Keeping the Mini Mumblers happy and entertained over the February half-term doesn’t need to break the bank with these fun, FREE or low-cost activities and events in and around Wharfedale & Craven.
You can see the full list of February Half-Term events, activities and days out ideas HERE
Leeds & Bradford Museums and Galleries have some fantastic family events at several attractions.
Bradford Museums 10th – 18th February 2024
Join us for an exciting February half-term in Bradford! The city’s museums have a range of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Kids can unleash their creativity in the inspiration den building workshop, upcycle their old clothes, embark on a cosmic play sensory experience, and enjoy messy play. Don’t forget to explore the fascinating exhibitions and collections, and visit the gift shop for a souvenir. Head to Bradford Museums this half term for a week of creativity, learning, and fun for the whole family!
Kirkstall Abbey Love Birds Trail 10th – 18th February 2024
A fun trail for families around the abbey, looking for birds of all shapes and sizes, both native and exotic!
While you’re here, see how many real bird species you can spot too, as you explore the abbey grounds and beautiful riverside park. FREE ENTRY for Leeds Residents. No need to book.
Lotherton.Love Birds 10th – 18th February 2024
Flock to Wildlife World this February half-term to see many of our feathered friends and take part in family crafts at Lotherton. FREE ACTIVITY, admission applies.
Leeds Industrial MuseumBe Curious! – FREE ENTRY 17th February 2024
Meet researchers from the University of Leeds and explore their work through interactive activities.
As part of our Engineery: Building Better Futures exhibition and the Smeaton300 celebrations, Leeds Industrial Museum and Be Curious have joined up to share how John Smeaton’s ideas still pop up in the world around us. Get hands-on with activities that make exploring research super fun. Follow the chocolate trail, practice your engineering skills in mask and hat making, look at planning safe cities for women and explore how engineering shapes fashion, medicine and Artificial Intelligence. Plus, you can take some of these to do at home. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next big inventor like John Smeaton? Get ready for a day of fun and discovery!
If you pop by on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (13 – 15 February 2024) between 11 am and 2 pm you can join us for some creative crafting activities inspired by our printing collections.
Afterwards, why not head to our 1920s cosy cinema to watch a family-friendly film? Our Mystery Matinees take place in one of the UK’s smallest cinemas, with just 24 seats to be exact!
Screenings start at 2pm (13 – 18 February 2024) FREE ACTIVITIES, admission charge applies.
Abbey House Museum Year of the Dragon: 9 – 18 February 2024
Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon with our decorated streets inspired by the 12 characters of the Chinese zodiac. Follow the fun family trail through the museum and take part in arts and craft activities. FREE ACTIVITY, Normal admission applies.
Leeds City Museum Half Term: Chinese Dragons Trail: 10 – 18 February 2024
FREE ENTRY this February half term. Follow our Chinese Dragon trail around the museum to find out more about Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year. Which animal are you?
Temple Newsam. Share the Love: 13 – 18 February 2024
Join us at Temple Newsam this half term to take part in fun family craft activities and share the love to celebrate Valentine’s Day! And while you’re here, don’t forget to visit the cute animals at Home Farm. FREE ACTIVITY, Normal admission applies.
Cliffe Castle MuseumTHE TWITCHERS MUSEUM ADVENTURE: Join the family wildlife trail this half-term: 10 – 24 February 2024
This February half-term, investigate the wonderful wildlife at Cliffe Castle Museum and Park as part of The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The egg-citing national family trail celebrates the release of Feather, the latest book in the Twitchers Series from bestselling children’s author M. G. Leonard.
Join birdwatching detectives the Twitchers and explore the beautiful birds and amazing animals in Cliffe Castle Museum. Pick up a free activity sheet to join in and have a hoot with your family. Find all the feathered friends hidden in the collection and get a free Twitchers sticker! FREE ENTRY
Thackray Medical Museum Germs Glorious Germs! Sat, 10 – Sat, 17 February 2024
This Half Term we are exploring how germs can not only be deadly, but also friendly. Our resident Thackray Boffins will look at what germs really are, and what happens when good and bad germs become unbalanced.
To celebrate the good, the bad and the germy, local artist Jenny Wright will be offering drop-in screenprinting sessions! All materials will be provided, alongside aprons for the younger members of the family, though we do suggest wearing something you don’t mind getting messy.
FREE ACTIVITY, Normal admission applies – Tickets are valid for 1 year from date of purchase so you can visit as many times as you like!
The Royal Armouries Leeds: SUPERHEROS – 10 – 18 February 2024
Not all heroes wear capes…but most of ours do! Marvel as our heroes fly through the air on trapezes, enjoy superhero showdowns and snap a selfie with one of our roaming superstars this February half-term. Please pre-book your FREE ENTRY tickets to guarantee your visit.
