Dover Castle, Kent 15th - 23rd Feb 25
Discover what's on this February half-term with our guide to some of the best events and things to do throughout South East England. You'll find a multitude of activities that will inspire you to get out and about this wintertime. Look out for the free events (F) to help stretch your budget a little further, as keeping the kids entertained during the holidays doesn't have to cost the earth. Whether you're visiting for a half-term break away, enjoying time with friends and family, or exploring what's on your doorstep, take a look for a host of fun things to do.
The February Half Term Holidays begin on Saturday 15th February and run until Sunday 23rd February 2025 across the South East. This is the first half term in the UK in 2025. This holiday offers the chance to wrap up warm and get out and enjoy the great outdoors after the cold winter snap in January. The relatively early dark nights also mean stargazing is a great option at this time of the year. With a fantastic mix of indoor and outdoor activities and events to enjoy it doesn't matter what the weather brings there is still plenty to do.
For short or weekend breaks, our Days Out and weekend breaks pages offer a wealth of ideas for things to do in Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Dorset, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
See below for our list of events and use the Map View feature to find something near you to do during the school holidays.
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Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Join in roarsome adventures across the Wakehurst landscape, from digging for fossils to identifying dino eggs and hunting for dinosaur nests.
Bring your sense of adventure and team up with Pip, Bud and Sprout to complete your daring dino mission…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Fun for all the family, grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening as you dance like no one's watching under the Whales.
Don't miss your opportunity to dance the night away to your favourite party tunes under the Whales installation.…
Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.
Valentines Day
Reading
Enjoy a luxurious night away with that special someone. The Roseate Reading is just 25 minutes from London and is the perfect place to relax and get away from the everyday stresses of life.
Free Event
Reading
This half term, enjoy trails, activities, crafts at The Museum of English Rural Life!
Gardens
Hever
A walk in the gardens at this time will provide a welcome boost to flagging winter spirits. Wrap up warm and enjoy a self-led tour snowdrop tour around the gardens. During your stroll you will also be able to learn interesting facts about snowdrops…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Dottie is an eager to please 50s style diner server on their first day on the job. It's a place where the baby is the customer and grownups are along for the ride.
As the server waits on their demanding clientele (imagine babies doing what babies…
Childrens Events
Berwick
Make wild memories this February half term at Drusillas Zoo Park!
Keep the kids half term happy with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days out with kids in Sussex!
Get nose-to-nose with 80 species of animal in our…
Dance / Dancing
off Hawthorn Hill, Maidenhead
Welcome to the Valentine's Party on Friday 14th February at Bird Hills Golf Club, Drift Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 3ST! This event is perfect for those aged 35s to 60s Plus looking for a fun night out. Join us at 8:30pm till 1am for a night of…
Heritage & History
Woodstock
A scandalous journey through Blenheim Palace's hidden history.
Embark on a journey through the Palace's most tantalising secrets on the new Lust & Laudanum trail. The historical trail peels back the elegant veneer of aristocratic life, revealing…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
How do stars form? Do they live forever? If not, why?
This talk covers how stars are formed, how long they live, what happens to them during their life, and why and how they die. This is simply explained in relation to what we can see in or near the…
Childrens Events
Chichester
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family. Join them this half term for a dazzling adventure,…
Family
Uckfield
Come Ice Skating on real ice at Sheffield Park Station in the unique and amazing location of the Locomotive Shed. Glide across the ice and see where the locomotives are prepared in the morning before they steam up and down the preserved railway…
School Holidays
Winchester
Step into the shoes of a junior detective and join Agents Kit Casey and Sam Snow from Netflix’s hit series The Creature Cases on an exciting and educational trail. Crack clues, uncover hidden secrets, and help solve The Case of the Missing Pebble in…
Childrens Events
Winchester
WARNING… WARNING… EXTREME FUN ALERT!
This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards, as we put the "Exciting" back into "Science". (See what we did there!)
With fun and fact filled…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a squishy, stretchy and slime-tastic show?
From 1st February to 23rd March 2025, on weekends and during February half term, enjoy all the usual Science Centre fun plus watch our brand new live science show, The Slime Show. We're…
Heritage & History
Bognor Regis
A brand-new immersive experience by artist Matt Reed comes to Bognor Regis Esplanade until September 2025
Outdoor Event / Activities
Hellingly
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon of challenges and relaxation at the Charcoal Burner's Challenge Afternoon! Test your skills in various activities and compete with friends and family. After all the excitement, you can choose to unwind at our…
Food
Dorking
Enjoy a Sparkling reception followed by a 3-course meal with wine.
Dance the night away with your loved ones under the night sky in our Conservatory Atrium with live music from vocalist and pianist Danny Mills followed by Boogie Nights DJ & Disco.
Food
Abingdon
Sunday Carvery Dates for the Diary New Year New Carvery!! 5 Courses plus Tea and Coffee £19.95 per person / £14.95 under 12's / under 3 eat free
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