Wondering what there is to do in and around Staffordshire this February half term? February half term is sometimes tricky to keep kids entertained as the weather can be fairly cold and rainy and the days are still short. So if you are looking for inspiration for keeping the kids entertained over February half term you have definitely come to the right place. Here are a few ideas for days out with kids and February half term events in Staffordshire for 2025.
Half term dates in Staffordshire 2025
February half term dates 2025 for Staffordshire Schools this year is Monday 17th February to Friday 21st February 2025
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There are so many wonderful days out in Staffordshire. If you are looking for general days out rather than specific events, check out our guide to the best family days out in Staffordshire. If it is wet and miserable then here are a few Ideas for keeping the kids entertained in Staffordshire on a wet day. Don’t forget there are plenty of things to do with kids in and around Staffordshire that don’t cost the earth. Throw on the wellies, head out for a walk, grab a milkshake or a cake, or head to one of the great ceramic cafés for family pottery painting in Staffordshire
February half term activities in Staffordshire 2025
This post will be updated as soon as we hear about the amazing February 2025 half term events – but you can also head over to our Staffordshire kids facebook page too. You are welcome to email us if you know of an event that we have not listed here.
1) Peak Wildlife Park
Set on the edge of the Staffordshire Peak District you will find the wonderful Peak Wildlife Park. Come up close and personal with lemurs, penguins, otters, read squirrels to name just a few! You can also book a unique and memorable animal encounter and ‘be a keeper’!
Peak Wildlife Park offers an annual membership offering unlimited entry to the park for the year! Click here to book your tickets online
2) Trentham Estate
Always a firm favourite you can always rely on a visit to Trentham Estate over Feb half term!
There is so much to do for all ages at Trentham – Trentham Gardens is a great family day out
Take a walk around the lake, head to the adventure playground, stop by at the Trentham shops and eateries for cake and hot chocolate, or try the enhancing fairy trail to discover the famous fairies around the lake!
We purchase an anual membership and are frequent visitors to the estate. You can purchase tickets here
Half Term at Trentham events 2025 TBC
3) Clip ‘n’ Climb
Clip ‘n’ Climb is always a winner – especially on a cold rainy day over the winter!!! Climbing is a great way to keep active and fit and Clip ‘n’ Climb Stoke is a wonderful family friendly climbing centre designed to be fun for EVERYONE regardless of ability!
The climbing sessions last for aprox 75 Minutes- and the sessions include a 15 minute safety briefing and harness fitting. The sessions are for 4 + but the family sessions can include toddlers age 2-3 years, (a non climbing adults must be present to assist).
Prices range but a family ticket for 1 adult and 2 children to climb is around £36.00
Click here for more information and to book a session
4) Pottery Painting
February half term is a good time to head off to one of the many places where you can paint a pot in Staffordshire – especially if it is a cold and rainy day!
We are huge fans of Amerton Pottery, World of Wedgwood, Emma Bridgwater Middleport pottery and Royal Stafford Ceramic cafe, who all welcome kids of all ages for pottery painting.
- Amerton Glaze Craze – Paint a Pot studio hold some great themed events for kids that are ticket only. Feb half term events are still TBC . For more information check here
- Emma Bridgwater is another favourite of ours and you can book a session at the decorating studio. Head over to Emma Bridgwater for more information and to book
- World of Wedgwood have plenty of things to do for kids, including play with clay, or a half term pottery painting in the Decorating Studio. Book tickets here
Remember to check out the venue beforehand just to check if rebooking is advisable over Feb half term.
5) Trentham Monkey forest
Trentham Monkey Forest closes for the winter but reopens The park re-opens in February 2025. If you haven’t visited before, The Monkey Forest is such good family friendly day out in Staffordshire and one that all the family can enjoy! The Monkey Forest is a unique family friendly attraction where you can walk amongst 140 Barbary Macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful Staffordshire Forest.
Click here for our Trentham Monkey Forest review.
