1. Cairngorm Mountain
   
   During the February Half Term holidays snow sports will be in full swing at Cairngorm Mountain. They are open every day (unless there is severe weather) and offer Skiing and snowboarding lessons for beginners, you can also hire equipment on-site.
   
   An afternoon snow sport pass costs £30 for adults, £18 for a junior, and children 5 go for free and family discounts are also available. The price includes access to uplifts and ski slopes.
   
   More info and bookings: Cairngorm Mountain
   
   www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/lift-passes/
   Telephone :  01479 861 261
   Email : info@cairngormmountain.co.uk
   
   Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/m654ujw50als3u7syhe89/AHADuWcBqQH5Eh0ATLZiDic?rlkey=q1kmubpkt51ajn4qkflgxp2p8&st=6auqof7a&dl=0
   
    
   
   2. Laser tag
   
   If you are a bargain hunter, check out this special 20% discount offer for BattleZone Laser tag or Outdoor laser tag at Cairngorms Activities. There are available dates across the February half-term for anyone over the age of 8+ So this fun activity should really hit the target.
   
   It costs £17.60 instead of £22. Includes all equipment and 2 hours of game time including a variety of game modes.
   
   More info and bookings: Cairngorms Activities, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3NT
   
   www.cairngormsactivities.co.uk
   Telephone :  01479 873283
   Email : info@cairngormsactivities.co.uk
   
   Photos : https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4yqdivq7nu9x8b9wa3gb0/AHqEKHRildckmiOWJ2bfk_E?rlkey=1nk146vx1979hgjbf6iuc86sm&st=92fmsh99&dl=0
   
   
   3. Landmark Forest Adventure Park
   
   Landmark Forest Adventure Park is Scotland's Favourite Adventure Forest Park and is open every day from 12 - 6 pm from February 8th - 20th. Experience the magic of the ancient forest, or if you have a head for heights head up eight metres into the trees, in the netted red forest trail. It has been designed to be suitable for all visitors from those (3yrs+) to grandparents. You can also step back in time and meet 22 pre-historic dinosaurs.
   
   A daytime visit costs Adults £15, Children £13. Which gives you daytime access to all the open winter indoor and outdoor attractions, wildlife spotting opportunities and family-friendly activities.  
   
   More info and bookings: Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge, PH23 3AJ
   
   www.landmarkpark.co.uk
   Booking : https://landmarkpark.digitickets.co.uk/category/59058
   Telephone :  01479 841613
   Email :  info@landmarkpark.co.uk
   
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   Visit 'Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS' experience after dark, where visitors can immerse themselves in the enchanting ancient pinewood forest, illuminated by over 50,000 lights and effects.  The 'Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS' is open throughout the February Half-Term (February 8th-19th). The event incorporates the original Treetop Trail, which now is buggy and wheelchair accessible.
   
   A daytime visit costs Adults £15, Children £10, Toddlers £5, Under 3's free, Seniors £10
   
   For more information on 'Ancient Forest Twi -LIGHTS'
   www.landmarkpark.co.uk/attraction/ancient-forest-twilights
   
   Photos of The Ancient Forest Twi-LIGHTS experience at Landmark Forest Adventure Park in the Cairngorms National Park are available on Dropbox via the link below. Please credit Landmark Forest Adventure Park:
   
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   4. Alvie & Dalraddy Estates
   
   Alvie & Dalraddy Estates offers everything from heart-pounding zip wires to the precision of clay pigeon shooting.
   
   At G2 Outdoor you can fly over gorges and skim the tops of ancient Scottish pines at up to 40 kph on the 2 km zip wire. Minimum age 8; no unaccompanied children under 13. The Zip Adventure costs from £40 per person (Min age 10) Zip Trek from £48 per person (min age 8).
   
   More info and bookings: G2 Outdoor, The Hatchery, Alvie Estate, Aviemore, PH21 1NE
   https://www.g2outdoor.co.uk/
   Telephone :  01540 651784
   Email : info@g2outdoor.co.uk
   
   
   The clay pigeon shooting ground has targets to suit all levels of ability for anyone over the age of 12. It costs £54 for 25 shots. Other activities available are archery, bushcraft experiences, horseback riding, fishing, and red-squirrel spotting to quad biking or joining the gamekeeper feeding wild deer, but pre-booking is essential.
   
   For more information and bookings : Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Kingussie PH21 1NE
   
   www.alvie-estate.co.uk
   Clay pigeon shooting Alvie Estate Office
   Telephone :  01540 651 255
   Email : info@alvie-estate.co.uk
   
   Zip Trek Park www.g2outdoor.co.uk/
   Telephone :  01540 651784
   Email : info@g2outdoor.co.uk
   
   Photos :
   
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5. Strathspey Railway 

There is something for all ages to enjoy when travelling on the Strathspey Railways' steam trains. So why not take the whole family on a nostalgic train journey to savour the sights, sounds and smell of a bygone era. Journey through the stunning scenery of the Cairngorm National Park. The return trip lasts around 1 hour and 40 minutes departing Aviemore and visiting Boat of Garten and Broomhill stations before returning to Aviemore. These trips are usually steam-hauled but are subject to change.

The Aviemore to Broomhill is timetabled to run daily between 15th – 23rd February. Adult return costs £24.50 with Senior ticket for over 60's costing £22.50, Child aged 5 - 15 years old cost £14.50 and under 5's go free.

More info and bookings: Strathspey Railway, Aviemore Station Dalfaber Road Aviemore Inverness-shire PH22 1PY

www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
Telephone :  01479 810725
Email : enquiries@strathspeyrailway.co.uk

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3qepe6bgrtdiewzkj8fo2/AIRhrdXUBJJ7HmEh5WtbWVU?rlkey=9cg9lmzv1e2toe5a9041damsj&st=n76jkwf7&dl=0

 

6. The Loch Insh Outdoor Centre

The Loch Insh Outdoor Centre offers a wide range multi-sport activities, including archery,skiing, snowboarding, and tubing which are available on the dry ski slope with ice skating on the artificial Glice Rink.

More info and bookings and prices:  Loch Insh, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NU
Archery costs  £20 per person (1hr), Skiing and Snowboarding lessons £40 per person or a private lesson for a group is £95 + £15 for any extra people (1.5 hrs), Tubing is £15 (45mins), Glice Skating £10 (1hr). These activities can be booked as individual sessions or alternatively as a full or half day package.

https://lochinsh.com/
Telephone :  01540 651 272
Email : office@lochinsh.co.uk
Photos :

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To plan your visit to The Cairngorms National Park this February Half Term, go to www.visitcairngorms.com/winter

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