February Half Term Fun

February half-term in 2025 is now over but make sure you check back early 2026. The February Half Term Holidays begin on Saturday 14th February and run until Sunday 22nd February 2026 across the South East.

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.

What's on this Half-Term

• 15th February 25, Family Silent Disco under the Whales, Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire
• 15th February 25, Glow Reading Lantern Parade, Reading, Berkshire (F)
• 15th February 25, Laser Light Extravaganza, Petworth House & Park, Chichester, West Sussex (F)
• 15th - 23rd February 25, Nature Heroes: Dino Detective, Wakehurst, West Sussex
• 15th - 23rd February 25, Penguin Trail, Gilbert White's House & Gardens, Selbourne, Hampshire
• 15th - 23rd February 25, February Fun and Frolics, Kent Life, Maidstone, Kent
• 15th - 23rd February 25, Visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Ventnor, Isle of Wight (F)
• 15th - 23rd February 25, Staunton Supersonic Space Trail, Staunton Country Park, Havant, Hampshire 
• 15th - 23rd February 25, Half Term History Makers, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent
• 16th - 23rd February 25, February Half Term Fun, Drusillas Park, Berwick, Nr Alfriston, East Sussex
• 17th - 21st February 25, Find the Marlborough Mice, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
• 17th - 22nd February 25, The Littlest Yak, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, West Sussex
• 18th February 25, Behind the Scenes Tour, Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight
• 20th - 22nd February 25, Lets Glow Basingstoke, Basingstoke Town Centre, Hampshire (F)
• 22nd February 25, Owls by Moolight, Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, Hampshire
• 22nd February 25, Pizza and Milkshake Workshop, Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, Portsmouth

When is February's Half Term?

The February Half Term Holidays begin on Saturday 14th February and run until Sunday 22nd February 2026 across the South East. This is the first half term in the UK in 2026. 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.

Looking for half-term breaks near you?

See below for our list of events and use the Map View feature to find something near you to do during the school holidays.