February Half Term 2020
This February half term, get hands on with history and take part in fun-filled family events.
Discover castle life, hear legendary stories of brave heroes and formidable foes, brush up on sword skills or discover life upstairs and downstairs.
There are plenty of nearby activities for you and your little ones.
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Search our Hands On History events programme to find a fun-filled day out in history this February Half Term.
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With a family membership, you can enjoy access to more than 400 historic places for a full year, plus discounted entry to hundreds of family events and our exclusive members' magazine.
Family membership starts at just £4.67 a month.
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Pendennis Castle
Discover the wartime tunnels and climb to the top of the mighty Tudor keep at Pendennis Castle. The recreated gun deck brings the noise and drama of a castle under attack to life.
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Warkworth Castle
With imposing stone walls, huge fireplaces where kitchen staff worked over roasting spits, and restored furnished rooms, step into medieval life at Warkworth Castle.
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Down House: Home of Charles Darwin
Step back into Victorian family life at Charles Darwin's family home. Explore the garden where Darwin conducted his most famous experiments and learn about his greatest discoveries.
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
With a family exhibition and play area, as well as a new viewing platform on the rooftop of the gatehouse, explore the battlefield of a major turning point in England's story.
