LittleBird Feb half-term guide
February half term is just around the corner, and we love this school holiday. It’s the perfect chance for a mini adventure in the middle of winter, with time to relax, laugh, and enjoy being together — whether that’s a short break, a theatre trip, cosy days at home, family outings, or a few extra-special treats.
To help you plan an epic half term, we’ve rounded up our top picks of the best things to do, see, enjoy, and experience this February. So grab a cuppa, get comfy, and happy planning! ☕✨
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Theme Park Fun
Theme Parks may not be fully open for the season yet, but there is still lots going on and lots of fun to be had!
Brick Days at LEGOLAND® |
Tickets from £32
Enjoy fun-filled days designed to unleash your imagination – with Brick Build activities, rides and attractions that immerse you in a world of creativity, as well as meeting your favourite LEGO® characters. 14-23 Feb, book here.
Chessington World of Adventures | February Half-term fun
Enjoy select rides and explore over 1,000 amazing animals at the Zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium. Perfect for a wild winter day trip or a Half-Term staycation, it’s a fun-filled adventure for the whole family. Book here.
Pirate Takeovers at Alton Towers
Set sail for Pirate Takeover at Alton Towers Resort. Join pirate adventures, explore galleons of fun, and meet CBeebies friends in the UK’s only CBeebies Land. Perfect for family days out or a short staycation! Book here.
Theatre
Why not treat the family to a trip to the theatre or offer tickets as a gift to a loved one or friend? We have some fantastic offers for top West End theatre, Off West End theatre and award-winning plays for the whole family to enjoy.
⭐ Get your tickets to Top West End Shows including:
The Lion King | Les Misérables | Paddington The Musical | Hamilton | Disney’s Hercules | Six | Starlight Express | Stranger Things | My Neighbour Totoro | The Play That Goes Wrong | Wicked |Hadestown | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Matilda | Back to the Future | Mamma Mia | The Mousetrap | Oliver! | Phantom of the Opera | The Devil Wears Prada and so many more!
Discover the best West End musicals, shows, plays and seasonal productions, and book your tickets here.
Independent Theatre & Family Shows
❤️ Imagine Festival Southbank Centre
Imagine Festival returns this half-term to the Southbank Centre, Wed 11 – Sat 21 February, with theatre, dance, music, comedy, talks, activities and loads of free events for ages 0–11 and their grown-ups. Early years highlights include REPLAY and Fields of Tender. Enjoy family favourites like The Princess and the Pea, Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Horrible Histories: The Concert, CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree and Andy and The Odd Socks. Get moving with dance and parkour, meet bestselling authors including Jacqueline Wilson, and even camp overnight at The Sleepover Club. Find out more and book tickets here.
❤️ Ballet Shoes | The National Theatre | Last chance to see!
In a crumbling house of fossils and dreams, adopted sisters Pauline, Petrova and Posy strive to discover who they are and who they want to be. Guided by their guardian and unlikely lodgers, they pursue big ambitions in a challenging world, in this joyful new stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes. Book here.
❤️ YLLANA – The Opera Locos | Peacock Theatre – Sadler’s Wells | 24-28 Feb
Fall head over heels for this riotous comedy opera where Puccini meets Elvis. Operas Locos delivers opera’s greatest hits in one night, blending world-class voices, physical comedy, classic arias and pop anthems. Passionate, spectacular and laugh-out-loud funny, it’s opera for everyone. Book here.
❤️ By Trial and Error | The Unicorn Theatre | 11-22 Feb
A hilarious, heart-warming acrobatic show for the whole family. Two acrobats step into the spotlight, questioning every move as their routine unravels. Expect laughs, gasps and surprises from acclaimed French company Le Cirque Content Pour Peu, blending dazzling skill, physical comedy and silent-film humour. Ages 4-10, book here.
❤️ Boy in the back of the class | Rose Theatre, Kingston | 6-22 Feb
When a quiet new boy, Ahmet, joins the class, his classmates learn he’s fled a war-torn country. Determined to help, they hatch a bold plan to reunite him with his family. Told through a child’s eyes, this moving, often funny story celebrates friendship, kindness and belonging. For ages 7+, book here.
❤️ Squirrel | Unicorn Theatre | 17 Jan – 22 Feb
Squirrel loves acorns—but only the best! When their favourite collection gets tricky to find, a magical, playful adventure unfolds. With puppetry and audience participation, this charming story of new beginnings delights children aged 6 months to 4 years, inviting little ones to join the fun. Book here.
❤️ Who Let The Gods Out | Polka Theatre | 7 Feb – 22 March
A hilarious new stage musical from Maz Evans and Luke Bateman. When Elliot accidentally unleashes an evil daemon, Greek gods crash into his life to help save the world. As chaos reigns, Elliot must also fight to save his own family and home in this epic, funny adventure. Book here.
