The one great thing about the February half term is that it sits in the shortest month of the year and allows for cosy things to do inside and out.
We have so many free places to visit as a family in Portsmouth like the Portsmouth Museum and the Natural History Museum at Cumberland House but this year feels like there has been a huge effort drummed up locally for you to enjoy!
Check out the kid’s things happening across the city and see if you or your offspring feel inspired to visit or take part in one of the activities.
Chocolate Workshop -12th Feb – By The Beach Southsea
By The Beach Cafe and Wine Bar has collaborated with Chocolate Aesthetic 2020 to bring a cool chocolate workshop to Southsea for Children. Priced at £15 and for 3 hours, means your little ones will come home with Valentine’s chocolate treats and have done something fun!
Contact the cafe to book this.
Ocean Themed Craft Activities – Half Term Week – Portsmouth Museum
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery hosts ocean-themed fun for all the family this half term. With a cost of £2.50 per person (£1 for Portsmouth Leisure Card holders) You can drop in at these sessions.
10.30am to 12pm, or 1.30pm to 3pm.
There will be an ocean at the end of the lane trail and also a drawing competition. See the link for more details on this.
Blue Reef Aquarium – 10th Feb to the 18th Feb – Southsea Seafront
Immerse yourself in a week-long celebration of eco-consciousness as the Blue Reef Aquarium showcases the importance of protecting our oceans and promoting sustainable practices. From fishy facts to an exciting Eco Trail and engaging talks and feeds, Eco Week at Blue Reef Aquarium is designed to inspire and empower visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. Don’t forget under 3’s go free!
Books Fest – Children’s Programme – 11h Feb until the 17th Feb – Across the city
From dinosaur stories to being able to explore spoken word, rap, and poetry in dynamic workshops, children will be able to immerse themselves in all the activities offered during the week.
Have a click on the website through the link to see what takes your fancy.
Under 16’s Skate sessions 12th Feb until the 16th Feb – Pitt St Skatepark GREAT FOR OLDER KIDS
Keeping the kids active if the weather is tricky can be a tough one, but the Pitt St Skatepark is not only fun, it allows you to stay dry and still get some exercise.
Half term week there are offers on skating. You can skate if you are under 16 with 50% off and also the Pitt St Kitchen is drumming up some tasty food for youngsters for just £5.00. That’s a day out for £10 per child including lunch.
There is also a fab pool table in the cafe area which is great for tired legs needing a rest from whizzing around the old supermarket.
Silent Disco – 14th and 16th Feb – Groundlings Theatre GREAT FOR OLDER KIDS
The half-term silent disco is back at Groundlings but bigger and better than ever. Dance the day away in complete silence with state-of-the-art headphones, offering 3 channels of the kid’s favourites, and a few in there for the adults too, at the popular silent disco.
You can also head along in your snuggly PJs, the fluffier the better! Play some classic party games with your friends as you all bop away to music. And get your photo taken in the photobooth bed!
Offering 1.5-hour sessions over certain times during both days means there is a great choice to choose from. Only £7.00 per ticket and a fun way to spend a few hours. Check out the website for booking and all the details.
