Bristol & Bath February Half Term Guide 2025
What’s on for Bristol and Bath in February Half Term 2025 Saturday 15 – Monday 24th February. Follow Instagram stories for more! To avoid disappointment please check if activities need pre-booking.
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Outdoors & Gardens
Bristol Light Festival 31 Jan – 9 Feb
Free event – fantastic collection of light installations around the city centre. Some are interactive and this is such a fun free family activity! It is before half-term but I am including as I am publishing this early and it is not to be missed! Find out more
Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit at Westonbirt Arboretum
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way. £5 pack from the Welcome Building or Shop. Admission also applies. Find out more
Building Blocks at Tyntesfield 15 – 23 Feb
Help build a garden out of blocks 15 – 23 Feb. Usual admission applies. Find out more
Secret Fairy Door Trail at Hestercombe Gardens 15-23 Feb
Get outdoors, enjoy nature and have fun taking part in Hestercombe’s Secret Fairy Door Trail. Usual admission applies for adults, but kids (aged 15 and under) go free in February half term! Find out more
February half term fun at Dyrham Park 15-23 Feb
Young explorers can get involved with activities through the parkland this half term at Dyrham Park. Activities will be free of charge (normal admission charges apply).
Map Explorers at American Museum & Gardens 15-23 Feb
Map Explorers Trail, New Colourful Maps Exhibition, Planetarium Show 19 Feb. New exhibition Myths and Memories: Renaissance Maps 15 Feb – 22 June More info
February half term at Newark Park 15-23 Feb
Free hare activity trail (normal admission applies). Learn more about the species who make their homes around and at Newark Park by picking up free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception and exploring the garden to find the 8 activity stations.
February half term: Frog’s wonderfully watery adventure at Stourhead 15-23 Feb
Pull on your wellies and join Frog for a watery adventure around Stourhead’s lake. Free trail (normal admission applies).
Arnos Vale Cemetery
- Stomping Story – Guess How Much I Love You 17 Feb
- Fire Lighting Workshop 17 Feb
- Stomping Story – The Brave Little Gruffalo 20 Feb
- Lovely Leaves – Natural Dyeing and Leaf Printing 20 Feb Age 5+
Snowdrop Walks
February is a good time to see snowdrops, but blooming times may vary. I would recommend checking relevant social media or websites for updates!
- Snowdrop Month at Bishops Palace, Wells. More info
- Snowdrops Spectacle at Painswick Rococo Gardens. Expected to be peak blooming early to mid February Check for updates
- Tortworth Forest Centre – Snowdrop Visitor Days 25 Jan, 1 & 8 Feb More info
- Dyrham Park National Trust
- Newark Park National Trust
- Stourhead National Trust
- Lacock Abbey National Trust
Animal & Adventure Parks
Winter Wonders Week at Longleat 15-23 Feb
Winter Wonders Week for February Half Term! Featuring an indoor snowy wonderland filled with adventure for the ultimate cool day out. With a giant toboggan slide, indoor snowboarding, inflatable snow globe, arts and crafts, fantastic creative workshops and more Book tickets
Zoo Detectives at Bristol Zoo Project 15 Feb – 2 Mar
Go on a secret mission this February half-term at Bristol Zoo Project. Find the eco-guards’ hidden location. Collect your case notes at the start of the trail and begin piecing together clues to find the secret hideout. Games and activities to explore! Aimed at ages 2-12. Book tickets
Lambing & Kidding at Cotswold Farm Park
Lambing & Kidding event starting on 14 Feb. Lots of lambs and kids, lambing talks, activities for all ages, farm park and animals! Here is our visit from a couple of years ago Book tickets
Lambing at Cattle Country
Lambing event for half-term. More details TBC See here & book
Mudfest at Slimbridge 15-23 Feb
Muddy activities for kids of all ages over half-term! Book tickets
Forest Friends Festival at Puxton Park 17-23 Feb
Lamb cuddling, animal meet and greets, wildflower planting, woodland sculpture trail and daily entertainment! More info & booking
Lamb Feeding at Palette & Pasture 15-23 Feb
Palette & Pasture ice cream parlour is free to visit. Lamb feeding requires pre-booking Book tickets
Fantasea at Bristol Aquarium 14 Feb – 2 Mar
Meet a mermaid on select dates More info & booking
C.Porters Fun Fair at Avon Valley 15-23 Feb
Avon Valley Park will be closed but C.Porters Fun Fair is open for half-term with lots of rides, stalls and games. Age 3+ More info
Over Farm’s Countryside Adventure 15-23 Feb
Open for February half-term. Play farmer, feed animals, tractor trailer ride, bouncy pillows, mini golf and more. Book tickets
Wolfridge Alpaca Farming & Feeding Experiences
Farming and feeding experiences for half-term. Find out more & book Craft workshops too!
