February Half Term can be one of the trickiest of the school holidays to find activities to keep your kids happy.  The excitement of Christmas has long gone and the weather tends to be damp and cold.  Fear not, we have lots of  February half term activities for kids and family friendly events to try in Berkshire. Head to Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Surrey too for  more great half term events.

SPOTLIGHT

Norden Farm have done it again with a great line up of family friendly shows and activities this February Half Term.   Check out the full Feb Half Term schedule

What’s On Feb Half Term in Berkshire

Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

• Three Little Pigs Tails at Shaw House (Newbury) 17th Feb
• The Frog and the Princess at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 18th – 19th Feb
• Hold on to Your Butts at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 19th Feb
• The Bubble Show at South Street Arts (Reading) 20th Feb
• Whipped Up at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 20th Feb
• Four Seasons at the Corn Exchange (Newbury) 21st – 23rd Feb

Outdoor Adventures

• Launchpad’s Reading Pancake Race (Reading) 4th March

Arts, Crafts & Creativity

Create & Make at the Corn Exchange (Newbury) 17th – 21st Feb

Master Builders Club Brick Building Workshop 
Caversham & Woodscote 17th Feb

Sonning Common & Henley 18th Feb

Join in for an Superheroes themed bricking building adventure.  With 1000’s of LEGO bricks, children can be dropped off for this engaging workshop or parents are welcome to stay. Suitable for children aged 5+ who love LEGO. Just bring your imagination.

Arts & Crafts sessions at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd Feb

Come along to Norden Farm for 45 minutes of Arts and Crafts. For ages 4-11 years

• Pop Up Puppets family activity day at Shaw House (Newbury) 19th Feb
• Messy Museum Day at  West Berkshire Museum (Newbury) 21st Feb

Indoor Fun

The Lookout Discovery Centre (Bracknell)

The Lookout Discovery Centre in Bracknell is an interactive science and nature attraction designed for families and visitors of all ages. Located amidst the scenic Swinley Forest, it features hands-on exhibits, engaging displays, and activities that explore topics such as space, the environment, and the human body.

• Celebrating Black History at Windsor Castle (Windsor) 15th – 23rd Feb
• Feb half term activities at the MERL (Reading) tbc
• Crocus of Dorney (Windsor) tbc
• Reading Museum (Reading) tbc

Find reviews of all the best soft play and indoor play centres in Berkshire from the little ones to the big!

Trails

• Queens Walkway trail (Windsor)
• Dinton Pastures (Wokingham) tbc
• The Lexicon (Bracknell) tbc

Fun on the Farm

• Beale Wildlife Park (Lower Basildon, near Reading)
• Feb half term Love & Lambs Odds Farm   (Wooburn Green)
• Wellington Country Park (near Reading) reopens from 15th Feb
• Chobham Adventure Farm (Woking)
• Meet the lambs at Finkley Down Farm  (Andover) 10th – 18th Feb

Ideas for a day out in February Half Term

There are lots of great reviews on Red Kite Days for a family day out in Berkshire, all tried and tested by a Mum and kids. This year is particularly difficult as we have to keep close to home.  Check out our guide to the best family walks in Berkshire, family bike rides in Berkshire and snowdrop walks

Where to go for a family walk in Berkshire

Bike Rides with Kids in Berkshire

Snowdrop Walks in Berkshire