Looking for fun days out with the kids this February half term? With some regional attractions still closed for the winter this can be a challenge. But fear not. I’ve got some half term holiday activities for you from around England. Whether you are looking for fresh air or things to do on rainy days hopefully there’s some thing here for you.
All of these events and activities happen throughout half term unless otherwise stated in the listing. Half term holiday dates vary in some parts of the UK.
Family activities across England in February
Here’s some events that you can find happening around England in February and the half term holidays:
Julia Donaldson adventure trails at Forestry England sites
A brand new Zog Trail inspired by the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler opened at selected Forestry England sites at the end of January. Now is a great time to experience it.
The interactive trail boards are accompanied by activity sheets and new Zog app. Download both from the Forestry England website.
You can also buy an activity pack for £4 on site.
Find out more about the Zog Trail.
Things to do in February half term in Birmingham
Here’s what’s on in and around Birmingham:
The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, NEC
Get ready for outdoor family adventures in 2022 by visiting the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show.
This huge exhibition bringing together dozens of holiday companies is also a fun day out with kids, who get in for free!
The Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show takes place from 21 to 26 February 2022. Find out more and buy tickets on the show website. Don’t forget that under 16s go FREE!
You might also like to check out my guides to caravanning with kids and camping with kids.
Half term in Bristol
Here’s some half term treats to check out in Bristol:
Bristol Light Festival
This year’s festival is bigger and longer running that before with city centre spaces lit up with a series of installations from local and internationally renowned artists.
There are several light trails routes from Cabot Circus to Park Street. The festival takes place from 3 to 12 February 2023 and is free to explore.
Find out more about Bristol Light Festival.
Half term in Buckinghamshire
Here’s some fun things to do in Buckinghamshire:
Bletchley Park
The former top-secret home of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers has a packed calendar this February half-term.
There will be codebreaking games, challenges and craft sessions for children, in the very place where some of the most secret codes and cyphers of WW2 were broken.
Talks and tours are also available to discover more about the people behind the machines that helped break the Enigma cipher at Bletchley Park.
Entrance to Bletchley Park is free for the under-12s. Find out more about half term at Bletchley Park.
Things to do in February half term in Cornwall
Here’s some of the top things to do in Cornwall this half term:
Kids go free at Eden Project
Eden Project is offering free entry for all children aged 16 or under as part of our February half-term programme. Every adult visitor can bring one child for free!
There will also be Tom Gates drawing workshops and you can book your last chance to whoosh around the Eden ice skating rink this season.
Ice skating sessions cost extra and must be booked in advance. There is an additional charge of 50p to attend a Tom Gates drawing workshop and those wishing to take part must book their space in advance.
Find out more about half term at the Eden Project.
Check out my guide to more things to do in Cornwall with kids.
Fun days out during February half term in Devon
Here’s some of what’s on in Devon this February and half term:
Gaia at Exeter Cathedral
See the World in Exeter this month when Luke Jerram’s famous installation, Gaia, visits the Cathedral from 1 to 27 February 2023.
If you saw Museum of the Moon when it visited Devon last Spring you’ll have an idea of what you can expect – a huge globe floating in the nave.
Gaia features high-resolution NASA imagery of Earth’s surface and specially-composed surround sound by BAFTA award-winning composer, Dan Jones.
Find out more and book tickets on the Cathedral website.
More things to do in Devon at half term
Did you know I also run the Devon with Kids website?
Take a look at my post dedicated to things to do in Devon in February half term including the best beaches, walks, places to ride trains and theme parks.
Fun days out during February half term in Hampshire
Here’s some places to visit in Hampshire this February half term:
Zero Degrees at Winchester Science Centre
Step inside a wintry wonderland and experience the breath-taking colours of the Northern Lights at Winchester Science Centre this half term.
For a limited time each day, experience the mesmerising greens, blues and purples of the Northern Lights in the Planetarium.
Zero Degrees also includes live sciences demonstrations and hands on experiments all to do with the wintry world.
Here’s a taster of what you can expect to see and do from our visit to Winchester Science Centre on a rainy day.
Find out more and book on the Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium website.
There will also be plenty of things to do in Portsmouth with kids.
Things to do during half term in the Isle of Wight
Here’s whats’ on in the Isle of Wight this February:
Isle of Wight Story Festival
IWStoryfestival is an three day celebration of books and drama for families including appearances by authors, illustrators and performers, as well as children’s activities.
The festival takes place between 16 and 18 February 2023. There is a small entrance fee for some sessions.
Find out more and book tickets for IWStoryFestival.
Take a look at what we got up to in the Isle of Wight in the Spring.
Things to do during half term in Kent
Here’s some fun places to visit in Kent this February:
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Become a first-class junior explorer this half term on the grounds of Leeds Castle in Kent.
Pick up an activity book and hunt for the special clues and hints in order to complete the challenge. Those who complete the adventure will be rewarded with a chocolate prize at the end.
Don’t forget to visit the Falconry Centre and let off some steam in the yew-tree maze and grotto.
Admission tickets provide unlimited access for 12 months from the date of purchase. More information is available on the Leeds Castle website.