Trentham Monkey Forest offers affordable annual memberships or click here to book a day ticket
6) National Forest Adventure Farm
The National Forest Adventure Farm is based in Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire and offers farm animals in abundance, and indoor and outdoor fun for all ages. Over the year the farm hosts a number of events including Easter, Summer, Halloween and Christmas events.
For February half term (17th February to Sunday 23rd Feb 2025) there will be plenty on offer at the farm. For more information and to book your tickets
Car parking is free.
Feb half term events TBC
7) Alton Towers Resort
Click here for our Pirate Takeover, Alton Towers REVIEW
Alton Towers has announced its return of the Pirate Takeover, inviting guests on an all-new voyage full of
live entertainment and family rides & attractions from 15th – 23rd Feb.
This year, Alton Towers Resort will transform into a swashbuckling haven across areas of Towers Street, Mutiny Bay, the Alton Towers Hotel, Splash Landings, and the CBeebies Land Hotel.
The website for more information and to book your tickets or Feb half term stay
Photo credit – Alton Towers Resort
8) Outside events for kids over Feb half term 2025
- Family Wildlings at The Wolseley Centre, Mon, 17th Feb 2025 10:30 – 12:00
- to discover, play and explore outdoors. Book in advance. Children aged 6 months – 5 years. Book tickets here.
- AIMING HIGH Wildfamilies CAmpfire Cooking at Ladderedge Country Park, Ladderedge Country Park, Ladderedge, Leek ST13 7AB. Monday 17 February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Book tickets call 0300 111 8007
- AIMING HIGH Wildfamilies at Fountains Primary School. Fountains Primary School, Bitham Lane, Stretton Burton upon Trent DE13 0HB. Monday 17 February 2025, 11am – 1pm. Booking essential, call 0300 111 8007.
- AIMING HIGH Wildfamilies Bushcraft Basics at The Wolseley Centre. The Wolseley Centre, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT, Staffordshire. Thursday 20 February 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm. Booking essential – call 0300 111 8007.
- Family Wildlings at Dosthill Park, Tamworth. Dosthill Park, Blackwood Road, B77 1LL. Thursday 20 February 2025 10.30am – 12pm. Booking Essential. To book.
9) Watch a film!
Mitchell Arts Centre is showing Peppa’s cinema party on Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th Feb 2024 – 10.30am Tickets: £4 per child, one adult goes free. To book head over to the website.
A cinema visit is a great thing to do over half term with kids. Cinebowl Cineworld, Odeon Vue, there are an abundance of cinemas in Staffordshire to choose from.
To keep the cost down, don’t forget the mini morning sessions at Vue Cinema. The mini morning sessions cost from £2.49/€2.99 per ticket and run every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am, plus every day in the school holidays.
10) Head to the Theatre
Ministry of Science LIVE at the Regent theatre, Stoke on Trent
Head to the Regent theatre this half term for a show from the Ministry of Science as they take their spectacular scientific extravaganza on tour for 2025. With jaw-dropping live experiments, offering a great way to discover more about science and entertain the kids this half term.
For age 6+ and a run time of one hour and 50 minutes with interval
19th Feb 2025
11) Go Ape, Cannock Chase
Click here for our Go Ape Cannock review
Go, Ape Cannock Chase is an outdoor activity centre in Staffordshire. Considered an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty here you will find nearly 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings on their challenge course. The Treetop Adventure course is a one hour Staffordshire high ropes course suitable for children (and adults) over 1m tall.
Free things to do with kids over February half term
Don’t forget entertaining kids over half term doesn’t have to cost the earth.
There are so many free things to do in Staffordshire, from family friendly walks, a scoot in the park, family friendly bike rides, or a free visit to a museum. Head out for a walk with kids, explore, craft and create some free outdoor activities that all the family can enjoy!
There are some great family friendly parks in Staffordshire Cannock Chase Forest, Wolseley Centre, Brampton Park, Westport Lake, Beacon Park, Victoria Park, Phoenix Park name just a few.
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