Thursday 19 February (40)
🎊 February Half Term 2026: Chinese New Year Trail & Family Crafts - Stowe House, Buckinghamshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️14th - 22nd February 2026: 10:30 - 4:30
✨️EVENT DETAILS
Step into a colourful celebration of Chinese New Year this February half term with a fun, family-friendly programme designed for children of all ages. We’re open daily from 10.30am–4.30pm, with a free Chinese New Year trail running throughout the House, alongside creative crafts and a special drop-in workshop.
🐴 Chinese New Year Zodiac Trail
Can you spot all twelve Chinese zodiac animals hidden around the House? As families explore our historic interiors, children will search for each animal, learning about their meanings and stories along the way. This gentle, engaging trail encourages observation, curiosity, and plenty of excitement as young explorers tick off each zodiac sign they find.
🖍 Craft Activities
Get hands-on with a range of creative activities inspired by Chinese culture and New Year traditions:
🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy – Learn how to write the character for ‘horse’ in traditional Chinese script, following each brushstroke step by step.
🥠 Fortune Cookies – Craft your own paper fortune cookie to gift to a friend or loved one. Use our pre-written fortunes or write your own special message.
✏️ Colouring-In Station – A relaxed space for younger children to enjoy themed colouring and creativity.
🎨 Craft activities are available throughout the day and are perfect for dipping in and out of at your own pace.
💖 Pocket Hug Workshop (Drop-In)
On 18 February 2026, 11.00am–3.00pm, join our Pocket Hug Workshop. Drop in at any time to craft a small keepsake pocket hug—something thoughtful and handmade to gift to someone special.
🎟 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN ADMISSION
Best of all, all activities are free of charge and included in admission, and kids go free with a paying adult. It’s a joyful, creative, and affordable way to enjoy half term together.
👨👩👧👦 We’re fully set up for families, with:
• Baby-changing facilities
• A café for snacks and refreshments
• Lift access for pushchairs
• Dress-up and interactive play in our museum
• Picnic tables and a lawn outside the visitor centre for outdoor play
👶 Visiting With Little Legs?
Don’t fancy a big walk with little ones? We understand that the journey through the National Trust garden can feel daunting (even with snacks, pit stops, and a bit of bribery!).
If you pre-book your admission tickets, you can arrange parking close to the House via a separate entrance to Stowe—ta-da, happy faces all round.
Alternatively, make a full day of it and enjoy the fresh air, letting the kids run off some steam with a big family adventure at Stowe.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Click here
For more information on accessibility at National Trust Stowe call 01280 825009.
🐶 DOGS
Dogs are allowed in the Visitor Centre but not in the house. Only assistance dogs are allowed inside the house.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️National Trust Member Adult: £7.50
▪️Child: Under 16s free with a paying adult
▪️Historic Houses: Free with valid membership
▪️Essential carer: Free with a paying adult
▪️Pre-booked Group Adult: £7.50
👩🌾 Farm to Fork Activitity Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🗓 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️14th - 22nd February 2026
▪️9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
This February Half Term 2026, pop on those wellies and join us for our Farm To Fork Adventure Trail! It's bursting with fun clues and facts to test your knowledge on where food comes from.
✨️Explore the Mill Garden, Meadow and Woodland
✨️Discover 10 food-themed posters
✨️Match each food to where it comes from on your trail sheet
✨️Complete the trail to earn a prize
💳 PAY ON THE DAY, NO BOOKING REQUIRED
£4 per entry (includes a prize)
👀 VIEW A PAST WHATSUP BEDFORDSHIRE FACEBOOK POST FOR THIS VENUE HERE
🎨 Amped, Get Creative (age 11 - 17) - Full House Studio, Ampthill
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🖌 AMPED – get creative
Get involved with creative workshops, learn from an array of amazing artists, grow your creative talents and try some new and exciting antics whilst meeting new people and having fun.
🎨 Lego printmaking:
▪️Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026
▪️Sessions: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm
▪️Location: Full house theatre studio, Ampthill
ℹ️ Details:
Join illustrator Katie Allen to print unique graphic designs using Lego dots! Have fun whilst exploring texture, layout and colour at this creative hands-on workshop.
👕 Fashion futures
▪️Date: Thursday 19th February 2026
▪️Session: 11am – 3pm
▪️Location: Full house theatre studio
ℹ️ Details:
Love designing, styling, or just getting creative? Explore your fashion potential and make your own tie-dye creation!
🎟 BOOK FOR FREE
You can book a place via the event link
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: Info@fullhouse.org.uk
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
🦉 Free Encounters February Half Term 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️18th – 20th February
▪️10am - 3pm
🦉 EVENT DETAILS
Come and see our amazing friends at Teaching Talons, The Animal Ambassadors, Ltd. for a hands-on, interactive experience with some incredible creatures!