❤️ The Singing Mermaid | artsdepot | 16-17 Feb
Families with children aged 3–8 will love this magical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ The Singing Mermaid. Featuring beautiful puppetry, lively performances, and songs by Barb Jungr, it tells the enchanting story of a mermaid tricked into a circus who dreams of escaping back to the sea. Book here.
❤️ My Father’s Dragon | Fulham Palace House & Gardens
Join them at Fulham Palace for a lively theatre show for ages 4–7 and their grown-ups. Follow Elmer Elevator on a brave rescue mission to save a baby dragon, meeting quirky jungle characters along the way. This playful half-term performance brings Ruth Stiles Gannett’s beloved adventure to life with storytelling and imagination. Book here.
❤️ Chicos Mambo TUTU | Peacock Theatre | 11-21 Feb
Join TUTU on a hilarious, family-friendly dance adventure where parody meets incredible skill. An all-male cast of six dancers, in flamboyant costumes from ducks to divas, shatters stereotypes and playfully mocks ballet traditions. From hip-hop Swan Lake to slapstick Dirty Dancing, this joyful, gender-defying show delights audiences of all ages. Book here.
Things to do & what’s on for families
❤️ REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground | Southbank Centre
Step into REPLAY, a limitless recycled playground for children and grown-ups! Created by The Herd Theatre, this interactive space uses waste materials, recycled sounds, and crowd-sourced ideas to spark imagination. Play, build, invent, and explore together. Relaxed sessions are available. Part of Spring Family Fun and the Imagine Festival at Southbank Centre. Find out more and book here.
❤️ Get active! at London Transport Museum | 14-19 Feb
Get moving, shaking and creating at the Museum this half term. From walking and wheeling to cycling and rowing, discover how moving in different ways helps make London a healthier, happier city and get stuck into hands-on activities for all ages. Little ones can dance and play in Let’s get moving sessions, while older children can design their own cycle paths, build boats or create bingo cards for walking adventures. All family activities are included with Museum adult admission, and kids go free! Find out more here.
❤️ STEM Week | Royal Air Force Museum | 14-22 Feb
Bring the family to the RAF Museum for a week of madcap experiments, giant bubbles and high-energy laser tag – perfect for curious kids and grown-ups who still love a bit of aviation magic. Book here.
❤️Save 30% on Tickets for London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo!
Save 30% on Tickets for London Zoo from
14-22 February.
Use code WEB30
Book here
Save 30% on Tickets for Whipsnade Zoo from
14-22 February.
Use code WEB30
Book here
❤️ The Jolly Postman | Postal Museum | from 14 Feb
Step into an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of The Jolly Postman. Join the famous postman on his delivery round, meeting fairytale favourites from Goldilocks to Cinderella. Explore magical sets, discover hidden surprises, and enjoy original artwork from Janet and Allan Ahlberg in this enchanting, family-friendly adventure.
❤️ Family Storytelling: Commonwealth | Westminster Abbey | 18 – 19 Feb
Enjoy stories inspired by the Commonwealth theme “Together We Thrive” at Chapter House. Explore family, unity, and peace through videos and crafts, and discover Westminster Abbey’s unique connection to the Commonwealth. Celebrate its role as the church of the Commonwealth, supporting His Majesty The King and 56 nations. Find out more here.
❤️ Beano Mischief at the Tower of London | Tower of London | 14-22 Feb
This February half term, join Dennis, Gnasher, and friends on a time-travel adventure at the Tower! Their go-kart-turned-time-machine has crash-landed, scattering vital pieces through history. Help track them down, repair the timeline, and get the gang back to Beanotown in this fun, interactive family quest. Find out more here.
❤️ Neon Sun: Roller Circus | Jackson’s Lane | 17 – 21 Feb
Looking for a high-energy family show this February half term? Roller Circus combines roller skating, acrobatics, and street culture in a glowing neon rink. With a 90s-inspired soundtrack and non-stop action, this bold, lively, and contemporary circus experience is perfect for families seeking fun, movement, and excitement. Book here.
❤️ Orchids | Kew Gardens | 7 Feb – 8 March
Celebrate 30 years of Kew’s Orchid Festival with a family-friendly spectacular inspired by China! Explore the Princess of Wales glasshouse filled with vibrant orchids, dragons, lanterns, and stunning plant sculptures. Discover China’s biodiversity, heritage, and conservation stories while enjoying a colorful, magical winter adventure for all ages.
❤️ Fairies, Dragons & Fun at Hobbledown
Make this February half term unforgettable at Hobbledown! Enjoy daily adventures, plus magical extras like Fairy & Dragon School, where imaginations soar. With dazzling bubble fun and exciting activities, it’s a half term full of laughter, wonder, and memorable family moments. Hobbledown is the ultimate place for half-term magic! Find out more and book here.
