Half Term Activities Across Surrey
February Half Term Activities Across Surrey
It’s February and the first School Half Term of 2020 is here and with the recent Storm Ciara and the forthcoming Storm Dennis fingers and toes are crossed for a dry week with wind speed remaining below 40 mph please!
We are so fortunate to have so much to do pretty much on our doorstep from classes and activities to days out across various destinations throughout the gorgeous county of Surrey!
From classes and activities down the road to more adventurous escapades to be had deeper into Surrey we hope you find everything you need to stay busy, have fun, and keep those little people entertained and worn out!
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Featured Local Half Term Activities
First of all we have personally hand picked our favorite classes and activities being run by some of our more local independent businesses throughout the February Half Term.
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Abel Karate – Ninja Camp
19th February 2020 – 9.00am-2.30pm – For age 4-12 years – Suitable for beginners and more experienced students.
During our action packed camp, students are grouped by ability. Learn and practice karate moves and join in our fun games such as Ninja dodge ball, Sumo challenge and our Ninja obstacle course.
Imber Court, Ember Lane, East Molesey
£25 early bird offer before 14th February. £30 thereafter.
https://www.abelkarate.com/ninja-camps/
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BusyLizzy Elmbridge
Our award winning family club offers both Post Natal and Ante Natal fitness as well as calming and nurturing baby classes.
We’re open 51 weeks a year, and members can attend any combination of classes to suit their diary
Our Mummy & Me Postnatal fitness classes are designed for all fitness levels
The best bit? No childcare is required as little ones come along too!
Fun, upbeat and educational active tots classes
Action packed, high energy movement, music and craft sessions for little ones walking – 4 years. Designed to develop social skills and confident kids.
Our classes are run in Cobham, Walton and Hersham/ Esher.
https://busylizzyelmbridge.co.uk/venues/
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Clubland Playscheme Half Term Holiday Club
17th to 21st of February
Clubland was established in 1996 with the aim of providing a safe, supervised and stimulating child centered environment. It has always been our intention to ensure that this provision is inclusive, reliable and an affordable childcare service.
Clubland offer 2 holiday camps this Half Term:
Stay’n’Play: 4*-11 yrs open to all children
Out’n’About: 8-12 years old.
https://clubland-playscheme.com/holiday-club/
Breakfast Club 07:30 to 08:30 : £5
Morning Session 08:30 to 12:30 : £15
Afternoon Session 13:00 to 17:00 : £15
All Day 08:30 to 17:00 : £27
Late Pick Up 17:00 to 18:15 : £5
https://elmbridge.life/clubland-playscheme-holiday-club/
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Great British Woodshop
At the Great British Woodshop, students of all abilities are given a warm welcome at our large and fully tooled workshop in West Byfleet, Surrey.
You can learn a variety of different skills with us, depending on your interests. Courses include Woodwork, DIY, Special Project Courses, Spray Painting, Upcycling and Upholstery.
Courses are run by woodworking craftsman and television presenter David Free. DRB certified, David has been practising woodwork for 40 years and has been teaching all ages for 20 of those. David is passionate about sharing his woodwork and DIY knowledge with others.
Please note children age 7 to 10 must be accompanied by an adult. An adult or carer is welcome to attend with their child at no extra charge.
February Half Term Classes
Monday 17th February
10.30-3.30pm – Propellor Clock – ages 10-16
Tuesday 18th February
10am-12pm – Mini Trebuchet challenge – age 7+
9am-1pm – Parent and child class – Make a money box, age 7+
Wednesday 19th February
9am-1pm – Build a wooden deckchair to take home – Age 10+
2-4pm – Learn how to use a variety of hand tools – Age 8+
Thursday 20th February
10am-12pm – Make your own sculpture – age 7+
Junior Woodwork class, 10am-1pm, age 10-16 – Friday 21st February
Build a paddle boat challenge, 2-4pm, age 8+ – Friday 21st February
http://www.greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk/Course
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Little Street
Little Street is a scaled down version of a typical town, inspiring children to explore life in the world around them.
