February half term is my least favourite school holiday. It’s still cold and dark, and I never take any time off work: I much prefer to save my precious holiday for when it’s warmer and we can go camping and spend lots of time outdoors. Also, we are often still recovering financially from Christmas and the long, long month that is January.
Having said that, I still try to find things for the kids to do so they’re not sat in front of their screens all the time.
I have found a few free things to do in Northamptonshire this February half term to help stave off boredom and keep the whole family entertained without breaking the bank.
Wellingborough Museum
Wellingborough Museum is open 10am-4pm everyday except Sunday. From Monday 16th-Friday 20th February it’s hosting a special Steampunk exhibition, including a display of artefacts from the age of steam and a chance to try your hand at Steampunk inspired crafts.
Daventry Museum
Daventry Museum is open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-1.30pm and currently features a Sports and Leisure exhibition.
Northampton Museum
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery hosts the shoe collection and a section dedicated to the history of Northampton. It also has a variety of temporary exhibitions that are always worth a visit.
The Creative Place
The Creative Place is holding free sessions in collaboration with Northampton Film Festival on Northampton’s Market Square, Saturdays (until 28th Feb) 11am-2pm, where children can design their own characters.
They are also holding free drop in creative sessions in Wellingborough and Corby on the following days:
- Friday 13th February 2.00pm-5.30pm Corby Library
- Sat 14th February 9.30am-5.30pm Wellingborough Library
- Thursday 19th February 9.30am-5.30pm Swansgate Shopping Centre, Wellingborough
- Saturday 21st February 10.00am-2.00pm Corby Library
Delapre Abbey
Every Saturday between 10am and midday, Delapre Abbey hosts ParkPlay on the South Lawn. Join us for a morning of active fun and games for the whole family!
Wellingborough Pancake Race
The pancake race is free to enter, or if you prefer, head to Market Street at 11am on Saturday 14th February to watch instead
St John’s Chelveston
February is the perfect time to see snowdrops, and St John’s in Chelveston has a whole weekend dedicated to them.
Local Libraries
Local libraries across Northamptonshire offer a range of free activities all year round. Highlights this February half term include board games everyday at Wellingborough library and craft sessions at Oundle Library.
Moulton Library has a range of free activities, including kids crafts on Monday 16th February, Construction Club on Wednesday 18th and family board games on Tuesday 17th (all 11am-3pm)
Let me know if you see any more free things to do in Northamptonshire this February Half Term.
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