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🦆Stanwick Lakes - February Half-Term 2025: Bird-Themed Fun!...


🐦 February Half-Term 2025: Bird-Themed Fun at Stanwick Lakes.We’ve gone ahead and planned an exciting half-term for you! Why not make your plans now and join us next month? From hands-on activities to creative crafts and engaging trails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while learning about our feathered friends.

✅️ DROP -IN ACTIVITIES  (NO BOOKING NEEDED):

Drop-in activities in the Visitor Centre all half term week. We have three bird-themed, self-led activities for to to choose from this February half-term. Available everyday of the school holidays, just ask a member of the team to get your set up once you arrive!

👣 February Half Term Trail - £3.50
Trail packs cost £3.50 and include a reward at the end.Suitable for all ages, allow around 45 minutes – 1 hour, for an avian adventure around Solstice Lake, with a clue to solve at each stop.
No booking necessary – just purchase your trail leaflet from the Visitor Centre. (during opening hours).
We recommend completing the trail between 9.30am – 3pm (allowing a lap of the lake in shorter daylight hours).

🦅 Join the flock! FREE (No pre booking)
Make an oirgami bird from a choice of colours and designs to display in the Visitor Centre!

🖌 Pottery Painting: £8 - £18 (No pre booking)
We’ve added a couple of birds to our pottery pieces especially for our bird-themed half term!

🔭 Craft binoculars: £1.00 (No pre booking)
No need to book! Purchase your materials at the Welcome Desk and get creative!


❗️ACTIVITIES YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK

🍶 Bottle Bird Feeders (booking needed)
▪️Tuesday 18th February 2025
▪️10.30-11.30
▪️£4 per bottle
Decorate a bottle and turn it into a bird feeder – bird seed included.
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🧴Bottle Bird Workshop (booking needed)
▪️Wednesday 19th February
▪️10-11.30am
▪️£4
Will you make a wigeon, a blue tit, or a tropical bird of paradise? The choice is yours!

🐦‍⬛ Count Sparrows with the Bub Club (booking needed)
▪️Thursday 20th February,
▪️10-11am
▪️£5 per child

Bird themed music, story and crafts, with short walk to count sparrows. Designed for preschoolers, but siblings are welcome.
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📦 Build a bird box with the Rangers (booking needed)
▪️Thursday 20th Februrary
▪️10am-12oon
▪️£12 per nest box.

With guidance from the ranger team, build a wooden nest box for your garden birds, a great family activity.
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🪹 Feathery Forest Fun - SOLD OUT!
▪️Thursday 20th Februrary
▪️1pm-2.30pm
▪️£5 per child
Enjoy outdoor birdy games and crafts. Weave a nest, make a bird to take home and tuck into some campfire treats.

🛝 PLAY AREA
And don’t forget, running around the adventure trail and exploring our playground – the perfect way to warm up and enjoy the fresh air!

🅿️ PARKING
Please note parking charges apply.

 CONTACT DETAILS:
☎️ Phone:01933 625 522

🐑 Lambing is Back at Thrift Farm February half term 2025 - Whaddon, Milton Keynes


Time: 10:00 - 17:00

🐑 It’s our BIGGEST lambing season yet, with a flurry of adorable new arrivals expected this half term, daily from 15th – 23rd February 2025! We’re thrilled to welcome more mummy sheep than ever before, making it our most exciting lambing season yet!

▪️DATES:
15th February - 23rd February 2025

🐑 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get up close to adorable newborn lambs and witness the wonder of lambing firsthand, there’s no better time to visit! Farmer Amy will also be on hand in the Animal Barn to answer all your lambing questions while keeping a watchful eye on the tiny hooves.

🤸‍♂️ FUN FUN FUN!
Jumping Pillows, Zip Wire, Outdoor Play Park and much more.

👣 WOLLY SHEEP TRAIL
Don’t miss the Woolly Sheep Trail to uncover hidden clues and earn a treat, plus enjoy all the usual farm fun included in your visit!