Our play centres feature a supermarket, construction site, police station, theatre, medical centre and more.
We offer a high quality experience by operating pre-defined play sessions and keeping the numbers attending ‘little’. At the end of each play period we take the time and care to restore Little Street back to its original state so that the next group of children will enjoy the ‘wow’ factor; every prop will be returned to the right place to stimulate their curiosity and inventiveness.
https://www.little-street.co.uk/west-byfleet/
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Pyjama Drama – Interactive Shows In February Half Term
Suitable for children aged 3-7 years
Come and join us this half term at an Interactive Performance!
Tickets are £6 per child (adults free) and include refreshments after the show.
No props, no costumes – just one incredible Pyjama Drama performer who will whisk your children away on a magical adventure!
The Gruffalo Goes To The Dentist
Monday 17th February 1:30pm : Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Drive, Cobham, KT11 2LU
Wednesday 19th February 10:00am : Oatlands Park Village Club, 75 St Mary’s Road, Weybridge, KT13 9PZ
Guess How Much I Lurve You
Monday 17th February 10:00am : Oatlands Park Village Club, 75 St Mary’s Road, Weybridge, KT13 9PZ
Shows last approximately 1 hour, with time afterwards for refreshments.
Any Questions please contact : alex@pyjamadrama.com or 07944613940
But tickets online at : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/pyjama-drama-runnymede-and-woking
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Sassy Stirrers Cooking Club – February Half-Term Baking Bonanza
Half Term Baking Bonanza
18th February – 10:30 – 15:00 – St George’s Junior School , Weybridge
20th February – 10:30 – 15:00 – All Saints Church, Esher
We are going bonkers for bread baking, biscuit making and beautiful cake decorating. A day packed with baking, foody games and big smiles!
Places are limited so book now.
Suitable for age 5-12 yrs.
£48 per place.
Everything provided including lunch & refreshments. Goody bags to take home filled to the brim with baking!!
https://sassystirrers.com/holiday-workshops/
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Half Term Activities Across Surrey
There are so many organised activities and displays being hosted by the more traditional venues throughout Surrey – far to many to list here so please do scroll down, its all alphabetical by venue – we hope you find your perfect day out!
Birdworld
Half Term hijinks at Birdworld
Half term is in full swing at Birdworld and it’s all about our plucky penguins this year!
The colony in Penguin Beach are breeding happily and have seen in the new year with a fine collection of chicks.
This is wonderful news as breeding birds are happy birds and so Birdworld is celebrating with a half term of penguin fun, competitions, arts, crafts and much more.
Don’t forget to visit the aquarium and take part in penguin themed arts and crafts then at 11.00am until Friday watch the penguins being fed and win the chance to feed them yourself at the afternoon session!
https://birdworld.co.uk/half-term-hijinks-birdworld/
Bocketts Farm
February Farming Week!
15th – 23rd February 2020
Over 60 new born lambs are due in the Animal Discovery Barn. You may get the chance to watch one being born!
‘Meet the Shepherd’ in sessions throughout the day. An opportunity to learn all about sheep and lambs from the Shepherd himself!
Birds of Prey flying demonstrations. Monday to Friday only from 11am – 4pm. Flying demonstrations at 12pm and 2pm.
Join the wonderful ‘Gigglettes’ from The Giggle Company for lots of dancing, games, bubbles and more!
Sessions running daily at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm & 3.00pm.
Get creative in Craft Corner with badges, colouring sheets and much more!
Enjoy a full programme of fun farm activities with Small Animal Encounters, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides and the famous Pig Race.
https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/Explore/Special-Events/FEBRUARY-HALF-TERM-surrey-family-day-out
Brooklands Museum
February Half Term: Ready to Race
February 17 to 21 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
This February Half Term get your overalls on and step into one of our workshops as we explore the science behind speed.
