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Another school holiday period is upon us, and we’ve put together your inspirational guide for the best activities happening in Worcestershire.
Promising to provide hours of entertainment for your family.
The Gruffalo at Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is all set for family fun this half-term, with appearances from the Gruffalo on 13 – 15 February.
Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House Highley, departing from Kidderminster and see the Gruffalo, who will be appearing at regular intervals throughout the day.
To mark the 25th anniversary of The Gruffalo, why not also plan to visit the Wyre Forest Gruffalo Trail. Sculptures are located alongside the yellow walking route.
February Half Term Fun – Attwell Farm Park
Meet the adorable new arrivals at Attwell Farm Park this February. Newborn lambs will be making their first steps around the farm with the opportunity to get up close and personal with the new animal interaction area.
For those rainy days, visitors can enjoy the three-tier giant heated soft play.
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Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum
If you are planning an educational visit over half term, then Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum may be at the top of your list to visit. The Museum is hosting a number of activities all themed around Ancient Egypt including family trails and crafts workshops.
Don’t forget the Dame Laura Knight – I Paint Today exhibition is also on! Check out our Worcestershire-themed travel itinerary.
Light Night, Severn Arts
Worcester’s light festival returns once again. The city centre will be lit with giant light-based artworks, colourful interactive installations, inspiring artistic commissions and entertaining walkabout artists. This FREE family-friendly event takes place on 14th & 15th February.
Lambing Live at Churchfields
Spring has sprung early at Churchfields Farm with the lambing season underway already. You will even have a strong chance of seeing a live birth!
Expect to see a variety of animals including pigs, ponies, goats and donkeys as well as fun-filled activities including go-karting, pedal tractors and air bouncers (weather permitting)!
Aztec Adventure – Lost Valley Golf
For those looking for a great value day out, Aztec Adventure are offering £5 golf at their new The Lost Valley Adventure Golf, Evesham. Test your skills on the outdoor 18-hole crazy golf course.
The Valley, Evesham also provides a wide variety of shopping outlets and places to refresh for a spot of lunch.
Zookeeper Adventure at All Things Wild
Get a glimpse of life as a zoo keeper, with hands-on experiences and behind-the-scenes additional activities. Learn about diverse habitats, unique behaviours and fascinating facts about their incredible animal residents with expert insight from the keepers.
Dive into the world of zookeeping at All Things Wild's Zookeeper Adventure. Running from Saturday 10th February to Sunday 18th February 2024.
Imagination Street
Some inspiration for those rainy days, visit the biggest combined indoor soft play and trampoline park in Worcestershire. Imagination Street in Redditch provides hours of entertainment for families!
Parents can be rest assured that the seating areas provide good viewing opportunities to keep an eye on your youngsters.
Make sure to book in advance during school holiday periods.
Bluey and Bingo at West Midland Safari Park
Bluey and Bingo are coming to West Midland Safari Park on weekdays during February Half Term!
They will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day at the Safari Academy. The Park’s usual attractions are open including the Safari Drive-through and new walking trails are included in the admission price.
The Cob House
A great place to meet up with friends and family, The Cob House Country Park is a great value day out. Visitors are able to meet and feed the animals which call the Park their home which includes reindeer, alpacas, goats and pigs. The onsite restaurant, The Mayfly serves up mouth-watering English breakfasts and popular meals.
Cupid Crafts at Hanbury Hall
Hanbury is home to some fantastic art pieces, with a particular focus on Greek gods and goddesses. One of those is Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, later renamed Cupid by the Romans.
Families will be able to create their own Cupid-style quiver and arrows with the hope of spreading the love this February half term.
Feathery Friends at Croome Court
Croome is another great place to meet up with friends and family, with pushchair-friendly parkland, free entry for under 5’s and ten sensory backpacks are free to loan from the visitor centre.
The theme at Croome Court for this February half term is British wildlife, with plenty of viewing and learning opportunities to find out which birds are resident at Croome. Activity sheets, a life-size bird display and the opportunity to play in a giant bird's nest!
The Buzz, Worcester
Another indoor activity located in Worcester, The Buzz is the perfect place to burn away any excess energy built up over the February half term. Catering for all ages the inflatable adventure is a great group activity with time trail courses, but there are also dedicated solo areas.
Head for the heights with Redpoint Climbing Centre also located onsite.
Worcestershire Libraries
Explore what’s on this February half-term at Worcestershire Libraries
With so many fun activities going on throughout Worcestershire this half-term, have you considered taking your family to your local library? They have a packed schedule of FREE activities planned for you to enjoy!