✨ Get up close, learn fascinating facts, and meet these amazing animals in person!
Don’t miss this unforgettable half-term adventure – fun for all ages.
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🎪 Cirquoise Circus Show - Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands
Price: £9.99
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️14th February - 22nd February
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an hours-long show and prepare to be amazed by dazzling acrobatics, spectacular stunts, and mesmerising acts perfect for the whole family.
Don’t miss out on the magic! Book your tickets now and make this half-term one to remember;
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Everyone: £9.99
▪️Babies under 18 months do not require a ticket
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🐐 February Half Term 2026 - The Bucks Goat Centre
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️14th February - 22nd February 2026
FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY COST:
🐦 Monday 16th Feb:
Make a bird feeder - 11am -1pm
🖍 Tuesday 17th Feb:
Colouring Competition all day
📎 Wednesday 18th Feb:
Bird Crafts - 10:30am - 12:30pm
🔭 Thursday 19th Feb:
Mini Bird Watching Class - 1pm - 3pm
🦜 Friday 20th Feb:
Meet Nobby and Peanut the parrots - 11am - 2pm
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£8: Adults Ages 16+
▪️£7: Children Ages 2 - 15
▪️£7.50: Concession
▪️£23.10: Families Including: 2 Adults + 2 Children
🤑 SAVE MONEY ON TICKETS
Save money with the Groupon Offer - Click here
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01296 612983
📧 Email: ruthhiggins@laybyfarm.co.uk
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🎠 Children's Funfair February Half-Term 2026 - Coach House Hotel, Royston
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 14th Feb - Sunday 22nd Feb
▪️12pm - 6pm
💳 COST
All rides £2 excluding activities.
😋 FOOD OFFER
After a day of fun at the fair, treat yourself to a delicious meal. Kids under ten eat for half price with every adult meal purchase. And, adults, no sneaking sides only! It's every full meal that counts. You can book a table using the details below. Check out the Just Eat menu here.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01763 208272
📱 Mobile: 07908 749904
📧 Email: coachhousehotel@hotmail.com
🌐 Coach House Website: https://coachhousehotel.co.uk/
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🪨 February Half Term 2026 Children Special in Royston Cave
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
🗓 FEBRUARY 2026 DATES & TIME
▪️Thursday 19th Feb: 10am & 11am
🪨 About Royston Cave
The cave is decorated with low-relief wall carvings. The carvings are mostly Christian is depiction and medieval in style. They include representations of the Crucifixion and notable saints such as St Catherine and St Christopher. Elsewhere are figures of a horse and an Earth Goddess, believed to be Pagan fertility symbols. In addition to the carvings, the contents of the cave included a human skull, an unmarked piece of brass and fragments of a drinking vessel.
Royston Cave remains an enigma. No records of its age or purpose exist. Some theories suggest it was used by the Knights Templar, others by King James I, while some believe it was a private chapel or hermitage. The cave also attracts Pagan and Earth energy visitors who claim it to be the site where two ancient Ley lines meet. They believe that Royston Cave has been a sacred site for thousands of years.
ℹ️ Access
The cave can be slippery and uneven underfoot. Access includes 21 steps and an incline to be ascended and descended. Visitors are advised to take care, use the handrail provided and wear appropriate, sturdy footwear.
There is no wheelchair or pushchair access.
No pets allowed except for registered assistance dogs.
For full access information and resources, visit roystoncave.co.uk/visit.
🅿️ PARKING
There is no on-site parking.
