Half term ideas

Ideas near and far for your February Half Term…

Please remember to check directly with the place you’re visiting for the most up to date information.

STAYING LOCAL
Hever CastleEmerging Nature
Get back in touch with the great outdoors this February half term at Hever Castle:
Hibernation Walk
Pebble Painting
Face Painting

 

 

St Julians (members only – guests allowed)
Glow Disco
Tennis Camp
Scavenger Hunts
Board Games
Craft Activity

 

Funky Monkey Workshops
On 15 February, join their workshop for beginners – the perfect opportunity to try out the keyboard and make music the Funky Monkey way!

National Trust Properties:
Ceramic Bird House decorating at Knole on 15 February
Winter Wander Trail at Emmetts Gardens
Draw your own Churchill Cartoon at Chartwell
Nature Scavenger Hunt at Ightham Mote
Dinosaur Trail & Photography Workshop at Scotney Castle

Sevenoaks Bookshop Children’s Story time
On Friday 17 February at 3pm come along and settle in to listen to some wonderful storytelling with children’s author Philip Ardagh! Suitable for ages 3–6 years

Alison Marks Swim School
4-day half-term course at Carroty Wood Pool

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
There’s a Winter Birds guided walk on Friday 10th, a heart trail running for the entire school holiday (the Visitor Centre is open all week during half term) and their wonderful garden bird themed family workshop on Wednesday 15th.

Reuthes Lost Gardens
Garden is open daily 8:30-4:30 for visitors plus various bookable events during the half term.

Kent Life Fun & Frolic 
Loads of fun planned at Kent Life this half term. Check out their timetable.

Kent Roller Disco Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Every Saturday 5:30-7pm or 7:30-9pm

A fun filled day of singing, dancing and acting – finishing with a performance for family and friends.
Wednesday 15th February
10am – 3pm (with option of early drop off at 9am)

£47.50 per child

Potterarti
Open throughout half-term – you can pop in to enjoy pottery painting. Best to book ahead to avoid disappointment – hello@potterarti.co.uk

Spa Valley Railway
‘Kids go for a Quid’ at the Spa Valley Railway on selected days in February.

Maidstone Museum
They are ready for February half term with three days of Folklore themed Make It! sessions for children. Linked to their Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse exhibition.

Circus Zyair
Their brand-new show for 2023 kick starts at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood on Friday 10th
February and will be there for the whole of half term!!!

Bricks 4 Kidz Minecraft Mania Lego Camp
Ages 5-12 years – Sevenoaks Primary School
Tuesday 14 February 10-3pm

Aquaoaks Artistic Swimming Camp
Meet new friends, learn new skills and have a super fun synchro filled day. Beginners welcome.
17 February 11-3pm at Radnor School

Fusion Cheer Camp
Fusion camps are a fun and exciting way to introduce your children into the world of cheerleading for ages 4-16 years.
Monday 13 February, 9-3pm at Sevenoaks Primary

Try Target Shooting (for ages 8+)
Locations in Sevenoaks & Hildenborough – trials will be held during the half term break. Children can sign up for terms if they like it.

Godstone Farm
This February half term, Saturday 11th until Sunday 19th February, come along to Spring Into Action at Godstone Farm!

 

FURTHER AFIELD

Deal Castle

Dreamland Margate

The Historic Dockyard

Van Gogh Immersive experience

The Southbank Centre

Port Lympne

Annabel Evans
Author: Annabel Evans