Family Days Out This February Half Term!

Family Days Out This February Half Term!

Family days out this February half term, what is there to do? We all know the feeling, you’re a few days into the half term holiday, the kids are going stir crazy, what do you do?

Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In our latest article we’re sharing a look at some of the days out available to you and your family this February half term here in the UK.

From theme parks and amusement parks to attractions and more we’ll bring you a closer look at some of the many different options available to you this half term.

So, where do we start? Let’s take a look!

Big Blue Birthday Bash – Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth.

Are your kids a fan of Thomas and Friends? If so, they’re going to LOVE what Drayton Manor Resort near Tamworth have instore this February half term!

Drayton Manor are marking the 80th birthday of the little blue tank engine by throwing a festive extravaganza in the heart of the UK’s only Thomas Land.

Between February 15th and 24th families can enjoy a day out at Drayton Manor Resort and join in with the celebrations. For just £19.90 each guests can enjoy access to live entertainment, cupcake decorating and candy trail as well as all of Thomas Land’s many rides and attractions and the park’s zoo too.

What’s more, families can enjoy toasty marshmallows around the fire pit, get up close and personal with Sir Topham Hat and so much more! Check out the resort’s official website for full details HERE.

Drayton Manor Resort celebrate Thomas the Tank Engine’s 80th Birthday this February Half Term with their first event of 2025 – Thomas’ Big Blue Birthday Bash!

Pirate Takeover Returns To Alton Towers Resort.

The pirates of Mutiny Bay return to Alton Towers Resort this February half term with Pirate Takeover – one of the park’s most acclaimed new additions of 2024.

Join the pirates of Mutiny Bay as they take you and your family on a swashbuckling, high seas adventure with pirate themed entertainment, an interactive treasure trail and so much more.

Between February 15th and 23rd families can embark on their own high seas adventure with a visit to Alton Towers Resort as the park opens it’s Mutiny Bay area and UK’s only CBeebies Land for guests to enjoy alongside a whole host of other pirate themed entertainment options.

Live Shows, Battle Galleons Seadog Starkey’s Sailing School, Pieces of Eight Treasure Hunt and Sharkbait Reef are just some of the fun, family friendly activities guests can enjoy throughout their day on park and if you don’t want to stop there, guests can also extend their visit with a stay in a pirate themed room inside the resort’s iconic hotel.

For further details about Alton Towers’ pirate themed half term event be sure to check out their official website HERE.

Join the Pirates of Mutiny Bay this February half term for a high seas adventure like no other with the return of Pirate Takeover – one of 2024’s most popular family themed events!

Nickelodeon Fun At Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool.

If it’s fun at the seaside you’re looking for this February half term then why not head over to Blackpool for a visit to the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land?

Pleasure Beach Resort are set to welcome guests back to the heart of Nickelodeon Land this half term as they reopen the park’s much loved family area as part of a new reduced opening for 2025.

For just £25.00 per person families can enjoy access to all of Nickelodeon Land’s family friendly rides and attractions this February as well as the chance to hop back on Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic.

What’s more, the park are also offering a way for families to extend their day out with their NEW for 2025 ‘Adventure Package’ which includes 4 fun, family friendly activities including a day in Nickelodeon Land.

For more information be sure to check out our more recent news article HERE now.

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Enjoy a family day out in Pleasure Beach Resort’s iconic Nickelodeon Land this February half term or extend the fun with the park’s NEW for 2025 Adventure Package!

Build Your Own Adventure at Legoland Windsor Resort.

Do your kids love all things LEGO? If so, they’re going to LOVE what Legoland Windsor Resort have instore for them this February half term!

Brick Days is the park’s February half term 2025 offering and gives guests the chance “inject some colour” into their family time this half term.

As well as enjoying a whole host of LEGO themed rides and attractions, guests can also get ‘hands on’ with brick building experiences, enjoy a stay at the park’s onsite hotel and so much more besides.

What’s more? Families can also dive back into a deep sea adventure with the reopening of the park’s much loved, yellow submarine attraction – LEGO City Deep Sea Adventure.

For FULL details on what to expect including costs be sure to check out Legoland Windsor’s official website HERE.

Legoland Windsor Resort welcome guests back this February Half Term with Brick Week – the park’s 2025 family friendly, half term offering!

The Festival Of Archery Returns To Warwick Castle.

If you’re looking for something a little less ‘theme parky’ this half term why not head to Warwick Castle for the return of the attraction’s highly popular Festival of Archery?!

This fantastic, historical festival invites families to immerse themselves into all things archery – one of Medieval England’s most popular sports.

From Interactive quizzes and live shows to getting hands and learning how to become a skilled master of the bow yourself, Warwick Castle’s Festival of Archery offers families a whole host of ways to enjoy their day at this popular attraction this half term.

Families can also explore Zog’s Playland, The Horrible Histories Maze, The Winter Birds of Prey, The Princess Tower and so much more!

Check out Warwick Castle’s official website now for full details on what to expect including costs etc. HERE.

The Festival of Archery returns to Warwick Castle this February half term inviting families to immerse themselves into the medieval art of archery.

Dive Back into Paultons Park This Half Term!

Unlike most other UK theme parks, Paultons Park in Romsey is set to welcome families back with a full ride offering this February half term.

From immersing themselves into the heart of the American midwest to visiting the UK’s only Peppa Pig land families can enjoy a whole host of different rides and attractions at this much loved family theme park this half term.

Paultons Park is officially set to reopen to the public on Saturday 08th February making it the FIRST theme park in the UK to reopen for the 2025 season.

Between February 14th and 24th however the park is set to open to guests every single day offering the chance to either get your thrill fix or enjoy a more chilled visit depending on your preference on the day.

Ghostly Manor – Paultons Park’s NEW for 2025 dark ride is also set to open to guests later this year too on Saturday May 17th!

Paultons Park is set to become the FIRST UK theme park to reopen in it’s entirety on Saturday 08th February 2025 allowing families the chance to enjoy a whole host of rides and attractions this half term!

Enjoy Chocolaty Magic At Cadbury World!

Got a sweet tooth and enjoy a spot of magic every now and then? Then boy, do Cadbury World have something special for you this half term?!

Freddo’s Magic Show comes to Cadbury World this February half term. The new live show featuring the confectioner’s popular green mascot is set to kick off on February 15th and will run daily as part of general admission up until February 23rd.

The new show will take place in the attraction’s Entertainment Marquee at the following intervals; 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 1.00, 1.45, 2.30, 3.15, 4.00.

As well as this families can also enjoy everything else Cadbury World has to offer including the attraction’s NEW for 2024 trackless dark ride – Cadbury Chocolate Quest.

Check out the attraction’s official website now for full details on what to expect including admission costs, availability and more HERE.

Freddo’s Magic Show comes to Cadbury World in Birmingham this February half term giving families the chance to enjoy something fun and unique with the confectioner’s iconic green mascot!

Other Fun Things To Do As A Family This Half Term!

As well as all of the above there are also a whole host of other fun family attractions available to check out this February half term.

From The Dungeons to SEALife, Madame Tussauds and more families can also take in the fun at other locations UK wide too. Of course, there are far too many to name individually but suffice it to say there are plenty of great days out on offer this February half term.

Depending on your location, there may also be other family friendly attractions to check out too so as a rule if you’re lost for things to do then why not hop online and take a look? You can guarantee you won’t have to travel too far to enjoy a fun day out (and in some cases some days out may even be FREE, who knows?).

Are you planning on checking out any of the February half term events listed above? If so, why not share your plans with us in the comments below?

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