{"id":5775,"date":"2026-02-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/?p=5775"},"modified":"2026-02-14T00:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T00:34:49","slug":"february-half-term-fun-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overvillage.co.uk\/WP\/february-half-term-fun-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"February Half Term Fun for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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\u2019s loads happening to help you make the most of the school break without breaking the bank.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0fKids Eat Free (or for \u00a31!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Great news for hungry families \u2014 lots of caf\u00e9s and restaurants are running brilliant half-term offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uded2 Supermarket Caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morrisons<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat free all day, every day with any adult meal costing \u00a35 or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tesco<\/strong> \u2013 One free kids\u2019 meal with any adult caf\u00e9 purchase, Monday\u2013Friday (Clubcard required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asda<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat for just \u00a31 all day, every day \u2014 no minimum adult spend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sainsbury\u2019s<\/strong> \u2013 Kids\u2019 meals for \u00a31 with the purchase of an adult hot main.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dunelm (Pausa Caf\u00e9)<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat free for every \u00a34 spent by an adult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf55 Restaurant Chains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ASK Italian<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat free with the ASK Perks app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bill\u2019s<\/strong> \u2013 Up to two kids eat free all day on weekdays (Monday 16 \u2013 Friday 27 February) when an adult orders a main.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beefeater &amp; Brewers Fayre<\/strong> \u2013 Two children under 16 eat free at breakfast with every adult breakfast purchased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BrewDog<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat free with an adult main meal (pre-booking usually required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bella Italia<\/strong> \u2013 Kids eat free on Thursdays and for \u00a31 Sunday\u2013Wednesday (4pm\u20136pm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Real Greek<\/strong> \u2013 One free kids\u2019 meal for every \u00a310 spent by an adult on Sundays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>YO! Sushi<\/strong> \u2013 Kids under 12 eat free with a full-paying adult (minimum \u00a310 spend) on weekdays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 Half Term Activities &amp; Days Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f 1. Anglesey Abbey \u2013 Winter Nature Hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 Caff\u00e8 Mobile (14\u201322 February, 10am\u20133pm).<br>\ud83d\udc49 Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/cambridgeshire\/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill\/events\/63cc5a25-3360-425a-b774-d9f809a088a3\">National Trust Anglesey Abbey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2708\ufe0f 2. IWM Duxford \u2013 Family Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy aviation-themed fun with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spitfire Engineers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I Spy in the Sky<\/strong><br>Running weekends from 10 January and daily from 14\u201322 February, 10am\u20133pm in AirSpace.<br>\ud83d\udc49 More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/events\/family-activities-iwm-duxford\">IWM Duxford Family Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 3. Teabellies \u2013 Arts, Crafts &amp; Cupcakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily arts and crafts sessions from 10am\u201311am for just \u00a31 per child \u2014 perfect with a hot drink for grown-ups!<br>Plus <strong>cupcake decorating<\/strong> on Friday 20 February, 9:30am\u201310:30am (booking essential).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udffa 4. All Ages Pottery Painting \u2013 Northstowe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two hours of relaxed pottery painting fun for all ages. Finished pieces are glazed, fired, and returned within 10\u201314 working days \u2014 a lovely keepsake to take home.<br>\ud83d\udc49 More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/olivapottery.com\/products\/all-ages-pottery-painting-northstowe-1\">Oliva Pottery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0c 5. Ely Cathedral \u2013 StarDome Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br>\ud83d\udc49 Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elycathedral.org\/events\/stardome-experience\">Ely Cathedral StarDome<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd92 6. Banham Zoo \u2013 Kids Go Free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel around the world in 80 species this half term! Enjoy live entertainment, keeper talks, hands-on activities, and unforgettable animal encounters \u2014 all included with entry.<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Use code <strong>KIDSGOFREE<\/strong> at checkout (expires Friday 13 February 2026).<br>\ud83d\udc49 More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banhamzoo.co.uk\/news\/kids-go-free-this-february-half-term\">Banham Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf32 7. Cambridge University Botanic Garden \u2013 Crazy Cone Caper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br>Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied).<br>\ud83d\udc49 Find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanic.cam.ac.uk\/whats-on\/crazy-cone-caper-3\/\">Cambridge Botanic Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude9c 8. South Angle Farm Park \u2013 Themed Adventures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every school holiday brings a new theme \u2014 from Wild West weekends to dinosaur discoveries and pirate beach parties. Plenty of outdoor fun for curious little explorers.<br>\ud83d\udc49 See upcoming events: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southanglefarmpark.co.uk\/\">South Angle Farm Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddd7 9. Clip \u2019n Climb \u2013 Holiday Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<br>\ud83d\udc49 More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk\/climbing\/weekend-and-holiday-climbing\">Clip \u2019n Climb Cambridge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc26 10. Skylark Events \u2013 Wildlife Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate nature with scavenger hunts, woodland exploring, bird feeder making, wooden cookie decorating, and more during Wildlife Week.<br>\ud83d\udc49 More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/skylark-events.co.uk\/february-half-term\/\">Skylark Events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s loads happening to help you make the most of the school break without breaking the bank. \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0fKids Eat Free (or for \u00a31!) Great news for hungry families \u2014 lots of caf\u00e9s and restaurants are running brilliant half-term offers. \ud83d\uded2 Supermarket Caf\u00e9s \ud83c\udf55 Restaurant Chains \ud83c\udfa8 Half Term Activities &amp; Days Out \ud83c\udf3f 1. Anglesey Abbey \u2013 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 Caff\u00e8 Mobile (14\u201322 February, 10am\u20133pm).\ud83d\udc49 Find out more: National Trust Anglesey Abbey \u2708\ufe0f 2. IWM Duxford \u2013 Family Activities Enjoy aviation-themed fun with: \ud83c\udfa8 3. Teabellies \u2013 Arts, Crafts &amp; Cupcakes Daily arts and crafts sessions from 10am\u201311am for just \u00a31 per child \u2014 perfect with a hot drink for grown-ups!Plus cupcake decorating on Friday 20 February, 9:30am\u201310:30am (booking essential). \ud83c\udffa 4. All Ages Pottery Painting \u2013 Northstowe Two hours of relaxed pottery painting fun for all ages. Finished pieces are glazed, fired, and returned within 10\u201314 working days \u2014 a lovely keepsake to take home.\ud83d\udc49 More info: Oliva Pottery \ud83c\udf0c 5. Ely Cathedral \u2013 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.\ud83d\udc49 Learn more: Ely Cathedral StarDome \ud83e\udd92 6. Banham Zoo \u2013 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 \u2014 all included with entry.\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Use code KIDSGOFREE at checkout (expires Friday 13 February 2026).\ud83d\udc49 More info: Banham Zoo \ud83c\udf32 7. Cambridge University Botanic Garden \u2013 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).\ud83d\udc49 Find out more: Cambridge Botanic Garden \ud83d\ude9c 8. South Angle Farm Park \u2013 Themed Adventures Every school holiday brings a new theme \u2014 from Wild West weekends to dinosaur discoveries and pirate beach parties. Plenty of outdoor fun for curious little explorers.\ud83d\udc49 See upcoming events: South Angle Farm Park \ud83e\uddd7 9. Clip \u2019n Climb \u2013 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.\ud83d\udc49 More details: Clip \u2019n Climb Cambridge \ud83d\udc26 10. 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