you and the kids. Head to any of the destinations with ease this break on a Northern train and get up to 60% off your tickets today.
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