February Half Term at The Grand Pier 15-23 Feb
Games and rides, plus meet Dani the donkey mascot, facepainting and treats More info & booking
Disco Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
Funky lights, shimmering decorations, unlimited Toboggan runs and classic Disco-pop tunes from 13 Jan to 23 Feb with Disco Tobogganing every evening! More info & booking
Theatre
Dear Evan Hansen at Bristol Hippodrome
11-15 Feb. Ages 12+ Book tickets
The Snowy Day at The Egg
12-16 Feb. Ages 1-4 Book tickets
The Little Prince
13-16 Feb. Age 7+ Book tickets
A Good House at Bristol Old Vic
14 Feb – 8 Mar. Ages 14+ Book tickets
Angelia Sprocket’s Pockets at Blakehay Theatre
15 Feb. Ages 3-10 Book tickets
The Gruffalo at Theatre Royal, Bath
17-23 Feb. Ages 3+ Book tickets
The Dinosaur that Pooped at Bristol Hippodrome
18 Feb. Age guidance not specified but shown as 3+ at other theatres Book tickets
Along Came a Magpie at The Wardrobe Theatre
18-20 Feb. Ages 2-6 Book tickets
Claytime at Tobacco Factory Theatre
18-22 Feb. Ages 3-6 Book tickets
Tidy at The Egg
18-22 Feb. Ages 3+ Book tickets
Dinosaur Adventure Live at Redgrave Theatre
19 Feb. Ages 3+ Book tickets
Wild Words at St George’s
19 Feb. Age 6+ but everyone welcome Book tickets
The Mystery of Bristol Old Vic
19-22 Feb. Ages 6+ Book tickets
The Winter’s Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatre
20 Feb – 29 Mar. Age 12+ Book tickets
Pirates Love Underpants at Redgrave Theatre
21-23 Feb. Ages 1+ Book tickets
Princess Live! at Blakehay Theatre
21 Feb. All ages Book tickets
MiniBeats: Playful Percussion! at St George’s
23 Feb. Two concerts one for under 5s and one for ages 4-8, but all ages welcome Book tickets
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live! at The Playhouse
23 Feb. Ages 3+ Book tickets
Museums, Trains & Indoor Activities
Half Price for Half Term at Avon Valley Railway
Everyone travels for half price during half term! Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30 & 15:45 on Sat 15, Sun 16, Wed 19, Sat 22 and Sun 23 February 2025.
Adults £5.50 (usually £11), Concessions £5 (usually £10, Children £3.50 (usually £7). Under 5’s travel FREE. Book tickets
Fire, Stones & Bones at Cheddar Gorge & Caves 14-23 Feb
A fun and educational adventure. Enjoy interactive talks and demonstrations from hunter-gatherers who will bring your Stone Age adventure to life. Book tickets
Other Indoor Activities:
- New opening: Upside Down House in Bristol Harbourside, next to We The Curious. Opening 8 Feb Book tickets
- New opening: King Pins Bowling at Cabot Circus. Opening 14 Feb Book here
- New opening: Treetop Golf at Cabot Circus. Newly opened. See our recent post. Book here
- New cinema release: Dog Man (PG) 7 Feb
- Bristol Film Festival Screening at We The Curious: Wall-E 14 Feb
- Breakfast with Björn at IKEA Bristol. Sun 15-Sun 23 Feb. Free to attend for IKEA family members, but requires booking. Colouring. Childrens breakfast is £1.50 Book tickets Also a bedtime story competition.
