February family fun on the road with Bridgestone

Here’s our top three February family getaways to enjoy as the country comes out of hibernation — made stress-free by Bridgestone tyres.

The worst of winter is behind us — or at least we hope it is — and spring is firmly on the horizon. 

February brings a few extra minutes of sunlight with each passing day, and there’s plenty to see and do throughout the month as the nation thaws from its deep freeze. Combine that with the kids being free over the half term holidays, and it’s the ideal opportunity to round up the family, load up the car, to head off on a getaway.

But, it’s not quite summer yet. The roads are still long, the tarmac still damp, and we all know the strains people-moving can bring. Luckily Bridgestone has the perfect stress-buster to help you and your family visit the month’s sights: the Turanza 6, backed by ENLITEN technology. With its smooth motorway cruising and dynamic city driving, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has even been voted the ‘Best tyres for family cars’ in the  DriverReviews 2024 Customer Choice Awards. 

Escape off-grid to view Dark Skies

Calling all stargazers. From the North York Moors, to Snowdonia, and all the way out to the Scottish Isles, February brings a plethora of opportunities to witness nature at its best in the form of clear, dark, star-filled night skies.

The longer days provide ample opportunity to drive the family far beyond the reaches of light pollution for a touch of astronomy, and with the recent increase in Northern Lights viewing set to continue, it could be extra worth it this year. 

However, for most of us, accessing these remote locations is impossible without a trip along the motorway, and even family-hauling specialists like the M-road adept Audi A4 Avant need the right tyre to get you there in comfort. Enter the Bridgestone Turanza 6, packing 20% better mileage than its predecessor, and 4% less rolling resistance, so you can rest easy knowing it’s got the longevity and fuel efficiency to get you there, drama free. 

Take a walk through the snowdrops

Still keen to get out the house, but looking for something a little closer by? A family trip to walk among the blooming ‘fair maidens of February’ could be the answer.

Snowdrop flowers are in full swing all the way through to March, with their drooping silhouettes creating vast, white-tipped carpets across woodland floors, gardens, and landscapes throughout the UK. Even better, there’s no need to head too far off the beaten track for a wander through this natural display, and as a traditional sign of hope and that warmer weather is on the way, it’s a great way to relax with the family.

The catch? As the mercury rises and the frosts thaw, comes the increased likelihood of driving on damp roads. The solution? Featuring best-in-class wet performance, from aquaplane resistance, to cornering grip, to braking, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 can keep you and your loved ones safe — even if things get a little bit damp.

Get involved in the Chinese New Year

On January the 29^th we shall be treated to a ‘new moon’, signalling the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Celebrations welcoming the Year of the Snake will last until the middle of February, reaching a crescendo on the 12^th with the arrival of the full ‘snow moon’, and the iconic lantern festivals.

If you’re after a city break with the family, the festivities surrounding the occasion should have something to keep everyone entertained, without plunging into the great outdoors. Now, tackling urban environments — especially during the hustle and bustle of a nation-wide event — has been made slightly more complicated by the introduction of low emission zones.

Wherever you go, a sure-fire way to avoid any LEZ drama, is to opt for an EV like the family-friendly Hyundai IONIQ 5, and to make sure it’s strapped into the right shoes. This is the Turanza 6’s cutting-edge ENLITEN technology’s time to shine: boasting EV readiness without compromising on safety or performance. Any family, any city, any powertrain — Bridgestone can help you have a no-stress Chinese New Year.

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