Once again
we’re on the brink of another half-term holiday, with our thoughts turning to
how to entertain the kids. February half term can be a bit of a tricky one, as
many attractions don’t reopen their doors until the Easter Holidays, so there
are fewer possibilities to choose from.
If you’re
familiar with my winter outing series, you will know that the majority of
wildlife parks and zoos, many castles and a large number of museums do stay open
all year. Some of these do operate reduced opening times until the main season
kicks in at Easter; so do check out relative websites, tourist information
offices etc when planning your visit.
This half
term we are planning to visit the Norwich Castle Museum and Gallery. As we have
not been before I can’t vouch for it personally, but have heard some very
enthusiastic reports. Norwich Castle is reportedly “packed with treasures to
inspire and intrigue visitors of all ages”. Housed in a Norman keep, exhibits
include Anglo-Saxon and Viking displays, Queen Boudica’s story, and Natural
History and Egyptian galleries. You can also visit the battlements and
dungeons. Open Mon-Sat 10-4.30, admission is £4.90 for children and £6.80 for adults. I’ll
let you know my comments on a future blog post.
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| Hoping for some fine weather to get out and about |
What I can
recommend is the Castle Museum in York. Tickets are valid for a whole year once
purchased (£8.50 adults, children FREE) and highlights include the Victorian
Street, ‘Toy Stories’ Exhibition, Half Term Fun including gingerbread making
and playing 100 year old games, and a great collection of historical exhibits.
We’ve always thoroughly enjoyed our visits here.
Other
favourites of ours open this holiday include Dover Castle, Kent www.english-heritage.org.uk
Time & Tide Museum, Great Yarmouth www.museums.norfolk
and Colchester Zoo, Essex http://www.colchester-zoo.com
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