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Looking forward to brighter days in the February half term

  • Lee Valley
  • Jan 30
  • 3 min read

Updated: Feb 21

Crocuses bloom on a sunlit green lawn with a bright blue sky and bare trees in the background. A peaceful, sunny day.

It might be hard to see the return of spring with the dull cloud cover we've had recently but small signs have begun to peek through such as daffodils poking through the ground and the sound of songbirds calling in the distance - before you know it February half term will be here!


Have a read of some of the great things you can do to get outside and active during the school break – be ready for spring when it makes its full appearance.





Speckled bird perched on a leafy branch against a clear blue sky, beak open as if singing. Vibrant green leaves surround the bird.

Get closer to nature

The Wildlife Discovery Centre at Fishers Green is where you can spot some beautiful winter wildlife like Bittern and Song Thrush plus all of our regular favourites – nothing beats a friendly Robin. They’ll be handing out ‘I spy’ sheets this half term so you can see how many you can spot!




Pick up a racquet 🎾

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre are putting on Racquet Sports sessions so your little sporting star can try their hands at both tennis and pickleball in a friendly environment.


White snowdrops in a garden, surrounded by green foliage and rocks. A large tree and hedges are in the sunny background.

Reminding us of the spring to come

It’s hard to think of the spring of the horizon with the recent weather we’ve had. Eventually the gloomy days will break and the floral stars of spring will be there in all their glory – check out the  snowdrops and daffodils. Myddelton House Gardens great place to explore  a spring daydream – there’s even a café there too.


Pick up your steps at The Paddocks

Our friend at The Paddocks at Ferry Lane in Tottenham, have a range of weekly activities form wildlife surveys, guided walks and volunteering tasks. During half term week you can join them for a bird and slug survey on Friday as well as a Folklore Walk on Saturday. All spaces are free and need to be booked in advance.


Hop out of hibernation

It can be hard to get out and about when the weather is not playing ball but here are some great walking routes all on lovely surfaced pathways so you don’t have to worry about getting too muddy:

·       Artwork walking routes - we have three different routes varying in length

·       Road for Gold



Cycling spring at Lee Valley VeloPark

Three kids in colorful helmets race BMX bikes on a dirt track. Urban background with buildings. Dynamic and competitive mood.

For little cycling fans or older thrill seekers there’s cycling session for every age and ability.


Mini peddlers

·       Learn to Ride sessions

·       Balance Bike sessions

·       Pedal Up

·       Pedal Up Pump!


Older kids cycling sessions

·       Track Attack! 12-16

·       BMX Thrills and MTB Skills (ages 7 – 11)

·       BMX Thrills and MTB Skills (ages 12  - 16)


Meet the mini ponies at Lee Valley Riding Centre

Perfect for those little horse lovers (3+). They’ll get to enjoy grooming, plaiting hair and photo time with the miniature ponies. It's great for building kids’ confidence around horses and also for adults to have a great time too. Book your space today


Spin into skating this spring

There’s plenty of ice skating sessions to be had at Lee Valley Ice Centre over the half term and they're ideal for all ages and abilities to have some fun on the ice. The stars of Dancing on Ice will have nothing on you – show them who’s the real celebrity. Book your skating session


Feeling inspired? Get those sessions booked in and have something to look forward to when the schools break up!

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