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February Half Term seems to be split across two weeks this year with some of the North East breaking up on 10/2 and some on 17/11. This guide will try and cover both weeks. Do check when your school breaks up before booking anything and always check info with venues direct before heading out.
This post has been split into the following sections:
- February Half Term Highlights
- Drop In Events
- FREE Events
- Kids Eat Free / for £1
- Bookable Events
- Top Picks for Little Ones
- Ideas for Teens
- Dog friendly events
If you're looking for a school holiday camp, check out my guide to North East School Holiday Clubs & Camps here.
Looking for places to enjoy pancakes this week? Check out our guide to the best pancakes in the North East.
February Half Term seems to be split across two weeks this year with some of the North East breaking up on 10/2 and some on 17/11. This guide will try and cover both weeks. Do check when your school breaks up before booking anything and always check info with venues direct before heading out.
This post has been split into the following sections:
- February Half Term Highlights
- Drop In Events
- FREE Events
- Kids Eat Free / for £1
- Bookable Events
- Top Picks for Little Ones
- Ideas for Teens
- Dog friendly events
If you're looking for a school holiday camp, check out my guide to North East School Holiday Clubs & Camps here.
Looking for places to enjoy pancakes this week? Check out our guide to the best pancakes in the North East.
Looking for places to enjoy pancakes this week? Check out our guide to the best pancakes in the North East.
New Website Features
I'm really excited to share some new FREE features which have been added to my website recently. To access them, click the share button / heart in the bottom corner of this post.
NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:
- A Search Box - Quickly and easily search for posts using this button
- Save Posts - Click the heart to save a post to come back to at any time. To find your saved posts, simply click the heart again and select 'my bookmarks' and you can quickly find them all in one place
- Share Post - Easily share posts with friends and family at the click of a button
To access all of these features, you do need to 'sign up' to my website which is quick and easy to do the first time you click the button. You should stay signed in once you have signed up. There will also be a prompt to sign up to my new monthly newsletter which will focus on key ideas for this to do in the upcoming school holidays. I really hope you sign up and make the most of these features.
February Half Term Highlights
FREE Ancient Egypt Under 7s Play Area at Dorman Museum
February half term is the last chance to enjoy the FREE drop in Egypt themed play area which has been specifically designed for under 7s. Highlights include:
- Discover hidden treasures
- Dressing up area
- Puzzles and games
- Interactive marketplace with object, weighing and measuring
- Activities to encourage imaginative and creative play
Open daily until 26 February (closed Mondays). Free to just drop in from 10am-4pm (use postcode TS5 6LA). Find out more here.
FREE Ancient Egyptians : secrets of the afterlife at Dorman Museum
February Half Term is the last chance to enjoy this FREE exhibition which ties in very nicely to the KS2 curriculum (ages 7-11). Highlights include:
- View 12 exciting objects from the British Museum which give an insight into ancient Egyptians and their belief that we live forever
- An exhibition in partnership with the British Museum - the first of it's kind for Middlesbrough
- Explore the process of mummification
- Learn about mummy masks and canopic jar which were used to store various body parts
- Interactive fun, puzzles and themed memory games
- Discover inscribing curses and the original book of spells, the Book of the Dead
- Learn about casting spells against enemies
FREE to visit and enjoy with no booking required. Open daily between 10am-4pm (closed Mondays) until 26 February. Use postcode TS5 6LA. Find out more here.
FREE Fire and Ice Durham
Fire and Ice Durham is a FREE Ice Trail taking place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th February across Durham City. Find out more here.
FREE New Zog Trail at Hamsterley Forest and Kielder
UPDATE - A few readers have travelled to these trails and mentioned they are either not open or there is only the first board available. Rather than make a specific trip, I would probably wait until Easter to visit. Hopefully the teething problems will have been ironed out by then.
A brand new ZOG trail launches at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest on 18 February. Download the FREE 'Zog : A Forest Adventure' app before your visit. Drop in event.
You can also purchase a trail bag for £4 which includes additional activities and crafts although this is not compulsory. Read our guide to the ZOG trail at Kielder here.