What’s on in Lincoln this half term
Here’s where to entertain the kids this half term in Lincoln:
Spectacle of Light at Belvoir Castle
This breathtaking walk through light, colour and fantasy will be brightening the winter evenings with a magical after-dark experience from 27 January to 19 February 2023.
This will also be the first time the gardens have been opened to the public during early Spring, as snowdrops carpet the woodland floor.
The trail is open each evening with entry time slots from 5.30pm onwards.
Find out more about Spectacle of Light.
Spring Bulb Pageant at Doddington Hall
See the gardens of Doddington Hall come alive with winter flowering plants this month.
Expect to see snowdrops and winter aconites, Cyclamen coum, and Crocus tommasinianus.
The gardens will be open for the Spring Bulb Pageant Wednesdays and Sundays only from 5 February to 29 March.
Find out more about visiting Doddington Hall.
Lambing Live at Rand Park
Rand Farm Park is hosting its living lambing sessions again this Spring.
During the half-term week, the team will be expecting their main flock of ewes from the farm to lamb.
Visitors will also be able to bottle feed the lambs daily. Other activities available include tractor rides, indoor soft play and meeting the other animals on the farm.
Find out more on the Rand Park website.
Things to do during half term in London
Wondering what’s on in London this half term? Here’s what I’ve spotted:
Imagine Children’s Festival, Southbank Centre
Now in its 20th year, the Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival brings together the best in children’s theatre, comedy, hands-on activities, music, and immersive experiences.
There are more than 100 events packed into the 11 day event and 50 percent of the festival is completely free to attend.
This year the festival will see events from the likes of acclaimed street artist STIK, Cressida Cowell (How To Train Your Dragon), Michael Rosen (We’re Going on A Bear Hunt), Guinness World Record Holder DJ Archie, Cbeebies’ YolanDa’s Band Jam, balletLORENT, Aurora Orchestra and Beeja Dance Company.
The Imagine Children’s Festival takes place from 8 to 18 February in 2023.
Find out more about the Imagine Children’s Festival.
Family events at Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe has full programme of family events over February half term including story telling for children aged five to 12 and workshops for the whole family on Romeo and Juliet, The Winter’s Tale, or Macbeth.
Find out more and book tickets on the Shakespeare’s Globe website.
Here’s my guide to visiting London for a weekend.
Things to do in Manchester during February half term
Here’s some fun things to do in Manchester this half term:
Manchester Science and Industry Museum
From 11 to Sunday 26 February, families can find plenty of science-filled fun and discovery at the free to visit Manchester Science and Industry Museum.
Explore a whole host of noisy experiments as well seeing the science of sound at The Noisy Show, a brand-new interactive show.
Find out more on the Science and Industry Museum’s website.
Check out my guide to more things to do and Manchester attractions.
Fun day out during half term in Warwickshire
Here’s what’s on in Warwickshire:
Warwick Castle
Encounter the centuries-old art of archery like never before at the UK’s only Medieval Festival of Archery at Warwick Castle this half term.
There will be exhilarating performances and spectacular shows throughout your visit.
Find out more about what’s happening at Warwick Castle during February half term.
Fun days out during half term in Wiltshire
Here’s a great day out in Wiltshire this half term:
Creative Clay workshops at Stonehenge, Amesbury
Travel back in time with Stonehenge’s historical pottery expert and see how the fantastical Japanese ‘Flame Pots’ were made. You might even get to have a go at making your own mini ‘Dogu’ (a clay figurine) to take home.
It’s recommended to boo your visit to Stonehenge in advance.
Stonehenge was one of the fascinating places we visited during an October half term break in Wiltshire.
Find out more about what’s happening at Stonehenge during February half term.
Here’s some more ideas for things to do in Wiltshire with kids.
Things to do during half term in Yorkshire
Have plenty of family fun at these Yorkshire attractions and events this February:
February Dark Skies Festival
February’s Dark Skies Festival in the International Dark Sky Reserves of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks is a series of one events enabling you to pause the button on everyday life and let the night sky soothe your soul.
From 10 February to 26 February 2023 there will be night runs, canoeing and night navigation, astrophotography workshops, stargazing safaris, children’s daytime trails, art workshops and mindful experiences.
Find out more about what’s on during February’s Dark Skies Festival
Live science at Eureka!, Halifax
Visit Eureka! The National Children’s Museum for live shows and interactive experiments during half term. We visited during one October half term and loved the hands-on science demonstrations.
The museum is incredible for children with role play areas, kid-friendly exhibits and plenty of educational play.
This half term is the last chance to see the Eco Street exhibition. Learn about up-to-date and sustainable forms of transport, as well as the role engineering plays in this and the eco-friendly things we can do as individuals and communities to help the environment.
Make sure you put aside a whole day for your visit. But don’t worry if you do run out of time to do everything as you can turn your ticket into an annual pass.
More details about what’s on at Eureka!
Check out more ideas for fun days out with kids in West Yorkshire.
What’s on near you during February half term? I’d love to hear more recommenced fun days out with kids.
Fancy a half term holiday? Check out my suggestions on where to go on holiday in February.
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