February Half Term Fun for Families
Looking for ways to keep the kids happy (and the adults sane) this February half term? From kids-eat-free deals to exciting local days out, there’s loads happening to help you make the most of the school break without breaking the bank.
🍽️Kids Eat Free (or for £1!)
Great news for hungry families — lots of cafés and restaurants are running brilliant half-term offers.
🛒 Supermarket Cafés
- Morrisons – Kids eat free all day, every day with any adult meal costing £5 or more.
- Tesco – One free kids’ meal with any adult café purchase, Monday–Friday (Clubcard required).
- Asda – Kids eat for just £1 all day, every day — no minimum adult spend.
- Sainsbury’s – Kids’ meals for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main.
- Dunelm (Pausa Café) – Kids eat free for every £4 spent by an adult.
🍕 Restaurant Chains
- ASK Italian – Kids eat free with the ASK Perks app.
- Bill’s – Up to two kids eat free all day on weekdays (Monday 16 – Friday 27 February) when an adult orders a main.
- Beefeater & Brewers Fayre – Two children under 16 eat free at breakfast with every adult breakfast purchased.
- BrewDog – Kids eat free with an adult main meal (pre-booking usually required).
- Bella Italia – Kids eat free on Thursdays and for £1 Sunday–Wednesday (4pm–6pm).
- The Real Greek – One free kids’ meal for every £10 spent by an adult on Sundays.
- YO! Sushi – Kids under 12 eat free with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend) on weekdays.
🎨 Half Term Activities & Days Out
🌿 1. Anglesey Abbey – Winter Nature Hunt
Pick up a spotter sheet from the Visitor Centre and head out on a winter nature adventure. Let the kids burn off energy in the Woodland Play Area, then warm up with drinks and treats from the Caffè Mobile (14–22 February, 10am–3pm).
👉 Find out more: National Trust Anglesey Abbey
✈️ 2. IWM Duxford – Family Activities
Enjoy aviation-themed fun with:
- Spitfire Engineers
- I Spy in the Sky
Running weekends from 10 January and daily from 14–22 February, 10am–3pm in AirSpace.
👉 More details: IWM Duxford Family Activities
🎨 3. Teabellies – Arts, Crafts & Cupcakes
Daily arts and crafts sessions from 10am–11am for just £1 per child — perfect with a hot drink for grown-ups!
Plus cupcake decorating on Friday 20 February, 9:30am–10:30am (booking essential).
🏺 4. All Ages Pottery Painting – Northstowe
Two hours of relaxed pottery painting fun for all ages. Finished pieces are glazed, fired, and returned within 10–14 working days — a lovely keepsake to take home.
👉 More info: Oliva Pottery
🌌 5. Ely Cathedral – StarDome Experience
Step inside the magical StarDome planetarium, hosted in the stunning Lady Chapel for six days only. Travel through the stars with immersive visuals, cosmic soundscapes, and fascinating stories from an expert guide.
👉 Learn more: Ely Cathedral StarDome
🦒 6. Banham Zoo – Kids Go Free
Travel around the world in 80 species this half term! Enjoy live entertainment, keeper talks, hands-on activities, and unforgettable animal encounters — all included with entry.
🎟️ Use code KIDSGOFREE at checkout (expires Friday 13 February 2026).
👉 More info: Banham Zoo
🌲 7. Cambridge University Botanic Garden – Crazy Cone Caper
Become a nature detective and solve a seed-stealing mystery! Pick up the free self-led trail at the ticket office and hunt for clues among amazing pinecones from around the world.
Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied).
👉 Find out more: Cambridge Botanic Garden
🚜 8. South Angle Farm Park – Themed Adventures
Every school holiday brings a new theme — from Wild West weekends to dinosaur discoveries and pirate beach parties. Plenty of outdoor fun for curious little explorers.
👉 See upcoming events: South Angle Farm Park
🧗 9. Clip ’n Climb – Holiday Sessions
A high-energy activity with over 25 climbing challenges for all abilities. Open to climbers aged 4+ and perfect for active family fun during the holidays.
👉 More details: Clip ’n Climb Cambridge
🐦 10. Skylark Events – Wildlife Week
Celebrate nature with scavenger hunts, woodland exploring, bird feeder making, wooden cookie decorating, and more during Wildlife Week.
👉 More info: Skylark Events
