Get out and about with the family this February with these seven unforgettable activities
Time for slime
If your kids love messy play, live the dream as slime-makers extraordinaire, Gootopia, launch two new pop-up sites at Gravity Active Leeds and Gravity Active Castleford.
Gootopia sites will provide a range of creative activities for kids and families, including: Original and Glow Slime Workshops: Weekly hour-long sessions offering “perfect slime every time,” with glitter, foam beads, and fragrances for kids to personalise their creations. Seasonal Holiday Workshops, Drop-In Slime-Making Sessions and SEN Workshops: Quiet and calm sessions tailored for children requiring a more relaxed environment
gootopia.co.uk
Feel-good chills
York’s streets will glisten with a breath-taking array of ice sculptures on display in the city’s streets as the annual Ice Trail transforms the historic city into a glittering winter wonderland. This year’s theme narrates tales of “Origins” and promises to captivate visitors of all ages. Wander through York’s ancient streets and uncover icy creations with more than 20 ice sculptures on display crafted by Icebox.
February 1-2
makeityork.com
GRUE for you
Enjoy a fabulous walk-through experience for culture-lovers young and old. The event at Damart Mill, Bingley is part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
In this enchanted landscape, you’ll take on an important mission: helping solve the mysteries of Damart Mill. You’ll pass through secret doors, a fairy forest and even go underwater on your quest – and perhaps you’ll meet some special guests along the way.
8-9 and 15-23 February
bradford2025.co.uk/event/grue/
Love a lamb
Chances are you’ll be able to get up close with the newborn lambs at Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley as lambing season gets underway – one of Cannon Hall Farm’s most exciting times in the farming calendar.
Shepherds will be caring for more than 100 pregnant ewes who are expecting lambs in February. Visitors can learn more about the animals, see them being cared for – maybe even watch them being born.
February 15-23
cannonhallfarm.co.uk
Sweet treats
You don’t have to be cheffy to celebrate the Wakefield Rhubarb Festival. The streets are full of music, outdoor theatrics, food treats to try and an atmosphere of fun – all in celebration of its most famous vegetable.
Families will love the variety of workshops on offer at the Rhubarb Festival, and the array of children’s activities available and lively street entertainment. Tap into chef demos if you want to expand your culinary skills.
21–23 February 2025.
experiencewakefield.co.uk
Glow up
‘TIME’ is an immersive event at Beverley Minster which sees the historic minster transformed with lights, soundscapes, installations and projections as it tells the story and theories of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine.
It’s a striking and relatable journey through concepts of time, human relationships, science and imagination with appeal for all ages.
Created by Luxmuralis, the immersive and memorable show is full of colour, scale and vibrancy.
Feb 25-March 1
beverleyminster.org.uk
Wallace walkies
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies at Dalby Forest near Pickering and the North Yorkshire coast.
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company.
Download the route on an OS Maps app before you go, pick up a cracking activity pack when you arrive and set off for a top dog-walking experience. Don’t forget the Wensleydale sandwiches!
forestryengland.uk
