{"id":1041,"date":"2015-02-11T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1041"},"modified":"2018-08-23T10:40:46","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T10:40:46","slug":"whats-on-this-february-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/02\/whats-on-this-february-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s On This February Half Term?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">FUN &amp; FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO\u00a0WITH THE KIDS IN LONDON<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY TO FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"color: #f00028;\">MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Peppa_pig_at_hamleys_ripleys_believe_it_or_not_littlebird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1046\" alt=\"Peppa_pig_at_hamleys_ripleys_believe_it_or_not_littlebird\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Peppa_pig_at_hamleys_ripleys_believe_it_or_not_littlebird.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Peppa_pig_at_hamleys_ripleys_believe_it_or_not_littlebird.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Peppa_pig_at_hamleys_ripleys_believe_it_or_not_littlebird-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PEPPA PIG AT HAMLEYS, W1B 5BT AT 9.45AM | <\/strong>FREE EVENT<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Peppa Pig is opening<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hamleys.com\/explore-whatson-london.irs\"> Hamley\u2019s<\/a> on Regent St at 9.45am to celebrate her new movie Peppa Pig Golden Boots. Lots of free activities throughout the day plus a Peppa Pig treasure hunt and \u00a0Meet &amp; Greets at 1pm, 2pm &amp; 3pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT, W1J 0DA &#8211; <span id=\"inserted7935\" style=\"color: #99d4cc;\"><span id=\"inserted6334\" style=\"color: #76c1b7;\">50% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/span><\/span> |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a3\u00a3 EVENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Enjoy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/Discount-RipleysFeb14\">LittleBird\u2019s Ripleys<\/a> offer of 50% off fast track tickets this half term and treat yourselves to this unforgettable experience. \u00a0Over 6 floors, 700 jaw dropping artifacts, interactive exhibits including Marvellous Mirror Maze and Laser Fun, this will be the highlight of your half term.<\/p>\n<p><em>LittleBird Top Tip: The Southbank Centre\u2019s<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whatson\/festivals-series\/imagine-childrens-festival\"> Imagine<\/a> Festival runs through to Sunday \u00a022nd February \u00a0offering a cornucopia of theatre, storytelling, art, dance and music for all the family; some events are ticketed, some are free with lots offering plenty of interactive fun through workshops and an array of free activities throughout.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"color: #f00028;\">TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/architecture_workshop_cass_art_hampstead_canary_wharf_ice_skating_rink_littlebird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1047\" alt=\"architecture_workshop_cass_art_hampstead_canary_wharf_ice_skating_rink_littlebird\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/architecture_workshop_cass_art_hampstead_canary_wharf_ice_skating_rink_littlebird.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/architecture_workshop_cass_art_hampstead_canary_wharf_ice_skating_rink_littlebird.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/architecture_workshop_cass_art_hampstead_canary_wharf_ice_skating_rink_littlebird-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">KIDS\u2019 HALF TERM: ARTISTIC ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOP IN ASSOCIATION WITH RIBA AT CASS ART HAMPSTEAD | <\/strong>FREE EVENT\u00a0<strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong><strong>NW3 1EN AT 10AM<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cassart.co.uk\/customer\/workshops\">Artistic Architecture Workshop<\/a> created by RIBA and run by Cass Art \u00a0experienced staff, be inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh\u2019s unique building plans and drawings, and design your own dream house.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The kids can enjoy this fantastic workshop in Cass Art Islington on Monday 16th February and Cass Art Kingston Thursday 19th February too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ICE RINK AT CANARY WHARF, E14 5AB &#8211; <span id=\"inserted1074\" style=\"color: #76c1b7;\">40% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/span> |\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3\u00a3 EVENT<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Have a great day out ice skating with the kids and save 40% off tickets with LittleBird&#8217;s \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/IceSkatingCanaryWharf\">Ice Rink in Canary Wharf<\/a> promotion. Set against the backdrop of Canada Square this is one of the largest rinks in London, featuring a main rink and a path looping under fairy-lit trees.<\/p>\n<p><em>LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Anyway near Deptford this half term? Then don\u2019t miss <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thealbany.org.uk\/event_detail\/1357\/Theatre\/SmashfestUK\">Smashfest UK<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0An innovative, exciting and unique new festival for all the family offering a glorious mash up of entertainment through workshops, theatre shows, music and comedy performances and lots to see and do.Taking place at Deptford Lounge and at The Albany, \u00a0there are a mixture of free and ticketed events.