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😎 I Grew Up 80's Exhibition - North Hertfordshire Museum, Hitchin
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 OPENING DAYS & TIMES
▪️Mondays and Bank Holidays: closed
▪️Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
▪️Sundays: 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
🎮 ABOUT
Pop in and judge for yourself. From toys and film posters to beta max and game consoles, there’s something in here for everyone of a certain age (or even those that were a twinkle in their mother’s eye but still think it’s cool stuff).
We even have an actual arcade machine which you can try out. Yes, you heard us right, bring your 50 pences and play a 1980s game with a joystick. No touchscreens here.
So come down to the museum and be transported back to the 1980s, it’s free!
The exhibition runs until 15 March 2026.
🐶 DOGS
We are dog-friendly! You are welcome to bring your dogs provided they are well behaved and on a lead.
☕️ THE CAFE
If you need refreshment, our café serves a variety of drinks, savoury and sweet snacks, and light meals.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
https://northhertsmuseum.org/accessibility/
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 474554
🎠 £12 Wristbands at Wicksteed Park, February Half Term 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Join us from the 14th February until the 22nd February 2026 for Go Wild at Wicksteed with ZooLab, open 10:30am-4:00pm!
🙋♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a day of family fun and unforgettable encounters as you explore our Adventure and Heritage Zones and our amazing Animal Encounter Shows brought to us by ZooLab! Meet fascinating creatures, including snakes, spiders, and snails and discover incredible facts along the way.
🤩 Attractions open for Go Wild at Wicksteed include:
Indoor Animal Encounter Shows with ZooLab, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Mini Farmyard, Pig N’ Putt, Lighthouse, Cups & Saucers, Mini Roundabout, Carousel, Sway Rider, and the Wicksteed Park Railway.
ZooLab encounters will run in the Terrace Suite and will operate on a first come first served basis to wristband users only. Wristband holders are permitted to enter one ZooLab show.
❗️PLEASE NOTE
Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.
Please note that the attractions in the Thrill and Splash Zones are not open during this period.
🅿️ Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Wristbands for Get Wild at Wicksteed are £12 per person, with children under 0.9m able to experience the fun for FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or wristband holder.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
🎊 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
🎪 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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🦔 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
🏊♀️ 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
🦁 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.
Related Deals & Blogs
🎠 £12 Wristbands at Wicksteed Park, February Half Term 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Join us from the 14th February until the 22nd February 2026 for Go Wild at Wicksteed with ZooLab, open 10:30am-4:00pm!
🙋♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a day of family fun and unforgettable encounters as you explore our Adventure and Heritage Zones and our amazing Animal Encounter Shows brought to us by ZooLab! Meet fascinating creatures, including snakes, spiders, and snails and discover incredible facts along the way.
🤩 Attractions open for Go Wild at Wicksteed include:
Indoor Animal Encounter Shows with ZooLab, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Mini Farmyard, Pig N’ Putt, Lighthouse, Cups & Saucers, Mini Roundabout, Carousel, Sway Rider, and the Wicksteed Park Railway.
ZooLab encounters will run in the Terrace Suite and will operate on a first come first served basis to wristband users only. Wristband holders are permitted to enter one ZooLab show.
❗️PLEASE NOTE
Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.
Please note that the attractions in the Thrill and Splash Zones are not open during this period.
🅿️ Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Wristbands for Get Wild at Wicksteed are £12 per person, with children under 0.9m able to experience the fun for FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or wristband holder.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
🎊 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
🎪 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
Related Deals
🦔 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
🏊♀️ 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
🦁 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.
Related Deals & Blogs
🎧 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
Related Deals & Blogs
🎠 £12 Wristbands at Wicksteed Park, February Half Term 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Join us from the 14th February until the 22nd February 2026 for Go Wild at Wicksteed with ZooLab, open 10:30am-4:00pm!
🙋♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a day of family fun and unforgettable encounters as you explore our Adventure and Heritage Zones and our amazing Animal Encounter Shows brought to us by ZooLab! Meet fascinating creatures, including snakes, spiders, and snails and discover incredible facts along the way.
🤩 Attractions open for Go Wild at Wicksteed include:
Indoor Animal Encounter Shows with ZooLab, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Mini Farmyard, Pig N’ Putt, Lighthouse, Cups & Saucers, Mini Roundabout, Carousel, Sway Rider, and the Wicksteed Park Railway.
ZooLab encounters will run in the Terrace Suite and will operate on a first come first served basis to wristband users only. Wristband holders are permitted to enter one ZooLab show.
❗️PLEASE NOTE
Rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance or may not operate during inclement weather. Please check our website for the latest availability updates.
Please note that the attractions in the Thrill and Splash Zones are not open during this period.
🅿️ Wicksteed Park’s regular parking charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Wristbands for Get Wild at Wicksteed are £12 per person, with children under 0.9m able to experience the fun for FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket or wristband holder.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01536 512475
🎊 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