Half Term Holidays

UPDATE: As a result of the recent stormy weather some visitor attractions have closed or reduced opening hours during February Half Term, please check attractions' websites and /or social media before travelling.

Half term in Staffordshire is full of things to do with the kids, whether you want to get the adrenaline pumping, create a unique souvenir to take home, or soak up some culture. 

February half term events in Staffordshire

Head to Alton Towers Resort for a swashbuckling adventure this February half term, as the Pirate and Princess Takeover returns.

Exclusively for Alton Towers short break guests, the Takeover has great live shows, fancy dress parades, and the chance to learn how to be a pirate or princess, with admission to Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, the Alton Towers Waterpark, and Extraordinary Golf all thrown in.

Fans of four-legged friends are in for a treat in Staffordshire this half term, as Trentham Monkey Forest reopens, and Lower Drayton Farm welcomes the first lambs of the year.

Nature comes under the spotlight at the National Memorial Arboretum too, where younger visitors can learn about the wildlife living on site, there's a new Animal Trail to explore, and the indoor pop-up cinema brings Paddington and Stick Man to life.

At World of Wedgwood, there's indoor fun with Hand and Footprinting sessions, where the kids can make their mark and create a perfect keepsake, fired onto Wedgwood china, for mums and dads to take home.

And there's all-weather activity at Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre as Milkshake Live brings Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine and other children's favourites to the county town.

Half term things to do in Staffordshire

Alongside our packed programme of special events, there are many more attractions to visit and things to do for half term in Staffordshire.

There are wet and wild adventures at Waterworld, with extended opening hours to help you cram in all the action on the new rides of Tornado Alley, or get the heart racing on one of the UK's longest double zip wires at Weston Park.

Chill out on the slopes and ice at the SnowDome, on the walk-throughs with penguins, meerkats and more at Peak Wildlife Park, or by meeting the baby animals and helping Farmer Fogg at the National Forest Adventure Farm.

Imagine life as a knight at Stafford Castle, hunt for dragons at Tamworth Castle, and become a snow princess for the day at the Museum of Cannock Chase.

Embrace your creative side in The Potteries at one of the creative workshops at Gladstone Pottery Museum and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.

More things to do in Staffordshire for half term

Details of these and other half term events are available at our What's On page, while our Things To Do section is full of ideas for days out with the family in Staffordshire.