Get out this February with the National Trust
With the Christmas holidays firmly
behind us my two have already started the countdown to the half term holidays!
Despite that fact that is will only just be starting with Spring there is so
much available for them to get out and about and run off those winter cobwebs.
The National Trust have been amazing
as always and have a wide selection of fun and games planned. From outdoor
trails to making your own mark on a Tudor Roof – I can’t wait to do this! And
if you’re still completely your ‘50 things to do before you're 11 ¾’ challenges
theres plenty to complete, from den-building to geocaching.
Here are some highlights in
Hampshire:
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Mottisfont
Scribbles and Sketches, 18 - 26
February, suggested donation £1
Discover your inner artist on this
creative activity trail packed with things to make, draw and do, inspired by
Mottisfont’s Rex Whistler exhibition. If you need a bit of inspiration yourself
before you set off, nip into the house to see Rex’s glorious trompe l’oeil artwork
- on permanent display in Mottisfont’s Whistler room.
The Vyne
Tag-a-Tile, every day from 18
February, suggested donation £5
This former Tudor ‘power house’ is
undergoing a massive roof conservation project, and you can be a part of it.
Over the centuries, kings, queens and courtiers have made their own mark on The
Vyne, with emblems carved in wood, stone and lead. From 18 February you can
make your own mark on the new roof by ‘tagging’ a handmade clay tile. Your
illustrated tile will be put on the roof, for craftsmen to discover in
centuries to come. Every donation you make takes us a step closer to
saving this incredible house.
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Winchester City Mill
Scavenger hunt, 18 - 26 February
Put on your explorer’s hat to unearth
answers, track down items and complete missions on our scavenger hunt around
this fully restored working watermill. You’ll need to look high and low not to
miss anything.
There are lots of other activities on
offer every day - view the fast-flowing river Itchen as
it roars beneath the Mill, powering the huge waterwheel – an experience known
as ‘the thrill of the Mill’. There’s also a chance to watch the latest CCTV
footage of the mill’s resident otters. On
Wednesdays and weekends you can watch millers turning grain into stoneground
flour.
Baking demonstration, 25 February,
11am – 3pm
The Mill is well known for its fun baking demonstration days, and on 25
February you can watch the friendly baking volunteers make a variety of
seasonal sweet and savoury treats. Take home recipe cards (small donation) and
try some baking at home, using the Mill’s very own flour from the shop.
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Hinton Ampner
Closer to nature trail, 18 – 26
February, suggested donation £1
The gardens at Hinton are full of nooks
and crannies – perfect for outdoor adventures. This February half-term, try out
the new nature-themed family trail; kids will learn lots of intriguing facts as
they work their way round the challenge.
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Uppark House and Garden
Spring family trail, 18 – 26 February,
suggested donation £1
Families can hunt for signs of spring
on this half-term trail that takes children around Uppark’s easy to navigate
gardens. Inside, you’ll discover a magnificent dolls’ house, underground
tunnels and servants quarters that’ll reveal more about life ‘below stairs’ in this
grand house.
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