Royston Cave is a 4 minute walk from Civic Centre Car Park, SG8 7XB which has electric charge points.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (16+): £10
▪️Over 65: £8
▪️Student: £8
▪️Child (3-15): £4
▪️Under 3: Free
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🦔 Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, February Half Term 2026 - Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 14th February
▪️Sunday 15th February
▪️Monday 16th February
▪️Thursday 19th February
▪️Friday 20th February
▪️Saturday 21st February
▪️Sunday 22nd February
WHAT TO EXPECT
🩺 Vet talks – learn how we care for injured wildlife
🦔 Hedgehog encounters – meet some of our resident prickly ambassadors
🎨 Free crafts & activities – hands-on fun for children
🌿 Discover British wildlife and the real work of our wildlife hospital
WHAT TO KNOW
✅️ Accessible toilet facilities
✅️ Baby changing facilities
✅️ Car parking
✅️ Disabled car parking space
✅️ Partial wheelchair access
📍 LOCATION
Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, Aston Road, Haddenham
🎟 PAY ON ENTRY COST:
▪️Adult Admission: £5.80
▪️Child Admission (3 to 18): £4.20
▪️Under 3s Admission: Free
▪️Concessions Admission (over 65s and students with ID): £4.20
▪️Family Admission (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £17.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🦔 Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, February Half Term 2026 - Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 14th February
▪️Sunday 15th February
▪️Monday 16th February
▪️Thursday 19th February
▪️Friday 20th February
▪️Saturday 21st February
▪️Sunday 22nd February
WHAT TO EXPECT
🩺 Vet talks – learn how we care for injured wildlife
🦔 Hedgehog encounters – meet some of our resident prickly ambassadors
🎨 Free crafts & activities – hands-on fun for children
🌿 Discover British wildlife and the real work of our wildlife hospital
WHAT TO KNOW
✅️ Accessible toilet facilities
✅️ Baby changing facilities
✅️ Car parking
✅️ Disabled car parking space
✅️ Partial wheelchair access
📍 LOCATION
Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, Aston Road, Haddenham
🎟 PAY ON ENTRY COST:
▪️Adult Admission: £5.80
▪️Child Admission (3 to 18): £4.20
▪️Under 3s Admission: Free
▪️Concessions Admission (over 65s and students with ID): £4.20
▪️Family Admission (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £17.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
🦉 Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre - February Half-Term 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Sat 14th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb 2026
🦙 WHAT TO EXPECT
Discover Herrings Green Activity Farm – one of the largest bird of prey centres in the UK!
Home to over 200 incredible birds of prey and a wide variety of friendly farm animals, Herrings Green offers a fun-filled day out for the whole family.
Come face to face with owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and even pelicans, then wander over to the farm to meet donkeys, sheep, goats, alpacas, ponies and many more.
A Full Day of Family Fun!
🐰 Our packed daily programme keeps everyone entertained:
▪️10.30 – Meet and handle an owl
▪️11.00 – Pat a pet with rabbits and guinea pigs
▪️11.30 – Flying display – watch our amazing birds soar overhead
▪️12.30 – Have a go at flying an owl
▪️1.30 – Critter encounter
▪️2.30 – Flying display – a different display to the morning show
▪️3.00 – Pat a pet with rabbits and guinea pigs
▪️3.30 – Farm animal meet & greet
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room is open daily from 10.00–4.00, serving sandwiches, cakes and snacks. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic.
Please note: The farm can be muddy at this time of year – suitable footwear is recommended.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults: £12.95
▪️Children (2–15 years): £7.95
▪️Under 2s: FREE
All activities are included in the admission price! Make this February unforgettable – adventure, animals and amazing memories await at Herrings Green Activity Farm!
🏰 INDOOR INFLATABLE FUN (February 2026) - Bedford
Time: 11:00 - 14:45 Price: £5.99
🗓 2025 DATE
Thursday 19th February (HALF TERM)
🕚 SESSION TIMES
▪️11am - 12:45pm
▪️1:00pm - 2:45pm
▪️AGE
This is recommended for up to age 11 ! Anyone using the equipment will need a wristband on :)
WHAT TO EXPECT
🏰 Bouncy castles!
🤸♂️ Obstacle course!
🛝 Slides!
⚽️ Penalty shootout!
🏀 Basketball shootout!
😋 FOOD & DRINK INFO
Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase within our event!
🎟 COST:
▪️£5.99 per child ages 0-11 for a 1hr 45 session of unlimited fun!
▪️Adult spectators free!
Come along for a fun filled day!
💷 PAY ON THE DAY INFO
Wristbands can be purchased on the door for £5.99 each. Cash or card! These will be sold on a first come first serve basis as we will have a limited number for each session so that the children will not have to que for long for the castles and fun.
🏆 COMPETITION
Check out our Facebook competition to win FREE wristbands for this event here.
🅿️ PARKING
Free parking available
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: kjfundays@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 07757267114
🌸 Kids' Gardening Club Flower & Veg Seed Planting - Waresley Garden Centre
Time: 11:30 - 15:00 Price: £4.99
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Wednesday 18th February: 11:30 & 14:00
▪️Thursday 19th February: 11:30 & 14:00
🌱 Great for young gardeners with green thumbs! Plant up 3 pots & decorate each one to give your own creative splash!! This session will consist of small groups and will be located in our restaurant. All children must be accompanied by an adult (adults no ticket required).
🎟 TICKET COST: £4.99 per child
🏊♀️ Day Passes To Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
▪️PLEASE NOTE
There are no other activities running, nor facilities open.
