{"id":1806,"date":"2023-03-09T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/news\/?p=1806"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:49:10","slug":"things-to-do-in-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Free &#038; cheap things to do in half term with the kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/about\/uk-school-holidays-half-term-dates\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Half term<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> is almost upon us, which means it\u2019s a mad dash to find something for the kids to do. But don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got a handy list of fun things to keep the kids occupied over the school break.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit a zoo or children\u2019s farm<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36488\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Young child pets a goat on the farm\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Child-petting-a-goat.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>A zoo or wildlife park is a great way for your kids to discover animals from around the world, and even learn more about what they can do in the future to protect some endangered species.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are your kids animal enthusiasts or budding zookeepers in the making? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolzoo.org.uk\/events\/zookeeper-in-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Bristol Zoo Project<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> has an exciting new activity for 2026. Zookeeper in Training gives children hands-on experience of what it is to be a Zookeeper! Take on exciting challenges, learn expert skills and follow the trail as you uncover various training stations that will inspire your little ones!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Plus, there are plenty of deals to grab, including ZSL Whipsnade and London Zoo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonzoo.org\/plan-your-visit\/london-zoo-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">offering 30% off in February half term 2026<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a>. Meanwhile, smaller farms across the country offer the chance to get up close and personal with some friendly farmyard favourites &#8211; and best of all, the vast majority are free!<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\ude9c <a href=\"https:\/\/hackneycityfarm.co.uk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Hackney City Farm<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJuV9b7NrjZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJuV9b7NrjZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Hackney City Farm (@hackneycityfarm_official)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">A great day out for the whole family, Hackney City Farm is the perfect place to discover a bit of the countryside in the heart of the capital. This farm is thriving with friendly farmyard animals, including sheep, chickens, goats and donkeys. Plus, Hackney City Farm is also home to pottery classes for all ages. Kids can take part in all kinds of pottery making techniques, including handbuilding, glazing and even pottery wheels, all from \u00a35pp.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/571\/London-Bethnal-Green-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0852.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/673\/London-Mile-End-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB2026.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=E2+8QA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\ude9c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milletsfarmcentre.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Millets Farm Centre<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTuXq7AgKvA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTuXq7AgKvA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Millets Farm Centre (@milletsfarm)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re looking for a half-term hero that doesn&#8217;t require a pre-booked ticket or a hefty entry fee, Millets Farm Centre near Abingdon is a real gem. While they have some fantastic paid attractions like the Sprouts Play Barn, the main site is actually free to enter, making it a perfect low-pressure outing for families on a budget. You can wander along the Animal Walkway to say hello to the goats, sheep and alpacas, or let the kids burn off that relentless energy at the outdoor play area and massive sandpit.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the February half-term in 2026, they are also hosting some lovely activities, including Brush Party sessions and a Sprouts Disco Night.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/599\/Oxford-Abingdon-Road-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0927.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/680\/Faringdon-Oxfordshire-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB2052.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=OX13%205HB\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\ude9c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ2IG4_PBbe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ2IG4_PBbe\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (@iowdonkeys)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For a day out that is as heartwarming as it is budget-friendly, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall is a must-visit. During the February half-term, the sanctuary is a hive of activity; you can pick up a free activity sheet or donkey-spotting quiz at the gate to keep the kids engaged as you wander through the paddocks.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/338\/Newport-Isle-of-Wight-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0418.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/596\/Ryde-Isle-of-Wight-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0452.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=PO38%203AA\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit a museum and explore the latest exhibitions<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31974\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/iStock-538358776.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>The kids may be out of school for the week, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t carry on learning outside of the classroom. A great way to keep little ones engaged is at a museum.<\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/visit\/tring.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Natural History Museum at Tring<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DS4wYy2kmF5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DS4wYy2kmF5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">A post shared by Natural History Museum Tring (@nhm_tring)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For a world-class exploration that won&#8217;t cost a penny, the Natural History Museum at Tring is a treasure for curious minds. This quirky Victorian museum was originally the private collection of Walter Rothschild, and today it\u2019s packed with over 4,900 fascinating specimens, ranging from massive polar bears and gorillas to an extinct giant sloth! Best of all, entry is free, though you should definitely book your timed slot online in advance to beat the half-term crowds.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/579\/Aylesbury-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0862.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/33\/Hemel-Hempstead-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0747.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=HP23%206AP\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/home\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Science Museum London<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37668 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/science-museum-london.jpg\" alt=\"Science Museum London\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/science-museum-london.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/science-museum-london-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/science-museum-london-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/science-museum-london-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>For a world-class day full of discovery, the Science Museum in London is a half-term staple. While the museum is totally free to enter, the secret to a stress-free visit during the busy school holidays is to pre-book your free timed entry tickets online well in advance, as they do sell out!<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Once inside, you can marvel at the massive rockets in the Exploring Space gallery or head to the basement for The Garden, an amazing free sensory play area designed specifically for toddlers and young children to explore water, light, and sound. If you\u2019re visiting with under 8s, don&#8217;t miss the Pattern Pod on the ground floor, another fantastic free interactive space where they can create digital art and follow multisensory trails.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/400\/London-Fulham-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0924.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/312\/London-Central-Marylebone-hotel?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0782.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=SW7%202DD\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nms.ac.uk\/national-museum-of-scotland\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">National Museum of Scotland<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-museum-of-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"National Museum of Scotland\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-museum-of-scotland.