- Frozen Sing-A-Long at Redgrave Theatre 17 Feb Book tickets
- Play in a Day with Theatre in the Garden at Redcatch Community Centre. Mon 17 Feb. Ages 5-10 Book a place
- Valentines Stay and Play with Peppa Pig from Little Tots Soft Play at Lyde Green Community Centre. Mon 17 Feb Book via message
- The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long at Redgrave Theatre 18 Feb Book tickets
Creative
- February Half Term Workshops at Lush Cribbs Causeway. 14-23 Feb Book tickets
- Love Letter Make Sessions at Lush Broadmead. Fri 14 Feb Book tickets
- Bluey themed arty session with ARTventurers in Yate. Sat 15 Feb. Ages 6mo – 8 Book tickets
- Massive Musicals! Workshop at Bristol Beacon + Performance in evening can book to watch separately. Sun 16 Feb. Age 11+ Book tickets
- Pop, Print, Go! Family Drop-in Workshop at Holburne Museum. Tues 18 Feb 10.30-12.30. £2-4. Drop-in More info
- Fant-Tastic Half-term Family Activity at Victoria Art Gallery. 18-21 Feb 10.30-2 More info
- Nature Sprouts Forest School at Redcatch Community Garden. Ages 8-12. Tues 18 Feb Book tickets
- Half-term Craft Nature Club at Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project. At former Bristol Zoo site. Tues 18 Feb. Age 7+ Book tickets
- Half Term Art Club at Campus Park with Colourful Minds Kids. Tues 18 Feb. Ages 4-11 but all ages welcome Book tickets
- Half Term Art Club at LOAF Bakehouse with Colourful Minds Kinds. Tues 18 Feb. Ages 4-11 but all ages welcome Book tickets
- George’s Heart Thumping Science Workshops at Redcatch Community Garden. Weds 19 Feb Book tickets
- Wonderful Weaves Family Drop-in Workshop at Holburne Museum. Weds 19 Feb 2-3.30pm and ⭐calm sensory session 10-11am More info
- Nature Sprouts at Redcatch Community Garden. Clay crafting & bird feeders age 3+. Thurs 20 Feb Book tickets
- Garden Cooks Cooking Class at Redcatch Community Garden. Age 6+ Fri 21 Feb Book tickets
- Craft Workshops at Children’s Scrapstore during half-term More info & booking
- School Holiday Craft Workshops at Wolfridge Alpaca during half-term More info & booking
Parties & Performances
- Family Valentine’s Party at Almondsbury Creative. Sat 15 Feb Book tickets
- Valentine’s Ceilidh at Redcatch Community Garden. Sun 16 Feb Book tickets
- Junioe Jungle Family Drum and Bass at Lost Horizon. Sun 16 Feb Book tickets
- BOUNCE: Spring Family Dance Party at Bristol Beacon. Mon 17 Feb Book tickets
- Lucas Jet Circus Performances – Mon 17 Feb Batheaston, Tues 18 Feb Hanham, Weds 19 Feb Westbury-on-Trym, Fri 21 Feb Clevedon Book tickets
- Party Peeps February Half Term Interactive Family Rave at Filton Community Centre. Tues 18 Feb Book tickets
- Dance Party with Elsa at St Annes Hall, Oldland Common. Tues 18 Feb Book tickets
- Magical Moon Disney Princesses at Redcatch Community Garden. Tues 18 Feb Book tickets
- Princess Party with Belle! at Zion Bristol. Weds 19 Feb Book tickets
- Fail, Fail, Fail, Fail, Win – Family comic theatre and circus show at Meadow Vale Community Centre. Weds 19 Feb Book tickets
- Party Peeps On The Pier Interactive Family Rave at The Grand Pier. Thurs 20 Feb Book tickets
- Family Silent Disco at Zion Bristol. Fri 21 Feb Book tickets
Play Cafe & Play Groups
- Little Hatters Valentines Specials 13, 14 & 17 Feb. Ages 0-4 Book tickets
- Little & Curious Travelling Play Group Valentines Sessions various dates & locations. Ages 0-5 Book tickets
- Valentines Special at Wonderland Chew Valley Play Cafe Tues 11 Feb Book tickets
Free and Cheap Days Out
For more free and cheap days out ideas for Bristol summer activities see this post! Lots of lovely walks included.
Thank you!
Thank you for reading! There is so much on in Bristol especially over the school holidays! Please share with anyone that might find it useful and follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook where I will share any more upcoming events and news for local families. Easter Events and Lambing Events coming soon!
