February Half Term Activities in Yorkshire 2025
February Half-Term Activities in Yorkshire 2025
As another half-term fast approaches, parents begin frantically assembling a packed schedule to ensure the kids remain entertained for the week. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a wide list of fantastic February half-term activities in Yorkshire your little ones will love.
From legendary Viking festivals in the heart of Viking territory, York to the cuteness overload of lambing season and seasonal crafts. Instead of dreading a half-term locked indoors, take the family out and explore all of these exciting places hosting things to do in Yorkshire.
Half-term activities for the adventurous
Jorvik Viking Festival, York | 17th – 23rd February
The annual and highly popular Viking Invasion is back and better than ever – with a promise of an extra fiery, five days of Norse fun.
Watch out for a parade of over 200 Vikings through the cobbled streets of York, offering a dramatic siting and evening shows.
Learn new skills and train with weapons at the Berserker Bootcamp and discover everything you need to know about these extraordinary warriors.
Throughout the streets of York and at the Jorvik Viking Centre, 19 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9WT
Meatballs Parent & Child Masterclass at The Grand, York | 21st February
The award-winning cookery school presents, the ultimate half-term activity – a cooking masterclass, taught by expert chefs in an intimate but casual setting.
Have some fun whilst mastering a life-long skill with their Parent & Child classes. This February, learn how to create everyone’s favourite dish, homemade meatballs in tomato sauce and the perfect pasta.
For dessert, their Chef Tutor will teach you and budding chefs the art of making vanilla ice cream and salted caramel topping.
Dark Skies Festival, Yorkshire Dales | 14th February – 2nd March
Awarded as an International Dark Sky Reserve, the Dark Skies festival is a night of magnificent beauty, in where you can marvel at the starry Yorkshire Dales skies. A truly unique suggestion when it comes to half term activities, you’ll struggle to top this next year!
Expect an extra special event this month as Dark Skies Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and will bring a celestial presentation and lots of other events hosted by local businesses.
Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL
Half term activities for those who like to play
February Fun at Stockeld Park | 15th – 23rd February
For adventurers and explorers alike, Stokeld Park guarantees a full day of half-term activities, no matter the weather. With over 20,000 square feet of indoor adventure and multiple outdoor attractions, your children will be entertained for hours.
The best bit? A full-day ticket will give you access to the entire park from 9:30 am, offering a Playhive, Ice Rink and Enchanted Forest to enjoy.
Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN
Lambing week at Boston Park Farm, Doncaster | 15th – 23rd February
As spring approaches, excitement fills the air as over 60 expectant ewes eagerly await to enter the world. For those who are animal-mad, love all things cute and cuddly or are even budding young farmers – Boston Park Farm invites you to create lasting memories with loved ones this half term.
And the fun doesn’t stop there as there are also a few play areas and a cosy cafe to enjoy too, making it full, fun day out for all.
Bawtry Road Hatfield, Woodhouse, Doncaster, DN7 6DS
Half-term activities for those who like to explore
Tractor Trail at The Piece Hall, Halifax | 15th – 19th February
Prepare the family for one of the most exciting half-term activities in West Yorkshire, an animal hunt around The Piece Hall!
The mischievous farm animals have escaped and their farmer is calling for the help of young explorers to retrieve them.
Track down each escapee by searching high and low around the hall, before heading to the Learning Studio to create your own prize and farm-filled crafts.
Blackledge, Halifax, Halifax, HX1 1RE
Rhubarb Festival, Wakefield | 21st – 23rd February
Are you local to Leeds or West Yorkshire, and found yourself frantically searching the internet for ‘free half term activities near me?’ well look no further than the highly anticipated Rhubarb Festival in Wakefield.
Starting on Friday 21st February, you’ll find an array off free activities to sink yourself into, and they don’t all involve rhubarb!
From face painting and live music to rhubarb themed arts and crafts and chef demos, there’s a fun-filled weekend ahead for all the family.
Wakefield city centre
Colour and Light, York Minster | 12th February – 2nd March
If you are looking for free half-term activities this week, then look no further than this stunning event for all ages, showcasing the city’s history.
From 6 pm – 9 pm, bring the family to York Minster where a captivating light projection will take over the Minster walls – celebrating York’s wildlife.
You’ll also be shared secrets of York’s lesser-known stories, such as the falcons and foxes that roam the city, as well as the dragons carved on the Minster.
Deangate, York, Y01 7HH
Love Birds at Lotherton Hall, Leeds | 15th – 23rd February
This month of love continues at Lotherton Hall, a charming country house on the outskirts of Leeds that offers a selection of decorative arts, Fashion Galleries and a Wildlife World Zoo.
This half term, the zoo keepers at the Edwardian estate will be conducting talks, activities and crafts across the vast grounds – including a bird spotting trail.
Lotherton Hall off Collier Ln, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB
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17/02/2025