HALF-TERM DAYS OUT!

Pop on your most comfortable shoes, pack a picnic lunch and set off on a half-term day trip. But before you go, make sure you head to Halfords and check you’ve got all you need for a fab outing!

BEKONSCOT MODEL VILLAGE

THIS enchanting attraction, the world’s oldest model village, features six villages of scale models made to Lilliputian proportions. Spread across one and a model steam railway running around the site. Younger children love to follow discovering hundreds of miniature while adults will love the attention to detail and the witty names for shops and services. The ride-on train is a fun activity, too.

BLETCHLEY PARK

the secret operations that went on during the Second World War at this Hundreds of recruits – mainly women – were employed at the British centre persistence. Follow a code trail around the famous huts, watch wartime showreels and learn how secret codes,

BLUEBELL RAILWAY

PUFFING through eight miles of programmes. There’s a special ‘Kid for a opening times and information.

CHISLEHURST CAVES

history. In the Second World War, they and some of the underground scenes tour, where children can discover the Caves Church and the Haunted Pool. Open every day during school holidays.

CYCLE TRAILS

wonderful days out on the dedicated cycle trails around the UK, many of which feature hard, even picnic spots and viewing points on many categories, as well as on a map, so you

GO APE

locations, is the chance to get your children outdoors and active at Go Ape, experiences. Children of all ages relish lines, challenging themselves with experts on hand to guide them through

THE LIVING RAINFOREST

at this indoor living rainforest, where tropical trees and plants play host to temperature-controlled hothouses. anteaters and more – and, if you’re appearance.

THE LODGE RSPB CENTRE

family are nature lovers and for a day at Sandy Lodge, Bedfordshire, spots and plenty of opportunity to see a a special trail and wildlife watchpoints. Open daily.

WARWICK CASTLE

team at this historic castle have thrilling interactive events for all the half-term. Pledge your allegiance to their challenge to their throne, and experience re-enactments of historic Woodland Lodge, Knights Lodge or in the castle itself.

WESTONBIRT

a comprehensive half-term activity visitors.