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Top 10 Attractions for February half term fun in the Cotswolds
Keeping the kids entertained throughout the school break can be tricky, but with so much to do in the Cotswolds, you’ll be spoiled for choice. This February half term you can enjoy car collections, magic mazes, wonderful wildlife and much, much more. Read on to discover our top 10 things to do in the Cotswolds in the February half term.
1. Cotswold Motoring Museum, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Take a journey through the museum to discover vehicles, toys and classic memorabilia from years gone by. With over 40 cars, several motorbikes & scooters and countless toys on display, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is the perfect place to visit for kids and kids at heart. The accessible museum has a fantastic gift shop to enjoy, too.
2. Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford
A must see on your Cotswold holiday, this wildlife park hosts lions, white rhinos and giraffes, not to mention ‘simples’ meerkats and a sloth. One of the best parts of the Cotswold Wildlife Park, though? It’s dog friendly, so your four legged friend can enjoy animal spotting, too!
3. Cotswolds Falconry Centre, Batsford
With over 130 birds of over 60 species, your visit to Batsford Falconry Centre will be mesmerising. This amazing birds of prey centre has an array of fascinating birds including eagles, vultures and owls, with many activities too.
4. Berkeley Castle, near Stroud.
A day out for the whole family with plenty to keep the kids happy here. A dragon trail around the grounds of Berkeley Castle, a Jester Explorer booklet and a wooded play area are all going to ensure that the little ones have a day that they won’t forget.
5. Harry Potter film locations in the Cotswolds
Most people won’t know that JK Rowling was actually born and raised in the beautiful Cotswolds area. It’s maybe not that surprising therefore that actually a lot of the filming was done in the region. Gloucester Cathedral, the Cloisters at Laycock Abbey and the Bodleian Library in Oxford will all bring back some magical memories on a great day out that is sure to enthral the children.
6. Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, near Stow-on-the-Wold
Adam’s father, Joe, started to open up his farm to the public back in 1971. Nowadays at Cotswold Farm Park you can do so much more than see all the wonderful animals including rare breeds, you can also feed them and learn more about the farm and how it all works. There are playgrounds, interesting nature walks and lots of season specific activities.
7. The Model Village, Bourton-on-the-Water
Discover the UK’s only Grade II listed Model Village. Using Cotswold stone, highly skilled craftsmen have created a replica of the buildings that once stood in Bourton-on-the-Water and it shows how they are still used today (as banks, shops, meeting halls, etc.). The Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village delights the whole family with its intricate tiny details.
8. Slimbridge Wetland Centre, near Stroud
Set in wonderful wetland with beautiful views, Slimbridge Wetland Centre offers the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife and also feed the world’s rarest goose – the Nene. There are also fun learning sheets to keep the kids amused. Don’t forget to pack the kids cozzies for fun in Welly Boot Land, their wetland inspired water play area.
9. Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water
Whilst there are many different, fascinating attractions at Birdland – for example meeting the flamingos, penguins and parrots – without doubt, the kids will be talking weeks later about their ‘Jurassic journey’ adventure. Taking you back a mere 65 million years, this expedition through the gardens will bring you face to face with – amongst other dinosaurs – a Tyrannosaurus Rex! A truly unique experience and one your kids will always remember.
10. Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
Alongside Harry Potter, Gloucester Cathedral has been used as the backdrop for other TV shows and films including Dr Who, Mary Queen of Scots and Sherlock to name a few. The cathedral is also a magnificent building in its own right and has centuries of history with monks living here a millennium ago!
With so much to do throughout the Cotswolds this February half term, your biggest problem will be fitting it all in!
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