🏊♀️ POOL DETAILS
Open 10am to 5pm (last entry to pool at 4pm). Booking needed in advance for swimming once you have paid for your day pass. Swimming is included in the cost of your day pass.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY DETAILS
https://meadowbay.com/billingaquadrome/holidays/uk-dog-friendly-holidays/
🎫 DAY PASS COST
▪️Each person: £5
▪️Under 5: Free
🅿️ PARKING COST
£5 for car parking and must be booked online prior to arriving.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: ba.enquiries@meadowbay.com
☎️ Phone: 01604 408181
✨️ Imagination Station (February Half Term 2026) - The Hat Factory, Luton
Time: 10:15 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES:
▪️16th – 20th February: 10:45am – 3pm
▪️SEND friendly session: 10:15am – 10:45am
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Activities include arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, music and more!
All children, young people and their families are welcome to join the fun in the Imagination Station at any time. However, we will have a SEND friendly session every morning between 10:15am – 10:45am as we understand that loud and busy spaces can be overwhelming for some children with additional needs. During these sessions we’ll be keeping the lights up, the music low and limiting numbers to ensure a calm, gentle experience.
ℹ️ ORGANISER CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 630783
📧 Email: daisy@fullhouse.org.uk
🐐 Free Entry Farm - Knotts of Tempsford
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 FEBRUARY HALF TERM DATES:
▪️Tues 17th Feb - Sat 21st Feb: 9 am - 5 pm
▪️Sunday 22nd Feb: 10 am - 4 pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Come along and meet our incredible animals, get hands-on with our educational experiences (extra charge) and keep the kids occupied with our play area and pedal karts.
Stock up on the finest local produce in our Farm Shop and grab a bite to eat at The Farmers Grill while you're here!
What's Knott To Like?
🐷 ACTIVITIES TO BOOK
Lots of activities for you all to enjoy!!!
For times, prices and availability please check out our website.
🍔 CAFÉ
Our Farmers Café is open 10am -3pm serving hot food and drinks.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01767 669376
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo Tickets & 30% Discount Code Off General Tickets - February Half Term 2026!
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
You can can get 30% off general admission entering the code in the promo box:
🤑 PPC30 or WEB30
clicking here to the website.
The discount will come off at check out.
🐵 UNIVERSAL CREDIT TICKETS 2026
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT TICKETS?
▪️Adult (16+) : £9.35/ £8.50
▪️Child (3-15): £4.95 / £4.50
▪️Under 3: Free
💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are around £3 - £4 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
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🐑 Lambing Week February Half Term 2026 - Thrift Farm, Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️14th February - 22nd February: 10am - 5pm
▪️Last entry: 3:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Take a look at all the ‘baaa-tastic’ things included in your ticket price:
🐑 Watch our new-born lambs take their first steps, and maybe even see one being born!
👩🏼🌾 Look out for the Farmers who can tell you all about our ewes & lambs!
🔍 Hunt around the farm to learn some baa-rilliant facts about our ewes & lambs
🐑 Play a game of sheep hoopla
🛝 Adventure through indoor play
🐮 Meet & feed heaps of farmyard friends
🐰 Get up close to small furries in daily animal petting
🤸🏻♂️ Explore outdoor play incl. bouncing pillows
& zip-wire!
🚜 Whizz around on pedal tractors
☕️ THE POTTING SHED CAFÉ
With relaxing, rustic decor and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating whatever the weather, treat yourself to a delicious hot meal, snack or tasty treat in the Potting Shed Cafe. We serve delicious classic lunch time food such as Sandwiches and Baguettes, all available from 11am until 3pm. Make sure you visit to our Garden Centre, too, it’s just next door!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Check TripAdvisor for real reviews of disability
access.
▪️ANIMAL FEED: £1.00
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £10.00
▪️Child: £10.00
▪️Under 18 months: Free
▪️Disability plus carer: £14.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 501733
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🐑 Lambing Live 2026 - Johnsons of Old Hurst, Huntingdon
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Feb 17th– Feb 22nd: 10am - 4:30pm
▪️Feb 28th–March 1st: 10am - 4:30pm
❓️FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here
🎟 TICKET COST:
No-pre booking, just pay on the gate cash or card.
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🎧 February Half Term Silent Disco 2026 (Ages 3 - 12) - Dunstable Downs
Time: 14:00 - 16:30 Price: £2.00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Mon 16th Feb - Fri 20th Feb
🕑 SESSION TIMES
▪️2:00pm - 3:00pm
▪️3:30pm - 4.30pm
🎶 ABOUT
The perfect way to shake off all that half-term energy and get everyone moving. Recommended age 3 - 12 years.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The visitor centre is fully accessible.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply. National Trust Members can park for free.
🎟 TICKET COST: £2.00
£2 per headset - booking required.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. If adults wish to join in then they will also need to book a headset in advance.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0344 249 1895
