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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Special Events
Buckinghamshire, Marlow
Fancy celebrating this special day with your loved one?
Enjoy a Romantic 4 Course Dinner in our stunning lakeside setting of the stylish AA-awarded Glaze Restaurant especially prepared with love by our talented Chefs for this very occasion. £50.00…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Southampton
Get closer than ever to our majestic deer with our Deer Feeding Encounter.
This deer feeding encounter is perfect for individuals, families (ages 5+), and friends seeking an enchanting experience.
Hand feed our friendly resident deer as you are…
Sporting Event
Ascot
A standout occasion in the Jumps season, the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday is a highlight in Ascot’s calendar. Horses and hearts will leap at this thrilling jumps event. Will yours?
Childrens Events
Cobham
Enjoy family fun on an adventure through the landscape to discover some of your favourite fairy tale characters.
A trail sheet will be available to pick up from the Visitor Centre.
Dogs on short leads are permitted.
The Fairy Tale Trail is…
Free Event
Little Horsted
Saturday 15th February, 10am to 3pm
Join us for our exclusive Wedding Showcase at Horsted Place Hotel
Discover the magic of this hidden gem hotel where Queen Elizabeth used to enjoy private weekend retreats!
Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on…
Arts
Greenwich
Looking for some winter sun? Discover Luke Jerram's newest and most ambitious artwork, Helios, at its London premiere. This seven-metre illuminated sculpture merges solar imagery, light and sound, inviting you to get up close to the Sun's fiery…
Exhibition
Eastbourne
Towner Eastbourne presents a selection of sculpture, prints and drawings by internationally renowned artist Nigel Hall (b.1943). The exhibition includes some of his earliest American desert landscape sketches from the late 1960s, alongside a number…
Valentines Day
Reading
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join us at The Reading Room Restaurant and Lounge for the best afternoon tea in Berkshire.
Childrens Events
Reading
Grab your wellies and your sense of adventure and head along to Wellington Country Park, Reading this February half term to follow the clues and explore all the Park has to offer.
Perfect for all ages, this fun-filled event is a great way to…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Sarson Lane, Weyhill
This spring, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls' graceful, silent flights in and out of the darkness in two enthralling flying displays.
Before the flying displays, there…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
Pull on your wellies and start exploring!
This winter, grab your boots for a fun-filled outdoor adventure on Wilbur's Wild Welly Walk. Get outside, splash through puddles and let your inner wild animal roar!
Kids of all ages can enjoy this…
School Holidays
Ashford
Listen up little princesses!
We've got some magical news, a real-life princess is coming to the farm on Saturday 15th February, for our Princesses on the Farm Day! Take part in a magical farm trail where there's lots of clues and challenges to…
Childrens Events
Station Road, Tenterden
Be a Nature Detective this February Half Term
Kids go FREE!
Join us this February Half Term - come rain or shine you'll have a wonderful time!
Children travel FREE with a full fare paying adult, so there's never been a better time to visit the…
Exhibitions
Chichester
Acclaimed visual artist Rana Begum RA transforms our historic staircase with No.1367 Mesh, her iconic suspended, colourful mesh clusters, creating a vibrant blend of history and contemporary art.
Community
Lancing, Worthing
Walk your dog and support those facing homelessness in your community
22 February is National Walk Your Dog Day so why not take the opportunity to walk your dog(s) while supporting Turning Tides. Join us for a heartwarming day out with your furry…
Food
Cowfold road, Bolney
Set amongst our 200 acre farm and orchards our stunning Taproom & Pizza Kitchen is open Wednesdays - Sundays and is honestly the best place to enjoy one of our ciders in the sun alongside a tasty handmade Pizza from The Safari Pizza company!…
Food
Ascot
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Six baby penguins are lost in our gardens- can you find them and match them with their parents? free with admission
Exhibitions
Henley-on-Thames
We have lift off for all you space enthusiasts out there with The Space Vault Exhibition coming to the River & Rowing Museum this July.
Using immersive audio and visuals, and comprising one of the UK's largest private collections of space…
Arts
Nr Wheatley
Spring Greens is the first in our new exhibition programme for 2025. With new growth and the promise of brighter days just around the corner, we have a fabulous collection of new works to lift the spirits.
Our 18th Century barn gallery will be the…
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