Green Lane CC 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 ᴄʜɪᴄᴋᴇɴ ʀᴜɴ- ᴅᴀᴡɴ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴜɢɢᴇᴛ 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 6.30𝘱𝘮, 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 7𝘱𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘯, 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 & 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘉𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 ᴡʜᴏ’ꜱ ᴊᴏɪɴɪɴɢ ᴜꜱ…
Saturday 17th February from 5pm Please join us for our family Valentine’s disco. Fundraiser for Pool Pre-school. £3 per child & £2 a sibling Contact faue for tickets – 07852 357379
February Half Term at Skipton Town Hall
We will be celebrating the Yorkshire Dales Dark Skies Festival this February Half Term holiday!
Craven Museum Dark Skies Trail
Mon 12 Feb – Sat 17 Feb | FREE
Art Club
Mon 12 Feb | 10am & 2pm | £7.50
For young people age 10-18yrs
Craven Museum Make & Take
Wed 14 Feb | 10am & 1pm | FREE
Drop-in session – booking not required.
WonderDome Planetarium Experience
Thurs 15 Feb | £6
See website for times – LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING
Book online today.
East Riddlesden Hall Half Term connect with nature trail: 10 – 18 February 2024
This February half-term we are encouraging mindfulness in nature. Can you find shapes in the clouds or hear the birds sing? There will be activities to do in the grounds and space to draw what makes you happy in the discovery room.
FREE EVENT, Normal admission fee applies. Free entry for members and under 5s.
RHS Harlow CarrWorld on your windowsill: 10-18 February
The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World On Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
Create your own herb character and plant it up to take home and grow on your windowsill, join the Garden Detectives on a storytelling adventure learning all about how to grow your own food, or take part in a storytelling yoga session with Enchantica’s Workshop. And of course, you can also have a go on the garden trail.
Visitors will gain inspiration about growing indoors while spending valuable family time together surrounded by nature. RHS Harlow Carr also has dedicated play areas and gardens specifically for children, ensuring a full, fun-packed day out. FREE ACTIVITIES, Admission applies
Download your free I Spy card or collect a card from the Cavendish Shop. Spot the pictures on the card as you follow one of the trails around Strid Wood. Who will be the first to get four in a line?
I Spy has been created with Natural England as part of their One Million Children Outdoors Campaign. Natural England is working on a range of projects to encourage an interest in nature amongst children; helping them to enjoy the natural environment. FREE TRAIL, Admission applies.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Over the February Half-Term Holidays, we will run passenger services on selected days with a mixture of steam engines and heritage diesel. You can turn up on the day or pre-book online.
KIDS GO FREE – Buy a full-price Adult Day Rover, and up to two Children aged 5 – 15 travel completely FREE when travelling together on this special combined ticket; under 5 travel for free as usual.
The Exhibition Shed displays vintage coaches and historic engines. The Carriage Works Museum is one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages and the Engine Shed is full of exhibits and memorabilia of how railways used to be.
We live in such a beautiful area and are spoilt for choice when it comes to parks, gardens & nature reserves. All are free to enjoy. Have a walk or a bike ride…
Make it more exciting with nature bingo, a scavenger hunt or doing some leaf rubbings – Lots of free ideas available with a quick internet search.
If you visit any of our beautiful parks and playgrounds take a snap and send it to wharfedale@mumbler.co.uk I’ll post it on the listing for that park so other Mumblers can see what is there before they visit!
Try out one of the below trails and let us know your thoughts! wharfedale@mumbler.co.uk
The Chevin Geology Trail, Otley
The Chevin Sculpture Trail, Otley
The Aire Valley Sculpture Trail, Saltaire
Ilkley Manor House Puzzle Trail
A walk around Olicana Roman Fort, Ilkley
If the weather doesn’t play ball at times over the holidays or you want a quiet day at home why not try some of Mumbler’s tried and tested activities to do at home. From spy games to creating time capsules, you’re guaranteed to have fun!
KIDS EAT FOR £1 AT FARMHOUSE
From the 9th to the 18th of February Leeds Farmhouse will be offering Kids Eat for £1. This includes a kids drink & kids breakfast or lunch meal.
Our February Half Term Specials Page has loads more ideas of one-off events and day trip ideas.
Why don’t you join the Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler Chat Group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others?
Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you entertain the children without costing a fortune.
Hope you have a great half-term!
Sarah x
* Information correct at time of publishing, please check all events/activities before travelling in case of last-minute changes.
