4-22 February 2026

A dedicated UK Kids Comedy Festival with 70 family shows across Leicestershire runs from the beginning of the month right through half term.

Various venues across Leicestershire

14-22 February 2026

Explore the wonders of the universe through space-themed talks, creative workshops and hands-on science activities, all included with your visit. A brilliant mix of learning and discovery designed to spark curiosity and make the school break feel a little more extraordinary.

National Space Centre, Leicester

16-19 February 2026

Skate workshops for all levels, alongside street art sessions with ImageSkool to customise your gear.

Deepings Skate Park - 16th Feb
Stamford Skate Park - 17th Feb
Bourne Skate Park - 18th Feb
Grantham Skate Park - 19th Feb

16-20 February 2026

Family Festival Week brings a vibrant week of colour, light and celebration, exploring festivals from around the world. From Shrove Tuesday and Chinese New Year to Pongal, Makar Sankranti and traditional kite festivals, families can discover the stories, traditions and joyful energy behind each occasion, with more details to follow soon.

Lincoln Cathedral

17 February 2026

A lively, interactive dinosaur adventure is coming to the Notswolds, bringing prehistoric creatures to life through storytelling, movement and hands on fun.

17, 19 February 2026

Join Wilder Doddington for a relaxed, family friendly adventures in the woods.

Campfire Cookout: learn simple woodland skills, before gathering around the fire for pancakes to mark Shrove Tuesday.

Dusk Discoveries: an evening walk across the Wilder landscape as daylight fades and the sounds of the wild begin to change

Doddington Hall, Lincoln

17-20 February 2026

A week of shows and activities, from much loved children’s theatre and storytelling to mask making and comic art workshops.

Stitch Head (film) 13, 15, 17, 19, 22 Feb
Snow White, Rose Red, Brown Bear (show) 14 Feb
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks (show) 18 Feb
Craft Morning (workshop) 19 Feb
Comic Art Masterclass (workshop) 20 Feb

Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford

20 February 2026

A playful morning led by Valerie from Valerie’s Line Dancing. With simple steps, upbeat music and a friendly, welcoming feel, this is an easy introduction to line dancing that builds confidence while keeping the focus firmly on fun. Perfect for beginners and full of energy from start to finish.

Braybrooke Beer & Co, Market Harborough

20 February 2026

A half term craft morning making 3D animal masks.

Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham

14-22 February 2026

Half term at Belton House is easy and family friendly, with indoor and outdoor play areas, space to roam in the parkland, and all the facilities you need for a comfortable day out. Plenty to keep children busy, with room to slow down and enjoy the estate together.

Belton House, Grantham

14-22 February 2026

Inspired by the estate’s spymaster past. Young explorers can collect a Spymaster’s Guide at Hide & Secrets Adventure Play, alongside winter walks through the gardens and the first snowdrops.

Burghley House, Stamford

14-22 February 2026

Children can head straight to the adventure playground, while the retail park offers space to explore independent shops before stopping for lunch and a slower wander around the gardens.

Belvoir Castle, Grantham

14-22 February 2026

From den building and wildlife spotting to the Woodland Play Park there’s plenty to explore outside, alongside hands on learning at the Discovery Centre with seasonal activities, pondlife encounters, the much loved 50 Things room, and a calm sensory space for quieter moments.

Clumber Park, Worksop

14-22 February 2026

Outdoor play combined with hands on heritage. Families can explore the animal village, large outdoor play areas and indoor playbarn, discover the working watermill and historic buildings, and spend quieter moments in the sensory garden.

Sacrewell, Peterborough

14-22 February 2026

Packed with hands on fun and open every day. Families can roam the farmland to meet rare and native animals, join in seasonal farming activities like tractor rides and goat milking, then burn off energy in the indoor playbarn. Outside, there’s water play, ride on tractors, and plenty of space to explore and build dens in Brian’s Wood.

Windmill Farm Park, Kibworth Harcourt