Pancake Day
Don't forget pancake day on Tuesday 21 February. Check out our round up of the best pancake places in the North East.
I'm really excited to share some new FREE features which have been added to my website recently. To access them, click the share button / heart in the bottom corner of this post.
NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:
To access all of these features, you do need to 'sign up' to my website which is quick and easy to do the first time you click the button. You should stay signed in once you have signed up. There will also be a prompt to sign up to my new monthly newsletter which will focus on key ideas for this to do in the upcoming school holidays. I really hope you sign up and make the most of these features.
NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:
- A Search Box - Quickly and easily search for posts using this button
- Save Posts - Click the heart to save a post to come back to at any time. To find your saved posts, simply click the heart again and select 'my bookmarks' and you can quickly find them all in one place
- Share Post - Easily share posts with friends and family at the click of a button
To access all of these features, you do need to 'sign up' to my website which is quick and easy to do the first time you click the button. You should stay signed in once you have signed up. There will also be a prompt to sign up to my new monthly newsletter which will focus on key ideas for this to do in the upcoming school holidays. I really hope you sign up and make the most of these features.
February Half Term Highlights
FREE Ancient Egypt Under 7s Play Area at Dorman Museum
February half term is the last chance to enjoy the FREE drop in Egypt themed play area which has been specifically designed for under 7s. Highlights include:
- Discover hidden treasures
- Dressing up area
- Puzzles and games
- Interactive marketplace with object, weighing and measuring
- Activities to encourage imaginative and creative play
Open daily until 26 February (closed Mondays). Free to just drop in from 10am-4pm (use postcode TS5 6LA). Find out more here.
FREE Ancient Egyptians : secrets of the afterlife at Dorman Museum
February Half Term is the last chance to enjoy this FREE exhibition which ties in very nicely to the KS2 curriculum (ages 7-11). Highlights include:
- View 12 exciting objects from the British Museum which give an insight into ancient Egyptians and their belief that we live forever
- An exhibition in partnership with the British Museum - the first of it's kind for Middlesbrough
- Explore the process of mummification
- Learn about mummy masks and canopic jar which were used to store various body parts
- Interactive fun, puzzles and themed memory games
- Discover inscribing curses and the original book of spells, the Book of the Dead
- Learn about casting spells against enemies
FREE to visit and enjoy with no booking required. Open daily between 10am-4pm (closed Mondays) until 26 February. Use postcode TS5 6LA. Find out more here.
FREE Fire and Ice Durham
Fire and Ice Durham is a FREE Ice Trail taking place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th February across Durham City. Find out more here.
FREE New Zog Trail at Hamsterley Forest and Kielder
UPDATE - A few readers have travelled to these trails and mentioned they are either not open or there is only the first board available. Rather than make a specific trip, I would probably wait until Easter to visit. Hopefully the teething problems will have been ironed out by then.
A brand new ZOG trail launches at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest on 18 February. Download the FREE 'Zog : A Forest Adventure' app before your visit. Drop in event.
You can also purchase a trail bag for £4 which includes additional activities and crafts although this is not compulsory. Read our guide to the ZOG trail at Kielder here.
You can also purchase a trail bag for £4 which includes additional activities and crafts although this is not compulsory. Read our guide to the ZOG trail at Kielder here.
Don't forget pancake day on Tuesday 21 February. Check out our round up of the best pancake places in the North East.
Lambing at Spilmans
I don't know about you but the arrival of lambs fills me with so much hope. Spring is finally on it's way! This February, Spilmans Farm is hosting a special 'Lambing Live' event.
Designed to encourage little farmers to learn all about this special event, there are a range of activities included:
- Lambs born every day - visitors can watch and take it all in. I have been lucky to see this once and I can't explain how emotional it is! It's something we will never forget
- Hourly educational talks by the farm's sheep farmer and shepherd across the day where you will learn lots of lambing facts
- Visit the other farm animals including the farm's friendly Alpacas and Rare Breed Sheep
- You can touch the animals but it is at your own risk and please use the handwashing facilities on site and supervise children. Pregnant women should read guidance before visiting
- Visit newly born lambs in the lambing shed
- Create your own wool crafts to take home and remember the day
- Photo opportunities around the site
- Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the day
This event takes place daily from 11 - 20 February. Tickets are £6.50 per person and under 2s are free (but still require a ticket. Find out more and book here.
