Keeping the ideas fresh for half-term activities is not always easy, especially in the colder months. With a week’s worth of days to fill, why not mix things up by planning a fun day trip? There are so many fantastic family-friendly half-term activities and attractions to visit just a short drive outside London. So we’ve partnered with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to give you inspo on some of the best ones for you to try this February half term.
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1. LEGOLAND
With special February opening hours to accommodate kids who are off school, Legoland is a perfect half-term day out for all of the family. Across this immersive Lego adventure kingdom, there are over 55 interactive rides, shows, and attractions to explore aimed at kids aged 2-12. And when you’re not making the most of the rides or exploring The Magical Forest, you and the kids can get creative with 100,000s of LEGO pieces in The Brick. Winkfield Road, Windsor SL4 4AY
🚗 approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive from London
2. Whipsnade Zoo
Where better to make incredible memories with your kids this half-term than at the UK’s largest zoo? In this remarkable conservation site, you’ll find over 10,000 animals, ranging from African dwarf crocodiles and cheetahs to Asian elephants and chimpanzees. Whilst you’re there, you’ll have the chance to learn all there is to know about these incredible creatures, from their favourite foods to their struggles in the wild and the work that’s being done to protect them.
🚗 approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive from London
3. Take a scenic walk in Cliveden
Complete with refreshing countryside surroundings, fun play areas, and picturesque picnic spots, Cliveden walking trail is the perfect outdoorsy activity for kids to let off some steam. As well as the balancing beams, rope swings, and tree trunk picnic tables, you’ll also get glimpses of the River Thames as you make your way along the clifftop. And be sure to look out for Cliveden House and Garden as you near the end of the route – it’s the perfect pit stop before you start your return journey.
🚗 approximately 1 hour 25 minutes drive from London