Flipflops and Raincoats

Continue reading trough the post for some great ideas of days out and activities which would be great for Valentine’s day.

If your looking for a place to eat then check out some of the deals below, the list will be updated regularly

Enjoy a steak then try out the Valentine’s menu at Miller and Carter or Ember Inns.

If pizza is your thing then try the Valentine’s menu at Ask.

More ideas will be added as the Valentine’s menus are released.

Alternatively, stay in and get yourself a supermarket Valentine’s Day meal deal. Details can be found here.

Chinese New Year (Year of the Snake)is on 29th January 2025.

London’s Chinese New Year main parade will take place on the 2nd of February 2025. There are other events that weekend and details can be found here.

Other UK cities with Chinese New Year Parades include Liverpool, Southampton, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Edinburgh

February is snow drop season. Check out these places to see the most beautiful of displays. Many would make ideal daytrips for February half term.

The National Trust suggests visiting these properties for the best displays, With it being half term The National Trust have many activities on for kids which are great if you are a member, as it cuts down the cost.

RHS makes these suggestions

Checkout your local woodland and you bound to find the a snowdrop or two! Heartwood Forest near St.Albans has an easy to follow map, enabling you to explore the forest. This is a free option as are many of the UK’s woodlands!

Valentine’s day is not for you? Don’t worry it’s National Pizza day so besure to make the most of it. Time for a trip to pizza express, Franco Manca, Zizzis or Prezzo. Look out for special offers nearer the time!

Recommendations for great pizza from our uk travels include Stable Pizza who have 8 branches country wide, mainly towards the South West. Our experience in Cardiff was delicious pizza, great beer and cider with a fabulous atmosphere and a great night out. For other Cardiff ideas, check out our blog post on 5 Great Reasons to Visit Cardiff.

Another great pizza place is Dough, who have 2 branches in Bath. Their varied and different toppings on their specials were a joy to the taste buds! However, if you are a traditional pizza eater you can get those too!

If you happen to be on a day trip to Bruges then to not miss Otomat Pizza. They have 5 locations in Belgium including Ghent and Antwerp. Amazing pizzas and amazing toppings all washed down with a Belgian Beer. Perfection! For other ideas of activities in Bruges see our blog post 10 great reasons to visit Bruges as well as Chocolate.

Alternatively, enjoy an evening in with a takeaway or home cooked pizza! Pizza day is for everyone!

The Six Nations Rugby gets into full swing this month. More information can be found here. If you haven’t got tickets, what better way to spend a winter Saturday afternoon than at home or in the local pub, watching the match!

Enjoy a winters day at Kew Gardens and visit the Princess of Wales glasshouse to view the spectacular orchids. More details and ticket information here.

The free-to-attend festival will showcase eight dazzling light art installations both inside and outside the iconic London building, created by British and international artists. Read our latest blog post on Battersea Power Station here!

National Parks remain some of the darkest places in Great Britain and they celebrate our star-studded skies at Festivals throughout autumn and winter. Check out the Dark Skies Festival website for more details on the February dates in the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, South Downs and Welsh National parks activities

The 2025 Festival is packed with outdoor guided events, speakers and films. More information about the Fort William Mountain Festival can be found here.

With living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances, this event is organised by the Jorvik Centre. More details can be found here.

If you are visiting York for the weekend or are looking for other York activities, then read our latest York post.

For something a little different why not enjoy a weekend in Wakefield at the Rhubarb Festival.

Visit a Museum Love is in the air and it’s starry eyed February, so this month’s Museum theme is stars and planets. A museum visit is also a great February half term activity!

Natures Calendar (RSPB) – Looking for outside ideas with or without the kids, then check out the RSPB website for the changes in nature to look out for during February

Take a trip to the beach. A winter visit to the beach is always a great option for a day trip at February half term. Brighton is perfect as even if it is a little chilly then there are alternative activities and places to warm up. The city and its beach offer a serene charm in winter, with more peaceful strolls along the pebble shore. After a coastal stroll, visit to the pier and of course fish and chips, the city’s vibrant cultural scene thrives year-round, so include a shopping trip to the Lanes, and on to the city centre. Alternatively check out the sea life centre, spend time in the arcades on the pier or take a trip to the Royal Pavilion.

Embrace the weather and go on a winter walk! Another great idea for February half term! In February nature starts to wake up and we are moving ever closer to spring. Why not step outside and enjoy looking for signs of a change of season.

This months recommended walks come from the Wildlife Trust. They have a section of walks around the country.

Have you planned your Easter Travels. With school holidays lasting 2 weeks, if you have kids this is often a slightly cheaper time to travel long haul than during the summer holidays. Consider Florida as the temperatures are less humid that the summer Months. Combine a skiing trip to the Canada with the spring weather of Vancouver. Easter is around peak season in Thailand, so consider this if you are wanting to avoid the wetter summer.

Closer to home, Europe and its resorts are waking up, its campsites are beginning to come to life and spring is definitely in the air. Read our posts on Verona, Italy and Side, Turkey which have been amongst our favourite destinations for an Easter break.

Look for holidays further on in the year, or even into early next year if you want to grab the best bargains. More ideas coming next month!