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET?
🐇 Get up close to our adorable smaller animals in daily Animal Petting sessions.
🐐 Feed and see adorable Animals in the paddocks and Animal Barn.
🤸‍♀️ Have fun in the fresh February air with plenty of play including zip wire, sensory play and jumping pillows.

🥗 POTTING SHED CAFE
Treat yourself to delicious food and drink.
With plenty of indoor seating, treat yourself to a delicious hot meal, hot drink, yummy snack or home-made slice of cake. The perfect way to refuel this half term!

🌻 DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE GARDEN CENTRE
Housed in the renovated 20 metre glass house and surrounded by an outdoor courtyard with Potting Shed Cafe, Thrift Farm Garden Centre is home to a stunning selection of plants, garden tools and hand crafted gifts.

The Garden Centre is instrumental in providing a working based environment for our Adult Care Clients, who were the catalyst for the decision to reopen it after five years.

🎟 TICKET COST:
(You can book tickets via the event link)

▪️Adults and Childern: £9.50 each
▪️Concessions: £9.00
▪️Visitors with a registered disability plus Carer: £13.50
▪️Under 18 Months: FREE!

NOTE:
Only guide dogs allowed across the whole site.

🤸‍♂️ Bounce Fest February half term 2025 - Barton-le-Clay


Time: 10:30 - 16:30 Price: £4.00

🤸‍♂️ Bounce into February Half Term 2025 at The Olde Watermill in Barton-le-Clay.

2025
DATES:
▪️
Thursday 20th Februrary
▪️Friday 21st February
▪️Saturday 22nd February
▪️Sunday 23rd February

TIME: 10.30am - 4.30pm

😀 EVENT DETAILS
Come and enjoy some fun at the Olde Watermill this half term.  We will have 3 fantastic bouncy castles to enjoy, all undercover.

🎟 PAY ON ENTRY NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 per 20 minute session

🦹‍♀️🎳 Superhero Bowling at Go bowling - Dunstable February Half term 2025


Time: 09:30 - 17:00

🎳🦹‍♀️ HERO HALF-TERM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! This is the perfect mission for heroes of all ages! Assemble your team and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Come dressed as your favourite superhero or wear your best superhero jumper and receive a mystery treat as a thank-you for joining our hero squad!

2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 15th - Sunday 23rd February

🔥HALF PRICE HERO HOUR 🔥
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM daily – Half Price bowling!

🦸‍♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Looking for an exciting, hassle-free way to keep the kids entertained this half-term? Look no further! GObowling is transforming into Super-Powered Headquarters for a week of fun, adventure, and family-friendly activities—all under one roof! 

🏆 PRIZES
The centre will be packed with heroic challenges, epic prizes, and non-stop action!

🎳 GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-BOWLING
– Strike like a superhero!

💎 INFINITY STONES HUNT
– Find hidden hero treasures & win prizes!

🎬 SUPER HERO MOVIES
– Watch your favourite heroes in action on our many big screens!

🎭 SUPERHERO THEMED CRAFTS
– Design your own hero identity! (Weekdays only)

🎈 ENTERTAINER
PLUS! A popular local children’s entertainer will be joining us during the week for even more fun and excitement!

☎️ COST - Call for prices

🎟 BOOKING
Call NOW to reserve your FREE activities with your lane booking! Space is limited, so don’t miss out! Call our Half Term activity planners.
☎️ Phone: 01582 472727

💦 Family Fun Swim at Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford


💦 Different 90 minutes bookable slots for Family Fun Swim sessions via the event link, which include flumes and waves* at The Oasis in Bedford.