Join the pit-crew for a fun and hands-on session and have a go at getting a car ready to race at Brooklands.
We’ll also be running our famous car rides (subject to weather, car rides are unable to run if the track is wet or slippery) pedal planes, Concorde Mini Tours and London Bus Museum will be operating bus rides around the local area.
Pre-book your FREE Ready to Race workshop slot online here. Spaces will also be available on the day.
Car Rides
Weekdays 11am-1pm and from 2-3pm (subject to weather).
Last tickets for Car Rides are handed out at 2:30pm
On weekdays during Half Term, take a trip in a vintage-style car up Test Hill or along the Members’ Banking of the old Race Track.
Concorde Mini Tours
Every weekday during the Holidays, times 10:55 and 13:25.
During School Holidays, we run dedicated Concorde Mini Tours at set times during the day. The tour is tailored for our younger audience, with fun and noise encouraged!
Pre-booking of the Mini Tours is highly recommended, especially during busy periods.
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/february-half-term
Chertsey Museum
Chertsey Abbey Tiles
18 Feb 2020 – 11am to 12.00pm or 2pm to 3.00pm
Learn about Chertsey Abbey’s famous tiles and then make your own version – perfect as a coaster or just for decoration!
Age Range 6 to 12 years (5 year olds may attend if accompanied by an adult)
Booking is essential online or via museum on 01932 565 764
Cost: £4.00 per child (£3.50 Friends of Museum)
Chertsey Abbey Puppet Theatre
20 Feb 2020 – 11am to 12.00pm or 2pm to 3.00pm
Learn about life at Chertsey Abbey and create a puppet theatre with a scene from the days of the abbey. You could include a church, monks and maybe even Vikings!
Age Range 6 to 12 years (5 year olds may attend if accompanied by an adult)
Booking is essential online or via museum on 01932 565 764
Cost: £4.00 per child (£3.50 Friends of Museum)
http://chertseymuseum.org/events
Claremont Gardens
Colour Quest Trail
12th Feb to 23rd 2020 10:30 to 16:00
February half-term is the perfect time to shake off the winter cobwebs and get outdoors. We’ve got a half term trail lined up and plenty of activities to inspire your mini explorers.
Half term trail: Colour Quest
Head outside with an I-Spy trail to discover all the flora and fauna that make Claremont colourful.
With spring on the horizon, colour is returning to the garden once again. Bring your mini adventurers for some half-term fun this February.
Booking not required. Normal admission applies.
Coral Reef Waterworld
With a huge range of different ways to enjoy the water, as well as a host of other activities, Coral Reef Waterworld is the perfect place to stay active and, most importantly, have fun.
With thrilling waterslides, an erupting volcano, a pirate ship and a variety of other features, there’s something for everyone in the pool area. Meanwhile, the adults-only Coral Spa area is the ideal place to relax and get away from it all.
To cut queuing times Coral Reef Waterworld have moved to an online-only ticket booking system during Weekends and Holidays.
https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/coral-reef-waterworld/
Denbies Wine Estate
Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling!*
Monday 17 February – 10am, 11am & 12noon
Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling
£7.50 per child which includes a chocolate treat / £3.50 per adult which includes a hot drink
*Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard Train, warm clothing recommended
Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow
Tuesday 18 February – 11:30am & 2:30pm
Meet Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Frogs for an inspiring Animal Encounter.
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
Fancy Dress Disco
Wednesday 19 February – 11:30am & 2:30pm
Traditional children’s disco including party games & dancing
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
Cat’s Grin Children’s Theatre Company presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Thursday 20 February – 11:30am & 2:00pm
One of the UK’s best loved touring theatre companies
£7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge
Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling!*
Friday 21 February – 10am, 11am &12noon
Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling
£7.50 per child which includes a chocolate treat / £3.50 per adult which includes a hot drink
*Taking place on the outdoor Vineyard Train, warm clothing recommended
https://www.denbies.co.uk/events/family-events/

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Elmbridge Borough Council Activities
February half-term activities for children and families
All events below are free except the Museum Explorers events.
