February is upon us, so if you’re looking for some inspiration for things to do with the family over half term, look no further.
From theme parks and arts festivals to history and getting one with nature, February is the season when doors open after a January break, lambs start to appear, and the weather can be very sketchy… but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop!
So whether you have thrill-seekers, nature-lovers, future astronauts, superheroes, mini historians, or all of the above, here is my top lineup for ideas for February Half Term!
Twin Lakes Theme Park – find out more here
Twin Lakes reopens on February 9th for the season and has a whole host of fun for half term including a family rave on 17th February 2024, Bluey on 20th February and 2 for 1 tickets.
Get ready to experience a love-filled adventure like no other at Twinlakes this Valen-Times! From February 10th to 25th, immerse yourself in a world of romance and enchantment during our special Valen-Times Day extravaganza, perfect for the whole family.
If you can’t get enough of the love and excitement, we also have an exclusive deal for March. From March 1st to 21st, your date gets FREE admission! It’s a match made in heaven.
Check out our review here of when we visited in October for more on what you can expect at Twin Lakes or find out more here
Cotswold Farm Park – find out more here
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, the popular Gloucestershire family attraction renowned for its commitment to rare breed conservation, is set to welcome visitors for the 2024 season when it opens its gates on Friday 9th February, in time for the school holidays.
What activities can you expect at Cotswold Farm Park over February Half Term?
Experience the magic of new life on the farm with Lambing and Kidding each day, where visitors can witness adorable newborns taking their first steps on the famous farm.
Last year’s event welcomed 800 new arrivals, the biggest of its kind in the UK, and 2024 promises to be equally as exciting with 828 lambs and 61 kids expected this spring.
There will be a mix of commercial and rare breed ewes giving birth, including Kerry Hills, Herdwicks and the county breed, the Cotswolds. Experts from the farm will be on-hand to share their knowledge with daily lambing talks to help visitors learn all about the new arrivals.
Later in the year, bottle feeding sessions and interactive demonstrations will ensure an immersive experience for all.
The Animal Barn is the place to head for an array of exciting animal encounters. With fascinating creatures such as Strawberry the social media sensation cow, to Ellen the Iron Age sow and her piglets to see up close, don’t forget to purchase a bag of animal feed to really attract their attention!
The Farm Park’s Discovery Barn offers visitors the chance to learn about a variety of small animals, including rabbits and guinea pigs. This educational space will encourage curiosity and sensory development in young minds.
The Adventure Barn provides a safe and exciting indoor play area where kids can explore, climb and play, with a large sand pit, traversing wall, soft play area and ride-on tractors while adults take a well-deserved moment to themselves with a hot drink from The Shed Cafe. Outdoor activities such as bouncy pillows, swings, sandpits, pedal tractors and play areas are also on offer to help foster children’s imagination and provide a place for them to let off some steam.
As part of the February half term celebrations, Cotswold Farm Park will host live music nights on Saturday 10th February, Wednesday 14th February (Valentine’s Day) and Saturday 17th February. These evenings will offer visitors the opportunities to relax and enjoy food and live performances from the on-site Ox Shed Café, in the serene countryside setting.
With plenty of farmyard fun on offer, Cotswold Farm Park promises an enriching and entertaining day out for each member of the family over the February half term. Pre-book your tickets to be amongst the first to see their fluffy new arrivals: https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
West Lodge Farm Park – find out more here
We are huge fans of West Lodge Farm Park, and love all the events they put on, whatever the weather. We are super excited to come back this half term to check out their Lambing Festival.
With the chance to get up close to the newborn lambs, get involved with bottle feeding the newborns, and enjoy all the other fun on the farm, as well as their fantastic indoor play area, this is really one not to miss!
Check out our review here to find out more about all the fun things to do at West Lodge Farm Park.
Bluebell Dairy – find out more here
Join Bluebell Dairy this half term for their Farm Academy. Activities include Highland Cow grooming, sheep shearing, egg collecting and more, to collect stickers along the way and become a Future Farmer!
The events are always so well organised and always great fun, whatever the weather.
Check out our review of Bluebell Dairy here.
National Forest Adventure Farm – find out more here
Another favourite place of Lily’s is the National Forest Adventure Farm, and another place who we know puts on fantastic events, all year round.
This February half term sees their New Life on the Farm event, where you can meet their newborn lambs, feed the lambs, get involved with farm-related activities, make a scarecrow and more!
Check out our review of the National Forest Adventure Farm to find out more about what you can enjoy on the farm!
Alton Towers Pirate Takeover – find out more here
Ahoy me hearties! Prepare to set sail this February Half Term, as the pirates of Mutiny Bay make their return to Alton Towers Resort!
Budding buccaneers can join the captain on an exciting pirate adventure with barrels of pirate activities for all ye scallywags to enjoy! So, batten down the hatches and join the crew for a swashbuckling pirate adventure!
With live entertainment, 2 Theme Park Rides: Marauder’s Mayhem and Heave Ho, Aquarium experience, Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, Interactive quest, Pieces of Eight Treasure Hunt and more, it looks a super fun event!
What’s more, you can turn it into a full overnight stay, including Splash Landings fun too!
