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Half term days out

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GrannyG57 Sun 04-Feb-24 07:23:24

Looking for recommendations of places to take my grandchildren over half term. Both are under 5 and my DIL will be with them but want to treat them all to a day out so I can spend some time with them also. I can’t manage a huge amount of walking these days and definitely don’t have the energy for soft plays so hoping you might have some other suggestions? Thank you

Patsy70 Tue 06-Feb-24 20:46:28

Our grandsons are staying for a few days during half term, so we’re going to Knole Park, a National Trust property, with deer, a vast area of parkland and woodland, with lots of climbing for them and to generally letting off steam. Then we’ll go to Zizzi for pizza, unless we take a picnic. 😊

lixy Tue 06-Feb-24 22:15:49

Hobby craft are offering a 30 minute session modelling Easter animals for £5.
We have done a couple of their workshops and have been pleased with them. All materials are included and the clearing up is done for you!

We combine it with a drink in our local 'posh' hotel, which is actually cheaper than most of the coffee shops, and a walk to the park playground if the weather is good.

Sarnia Thu 08-Feb-24 08:40:40

I have always found the local libraries hold some very good events in the school breaks. No walking involved and lots for smaller children to do. Does your local council put on half-term and school holiday events? Many do and again there is a varied programme involving sport, dance, craft, lego and animal based events. Migration, Peppa Pig's Cinema Party and Hey Duggee are on at my local cinema so have a look to see if something suitable for little ones is on near you.

MissInterpreted Thu 08-Feb-24 08:45:10

Well soft play isn’t difficult you mainly sit and watch
Had to laugh at that - not when your GS is hyperactive you don't! grin

Sarnia Thu 08-Feb-24 08:57:00

MissInterpreted

*Well soft play isn’t difficult you mainly sit and watch*
Had to laugh at that - not when your GS is hyperactive you don't! grin

I find myself like a jack in the box at soft play. Trips to the loo, come and watch me do this, getting drinks, I'm stuck, this boy/girl is being horrible, finding snacks. It's all go. grin

woodenspoon Sun 11-Feb-24 17:23:50

Wisley RHS Gardens
National Trust at Polesden Lacey
Hobbledown and Bocketts Farms
Train up to London to the zoo
Ride on a bus or train and a McDonalds or a pizza
Trip to cinema as there’s usually a film for little ones.
All depends on where in Surrey you are.