Monday 17 February – Shout! drop-in play session – 10am to 2pm
King George’s Hall, High Street, Esher KT10 9RA.
Spring seasonal arts and crafts, colourful lanterns, baskets and wildlife crafts and puzzles with natural materials from the commons.
No booking required – just pop along and stay as long as you want.
Monday 17 February – Museum Explorers – 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30pm.
WWII interactive and educational workshops, bookable events – cost: £5 per child.
King George’s Hall, High Street, Esher KT10 9RA
Experience life in Elmbridge in WW2. Go through gas mask training and an air raid drill. Discover where bombs fell. Handle real WW2 artefacts.
Booking essential with Elmbridge Museum
Tuesday 18 February – Build your own bird box – 2.30pm to 4pm
Civic Centre, Of High Street, Esher KT10 9SD.
Help our feathered friends by making a nest box in time for spring. Free event but spaces are limited.
Booking essential at countryside@elmbridge.gov.uk
https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/childrens-activities/
Garsons
SOLD OUT – LEGO Harry Potter Build Your Own Patronus
This February half-term on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February children will be able to build their very own Patronus with a special range of Harry Potter LEGO.
Each booked place will allow one child to make and take home their own LEGO Patronus as well as receive a certificate, a poster and be able to have their photo taken with a special Harry Potter backdrop.
Each session lasts for half an hour. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and be of suitable age to play with small LEGO pieces. Not suitable for children under 4 years.
£2 per child. All places must be pre-booked
https://www.garsons.co.uk/what-s-on
Godstone Farm
Godstone Farm Olympics
15th to 23rd February 2020
Join us for an action packed day on the farm and celebrate this Olympic year as you complete our farm themed challenges. Will your toy tractor win the race? Will your welly throw be far enough?
Get all 5 rings and join us on the winners podium! With animal encounters and play areas to keep all mini Olympians busy, everyone’s a winner!
https://www.godstonefarm.co.uk/godstone-farm-olympics/
Ham House
‘Poetree’ sensory nature activity for children
This February Half Term, there’s a chance to celebrate nature and poetry and create your own masterpieces.
Pick up a poetry pack in the shop or reception and, as your family explores the 17th century garden, we invite you to use your senses to discover what inspires you as you walk.
Notice the sounds of the birds, the colour of the leaves and the sights of the first bees as they head out in search of pollen. When you’ve finished your walk, head to the Still House where you can sit beneath the ‘Poetree’ to create your own poems to add to the branches for everyone to see, or to take home as a keepsake.
Packs are available between 12-4 for £2 and aimed at children aged 6+.
Hampton Court
The return of Elizabeth I and her spymasters
15th February – 23 February
Queen Elizabeth I’s spymasters are back at Hampton Court Palace with more clues to solve, evidence to uncover and treasonous conspiracies to stop.
There is a new threat to the Queen’s throne from her closest courtiers and relatives. Elizabeth has chosen not to marry and hasn’t named an heir, but her courtiers think they may have a solution.
Become a spy, meet Elizabeth’s courtiers and listen in on secret conversations. Find out who is not to be trusted and who gets into trouble for being disloyal to the Queen. Help her to decide their punishment!
Collect your Spy Masters character card with details of all activities from the Information Centre.
11.00 The Queen awakes
Base Court (25 mins)
Meet the Queen and her closest friends. Are there any problems that the Queen needs your help with?
If you have any access requirements, please meet in the Great Hall.
11.30 Elizabeth I’s Court
Great Watching Chamber (up to 30 mins, drop-in)
Listen to the Queen’s musicians and hear her and her ladies sing. Discover interesting information about life at court.
11.45 Spy School
Queen’s Guard Chamber (20 mins)
There are untrustworthy people in the Court of Elizabeth. Things are not quite what they seem. Meet the Queen’s best spy and learn how to become a Spy Master!
