What's On for Kids across North East England | February Half Term 2021

This post is currently being updated for February Half Term 2021. If you would like to submit an idea, please email Sam@NorthEastFamilyFun.co.uk 

This half term we are being asked to stay at home. I will say, try not to put too much pressure on yourself to keep busy or organise things. We plan on lots of lies in, XBox gaming and TV. There's nothing wrong with that. We will be adding a few activities into the mix though and I know for some families, lots of activities are preferred. There's no right or wrong way to do half term, especially this year. 

Stay home and stay safe everyone. 

Stay-at-home Ideas 

• Get all cosy and listen to new Northumberland Fairytales with November Club - find out more here

• Hire a 'Paint at Home' kit from Canny Crafty Newcastle - find out more here 
  
  
• Order a Romans Half Term Activity Pack from Culture Warwickshire. They are £5 which is quite a good price - find out more and order here

• Discover your art personality with Art Crush. It's FREE! - find out more here
  
  
• Book into the Virtual Fab Pharaohs Family Workshop with The Egypt Centre - find out more and book online here

• Take some time out with When the World is Loud by Mortal Fools. It's FREE - find out more here

• Stream a performance through National Theatre at Home. We did this with War Horse recently and loved it - find out more here
  
  
• Fully Booked Theatre has put together some Stay Safe Stay Silly challenges. They're FREE - find out more and join in here
  
  
• The Bowes Museum has a range of online activities and virtual tours available on their website. It's FREE - find out more here
  
  
• Glen2Glen Tours has organised Harry Potter's Virtual Scotland Tours across the week - find out more and book your place here. 

• Stream a performance with Alphabetti Theatre - find out more here 

• Host a Virtual Pig Racing Night (or similar) - find out more here 
  
  
• Howick Hall hopes to open for their Snowdrop Trail in February. Please follow guidelines and only visit if you are local. Find out more here. 
  
  
• Visit the Science at Life Home Hub. You will find loads of online activities on there and it's FREE - find out more here
  
  
• Little Learners NE have some Messy Play Kits at Home Kits for sale - find out more here 
  
  
• Try an online activity at home via The Discovery Museum. There is lots to choose from ranging from code breaking to carousels, mirrors, flights and Women in STEM. It's FREE - find out more here 
  
  
• Fun Little Foodies have released two cookbooks you can download and try the recipes at home - find out more here 
  
  
• Lots of places are offering Afternoon Tea delivered. For children, I recommend Olivia's Kitchen - find out more here
  
  
• North Tyneside Music Hub is running FREE virtual workshops for 11-24 year olds. Email standing.upright@ntlp.org.uk to book a place or find out more. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Northumberland Dark Skies Festival runs from 12 - 21 February. You can sign up to their FREE online events here.  
  
  
• 12th February - Chinese New Year. Why not celebrate with Chinese food for dinner? There are some fab decorations from Party Packs here and some lovely inexpensive Chinese New Year Craft Kits from Baker Ross here. 
  
  
• 13th February : Creative Writing Workshop with Seven Stories (aimed at ages 7-11) - find out more and book here. 
  
  
• 14th February : It's Valentine's Day, check out my North East Guide to Valentine's Day including lots of food delivery and treat ideas here
  
  
• 14th February - Mini Professors Durham is running a special Valentine's Class. You can choose to join the class for £5 or include and equipment box which will be delivered to your home for £12 - find out more and book your place here. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• 15th - 19th February : Online Among Us Coding Camp for ages 7-12 - find out more and book online here. 
  
  
• 16th February : It's Pancake Day, why not make an at-home pancake station? 
  
  
• 16th February : Ouseburn Talks Online (The Haunted Valley). Recommended for families with children aged 10+ - find out more and book online here 
  
  
• 21st February : The Virtual Victoria Tunnel Experience. Recommended for families with children aged 8+ - find out more and book online here 

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Please follow social distancing rules & Government guidelines , respect the local area, leave no trace, take litter home, park responsibly and if somewhere is busy on arrival, please consider leaving and returning at a later date. 

Remember face coverings are required for indoor attractions / shops for those aged 11+ (usual exemptions apply)  

Check for local lockdowns / travel restrictions before visiting anywhere. 

Always check updated opening hours / protocols with venues direct before setting off as things may have changed after this post was published.