New Season starts 14th February
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 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.
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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Arts
Chichester
Explore the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare in the powerful exhibition, Caroline Walker: Mothering.
Celebrated for her luminous brushwork and moving depictions of women's lives, Walker transforms everyday acts of care into striking…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Blake's Lock, Reading
Have fun (re-)discovering Reading, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about Reading. Curious About Reading visits…
Countryside
Waterperry
There are few better places to celebrate the arrival of spring than Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, where the historic ornamental gardens provide the perfect setting for the Galanthus. These wonderful little heralds of spring carpet the old…
Comedy
Brighton
Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.
Arts
Farnham
About the Event
Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
Each artist…
Special Events
Winchester
Winchester Science Centre hosts UK premiere of Van Gogh Alive.
One of the world's most celebrated immersive art experiences is coming to Hampshire. From 22 January to 22 March 2026, Van Gogh Alive will take over Winchester Science Centre, offering…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Join our expert shipwrights for a fun and informative drop-in caulking workshop! Learn about this traditional technique used for centuries to seal wooden seams on ships.
Discover how tar-soaked rope fibres are used for caulking, and get hands-on…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
This programme explores the 18th century notion of "Hausmusik" — bringing people together in intimate settings to entertain and explore — and looks at ways in which this idea has developed over the centuries to…
Childrens Events
Southampton
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!
With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig…
Exhibition
Winchester
This free exhibition in Winchester College's Treasury museum draws on the College’s collection of Old Master prints and has been curated by a group of pupils in their final year at Winchester. It includes prints of many different types, by artists…
Walking
Hastings
Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst exploring this historic seaside town. Curious About…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Brandon
Looking for things to do this February half term in Suffolk Escape the ordinary and head to Go Ape Thetford, set in the heart of High Lodge near Brandon, for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
Perfect for families, friends, and thrill seekers, Go…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and forest fluent... if sometimes a little over enthusiastic in their…
Childrens Events
Chipping Norton
February Half-Term
Step back in time this February half-term for a dino-mite family adventure! Once Upon a Dinosaur returns to Fairytale Farm from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February with life-sized dinosaurs, dancing dinosaurs, adorable dino…
Music
Maidenhead
Close your eyes, you're in Paris...
Oh la la! mixes Parisian folk music (musette), impressionist music, French chanson with unforgettable 20's upbeat to 50's smooth jazz, film noir/nouvelle vague film music and the occasional rearranged cool 60's…
Childrens Events
Faversham
Book your interactive tour at either 10am, 12pm or 2pm and spend the rest of the day exploring the orchards, enjoying a picnic, playing on the trim trail and in the playground.
Explore the importance of the weather in fruit growth and farming, with…
Health & Wellbeing
North Stoke, Wallingford
Treat yourself to a full spa day at the 1893 Spa located in the Springs Resort, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Childrens Events
Great Missenden
Wander into a Winter Wonka-land this February at the Roald Dahl Museum!
Step into the world of Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and see original props from the 2005 classic – from Wonka bars to sorting squirrels and Oompa-Loompas.…
Childrens Events
Oxford
Grab your trowels and get ready to uncover history at Oxford Castle & Prison this February half-term for young budding archaeologists.
Kids will love digging for archaeological finds and learning about genuine items found on the Castle site, all…
Childrens Events
Alfriston
Make wild memories this February half term at Drusillas Zoo Park!
Keep the kids half term happy with a zooper day out at Drusillas Park - voted one of the best days out with kids in Sussex!
Get nose-to-nose with 80 species of animal in our…
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