13.00 All eyes and ears
Clock Court (30 mins)
Join Spy Master Phellipes to see if you can discover anything suspicious!
13.30 It’s tricky to be a queen
Council Chamber (up to 60 minutes, drop-in)
Reminisce with the Queen as she shares stories from her reign. Ask her questions and find out why some of her favourite courtiers are now under suspicion of doing things without her permission!
14.00 Spy School
Queen’s Guard Chamber (15 mins)
Things are still not quite what they seem in Elizabeth’s Court. Meet the Queen’s best spy again to practise your spying skills!
15.00 How to entertain the Queen
Great Watching Chamber (15 minutes)
Help the courtiers as they prepare to try to gain back the favour of Elizabeth I. Will it work or will they get themselves into even more trouble?
https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/february-half-term-family-activities/#gs.wohf1k
Hatchlands Park
February half-term – Duck Spotting Trail
15th February to 23rd February – 10:00 to 16:00
Explore the parkland on our duck-spotting trail this half term. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Please dress for the weather with wellies or walking boots strongly recommended. This is a winter parkland trail and you’ll likely encounter a little mud.
Normal Admission plus £3
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park/whats-on
Living Planet Centre
February Half Term Workshops
Come and join us at the Living Planet Centre this February half term to go on a journey of discovery through our fantastic interactive exhibition – the WWF Experience. Take our special quiz to find out about the wonders of the natural world and take part in fun creative activities in the colourful learning zone.
Show the Love – 18th February
10:00-10:50am and 11:00-11:50am
Show the love for the things you care about that might be affected by climate change. Join us to create two colourful recycled fabric flags with your powerful messages – one for our tree in the Learning Zone and one for you to take home with you.
We’ll also be thinking about solutions with a broken hearts matching game. Create a bold beautiful heart from two halves with matching up problems with solutions. You can take this home with or add them to our colourful display to help spread the word.
Earth Hour – 20th February
10:00-10:50am and 11:00-11:50am
Earth Hour is the moment millions come together for nature, people and the planet—the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment. Iconic landmarks, millions of homes, businesses, entire neighbourhoods and political leaders across the world will switch off their lights for an hour to stand in solidarity with the planet.
Make a colourful collage poster to spread the word about Earth Hour in your school and at home to show how small changes can make a big difference. Stick it in your window and show the world you care!
The WWF Experience is open from Monday to Friday 9am -5pm
Suitable for ages 4+. Free, suggested donation £3 per child.
Family drop in session
Wednesday 19th February: mini plate placards
The climate emergency is getting worse all the time. But we’re not acting like it. We’re continuing to destroy precious landscapes like the Amazon – vital allies in the fight against climate breakdown. The Amazon is meant to absorb carbon, not produce it!
The key driver of deforestation is agriculture. This means the food we are sold is part of the problem – it’s causing deforestation and making the climate crisis worse. We need your support to demand the UK Government commit to a deadline ending the importation of goods that have caused deforestation.
Come and find out more about our deforestation free food campaign and get involved in the tiny craft craze by making fun mini plate placards with your powerful message, asking leaders to make changes for a climate and nature friendly future.
Drop in between 10.30am and midday.
Suitable for ages 4-14 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free, suggested donation £3 per child.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/living-planet-centre/whats-on
Odds Farm
There’s plenty of all-weather animal fun. Families on a day out can meet the farmers and plenty of furry friends in the large indoor Animal Hands On Area, now open all day long. Children will love to stroke bunnies, hand feed cheeky goats and sheep, see mischievous piglets, meet friendly donkeys and more!
Plus, with plenty of baby lambs due, children might even be lucky and see a lamb being born.