❤️ Design Camps | The Design Museum | 17 – 20 Feb
Design Camps are creative workshops for children and young people to create, make and collaborate. This February half-term, sessions will focus on storytelling through drawing, fashion, and filmmaking, inspired by the exhibition ‘Wes Anderson: The Archives’. Whether it is sketching or sculpting with paper, experimenting with badge-making and customising clothes, or creating props and stop-motion animations with clay, there’s plenty to keep young people engaged while having fun. Find out more and book here.
❤️ Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends | Young V&A | Opens 12 Feb
Go behind the scenes of stop-motion animation at the Young V&A and discover how Aardman brings clay to life. Celebrating Aardman’s 50th anniversary, explore the magic behind iconic characters and worlds. Visit Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Morph as often as you like with your exhibition pass. Opens 12 Feb, tickets from £12.50, book here.
❤️ Peter and the Wolf | Family Concert | Battersea Arts Centre | 17 Feb
Step into a magical world of music and storytelling at this family concert adventure. Join brave Peter as he outwits the sneaky wolf and saves his animal friends. A perfect introduction to orchestra, where instruments become characters, delivering a fun-filled afternoon of drama, delight, and adventure for children aged 7+. Book here.
Immersive Experiences
Treat them to an unforgettable escape from reality this half-term with one of London’s immersive experiences — a perfect way to step into a parallel world full of wonder, mystery, and adventure. Will they choose fiction or reality? Choose from:
⭐ Race Across The World Experience
⭐ Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience beyond your imagination!
⭐ Seven Wonders of the World: An Immersive Experience
⭐ The Last Days of Pompeii : The Immersive Experience
FREE Events
❤️ FREE events at the Imagine Festival
There are so many free events to enjoy at the Imagine Festival at Southbank Centre this February half-term including creative workshops, performances, live music and much more. Find out more here.
❤️ BeWell Family Dance Festival 2026 |artsdepot | 22 Feb
BeWell is back! A joyful day for children, parents, and grandparents to move, create, and celebrate together. Enjoy free dance and movement workshops—from Hip Hop to Bollywood—cheer community performances, meet friendly artists, and try something new. Join in, soak up the buzz, and leave feeling lighter and inspired. This event is free but you must book your tickets in advance. Book here.
❤️ UNIQLO Tate PlayHoliday Make Studio: Beauty | Tate Modern | 14-22 Feb
Get hands-on with art materials and explore new ways of making together as a family. Through experimenting, arranging, and playing, discover techniques that lead to surprising results. This relaxed, creative session celebrates curiosity, mess, and imagination—helping children and grown-ups build confidence, trust their ideas, and find beauty in playful, joyful creativity. Find out more here.
❤️ February half-term at the Queen’s House | Royal Museums Greenwich | 17-20 Feb
Visit the Queen’s House this February half term for free, family-friendly activities celebrating identity and friendship for LGBTQ+ History Month. Enjoy storytelling and music for all ages, explore this beautiful historic home, and make a day of it with nearby events at the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark too. Find out more here.
❤️ Octonauts Adventure | The Horniman
Pick up a free trail and join the Octonauts crew on mini-missions across the Museum. Become an Octocadet as you search for shells, mimic instruments, design underwater vehicles, and discover Octofacts. Collect a mission sticker, then head to the Sound Garden for a bonus adventure. Free trails available on site. Find out more here.
❤️ Lunar New Year | London Museum Docklands | 21 – 22 Feb
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Docklands Museum, near London’s Chinatown! Enjoy lion dances, folktales, ribbon dance workshops, tangyuan making, martial arts, crafts, a silent disco, and more. This family-friendly festival is a fun, hands-on way to introduce children to Lunar New Year traditions and cultural celebrations. Find out more here.
❤️ February Half-term | National Maritime Museum | 15-20 Feb
Join the National Maritime Museum this February half term for family fun celebrating love, fashion, and LGBTQ+ History Month! Enjoy storytelling, singing, maritime crafts, and more. Created with families in mind, all free sessions are suitable for all ages and don’t require advance booking. Find out more here.
❤️ Family Day: impasto studio | National Portrait Gallery | 17 Feb | 11am – 4pm
Get creative together in this family-friendly workshop inspired by Lucian Freud: Drawing into Painting. Explore drawing and painting, experiment with textures, and create your own artwork inspired by family, friends, and pets. Free, drop-in sessions for ages 3+, with limited capacity—arrive early to join the fun! Find out more here.
Things to read
2026 is the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign encouraging everyone to enjoy books again and we are going all in, are you? From bedtime stories to comics and novels, the campaign about making reading fun, accessible, and a joyful part of everyday life. LittleBird is so proud to support the campaign – whether at home, in libraries, or out and about, 2026 is the perfect year to celebrate reading for all ages. Here is our pick of the latest book releases for you and your family to enjoy!