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"color: #f00028;\">WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/brilliant_birds_isis_education_centre_littlebird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1048\" alt=\"brilliant_birds_isis_education_centre_littlebird\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/brilliant_birds_isis_education_centre_littlebird.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/brilliant_birds_isis_education_centre_littlebird.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/brilliant_birds_isis_education_centre_littlebird-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">DISCOVERY DAY: \u00a0BRILLIANT BIRDS AT HYDE PARK, W2 2UH (Isis Education Centre) 11AM &#8211; 3PM |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">FREE EVENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Exciting activities, uncovering and discovering the magic of nature, include making a bird feeder, following the Bird Discovery Trail discovering facts about our feathered friend and painting a bird picture and using crafts to create your own crazy new species!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Did you know? If Wednesday doesn\u2019t work for you, this event takes place Thursday 19th February too.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>JAPANESE GARDENS, BROCKWELL PARK COMMUNITY GREENHOUSES, SE24 0PA, 10.30AM &#8211; 12.30PM |\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3\u00a3 EVENT<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Make a mini garden inspired by Japanese garden artistry and learn how to make origami blossoms to decorate it. Tickets are \u00a35 per child and booking essential, call 07427 685714.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">LittleBird Top Tip: Join the inimitable Toad, as well as his friends Ratty, Mole and Badger as Open Book transform Canning Town library, E16 4HQ at 3.30pm where the books \u00a0provide the backdrop and the audience will be fully immersed in the action, in this production of \u00a0<\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/openbooktheatrecompany.com\/\">Wind and the Willows<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">. \u00a0The production is touring across London libraries throughout half term and it\u2019s absolutely free!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"color: #f00028;\">THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/chinese_new_year_va_museum_of_childhood_biscuiteers_greatormondstreet_littlebird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1049\" alt=\"chinese_new_year_v&amp;a_museum_of_childhood_biscuiteers_greatormondstreet_littlebird\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/chinese_new_year_va_museum_of_childhood_biscuiteers_greatormondstreet_littlebird.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/chinese_new_year_va_museum_of_childhood_biscuiteers_greatormondstreet_littlebird.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/chinese_new_year_va_museum_of_childhood_biscuiteers_greatormondstreet_littlebird-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE V&amp;A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD,E2 9PA |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">FREE EVENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Celebrate the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/moc\/events\/chinese-new-year\/\">Chinese New Year<\/a> \u00a0with an array of free activities and events includes make a Chinese shadow puppet, Calligraphy and ink painting, Chinese fairy tales and \u00a0dance and song performances.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you\u2019re already busy this Thursday, you can visit the V&amp;A Museum of Childhood anyday this half term and enjoy a whole range of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/moc\/events\/miniature-worlds\/\">Miniature Worlds<\/a> activities, arts and crafts and storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">THE BISCUITEERS GREAT ORMOND STREET ICING EVENT IN NOTTING HILL, W11 2ES &amp; NORTHCOTE RD SW11 1NG |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a3\u00a3 EVENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biscuiteers.com\/great-ormond-street-icing-event\">The Biscuiteers<\/a> are throwing an animal themed icing party with their charity partners, Great Ormond Street Children\u2019s Hospital. Let the kiddies enjoy jungle themed icing, face painting and storytelling from a real life park ranger at their Notting Hillor Northcote Road <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/email.itlab.com\/owa\/redir.aspx?C=_B01nJsiD0apusfy2jNY14Xaho0SGNIIx-KLy9Sab-1qmoRPxihRonlNoLvEFO1K2u7NUijg8t4.&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.biscuiteers.com%2fnorthcote-road-biscuiteers-boutique-and-icing-cafe\">\u00a0<\/a>boutiques. Tickets are \u00a315 (with \u00a35 being donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital) and booking is a must, call \u00a0\u00a008704 588 358.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">LittleBird Top Tip: The Science Museum has a new free exhibition just opened called <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/visitmuseum\/Plan_your_visit\/exhibitions\/cravings.aspx\">Cravings: Can your food control you? <\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Find out how the food you eat affects your body, brain and eating habits. Get to take part in unique experiments and play an interactive game Craving Commander. For half term events this February, <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/visitmuseum\/holiday\">click here <\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">and remember the Natural History Museum is round the corner and the V&amp;A Museum is over the road.