February Half-Term
Feathered Friends is back for 2026!
Spread your wings this February half-term with an exciting programme of bird-themed events!
Explore the feathery side of Stanwick Lakes in the school holidays, with a lineup of bird-themed activities. Choose from a mix of drop-in and bookable options (see below) designed to celebrate the diverse birdlife at our nature reserve, as well as National Bird Box Week.
From our popular trail, to bird box building, exploring with the rangers for some outdoor feathery fun, or simply enjoying crafts and pottery painting in the Visitor Centre, our activities offer a blend of adventure and education!
February Half Term Trail
Fantastic Feathers!
Trail packs cost £4 and include a prize at the end on completion.
Suitable for all ages, allow around 45 minutes – 1 hour, for a feathery adventure around Solstice Lake, with a clue to solve at each stop.
No booking necessary – just purchase your trail leaflet from the Visitor Centre (during opening hours).
We recommend completing the trail between 9.30am – 3pm (allowing a lap of the lake in shorter daylight hours).
Drop in activities
No need to book, simply come into the Visitor Centre all half term week:
We have three bird-themed activities for to to choose from this February half-term. Available everyday of the school holidays, just ask a member of the team at the welcome desk
Join the flock!
View a flying birds exhibition, created by students from Northampton Academy. Be inspired and make your own origami bird!
Pottery Painting
The perfect activity. Pick some pottery and paint! We’ve added a few birds to our pieces especially for this half term!
From £8
Our February Trail
Take a walk around Solstice Lake and find some Fantastic Feathers from our feathered friends. A lovely family activity.
Drop in £4
Book your place on one of our half term activities…
Throughout the February half term the Visitor Centre is hosting a variety of family activities.
FEATHERY FOREST FUN WITH THE RANGERS
Tuesday 17th February, 10am-11.30am
Listen to bird song, craft a nest, make a clay bird and cook marshmallows on the campfire!
£6 per child
MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
Tuesday 17th February, 1pm-2.30pm
Will you make a wigeon, a blue tit, or a tropical bird of paradise? The choice is yours!
BIG BIRDY CRAFT DAY
Wednesday 18th February, 10am-4pm
Join us for our first Big Birdy Craft Day and enjoy a variety of birdy themed crafts!
From £4 per craft
BUILD A BIRD BOX
Thursday 19th February, 10am-11.30am
With guidance from the ranger team, build a wooden nest box for your garden birds, a great family activity.
£15 per nest box
OWL PELLET DISSECTION WORKSHOP
Friday 20th February, 10am-11am
Find out what owls have been eating by dissecting their pellets! Will you find the skeleton of a mouse, a vole or maybe a shrew?
£6 per child
More from the Visitor Centre at February Half Term
Cafe...
A delightful assortment of bird-themed treats, freshly baked and ready to sweeten your half-term break at our café!
Gift Shop...
A charming array of bird-themed products, waiting to add a touch of whimsy and wonder to your home – find them in our gift shop!