❤️ The Week Junior | Get 10 issues for £10!
It is no secret that here at LittleBird.co.uk, we love The Week Junior! Tried, tested and loved by our families, this is a staple in our households. The Week Junior is a weekly magazine that is packed with science, animals, amazing places, and fun activities and helps kids fall in love with reading and learning. It sparks curiosity, boosts confidence, inspires opinions, and gets them reading, talking, and thinking—turning everyday discoveries into fun adventures they’ll want to share! You can get 10 issues for just £10 here – let us know what you think of it!
❤️ Logan’s Lantern by Lucy Tandon Copp
A heart-warming Lunar New Year story about courage and friendship. Logan’s dragon lantern is afraid of the dark, and together they must face shadows to join the festival. Amid glowing lanterns and fireworks, Logan learns bravery means lighting the way for those we love. Order here.
❤️ Arcana: The Lost Heirs by Sam Prentice-Jones
In a world of secret magic, five young witches—and newcomer Eli—discover the Arcana’s power, love, and hidden dangers. As dark secrets and family curses surface, they must risk everything to save each other. A gripping graphic novel about chosen families, courage, and the magic of truth. Great for fans of graphic novels, buy here.
❤️ The Wonder by Tom Percival
A heart-warming picture book about finding joy in everyday moments. Daniel’s day is gloomy—rain, puddles, and grey skies—but when he hears a faint, beautiful sound of music, he discovers that even the darkest days can hold wonder and happiness. Order here.
❤️ The Impossible Gladiator by M.G. Leonard
This thrilling adventure mixes Gladiator with time travel. When illusionist Kinetic vanishes during a Colosseum broadcast, Sim, Jeopardy, and Nelson chase clues through secret time doors to Ancient Rome. Can they survive the gladiator arena and rescue him? Illustrated, perfect for 8–12-year-olds. Buy here.
❤️ Silverbrook by Yassmin Abdel-Magied
In a quiet town, magic stirs. Thirteen-year-old Yumna watches friends discover amazing powers—but she seems ordinary. When Kareem disappears and the mysterious Maidstones arrive, Yumna must uncover secrets, face danger, and rally her friends. Can one seemingly ordinary girl become the hero everyone needs in this thrilling, magical adventure? Buy here.
❤️ Bear’s Perfect Dance by Rachel Tilda Wolf
Bear loves to dance, he practises all day long. But one thing bothers Bear – he’s always dancing by himself – and some dances are better with two … Will he ever find a perfect dance partner? With warmth and humour, this delightful picture book explores the importance of connection and friendship. Ages 3+, buy here.
❤️ The Number One Cute Contest by Steve James (Illustrator)
Visit Rainbow Town, where kindness is the cutest trait! Penny Panda prepares for the Number One Cute Contest in her rainbow outfit, but along the way, she meets friends in need. Will she help them even if it means missing out? A colourful tale of friendship and kindness. Buy here.
❤️ Mummies Love Hugs by Lara Bryan
Mummies LOVE hugs – from big, brave hugs to soft, snuggly ones. Young children will delight in turning the inventively shaped pages to bring mummies and their little ones together for a cuddle. This lovely book with simple rhyming text is a gentle exploration of how hugs can help with all kinds of feelings, and make you feel loved. The perfect gift for Mother’s Day, or any time of the year! Order here.
❤️ Have you heard of HappySelf Journals?
The HappySelf Journal is a UK‑based brand that helps people cultivate happiness, resilience and emotional wellbeing through guided journaling. Their award‑winning journals use positive psychology principles like gratitude, mindfulness and self‑awareness to support daily reflection for children, teens and adults. They offer age‑tailored journals that encourage healthy habits, emotional expression and personal growth in a fun, engaging way. You can choose from journals for 3-6 year olds, 6-12 year olds, ages 12+ and even ones for grown-ups 18+ too!
❤️Fun Kids Radio | StoryQuest Podcasts
Fun Kids Radio StoryQuest is a magical audio adventure the whole family can enjoy! Kids (and grown-ups) follow exciting stories full of mystery, magic, and laughter, all brought to life like a radio show. It’s a fun, imaginative way to share stories and create family adventures through sound! Perfect for journey or for children who prefer to listen to stories! Listen here.
❤️ GOAT | In Cinemas from Feb 13th
❤️ Wuthering Heights | In cinemas from 13th Feb
❤️ Stitch Head | In Cinemas from 13 Feb
❤️ Miss Moxy | In Cinemas from 13 Feb
❤️ And, we have an offer for two Odeon Cinema Tickets for £10 for you!
Enjoy the latest blockbusters at over 100 locations nationwide with this amazing offer. Get two cinema tickets for £10 or 5 cinema tickets for £20 here!
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