Conkers – find out more here
Looking for outdoor adventures? This February half term, Conkers has a range of activities planned to blow away the winter blues!
Offering a super range of family-friendly craft and ranger-led activities, all in keeping with their immersive experience theme!
Included in your admission, you can enjoy all this (and more!)…
- Ranger Activities
- Daily Crafts
- Amphitheatre Shows
- Conkachoo Train
- 4D Cinema Film
Check out our full review of Conkers here
Hatton Adventure Farm – find out more here
Hatton Adventure World has Dick Whittington panto on this February half term – a pantomime in addition to all your usual fun on the farm, for just £3 more.
In addition, you can enjoy indoor play, outdoor play, meeting the reptiles, and plenty of other events too.
Soft Play Super Mania: Let the little ones unleash their energy in a paradise of soft play extravagance. It’s a haven of fun, laughter, and boundless excitement!
Scales & Tails: Explore the fascinating world of scales and tails, and get up close and personal with some incredible cold-blooded friends.
Guinea Pig Care & Handling: Cute companions await! Learn the art of caring for and handling these adorable furballs, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Zoobee’s Family Fun Show: A show that promises to captivate hearts and leave smiles that linger long after the curtain falls.
Special Pantomime Delight! For just £3 extra per person (*online only offer), immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our enchanting Dick Whittington pantomime. It’s a heartwarming tale that will captivate both the young and the young at heart.
Check out our review of Hatton Adventure World here.
Windmill Farm Park, Leicestershire – find out more here
Baa-rilliant news! Spring has made an early appearance this February Half Term, with lots of new life expected on the farm in Spring on the Farm event. Daily from 17th – 25th February, take part in our memorable calf bottle feeding sessions, get the chance to see live lambing, meet new hatching chicks & ducklings and burn off energy in our indoor & outdoor play areas.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET:
- Calf bottle feeding demonstration
- Chance to see live lambing
- Meet rare-breed piglets
- See hatching chicks & ducklings
- Get up close to our rare & native breeds
- Run wild in our indoor play area
- Explore outdoor adventure play
Find out more here or check out our review of Windmill Farm Park here
Thomas Land, Drayton Manor – find out more here
Thomas Land has a Dino Break Out event this February Half Term – 10th – 20th February 2024.
Are you brave enough to come face to face with some of Europe’s largest walking dinos? They’ve escaped and are on the loose around the theme park. Now we need your help to find them!
Plus, enjoy exciting rides & attractions. From Europe’s only Thomas Land, Dino Trail and 15-acre zoo, to family thrill rides such as Loki, Jormungandr and much more; you’re bound to have a truly dino-mite day out.
Click here to find out about our visit to Thomas Land and what to expect when you’re there
National Space Centre, Mission Venus – find out more here
For something a little different, head to the National Space Centre for their Mission Venus event for an out of this world half term experience.
Join the discovery team this February half term and explore the hottest planet in our solar system.
You’ll love finding out more about one of our closest neighbouring planets.
Book now to include entry into additional talks, craft sessions, and take a low Earth orbit cruise from the Tetrastar Spaceport.
Check out our review here to find out more about what to expect
Snowdome Tamworth – find out more here
For something very different, head to Snowdome Tamworth and check out their real snow fun! You’ve something for all ages, whether you’re looking to escape the weather, get your snow legs set for an upcoming ski trip, or just do something active!
There’s ski and snowboard lessons, tobogganing, a snow fun park, ice-skating, climbing wall, tubing and more. With sessions for under 4s and over 4s across the SnowDome, there’s really something for all the family to enjoy playing in the real snow!
Check out our visit at Christmas to their Winter Wonderland where we got to enjoy tubing, sledging and more!
Boost Trampoline Park – find out more here
We’re huge fans of Boost Trampoline Park, but they’re definitely one of our go-to places during the holidays too. We may rep for Boost Trampoline Parks, but it has always been one of Lily’s favourite places to head, whatever the weather!
There are family-friendly sessions throughout the day, a cafe to enjoy a snack and drink, a small soft-play for under 4s, and even a Jurassic Trampoline Park event for those who want something a little different!
Find out more about our visits to Boost Trampoline Park here
Warwick Castle – find out more here
Warwick Castle is hosting a Festival of Archery this February Half Term.
If you’re keen to learn about history, in the grounds of a real medieval castle, you can enjoy a fantastic live show, with arrows being fired and even feel the heat of the flaming arrows! There are guides to help you learn more and even the chance to try out archery for yourselves (extra costs), but for something very different this Half Term, don’t miss out!
You can even stay in their wooden lodges for a special medieval sleepover – something that’s definitely on my to do list this year!
Manor Farm Park & Woodlands – find out more here
Have you guessed how excited we are about the lambs this half term? Manor Farm Park has a fantastic setup for families, so not only can you meet the newborn lambs you can also get involved in a whole host of other activities.
From feeding the animals to exploring their dinosaur trail and even heading through the woodlands into their awesome play area, there really is so much to do here. Just don’t miss out on the owls – so many beautiful birds, and even your chance to hold one too!
What’s more, there’s even a huge indoor play area if the weather gets bad, and some lovely places for a coffee too!
Check out our review here to find out more about Manor Farm Park & Woodlands.
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