Transport Week at Discovery Museum
Credit : Colin Davison
February Half Term will see a week full of transport-themed fun at Discovery Museum, Newcastle with a range of bookable and drop in activities based around the transport themed objects you can find in the museum - from trains to ships and even a Victorian Fire Engine.
Discovery Museum is open daily this half term from 10am-4pm and museum entry is free with no need to book in advance. There's lots to explore from the interactive Science Maze to 'Newcastle Story' which shares the story of our city from the Roman era up to modern times.
The museum is super easy to get to by Metro (just a short walk from Central Station) and remember, up to three children aged 11 or under can travel free with a fare paying adult.
Discovery Museum is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with a changing places toilet and baby change facilities. There is a cafe and an indoor picnic area too.
What's On: - 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail (drop-in, collect on arrival) .
- Tuesday 21 February - Discovery Days : Locomotives
Free and low cost train-themed crafts including decoarate a locomotive engine toy, create a hanging train decoration or decorate a train driver's hat (booking recommended as this event will be popular, drop in may be available subject to space).
- Wednesday 22 February - Newcastle University's Street Scientists will be roaming the Turbinia Atrium with experiments and demonstations (free & drop-in).
- Wednesday 22 February - The Cat, the Mouse & the Runaway Train Storytime & Crafts (ideal for ages 3-5 years - accompanying adults and babies go free). Booking is essentail for this one.
- Daily - RAF Red Arrows Simulator - Experience the thrill of the cockpit with this 4 minute immersive ride with stunning visuals, surround sound and dynamic motion,. £3.50 per person (minimum height 1.07m). T&Cs apply. Book your ride at museum reception on the day.
- Find out more here: discoverymuseum.org.uk
- Want to make a day of it? Check out 75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids.
I don't know about you but the arrival of lambs fills me with so much hope. Spring is finally on it's way! This February, Spilmans Farm is hosting a special 'Lambing Live' event.
Designed to encourage little farmers to learn all about this special event, there are a range of activities included:
Designed to encourage little farmers to learn all about this special event, there are a range of activities included:
- Lambs born every day - visitors can watch and take it all in. I have been lucky to see this once and I can't explain how emotional it is! It's something we will never forget
- Hourly educational talks by the farm's sheep farmer and shepherd across the day where you will learn lots of lambing facts
- Visit the other farm animals including the farm's friendly Alpacas and Rare Breed Sheep
- You can touch the animals but it is at your own risk and please use the handwashing facilities on site and supervise children. Pregnant women should read guidance before visiting
- Visit newly born lambs in the lambing shed
- Create your own wool crafts to take home and remember the day
- Photo opportunities around the site
- Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the day
This event takes place daily from 11 - 20 February. Tickets are £6.50 per person and under 2s are free (but still require a ticket. Find out more and book here.
Transport Week at Discovery Museum
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| Credit : Colin Davison |
February Half Term will see a week full of transport-themed fun at Discovery Museum, Newcastle with a range of bookable and drop in activities based around the transport themed objects you can find in the museum - from trains to ships and even a Victorian Fire Engine.
Discovery Museum is open daily this half term from 10am-4pm and museum entry is free with no need to book in advance. There's lots to explore from the interactive Science Maze to 'Newcastle Story' which shares the story of our city from the Roman era up to modern times.
Discovery Museum is open daily this half term from 10am-4pm and museum entry is free with no need to book in advance. There's lots to explore from the interactive Science Maze to 'Newcastle Story' which shares the story of our city from the Roman era up to modern times.
The museum is super easy to get to by Metro (just a short walk from Central Station) and remember, up to three children aged 11 or under can travel free with a fare paying adult.
Discovery Museum is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with a changing places toilet and baby change facilities. There is a cafe and an indoor picnic area too.
What's On:
Discovery Museum is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with a changing places toilet and baby change facilities. There is a cafe and an indoor picnic area too.
