National Trust sites at Sutton Hoo, Ickworth and Dunwich offer plenty of family-friendly fun this half-term

With half-term fast approaching, we have taken a look at some of the family-friendly National Trust activities available across Suffolk this February.

From wintry adventures in nature, outdoor family trails and welly wanders to seasonally-inspired crafts, activities and games, there is plenty to fill the one-week school holiday.

Exploring miles of woodland, coast, gardens and landscapes as a family on cold, crisp winter days, or indoor activities to escape from the rain could all be on the agenda.

For more information, go to http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Dunwich heath and beach www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunwich

Open February 11-19, 10am-3pm, free (parking charges apply, free for National Trust members)

This half term Dunwich is inviting visitors to have a go at its 50 things fun trail.

Tick off seven of the 'things' and enjoy time out in nature, but don't forget to pick up a '50 Things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' scrap book from the visitor information centre and start ticking off outdoor activities.

The site is open daily, with other activities including geocaching and den building.

Ickworth Estate www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth-estate

Open February 11-19 , normal admission charges apply (free for National Trust members)

Visit Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds, this half-term for children's crafts in the West Wing Gallery, where youngsters can make papercrafts and cards inspired by nature.

Enjoy a creative half-term making paper birds, lilies with handprints and snowdrop cards.

When you have finished with the crafts, make time to enjoy the great outdoors with a walk among snowdrops and aconites along the paths in the Albana Woodland and Lady Geraldine’s walk.

Sutton Hoo www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo

Open February 11-19, normal admission applies (free for National Trust members)

Nest box workshops, February 13, 15 and 17, 1.30-3.30pm, £10, booking advisable.

Anglo-Saxon costume making demonstrations, February 11, 15 and 18, 10.30am-3pm, free (normal admission applies)

Winter wildlife wander trail, February 11-19, 10am-4pm, free (normal admission applies)

Gruesome graves, February 11, 14, 18, 19, 1-2pm, free (normal admission applies).

With tales of kings, mysterious mounds and buried treasure, Sutton Hoo is the perfect place to keep the family enthralled for hours.

The site offers the chance to explore the burial grounds, dress up like an Anglo-Saxon in the exhibition hall or venture into Tranmer House to discover the intriguing history of the site.

With a play area for running off steam and a family friendly café, there is plenty to keep little ones entertained.