Combined with the Adventure Maze, Go Karts, Outdoor Log Play and a jam packed Animal Activity and Demonstration Programme, there’s so much to do on a day out! So much in fact, you will deserve a break in the Tea Room or the heated Playbarn Gallery, complete with Soft Play Area for the little ones.
https://www.oddsfarm.co.uk/half-term-fun-at-odds-farm-park/
Painshill
The Little Bushcraft Family Adventure
Thursday 20th February 2020 : 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
Children can bring along their family for an epic mini-adventure. We’ll be exploring the deep dark woods, digging rivers, building dens, lighting fires and having lots of family fun. We will finish up by cooking some tasty treats on the campfire with lashings of hot chocolate.
We will be outside for the duration and adapt our activities to the weather – if it’s rainy we will make streams and use tarpaulins to make dens, if it is cold we’ll run around like crazy to keep warm and have extra hot chocolate!
If you are still full of beans after, entry to the Painshill is included in the price so you can stay and turn your mini-adventure into a maxi-adventure! Our tearoom does hearty children’s lunches and a mean flat white.
Suitable for children 5 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum 3 children per adult.
The Big Bushcraft Family Adventure
Friday 21st February 2020 : 10am – 4pm
We’ll be setting up camp in the woods, building shelters, foraging wild food and cooking on a campfire. We’ll have time to enjoy being in the great outdoors with survival games and the opportunity explore the woods and landscape, maybe even finding some animal tracks or interesting flora as we go. In the afternoon, we will have a go with bushcraft tools.
We will be outside for the duration and adapt our activities to the weather – if it’s rainy we will make streams and use tarpaulins to make dens, if it is cold we’ll run around like crazy to keep warm and have extra hot chocolate!
Suitable for children aged 7 and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult, maximum 3 children per adult.
https://www.painshill.co.uk/events-index/
Rose Theatre
Room On The Broom
Tue 18 Feb – Sun 23 Feb
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears!
Will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Find out in the magical Olivier Award nominated show for everyone aged 3 and up.
https://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/room-on-the-broom
Squires Garden Centres
Create and Grow February Half Term
Drop in between Monday 17 – Friday 21 February with daily activities from 10am to 4pm.
NEW – Paint a Ceramic Bird Feeder to help attract wild birds to your garden this spring – £4.75
Spring Hunt Competition – Look for clues around the centre to help find the magic word and be in with a chance to win a prize – FREE
Spring Flower Maze – Help Hazel the squirrel complete the paper maze and receive a sticker – FREE
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
All centres except Chertsey while stocks last.
No booking required.
https://www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk/shop/customer-events
The Lightbox
February Half Term: Hockney Week
There is a full week of creative, fun activities for kids of all ages coming up at The Lightbox, inspired by our Main Gallery exhibition, David Hockney: Ways of Working.
3D Landscapes
Tues 18 February, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Create your own unique 3D landscape using natural and found materials, inspired by David Hockney’s landscapes. Workshop for 5-7 year olds. All materials included. Advance booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£8 Per Child | Accompanying Adult Goes Free
Cup Weaving
Wed 19 February 2020, drop in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Let’s turn our recycled cups into colourful decorative weaved pots to store all your arts and craft materials.
Free entry | Suggested Donation £3
Learn to Create Tablet Art
Thurs 20 February, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Learn different techniques and processes using tablet software to create your own David Hockney-inspired artwork. Workshop for 8-11 year olds. All materials included. Advance booking required.
£8 Per Child
Big Art Landscape
Fri 21 February 2020, drop in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Celebrate Hockney Week by creating a Big Art Project using smaller images to create a large Hockney-inspired landscape.
Free entry | Suggested Donation £3
https://www.thelightbox.org.uk/october-half-term-2019
The Lookout Discovery Centre
Science Exhibitions
At The Look Out Discovery Centre, we love hands-on science. We have over 90 activities which children of all ages can enjoy and learn from.
You can launch a hydrogen rocket, play with boats in the indoor stream or build a house with your friends. We are sure that The Look Out will have something for everyone in your group to enjoy.