What's On:
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail (drop-in, collect on arrival) .
- Tuesday 21 February - Discovery Days : Locomotives
Free and low cost train-themed crafts including decoarate a locomotive engine toy, create a hanging train decoration or decorate a train driver's hat (booking recommended as this event will be popular, drop in may be available subject to space). - Wednesday 22 February - Newcastle University's Street Scientists will be roaming the Turbinia Atrium with experiments and demonstations (free & drop-in).
- Wednesday 22 February - The Cat, the Mouse & the Runaway Train Storytime & Crafts (ideal for ages 3-5 years - accompanying adults and babies go free). Booking is essentail for this one.
- Daily - RAF Red Arrows Simulator - Experience the thrill of the cockpit with this 4 minute immersive ride with stunning visuals, surround sound and dynamic motion,. £3.50 per person (minimum height 1.07m). T&Cs apply. Book your ride at museum reception on the day.
- Find out more here: discoverymuseum.org.uk
- Want to make a day of it? Check out 75 things to do in Newcastle with Kids.
FREE Family Fun Days at The Common Room Newcastle
Join the Common Room on 23/24/25 February for some FREE family fun / STEM workshops based around the Bicentenary of Robert Stephenson & Co. These workshops are suitable for ages 5+ and you will need to reserve a free ticket in advance. Under 12s need to be supervised by an adult.
FREE Activities include:
- Make a train whistle
- Assemble a LEGO train
- Discover the challenge of driving a train using Scaletrix
- Visit the Robert Stephenson Exhibition
Find out more and reserve your free tickets here.
The Common Room is located next to Newcastle Central Station so super easy to get to by public transport and if you'd like to make a day of it, it's easy to combine with a trip to Life or Discovery Museum (who are also running a transport themed week). The building is accessible.
Crimes of the Centuries Week at Beamish
🔍 Beamish is open daily across half term (18-26 Feb), there is no need to book - just drop in and all of these activities are included with admission / the Beamish Unlimited Pass.
🧑✈️ This is your chance to investigate historic crimes from the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s 🧑✈️ Find out about the North East Suffragettes in the 1900s town 🧑✈️ Learn about crime and punishment in the Georgian period and the shocking murder of quilter Joseph Hedley 🧑✈️ Visit the Masonic Hall and hear the story of a shocking Sunderland bank robbery which took place in 1897 🧑✈️ Discover what happened if you skipped school in the 1900s Pit Village Schoolhouse 🧑✈️ Learn the 'illegal' game of pitch and toss 🧑✈️ At the 1940s Farm you can discover the secrets of the Black Market during WWII 🧑✈️ Over weekends, you can help the farmer and policeman locate missing sheep after reports of sheep rustling at Spain's Field Farm 🧑✈️ Do you know how to pick a lock? You can practise your skills in the 1950s Twon 🧑✈️ Pick up a special activity trail on arrival and solve The Mystery of the Sleepy Salesman as you enjoy the museum 🧑✈️ This special week celebrates the 1950s police houses and offices (replicas from Gateshead) which are due to open at Beamish later this year thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.
Across the week, you can take a first look at some of the planned room layouts and police objects which will help visitors experience the daily life of a 1950s Police Officer.
