Blog » February Half-Term

Marwell Zoo

Date: 15th – 24th February 2025 Become a junior detective – One of the penguins’ prized pebbles has gone missing, and Agents Sam Snow and Kit Casey from The Creature Cases…

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Bournemouth Oceanarium

This February half term, discover over 200 different species at the Oceanarium and don’t forget to stop at our colouring corner! We have teamed up with RockReef! Purchase a full…

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Half Term Events at the Dorset Museum

The Lovely Bubbly Show

The Factory Space, 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DY. Date: 20th February 2025   Time: 11am-12pm Expect amazing bubble tricks and giant bubbles with plenty of interactive bubbly fun. Tickets £8…

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Inflataplanet

Ringwood Health and Leisure Centre, Parsonage Barn Lane BH24 1PX. Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025 Sessions at 10-11am SEN only (& Siblings), 11.45am, 1.30pm & 3.15pm Suitable for is 5-14 years. £10…

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The Secret Garden

Babes in the Wood Panto

Woodland Village Hall, Wimborne, BH21 8LJ. Date: 20th – 22nd February 2025     Times: 20th, 21st,22nd 7.30pm & 22nd 1.30pm A Hilarious Pop-up Panto with music, comedy and magic….

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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory the Musical

The Ringwood Waldorf School, Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, BH24 2NN. Date: 19th – 22nd February 2025 Join us (Poulners Players) on a truly magical journey to a wondrous place of…

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The Palm House Half Term Events

Swannery Lake, Commercial Road, Weymouth DT4 7TZ. Date: 10th – 16th February 2025 Peppa Pig Week – Meet Peppa Pig, take a picture together, puzzles, toys, books, Craft Workshop (15th),…

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Durlston Country Park

Lighthouse Road, Swanage BH19 2JL. Date: 12th – 26th February 2025 Treemendous Tree Trail – Head to the Castle reception and purchase your activity trail booklet (£3.50). The trail will…

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The Walled Garden

Station Road, Moreton DT2 8RH. Date: Saturday 8th – Sunday 23rd February 2025 Bug Trail – It’s all about the bugs at The Walled Garden as our signature trail for…

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Trainmaster Dorset Events

17th February Ringwood 18th & 23rd February Wimborne 19th February Christchurch 22nd February New Milton 10am – 11.15am Motorised trains, electric ride on trains, ride on train coaster, tents, build…

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Kingston Maurward Animal Park & Gardens

DT2 8PY. Date: From 8th February 2025 Fossil Trail – Join us this February for the return of the exciting Fossil Trail in the Animal Park & Gardens only £2.99…

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Museum of East Dorset

Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025       Time: 10am-4pm Who’s That Pokémon? – Put on your Trainer’s cap and grab your Pokédex, Poké Balls and a Potion or…

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Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort, Weymouth, DT4 8UF. Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025     Time: 10.30am-4pm World War II Week – Come along and collect your job stamps as you experience what…

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Bottle House Craft Workshops

Bottle House Crafts Studio, Stalbridge. Date: 17th – 20th February 2025      Time: Creative workshops include making soap & bath bombs, Valentines biscuits & heart laminated jars, pamper marbling…

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Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Dorchester DT1 1XA. Date: 25th January – 11th May 2025      Time: 10am – 5pm Special Exhibition Gladiators of Britain plus join the Gladiator Trail – a fun-filled family activity…

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Studland Bay

Date: 15th-23rd February + 24th – 31st May & 1st June 2025  Time: 10am-3pm Become a Nature Detective – Do you fancy yourself an amateur detective? Do you love nature? Come…

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Party Peeps Interactive Family Rave

Key West, Bournemouth Pier. Date: 19th February 2025      Time: 4-6pm High-energy DJ’s & Interactive Hosts, Games & Challenges, Confetti Explosions, Bubble-Filled Fun, Snow Falling Inside, Exciting Giveaways, Face Painting and more! Book via…

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The B.E.N. Show

The Hamworthy Club, BH21 2LR. Date: 18th February 2025      Time: 11am & 2pm (2hr Show) 7 of Bournemouth’s Favourite Entertainers come together for a Fun Family Show, Magic,…

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Bouncy Castle Planet Ferndown

Ferndown Leisure Center, BH22 9EZ. Date: 21st February 2025   Large Assault courses, Slides, and plenty of fun exciting Bouncy Castles for children aged 1-12 years. UNDER 5’S ONLY (9-10am)…

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Over the Moon Half Term Events

Valentines Themed Pop-Up soft play – make a Valentines card for a loved one plus Hello Studios professional images. Charlton Marshall Village Hall – 10th February 2025 from 10.30am -11.45am. More…

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Half Term Activities – The Verwood Hub

14th February 2025 Princess & Superhero Disco 4.30-6.30pm age 5-11 Soft Play Sessions 4.30-6.30pm age 0-4 18th February 2025 Jump Up & Dance 9am-1pm age 5-10 Arts & Crafts Workshop…

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Little Brick Club Kids LEGO® Workshop

Bournemouth Pavilion

Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd February 2025         Time: 2-4pm & 7.30-9.30 Experience the magic and humour of “Shrek The Musical” (a Swish Production) and discover why it’s…

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Free Event at Colin’s Nest Cafe with Little Gizmos Entertainment with Super Si

Colin’s Nest Cafe, 25 Birds Hill Rd, Poole BH15 2QJ. Free Event with fun and games plus soft play & special character visits! 11am-1pm 29th Jan Cookie and Crumble 19th…

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New Forest Arts Centre

17th – 21st February 2025 Creative Dance Fun! More info here. Dance the Musical – More info here. 17th February – Creating with Clay: Sculpting Workshop. More info here. 19th…

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The Allendale Centre Wimborne

Date: 16th February 2025 FREE Family Film Club – more info here.