Our activities and exhibits are organised in ‘zones’ which correspond with what your child may be learning about at school. We hope that a visit to The Look Out will help them to experience how exciting science is.
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure-services/look-out/science-exhibition
Watts Gallery
February Half Term
Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February
Be inspired by the portraits of William Orpen and G F Watts across the Artists’ Village.
Making Faces
Tuesday 18 – Sunday 23 February, 10.30am – 4pm
Step into our pop-up portrait studio to experiment with drawing using mirrors and perspex. Add to our growing Hall of Fame and create portraits to take away.
Free with admission | Friends free | Under 18s free
Clore Learning Studio | Drop-in | All ages
Every picture tells a story…
Friday 21 & Sunday 23 February, 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm
G F Watts wanted to paint the most interesting faces – you can see some of them in the galleries. Who are they, what did they do and how do they feel to be on display? Join Storyteller, Olivia Armstrong, to hear the stories of some of the characters, wake up the paintings and animate the Gallery.
Free with admission | Friends free | Under 18s go free
Watts Gallery | Pre-booking advised | Aimed at ages 5+
Digital Portraits (8 – 12 year olds)
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 February 10.30am – 12.30pm
Explore the possibilities of using smart phones and iPads creatively to draw portraits in this digital masterclass led by artist Wilson Yau.
£10 | Friends £9 Foyle Pottery Studio | Pre-booking required | Ages 8-12
Digital Portraits (13 – 16 year olds)
Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 February 2 – 4pm
Explore the possibilities of using smart phones and iPads creatively to draw portraits in this digital masterclass led by artist Wilson Yau.
£10 | Friends £9 Foyle Pottery Studio | Pre-booking required | Ages 13-16
https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/whats-on/february-half-term-20/

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Wisley RHS Garden
February half term at Wisley
Bring your wellies, grab a jacket and head to RHS Garden Wisley this February half term (15 – 23 February 2020). Children can enjoy fun all-weather activities and discover more about the weather.
Join us for a family garden trail, drop-in craft and planting workshops, a tour of the Wisley Weather Station and much more!
‘Whatever the Weather’ family garden trail
15 – 23 February 2020, daily
Explore the garden with our family-friendly trail and learn all about the wild weather of the UK.
Free with normal garden admission.
Saturday 15 February 2020
Craft workshop – Umbrella pop-out picture
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Storytelling
11am–3pm, Butterfly Lovers Pavilion (or Garden Room if wet)
Sunday 16 February 2020
Craft workshop – Umbrella pop-out picture
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Storytelling
11am–3pm, Butterfly Lovers Pavilion (or Garden Room if wet)
Monday 17 February 2020
Show how – Hedgehog Houses
10.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Tuesday 18 February 2020
Craft workshop – Wind spinners
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Wednesday 19 February 2020
Craft workshop – Wind spinners
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Thursday 20 February 2020
Craft workshop – Weather masks
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Family walk and talk – Wisley Weather Station
11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, meet at the Viewing Mount
Friday 21 February 2020
Craft workshop – Weather masks
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Saturday 22 February 2020
Craft workshop – Sunshine handprints
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Theatre performance by Pocketsize Theatre
11am–3pm, Butterfly Lovers Pavilion, suitable for ages 5–11
Sunday 23 February 2020
Craft workshop – Sunshine handprints
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Clore Learning Centre
Planting workshop
10am–12 noon and 1–4pm, Grow Lab, Clore Learning Centre
Theatre performance by Pocketsize Theatre
11am–3pm, Butterfly Lovers Pavilion, suitable for ages 5–11
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/half-term
Winkworth Arboretum
Half term trail: Spectacular Sticks
15th to 23rd February – 10:00 to 16:00
From den building to sword-fighting, there’s no end to the fun that can be had with the world’s greatest toy – a stick!
Trail sheets available from the kiosk
Normal Admission plus £1
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkworth-arboretum/whats-on
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