🕚 TIMES:
Various booking times available throughout the day. You can book via the event link

🎟 PRICE - Pre-booking via the event link
▪️Adult: £9.10
▪️Junior: £7.85
▪️1 Adult and 1 Under 3: £9.10
▪️1 Adult and 2 Under 3's: £9.10

ℹ️ ENQUIRES 
☎️ 01234 272100

🐽 FREE ENTRY TO KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD FARM


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

🐰 HERE IS A FREE ENTRY FARM TO VISIT IN BEDFORDSHIRE!

💥 WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE RECOMENDATION....


HALF TERM OPENING HOURS:
🔸️Tuesday: Saturday: 9am - 5pm
🔸️Sunday: 10am - 4pm

ℹ️ ABOUT KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD
Knotts is a family-run, working farm located in the beautiful village of Tempsford, Bedfordshire.

🙋‍♀️ FREE STUFF
Keep the kids occupied with a FREE play area and pedal karts.
You get to see some animals too!

🎫 CHARGABLE EXPERIENCES ON THE Knotts Of Tempsford WEBSITE that you will need to book in advance.
⭐️Llama Walking (ages 8+): £8
⭐️Greet the Goats: £5
⭐️Pig Pop In: £12.50
⭐️Pat a pet: £7.50
⭐️Pamper the ponies: £15.00
 
🍔 FOOD & DRINK
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're there!

CLICK THE EVENT LINK TO VIEW & BOOK ALL CHARGABLE  EXPERIENCES.

🎯🎱 February Half Term 2025 Fun - Pool/Snooker/Darts at The Cue and Arrow in Leighton Buzzard


Time: 12:00 - 21:00

🎱🎯 𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐅𝐔𝐍!!
👀 𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒖𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒎?
We pride ourselves and being child friendly and have a massive passion for Pool, Snooker and Darts. We would love nothing more than to see the next generation or Cueist’s and Throwers come through.

🎯 Why not pop down to The Cue & Arrow in Leighton Buzzard for some Pool, Snooker or Darts…

😎 FEBRUARY HALF TERM DATES & TIMES:
Children are welcome:

▪️Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 9pm
▪️Fridays and Saturdays: 12pm - 8pm

🤩 FOOD, DRINK & WIFI
We have a fully stocked bar, serving Alcohol, Freshley Ground Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Crisps and Chocolate etc. Free WiFi available to all guests.

📢 KIDS CLUB COMING SOON....
We will soon be hosting a kids club, where your child can learn how to play pool. So come check us out and see what we’re about yourself.

🎟 COST & BOOKING INFO
Book your tables & boards in house or to avoid missing out please book online on our website via the event link.

🤑 EXAMPLES OF AN HOUR BOOKING FOR NON - MEMBERS
▪️Pool: £11
▪️Snooker: £12
▪️Snooker Match: £15
▪️Darts: £5

❗️Please note, all non-members will be required to pay a £5 guest fee.

🌐 Check out our website on the event link below for information on junior memberships, memberships and non members, times, prices and bookings.

ENQUIRES
☎️ 01525 213 537
📧 enquiries@thecueandarrow.co.uk

👶☕️ 'FIND' CAFE IN AMPTHILL WITH A SOFT PLAY AREA


Time: 09:00 - 16:00

☕️ A lovely café in the centre of Ampthill 'Find', where you can meet up with others to enjoy a lovely cake and coffee while relaxing knowing your little ones can be entertained using the soft play area.

👶 SOFT PLAY AREA AGE:
This is a perfect area for up to about 24 months - lots of lovely toys, a small ball pit and some squishies for the little ones to climb on.

❗️NOTE - THIS LOCATION IS UPSTAIRS
It is upstairs so we ask that buggies are left outside downstairs in our safe area.

📆 THIS WEEKS SOFT PLAY OPENING TIMES:
▪️
Open 9am - 4pm each day of the below dates:
▪️Wednesday 19th February 2025
▪️Thursday 20th February 2025
▪️Friday 21st February 2025
▪️Saturday 22nd February 2025
▪️Sunday 23rd February 2025

☎️ Phone: 07432238120