From animal magic to Viking fun

Wondering what to do with the kids this February half-term? Looking for something a bit different that will keep the little ones entertained and provide a bit of a rest for Mum and Dad too? Superbreak (superbreak.com) has picked out some of the best deals that are available for families at a range of different destinations and attractions around the UK.

From a day getting up close and personal with the animals in Herefordshire or London to a Viking filled stay in York – there is something to suit everyone.

Sample deals include:

WARWICK CASTLE FUN - £154 per family of four- Experience a day out at Britain’s ultimate castle. Immerse the whole family in over 1000 years of jaw dropping history, where ancient myths and spell-binding tales will set everyone’s imagination alight. The Pagent Playground is now open and fit for any Prince or Princess to enjoy. Or why not visit the Princess Tower - home to Warwick Castle’s very own fairytale princess, Princess Arabella.Featuring beautiful interiors and decorations and finished with a good dose of pixie dust, the Princess Tower tells tales of preparations for a forthcoming Castle wedding.Budding knights and princesses help with the arrangements for the day, and may be lucky enough to try some princess outfits for themselves. A package costs from £154 per person including one night’s accommodation at the three star Legacy Falcon Hotel in Straford Upon Avon and tickets to Warwick Castle for all the family. Breakfast is included for the adults, children pay locally. Valid any day of the week from 1-28 February.

ANIMAL MAGIC IN HERTFORDSHIRE - £218 per family of four, two nights – Take the kids to Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire and get up close and personal with tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, reptiles, birds and camels. What makes Paradise unique is the fact you can touch and feed many of the animals. Paradise is widely regarded as the most interactive zoo in the UK. The Park has lots of new attractions including white lions, white tiger, penguins, beaver colony, plus there are three themed adventure playgrounds, children's rides, Paradise Lagoon paddling pool, tractor trailer rides and for a small additional charge the Dinosaur Woodland Railway, On Safari Adventure Golf and Tiger Falls Gold Panning. A family of four can stay at the four star Marriott Cheshunt, just two miles from the park from just £218. Price includes two nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner on the first night for the adults, children pay locally and entrance to the park for the family. Valid any day of the week throughout February.

ENJOY EDINBURGH WITH TICKETS TO THE DUNGEONS- £108 per family of four – Treat the family to a stay in the Scottish Capital, Edinburgh which is bursting with things for all the family to do. From the Castle and the Zoo to the Dungeons and the Royal Yacht Britannia there is plenty of fun to be had all around. A package costs from £108 per family of four including one night at the four star Holiday Inn Edinburgh which is located just a minute from Edinburgh Zoo and a ticket to Edinburgh Dungeon for all. Breakfast is included for the adults and children under 12 – 12-16yrs pay locally. Valid any day of the week from 12-28 February.

VIKING FUN IN YORK – £108 per family of four – travel back 1000 years to the Vikings of Jorvik. Journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been in the year AD975, complete with sounds and smells, exactly where archaeologists found the remains of the original city. See genuine Viking artefacts, meet the real-life Jorvik Vikings. The Jorvik Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a 'Viking.' Packages cost from £108 per family of four including one night’s bed and continental breakfast at the three star Ramada Encore hotel ideally located within the city walls and entrance to Jorvik Viking Centre for all the family. Validany day of the week until 28 February.

ZOOM OFF TO LONDON ZOO - £222 per family of four – London is bursting with thing to do for the family and the ZSL London Zoo is a great choice for a day out. Meet life on earth face to face and discover over 650 amazing animal species right in the heart of the capital! Walk inside a real zoo enclosure with cheeky squirrel monkeys, or come eye to eye with a giraffe. Take an African Bird Safari then watch the animals show off their leaping and flying skills in Animals in Action. And don’t miss Gorilla Kingdom and Clore Rainforest Lookout. Young one's will enjoy the Children’s Zoo! With daily talks and animal displays. Children’s activities, picnic and play areas, London Zoo is an experience that inspires people of all ages! Packages cost from £222 per family of four including one at the four star London Regents Park Marriot hotel within walking distance of the Zoo and entrance to London Zoo for all the family. Breakfast is included for the adults and children under 12 – 12 -16yrs pay locally. Valid at weekends until 28 February.

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