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-museum-of-scotland-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-museum-of-scotland-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/national-museum-of-scotland-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>If you\u2019re heading to the Scottish capital, the National Museum of Scotland is a total lifesaver for a budget-friendly half-term. With free entry for the whole family, you could easily spend an entire day exploring its massive, light-filled galleries without spending a penny.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the February 2026 half-term, the museum is running a special \u2018Giants\u2019 theme, where you can drop into the Grand Gallery for free activities like the Giant Geometry Challenge or let the little ones play with the \u2018Big Blocks for Wee People.\u2019<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/205\/Edinburgh-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0113.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/428\/Edinburgh-Central-Waterloo-Place-hotel?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0129.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=EH1%201JF\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy cheap <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvue.com\/family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">family-friendly movies at Vue<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36487\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Children eating popcorn at the cinema\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Half-term-cinema.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>When the half-term weather turns or the kids need some \u2018quiet time\u2019 that isn\u2019t just staring at a tablet, the cinema is a classic go-to. And with Vue\u2019s dedicated family deals, you and your little ones can get that big-screen magic for less than the price of a fancy coffee.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the older kids (ages 4 to 11), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvue.com\/family\/mighty-mornings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Mighty Mornings<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> is the highlight of the school holidays. These screenings feature family-friendly animations and live-action magic at a fraction of the usual cost. During half-term, these run every single morning, with tickets starting from just \u00a32.49 when booked online.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have toddlers who aren&#8217;t quite ready for a two-hour epic, Vue\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvue.com\/family\/big-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Big Shorts<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a> are specifically designed for the preschool crowd (ages 1 to 4). These screenings are short and sweet &#8211; usually under an hour &#8211; featuring bite-sized adventures from popular TV characters like The Gruffalo or Zog. Tickets for Big Shorts start at \u00a33.99 online.<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotel-deals\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Discover Britain\u2019s National Parks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h4>There\u2019s no substitute for getting out there and having some good old-fashioned fun outdoors. While spending a whole day outdoors may seem unappealing in the current climate, there are plenty of beautiful national parks that may well tempt you and the kids out to play and explore. Whatever you and the gang get up to, it\u2019s sure to beat staying at home with nothing to do and get the whole family involved in doing something memorable together.<\/h4>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdistrict.gov.uk\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Peak District National Park<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-ridge-peak-district.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Ridge walk in the Peak District\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-ridge-peak-district.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-ridge-peak-district-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-ridge-peak-district-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/great-ridge-peak-district-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>For a grand outdoor adventure that costs absolutely nothing but the price of a parking ticket, the Peak District National Park is the ultimate half-term playground. A firm favourite for families is Dovedale, where kids can challenge themselves to cross the famous stepping stones or scramble up Thorpe Cloud for a view that feels like the top of the world.<\/h4>\n<h4>If you prefer a flatter route that\u2019s perfect for bikes or buggies, the Monsal Trail offers miles of traffic-free paths through impressive old railway tunnels &#8211; completely free to access and a guaranteed hit for little explorers.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/732\/Chesterfield-Town-Centre-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB2148.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/121\/Chesterfield-hotel?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0525.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Peak%20District\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf32 <a href=\"https:\/\/eryri.gov.wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/snowdon-llanberis-path.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/snowdon-llanberis-path.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/snowdon-llanberis-path-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/snowdon-llanberis-path-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/snowdon-llanberis-path-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>For a grand adventure that feels worlds away without costing a penny, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is nature&#8217;s ultimate playground. For some fresh air, the Cwm Idwal walk provides a relatively flat, stroller-friendly path through a dramatic \u2018sunken\u2019 valley that looks like something out of a fantasy movie.<\/h4>\n<h4>If you&#8217;re near Beddgelert, a stroll to Gelert\u2019s Grave is a lovely, short riverside walk that tells the legendary tale of a brave hound. Or if you\u2019re looking to keep the older kids occupied, the\u00a0 Llanberis Path up the famous Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the perfect free bucket-list challenge.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/106\/Bangor-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0407.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/387\/Porthmadog-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0936.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=Snowdonia\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf32 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewforest.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" class=\"wpel-icon-right\">New Forest National Park<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/autumn-walk-in-the-new-forest.jpg\" alt=\"New Forest in Hampshire\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/autumn-walk-in-the-new-forest.jpg 598w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/autumn-walk-in-the-new-forest-250x176.jpg 250w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/autumn-walk-in-the-new-forest-120x85.jpg 120w, https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/autumn-walk-in-the-new-forest-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/>If you\u2019re after a half-term adventure that feels like stepping into a storybook, the New Forest National Park is a dream for families on a budget. Spend the whole day \u2018pony spotting\u2019 for free, as the famous resident horses and donkeys roam right through the villages and across the heaths.<\/h4>\n<h4>For a guaranteed wildlife win, head to Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, where there&#8217;s a purpose-built viewing platform overlooking a meadow where wild fallow deer often gather &#8211; parking and entry are totally free! If your little ones have plenty of energy to burn, take the short, buggy-friendly stroll to the Knightwood Oak, the \u2018Queen of the Forest,\u2019 which is over 500 years old and makes for a great giant-tree-hugging photo op.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Stay nearby<\/h4>\n<div class=\"sdstaynearby\">\n<div class=\"sdcol2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/55\/Stoney-Cross-Lyndhurst-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0757.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sdcol2 sdlast\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/589\/Southampton-Central-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.travelodge.co.uk\/image\/upload\/v1675260555\/ecrm\/hotels-digi\/GB0869.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-blue wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/search\/results?location=New%20Forest\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Search deals<span class=\"wpel-icon wpel-image wpel-icon-6\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Planning a half term trip into nature? Check out our ultimate guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/britains-national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Britain\u2019s National Parks here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We take a look at 4 cheap and even free ideas to keep the whole family happy this half term!","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":31972,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[583,1361],"tags":[1665],"class_list":["post-1806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-adventures","category-things-to-do","tag-spring"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1806\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}