The seven greatest family days out in Suffolk this February half term

Down on the farm

Down on the farm with Jimmy
Kids go free at Africa Alive!
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Fun and discovery at Ipswich Museum
Ipswich Museum invite you to learn more about the mammals, reptiles and insects around the globe during ‘Animal Day’. When we say from around the globe, we mean exactly that! Spot your favourites from Africa and Madagascar, The Americas or Australia and Asia. Children 5 or older are in for a treat – they can touch the animals! And, if you have kids 4 or under, they get to see the show for free!

Middle Earth needs your help!
Between the 10th and 18th Februray, the popular ‘Lord of the Rings’ themed family challenge returns to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Explore the Ring Quest trail around the park and village, spy huge spiders of Mirkwood and even a dragon guarding its treasure - all in the aim of saving Middle Earth! For an extra treat check out the Hobbit Hole, meet Halbarad the Ranger and even try your hand at archery. And at £16 for a family ticket, we think this is a bit of a bargain.

Snowdrop walks at Ickworth (National Trust)
With 1800 acres to explore, there isn't time for your little ones to be bored at Ickworth. If you follow the path along Lady Geraldine's Walk, as well as The Albana Walk, you’ll be in for a treat. Every winter, this wonderful walk blossoms into a carpet of snowdrops amidst the golden glow of aconites – a bright yellow flower you associate more with spring.
To warm up, head indoors where kids can recreate their own interpretation of a snowdrop or something else gathered on the winter walk, either as a ‘weather mobile’ or ‘season tree’. After such a busy day, a souvenir maybe your reward, but don’t be too hasty. Your little ones won’t leave empty handed. In fact, they can take away their very own 3D tree showcasing the changing seasons.

Tree Top Junior and biking through Thetford Forest
Let the kids release their inner Tarzan on high swings and zip wires, facing obstacles like the Spiders Web and Log Balance located 8 metres above ground - a test for any budding adventurer! The only hurdle, your young ones must be at least a metre tall!
Continue the adventure with a cycle ride through Thetford Forest by hiring a bike for all the family at Bike Art. Explore the 40 miles of traffic free marked trails through magnificent forest, providing the perfect setting for family-friendly cycling.
www.goape.co.uk/days-out/south-east/thetford

Story telling at Kentwell Hall
www.kentwell.co.uk/storybook-trail
