Things To Do In February Half-Term

Make your way to The Postal Museum and enjoy a fun-filled, family day out!

There’s so much to discover here, like the Mail Rail where you can uncover the story of the postal service beneath the streets of London and climbing a miniature train into the original tunnels. To explore interactive exhibits that bring 500 years of engineering and postal history to life.

But that’s not all, there’s a whole host of February half-term activities for the kids to get stuck into! From arts and crafts and storytelling inspired by their special exhibit, Dressed to Deliver, to storytelling sessions on the postal journey through time.

For those who are creative, you can create your own postal uniform with the Mini Designers exhibit or design your own good deed patch in the Mini Makers exhibit. And the best part is all the arts and crafts activities are included in The Postal Museum admission.

Please note places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Last but certainly not least, your little ones can immerse themselves in Sorted! The Postal Play Space, where they can play in a mini-town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys, slides and chutes; everything to keep the little ones happily occupied!

You can book a Sorted! session without visiting the museum (from £4.00 and under 6 months go free), or you can purchase tickets for both experiences. Once you have added a museum ticket to your basket, you’ll automatically be able to book Sorted! on the next page.

Play, explore and experiment at The Science Museum Manchester this February half term. There’s a free family interactive gallery with fascinating machines and objects to explore.

Then, kids will love to play the computer games their parents played in the past at Power Up-the ultimate gaming experience!

We recommend you don’t miss Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You! Children will be amazed to discover what happens to the food they eat. An educational and fun special exhibition.

Totally Awesome is back with a family friendly trail around a world of dinosaurs, wild animals, pirates and unicorns!

Totally Awesome is held in the grounds of Arley Hall, a spectacular stately home which dates back to the 15th century, near Lymm, around a 40 minute drive from Manchester.

This event is suitable for any age but best appreciated mostly by children 5-11 years old. This trail take around an hour. This assumes you take part in the quiz and enjoy the exhibits and stop for photos etc.

Enter a world of Super heroes this February half-term, as your kids channel their favourite fantasy heroes!

This family-friendly event is jam-packed with lively and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. From live combat demonstrations, entertaining shows and experiences.

Can you navigate the laser maze and shoot a foam blaster? A day full of adventure and excitement awaits!

All sorts of mystical and magical creatures have been set loose in the city of York and it’s up to you and the Wizard of York to track them down!

Full of magic tricks, mystery, hilarious jokes and a sense of adventure, you and the kids will embark on a fantastic journey! The kids can even get their very own Wizard Wand Kits so they can practise their own spells and learn tricks too. Are you ready for a whimsical wand-er around York?

Looking for something calming and tranquil? How about a visit to a garden that is blooming beautiful with spring tulips, white snowdrops and winter flora?

The spring bulb pageant has over 150,000 bulbs planted in the garden! All ready for stunning views as you leisurely stroll along the nature trail for all to discover.

It’s the perfect activity if you want to get out of the house and into the fresh air!

This is perfect for older kids (12+) who are bored of staying at home! Please note children must be accompanied by an adult if under 16.

Are you ready for an experienced like no other? Embark on a journey to an island where you can experience 16 unforgettable and unique virtual reality adventures at a digital theme park. With state-of-the-art Immersion Pod tech, you’ll be fully immersed with wind, heat and rumble motions. So, not only will your mind explore, but your body too!

From adventures, puzzles, shooters and combat games, to raves on the beach. How about watching the seasons change or travelling through unique stories? You can even explore with your friend’s avatars in the virtual world too!

It’s the world’s most immersive VR experience! You can also find this experience in Victoria and Hackney in London.

It’s time to learn about how our planet Earth looks from space! At the Thinktank museum in Birmingham, you can discover all about the Sun, Moon and Earth.

Build the Sun, Moon, and Earth out of people to see how they move in space, discover how rockets take off, recreate the orbits of satellites, and learn how they play a big role in wildlife conservation.

This awe-inspiring show is the perfect family-friendly activity for this February half-term.

For all the little explorers out there, are you brave enough to come face to face with the most ferocious giants? At Drayton Manor, Europe’s largest walking dinos have escaped and are on the loose! The team needs your help to find them all – do you have what it takes?

Enjoy thrilling rides and attractions, choo-choo choose to visit Thomas Land, the Dino Trail and of course the 15-acre zoo. It’s a family favourite theme park for a reason, so get your exploring cap on and track those dinos down.

Immerse yourself in all things CUTE and cuddly at the brand-new and viral exhibit in London! Journey through the cute cultural history from 1870 to present-day cuteness!

From Hello Kitty and My Little Pony to Sylvanian Families and so much more! This year is also the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty too so there may be some surprises in store… Don’t forget all the photo opportunities too!

It’ll be a fab February half-term event for the entire family to enjoy.

Don’t forget to check out the Mediterranean Biome, follow a crazy bug trail through the Rainforest Biome. Or settle down for a storytelling session in a cosy reading nook.

You can even get the inside scoop on all things scientific in The Ministry of Science shows and workshops. Then, watch with wonder as You Tube sensation Kids Invent Stuff bring some of their greatest creations to The Eden Projest. Your family day out will be full of imagination, creativity and most of all, FUN!

Don’t forget to check out the massive Biomes, filled with beautiful and unique flora, gardens and nature to discover. Then, follow a crazy bug trail through the Rainforest Biome. Or settle down for a storytelling session in a cosy reading nook.