 We are finally through what seems to be the longest month of the year and now Spring is starting to emerge. The snowdrops are out (and I have even seen a few daffodils) so the signs of longer daylight hours are coming. That also means that it will be the February school holidays again soon too! This is one of the hardest and most expensive school holidays as the weather can be so unpredictable, we always end up doing lots of expensive indoor activities. I have complied a selection of FREE indoor and outdoor events and places for you to go with the kids this February half term. If you can think of anything else free that you like doing, please do add it in the comments so others can see. Enjoy! FREE community event in Hamworthy - 16th February 2026 BCP are hosting another FREE community event, this time in Hamworthy, at the Cornerstone Academy on Feb 16th! Some of the reptile and creepy crawly team will be there for some hands on and up close encounters from 11am to 1pm! Family Fun Session - 18th February - Branksome Meet the author - Swanage- 18th February Come to Swanage library for a fun talk and craft activity on 18th February. The children's book is about Sammy the Spider Crab leaving his home under Swanage Pier and going on an adventure to visit his bestie Violet, a Velvet Swimming Crab who lives in Swanage Bay. It includes famous Swanage landmarks too. Contact the library to book. Creative Clay Workshop - 19th February - Poole Bourne Community Hub, Poole, BH12 4DY Thursday 19th February 2026 Join in this HALF TERM at the Bourne Community Hub for a FREE clay workshop with ‘Creative Clay for All’. Please note that Ages 8-12 need a consent form if they wish to come alone; under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Pawsome story time - Corfe Mullen - 18th February February Half-term Pawsome Fun! Corfe Mullen Library Learn more about our four-legged friends Wednesday 18 February, from 2pm-3:30pm Join in at Corfe Mullen Library for a free and fun session all about helping children understand and respect dogs. Creature Teachers - Poole - 20th FebruaryMeet Creatures with the creature teachers St Gabriel's Church, Poole, BH16 5BH Friday 20th February 2026 Meet exotic creatures with Poole Communities Trust and The Creature Teachers. A hands on experience with creepy crawlys, scaly reptiles, amphibian, furry and feathered creatures, in an encouraging and learning environment. Book your space here : Meet Creatures with the creature teachers at St Gabriel's Church event tickets from TicketSource The Parks Foundation - various dates and locations   The Parks Foundation have a huge variety of FREE event on throughout February. Here is a selection. Please contact them to book and for more information. Please note that you have to pay for some of these activities now , but some are free. Visit a museumDid you know that many of the lovely local museums offer FREE entry! All of these museum's across Dorset are FREE!
Go snowdrop hunting Snowdrops are the first sign that Spring is on its way. Can you go out for a walk and try and spot some? Great locations locally are around Kingston Lacy, Shaftesbury, and a little further out is Damerham Church in Fordingbridge. Kingston Maurwood gardens and animal park
Did you know that it is FREE to visit Kingston Maurwood! They have a lovely indoor play area, an outdoor play area, and lots of animals to see. I hope you have a lovely half term break with the children, and if you have any other FREE ideas please do leave them in the comments below, thank you.
2 Comments
Sarah
4/2/2025 11:11:32 am
Lovely ideas thank you so much
Linda
6/3/2026 01:20:52 pm
Thank you for the amazing ideas. Will definitely be doing some of those. Leave a Reply. |
