Half term events

If you’re stuck for ideas for keeping the kids entertained this half term, then look no further. We have some great suggestions for days out across the country wherever you are. From museum exhibitions and theme parks to aquariums and visitor centres, there’s something for everyone.

For more fun family half term activities

Legoland, Berkshire

Check out Legoland (www.legoland.co.uk/). They are offering anybody who visits before 31 May the chance to go back for free in June. There are also offers on half-term family short breaks. For more information visit the Legoland (www.legoland.co.uk/) website.

Paultons Park, Ower

Visit Paulton’s Park this half term and get a taste of the “Trekking Tractors” Ride and the “Gold Rush Falls” Adventure Golf. For more information visit Paultons Park.

Roald Dahl Museum

Weekend events throughout May, June & July
Great Missenden
Take part in a different fun activity each day – from “Making your own revolting recipe” to “Make your own minibeast”, storytelling sessions like The Fisherman and his wife and To Infinity and Beyond! Booking is essential for entrance and the workshops. Visit Roald Dahl for more information.

Weald and Down Museum

26-30 May 2008 11.00am - 4.00pm
Near Chichester
Put on your winter woollies this half term and come to this beautiful site in the South Downs to enjoy a week of creative activities and countryside skills. Follow the trail around the Museum to find the hidden animals, and work out the link between them. Make some bird cake for the hungry birds, try rag-rugging, roll your own bees wax candle, and have a go at brass rubbing and lace making. Also enjoy creative arts, crafts and country storytelling. And with spring just around the corner, plant a garden pea or broad bean, take it home and watch it grow! Weald and Down Museum

The Cornish Collection

Looe Resort
Cornwall
For a family half-term heaven easy Mum and Dad’s wallets, check out The Cornish Collection, which has a range of properties in and around the popular family resort of Looe from under £50 per person for a week. One example is the Bellevue, a handsome three-storey Edwardian villa with lovely views close to the centre of Looe costs only £47.50 each based on a family of six sharing its four bedrooms For further properties, prices and reservations, call 0845 365 1394 or visit The Cornish Collection Press contact: Clive Dixon at Beacon PR 0845 365 1394.

Darlington Arts Centre

27th – 30th May 2008
Darlington
Darlington Arts Centre is playing host to special spring half term workshops this year for children of all ages, from painting Pebble Pets and making your own leaf person (4-7 year-olds) to learning to create your own message in hieroglyphics during the Exotic Egypt workshops, creating your own T-rrific T-Shirts (8+ years) and celebrating Chinese New Year celebrations for all. Visit Darlington Arts Centre for a complete listing of Half Term events.

Witches & Wizards Week

May Half Term, 26-30 May
Centre for Life, Newcastle
Grab your broomstick and dodge the muggles as witches and wizards take over Life. There’ll be a full programme of activities and workshops including two fascinating Potions and Herbology workshops and a chance to see how levitation works! Make your own hand-sized transfiguration models and see a starry, starry night in the Centre’s Dome. Visit Witches & Wizards Week for details.

Up to mischief wit Horrid Henry

Begins Fri 8 February – January 2009 Seven Stories,
the Centre for Children’s Books Newcastle Come face to face with some of literature’s best-loved naughty characters and find out why they are so much fun. Look for adventure with Peter Rabbit or for some mischief join Dennis the Menace to break all the rules! Discover amazing artwork, cracking comic strips and marvellous manuscripts from classic naughty tales. Up to mischief wit Horrid Henry

Science Museum

26-30 May
South Kensington, London
There's lots going on at the Science Museum this half term, with workshops, interactive gallery tours and interactive shows taking place every day. Visit the Science Museum for details.

 

Shakespeare's Globe

28-30 May 2008
London
A rolling programme of events will take place from 10am to 5pm including family tours of the Globe Theatre, storytelling in the Tent for Peace and backstage at the Globe, costume dressings, stage combat demonstrations and a chance to learn more about Elizabethan instruments with Globe musicians.

Tickets include the exhibition and are valid for the whole day so you can come and go.

Find out more about half term activities at Shakespeare's Globe

Go Ape

England-wide
Get wild in the Sherwood Forest in the heart of Robin Hood Country, or 15 other adventure locations throughout England. Slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels and cross rope bridges all in the beauty of the Derbyshire countryside. Entry starts from £15 for children and £20 for adults. Go Ape

Kids’ theatre

If the weather isn’t playing ball this half term, why not take the kids to the theatre? Many theatres put on special workshops and special programmes at half term. Search our Shows & Events section to find out what’s on near you!