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Half term holidays top picks!

Fall in love with our top picks of events and activities taking place this half term! 

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Adventures at King's Mill Reservoir

Location: King’s Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4PA

Open every weekend, and on Monday 17 February.

Celebrate with an adventurous twist! Come and have a look at the destination on the shore of King's Mill Reservoir, Sutton-in-Ashfield with fun activities for all the family.

Attractions on offer:

  • High Ropes and Zip Wires
  • 100m Zip Wire
  • The Drop (into a giant airbag)
  • Net Park

Find out more about these activities at the Adventures website

Inspire at Nottinghamshire Libraries

Location: Various libraries across Nottinghamshire

Our libraries have a wide range of activities to help you have a fun filled break. Take a look at what's taking place over the holidays, including FREE fabulous family activities suitable for all and a science fun day at Mansfield Central Library.

Festival of Science and Curiosity: Science fun day

Enjoy a weird and wonderful family day out at Mansfield Central Library as they take science, technology, engineering and maths out of the lab and into your everyday lives!

Date: Thursday 20 February
Time: 10am until 2pm
Where: Mansfield Central Library
Cost: FREE

Find out more: Festival of Science and Curiosity: Science Fun Day | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

Children's author event: Create a superstar animal with Terrie Chilvers at Mansfield Library

Join children's author Terrie Chilvers for a chapter reading of her book: Michael The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog, followed by a workshop where children will get the chance to create their own superstar animals!

Date: Friday 21 February
Time: 2.30pm
Where: Mansfield Central Library
Cost: £3 per child

Find out more and book: Children's Author Event: Create a Superstar Animal with Terrie Chilvers at Mansfield Library | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

Dementia Friendly Film Screening of Dumbo

Indulge in a relaxed screening of Dumbo, particularly suitable for people living with dementia and memory challenges, their family and friends but anyone is welcome.

Date: Wednesday 19 February
Time: 1.30pm
Where: Mansfield Central Library
Cost: £1 per person

Find out more and book: Dementia Friendly Film Screening of Dumbo | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

Find more information about your local library on the Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries website

Notts Outdoors

Location: Various locations

Notts Outdoors is the outdoor and environmental education service from Nottinghamshire County Council. We're all about discovering the great outdoors, having fun and making memories to last a lifetime. Our centres are located around Nottinghamshire and in the beautiful Peak District, each offering something unique and different.

Find more details and booking information on the Notts Outdoors website

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th-century Cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean-era family home. There is plenty to explore; with walks through the native woodlands, a lake and gardens plus events to enjoy. 

Location: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF

Activities during the February half term holidays include:

Magical Fairy Trail

Step into a world of wonder and enchantment with Rufford’s Magical Fairy Trail, running daily from Friday 14 February to Sunday 9 March, 2025.

Date: Friday 14 February to Sunday 9 March
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: £3 per child.

Find out more and book: Magical White Post Wednesday - Rufford Abbey Country Park

Brunch with Elphaba

Experience a magical brunch at Rufford Mill with the iconic green witch, Elphaba! Children and parents can also Enjoy a delicious brunch, meet her in person and hear her sing.

Date: Saturday 22 February until Sunday 23 February
Time: 10.30 am to 12pm and 12.30 pm to 2pm  
Cost: £16.95 for adults and £9.95 for children under 10.

Find out more and book: Brunch with Elphaba - Rufford Abbey Country Park

You can find more details and booking information on the Rufford Abbey Country Park website

SEND activities

Location: Various locations

The SEND local offer website has a number of SEND activities in and around Nottinghamshire. From arts and crafts, to days out and support groups, there is plenty on offer for all ages.

To find things to do, visit the Notts Help yourself website 

Sherwood Forest

Location: Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe,
NG21 9RN

The half term holidays are almost upon us and Sherwood Forest is bursting with things for all the family to enjoy.

Activities during half term include:

  • Have a Go Archery, Saturday 15 February, 11am to 3pm
  • A Valentine’s Day walk with Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Saturday 15 February, 1pm to 2.30pm
  • Woodpecker Walk, Sunday 23 February, 9am to 10.30am

Find out more about events and how to book on the Sherwood Forest website

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