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong style=\"color: #f00028;\">FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shaun_the_sheep_half_term_debenhams_yeh_shen_polka_theatre_littlebird.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1050\" alt=\"shaun_the_sheep_half_term_debenhams_yeh_shen_polka_theatre_littlebird\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shaun_the_sheep_half_term_debenhams_yeh_shen_polka_theatre_littlebird.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shaun_the_sheep_half_term_debenhams_yeh_shen_polka_theatre_littlebird.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/shaun_the_sheep_half_term_debenhams_yeh_shen_polka_theatre_littlebird-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">SHAUN THE SHEEP MODEL MAKING AT DEBENHAMS, W1C 1JG |\u00a0<\/strong>FREE EVENT<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Shopping on Oxford St? Pop along to Debenhams and let the kids make their own model of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/shaunthesheep.com\/news\/half-term-fun-shaun-uk\">Shaun the Sheep<\/a>, guided by an expert Aardman model maker. Sessions take place in the restaurant at 11am, 1pm and 3pm \u00a0but the advice is get there early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">YEH SHEN AT THE POLKA THEATRE, SW19 1SB AT 11AM &amp; 2.30PM &#8211;<span id=\"inserted2658\" style=\"color: #76c1b7;\"> 41% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/span> |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">\u00a3\u00a3 EVENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Celebrate the Chinese New Year with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/Discount-PolkaTheatreYehShen\">LittleBird\u2019s offer <\/a>of 41% off tickets for Yeh Shen &#8211; the world&#8217;s first Cinderella Story from China. A captivating tale about a young orphaned girl, her nasty stepmother and a lost shoe, the story is brought to life through puppetry and live music along with the excitement of the Chinese Spring Festival.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This LittleBird offer is available for performances from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd February.<\/p>\n<p><em>LittleBird Top Tip: If you\u2019re spending the day at the Southbank Centre, pop along to Foyles Book Shop, \u00a0Royal Festival Hall and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foyles.co.uk\/Public\/Events\/Detail.aspx?eventId=2467\">Meet The Gruffalo!<\/a> between 2pm &#8211; 3pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you&#8217;re planning a few days out this Half Term. enjoy our handy guide to the best family friendly restaurants around, with fantastic kid friendly menus, activity packs and great value too!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/littlebird.co.uk\/pdf\/LBRestaurantGuide2015.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1051\" alt=\"blogrestaurantbutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/blogrestaurantbutton.png\" width=\"399\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/blogrestaurantbutton.png 399w, https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2015\/02\/blogrestaurantbutton-300x55.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FUN &amp; FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO\u00a0WITH THE KIDS IN LONDON MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY TO FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY PEPPA PIG AT HAMLEYS, W1B 5BT AT 9.45AM | FREE EVENT Peppa Pig is opening Hamley\u2019s on Regent St at 9.45am to celebrate her new movie Peppa Pig Golden Boots. Lots of free activities throughout &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/02\/whats-on-this-february-half-term\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,563],"tags":[955,956,957,958,959,960,961,962,963,964,965,966,925,967,968,969,13,868,970,254,971,972,973,974,615,975,976,977,978,874,979,980,981,982,983,984],"class_list":["post-1041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-whats-on","tag-architecture-workshop","tag-artistic-architecture-workshop","tag-brilliant-birds-at-hyde-park","tag-brockwell-park-community-greenhouses","tag-canary-wharf-ice-skating-deal","tag-canning-town-library","tag-cass-art-hampstead","tag-chinese-new-year","tag-chinese-new-year-at-the-va-museum-of-childhood","tag-debenhams","tag-discovery-day","tag-ice-rink-at-canaray-wharf","tag-imagine-festival","tag-isis-education-centre","tag-japanese-gardens","tag-kids-half-term","tag-littlebird","tag-littlebird-co-uk","tag-littlebirddeals","tag-london","tag-london-oxford-street","tag-meet-the-gruffalo","tag-northcote-road","tag-notting-hill","tag-oxford-street","tag-peppa-pig-at-hamleys","tag-peppa-pig-golden-boots","tag-regent-street","tag-ripleys-believe-it-or-not","tag-shaun-the-sheep","tag-shaun-the-sheep-model-making","tag-the-biscuiteers-great-ormond-street-icing-event","tag-va-museum","tag-wind-and-the-willows","tag-year-of-the-goat","tag-yeh-shen-at-the-polka-theatre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1041"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1041\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5707,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1041\/revisions\/5707"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}