Events at Gather Dolphin Centre Poole

Date: 14 February 2025   Time: 10am – 4pm Share the Love: A Guide Dogs Valentines Event – meet guide dogs in training and learn more about their training from…

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Nick’s Farm

Nick’s Farm is back open from Saturday 15th February. Date: 19th & 21st February 2025 Magic Jay Shows at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm.

SEA LIFE Weymouth

Date: 1st January – 16th February 2025 Visit the Seahorse Hotel – Meet and learn all about these incredible creatures, as well as other amazing animals throughout the aquarium. Take part in…

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Poole High Street Discovery Trail

Follow our discovery trail up Poole High Street to find out more about the hidden histories of the buildings and the people who lived there. Click here to get to…

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Half Term Events at Lemur Landings

Date: 19th February 2025                       Time: 6.30-8.30pm Join the crew aboard SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of Phaser…

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February Half Term at The Tank Museum

Date:8th – 9th February 2025 South West Model Show. More info here. Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025         Time: 10am-5pm Camouflage in Combat. Enjoy family activities…

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Trails at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

There are plenty of trails to discover and explore at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. Play Trail – You can wriggle through giant snakes in the ‘Snake Pit’, attempt…

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Half Term Activities at Red House Museum and Gardens

1st February – 2nd March 2025 The Big Top Doodle Room – Come in and have fun sketching and doodling. Drop In (outside of bookable activities) plus circus-themed play area…

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Beaulieu National Motor Museum

New Forest, SO42 7ZN. Dates: 15 – 23 February 2025 Hands-on History! Step back in time as history comes to life across the attraction with exciting historical hands-on activities! Explore the attraction…

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Rock Reef

Date: 14th February 2025            Time: 6 – 8.30pm Valentines Drop ‘n’ Go! Clip ‘n Climb activity plus food & drink after. 28 climbing walls with…

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Highcliffe Castle

Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 4LE. Date: 16th – 23rd February 2025      Times: 10am-4pm Bugs & Butterflies – Colour a segment for our community caterpillar or design a butterfly…

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The Pause Cat Cafe February Half Term Events

Date: 14th February 2025    Time: 12 – 4m Valentine’s High Tea with scones, sandwiches and yummy cakes, plus a hot drink or soft drink. Take away a polaroid to remember your visit £30…

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Half Term Events at Lollipops Play Cafe

13th February 2025 – Valentines Event with Minnie & Mickey – more info here. 17th February 2025 – Wickedly Afternoon Tea – more info here. 18th February 2025 – A…

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Science Zone UK

21 Royal Arcade, Boscombe BH1 4BT. Date: 17th – 22nd February 2025 Fun STEM workshops for Juniors (ages 5-7), 8 plus and 11-15 years old kids. • JR Trailbrazers: Coding…

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Illuminate at The Blue Pool

Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR. Date: 9 January – 23 February 2025 A spectacular evening of illuminations and music, take time to reflect in the peaceful tranquility of The Blue…

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Moors Valley Country Park

Adventure Valley Mini Golf open daily 11am-3pm. £8 per person. Date: 18th – 21st February 2025      Time: 1.30pm – 4pm Ranger Den – during National Nest Box Week…

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Lighthouse Poole

Date: 18th February 2025          Time: 11am & 2pm Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science! More info here. Date:  19th February 2025         Time: 7pm The…

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Cool Coast Ice Rink – BIC

Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, BH2 5BH. Date: 30th November 2024 – 23rd February 2025     Times: Daily 9am – 10pm (times vary 60 minutes session) SEN / RELAXED…

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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, BH20 5ED. Opening Hours: 10am-4.30pm Date: 15th – 123rd February 2025     Teddy Bear Zip Line Bring your teddy or borrow a fury Corfe Castle veteran and…

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Kingston Lacy

Date: 17th – 21st February 2025    Time: 11am-3pm Green fingers at the ready! Join us in the Kitchen Garden Potting shed weekdays in half term for planting sessions. This…

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Monkey World

Stour Valley and Kingfisher Barn

Date: 17th – 21st February 2025  Trails – educational, nature focused trails run throughout the school holidays. The trail runs through part of the nature reserve. Each trail costs £3 and…

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Date: 14th February 2025      Time: 6-8.30pm Valentine’s Night at the Museum – More info here. Date: 7 March 2025       Time: 10am – 5pm Sixpence Day – Come…

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Avon Heath Country Park

Date: 17th February 2025 Nest Box Building – Build a nest box in this ranger-led workshop. Half hour slots beginning at 10am, 11am and 12pm. £10 per nest box. To…

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Upton Country Park

Date: 15th – 23rd February 2025       Time: 10am-4pm Winter Wildlife Week – Free activities to pick up from the Welcome Centre in the main car park. Fun facts…

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