Are you thinking of staying at Spring Cottage this coming February half-term?
Check out our very reasonable rates for your stay.
As well as the beautiful beach and seaside walks, there are lot of fun filled family activites planned in the area. Keep your kids entertained all February half term week – here are just a few suggestions:
Mob Hedging
Slindon Estate
near Arundel, West Sussex. A great and ancient downland estate
Fri 22 Feb 2019
10:00 – 12:00
Join the rangers in February Half Term to create 1,000m of new hedgerow in the middle of the Slindon Estate. The National Trust is hoping to get locals involved in establishing a new hedgerow for wildlife on our estate.
Children are welcome to help plant. Child friendly spades available. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. Gloves and a spade would be helpful but are not essential. Hot food and drink will be available to purchase or take a packed lunch.
Gulliver’s Lost Luggage
Petworth House
Inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe and nestled in the South Downs, Petworth House displays the largest art collection in the care of the National Trust.
Sat 16 Feb 2019 (plus other dates below)
10:00 – 16:00
Inspired by a painting of a scene from ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, go on an adventure in the Pleasure Ground spotting Gulliver’s lost luggage.
| Day | Times | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 17 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 18 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 19 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 20 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 21 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 22 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 23 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
| 24 February 2019 | 10:00 – 16:00 | Available |
Build a Birdbox
Rye Harbour
19/02/2019 Tuesday, 19th February 2019
10:00 am – 11:00 am
It’s National Nestbox week, time to build a home for your garden birds before the nesting season starts. Join the Rye Harbour wardens to make a birdbox to take home. Each session lasts one hour and all tools, materials and instructions provided. Booking essential.
Meet at the kiosk in Rye Harbour car park.
Half term pizza making at Saddlescombe Farm
Devil’s Dyke
A legendary beauty spot on the South Downs
Fri 22 Feb 2019
10:00 – 13:00
Join us to experience making pizzas in a traditional clay oven. Bake directly on the oven floor and without a thermometer! Make your own pizza, top it with toppings of your choice, bake it and eat in the wonderful surroundings of Saddlescombe Farm.
Please bring an apron. A list of ingredients will be supplied prior to the event.