Find out more here: https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/february-half-term-crimes-of-the-centuries/
February Half Term 2023 - Drop In Events (No Booking Needed)
- 1-28 February - Signs of Spring Trail at Durham Botanic Garden
- Daily February Half Term Activities at Life Science Centre
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- Daily until 24 February - Chinese Zodiac Animal Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- From 11 February - Snowdrop Festival and Walk at Howick Hall
- 11 February - FREE Japanese Daruma Dolls (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 11 February - 26 March - Welly Dogs Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Ancient Egyptians Exhibition & Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
- 18 February - FREE Make a Terracota Warrior (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 - 22 February - Children's Book Trail at Preston Park (with book crafts on Tues/Wed/Thurs and storytelling on Mon/Thurs)
- 18 - 25 February - Craft Activities at Durham Cathedral
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 18 - 26 February - Shark Week at Tynemouth Aquarium
- 18 - 26 February - Crimes of the Centuries at Beamish
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Spring Photo Trail at Hauxley Nature Reserve
- 18 - 26 February - Harry Otters Valentines Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 26 February - Make a Bug Mask at Woodhorn
- 18 - 26 February - Five Young Kings & Sword Fighting at Warkworth Castle
- 18 - 26 February - Spring into Action Challenges at Gibside
- 18 - 26 February - Snowdrop Planting at Wallington
- 18 - 26 February - Crimes of the Centuries at Beamish
- 18 - 26 February - Mudfest at WWT Washington
- 20 February - Pattern Making at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 20 February - Stained Glass Card Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 20 February - FREE Ice & Waves Sculpture Trail at Dalton Park
- 20 February - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle
- 20 & 21 February - Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 20 - 24 February - FREE Metrognome Shows at Metrocentre
- 20-24 February - FREE Gardening Club and Crafts at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 21 February - Glitter Globe Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 21 February - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 21 February - Make a Bird Ball at Souter Lighthouse (ages 3+)
- 21 February - FREE Pop Up Hospital Family Fun Day at Newcastle Cathedral
- 21 February - Shrove Tuesday at Beamish
- 21 February - FREE LEGO Workshops at Eldon Square
- 21 February - FREE Watercolour Painting at South Shields Museum & Gallery
- 22 February - FREE Make a Bes Jar (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 22 February - Make a Bird Box at Souter Lighthouse (ages 4-11)
- 22 February - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 22 February - FREE Superhero Day at Eldon Square
- 22 February - Photo from the Future Collage Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 22 February - FREE Monsters in the Wild Family Activity Day at Great North Museum (all ages)
- 22 February - Mind Your Manners Elephant Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 23 February - Stained Glass Card Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 23 February - Make a Bird Ball at Souter Lighthouse (ages 3+)
- 23 February. - FREE Make a Teddy Bear Train Ticket at Stephenson Railway
- 23 February - Fuzzy Felt at Bowes Museum
- 22 & 23 February - FREE Family Day at BALTIC
- 24 February - FREE Mini Mela at Darlington Hippodrome
- 24 February - FREE Print Workshop (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 24 February - Glitter Globe Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 24 February - Get Messy Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Create a Soap Sculpture (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
- 25 February - Family Fun Day at Bowes Museum
- 25 February - FREE Gardening Club & Face Painting at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 26 February - FREE Football Family Fun Day at Metrocentre
February Half Term 2023 - FREE Events
- 15 FREE Days Out with a Baby / Toddler
- 50 FREE Days Out in North East England
- 10 FREE Days Out near a Metro Station
- 10 Family Walks with a Cafe & Playground
- Seven Stories is now FREE entry
- FREE Teessaurus Park & Dinosaur Sculptures
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Ancient Egyptians Exhibition & Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- 11 February - Japanese Daruma Dolls (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 February - FREE Make a Terracota Warrior (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 20 February - FREE Football Kit Design Workshop at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 20 February - FREE Ice & Waves Sculpture Trail at Dalton Park
- 20 - 24 February - FREE Metrognome Shows at Metrocentre
- 20-24 February - FREE Gardening Club and Crafts at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 21 February - FREE Pop Up Hospital Family Fun Day at Newcastle Cathedral
- 21 February - FREE Make a Train Themed Hat at Discovery Museum (booking advised)
- 21 February - FREE Family Bird Walk at Seal Sands (ages 8+). Booking required.
- 21 February - FREE LEGO Workshops at Eldon Square
- 21 February - FREE Watercolour Painting at South Shields Museum & Gallery
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+ - needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - FREE Superhero Day at Eldon Square
- 22 February - FREE Interactive Science Demos at Discovery Museum
- 22 February - FREE Football Match Books with Nick Barnes at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - FREE Monsters in the Wild Family Activity Day at Great North Museum (all ages)
- 22 February - FREE Make a Bes Jar (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 22 & 23 February - FREE Family Day at BALTIC
- 23 February. - FREE Make a Teddy Bear Train Ticket at Stephenson Railway
- 23 & 24 February - FREE Nature Camp at Rainton Meadows for 8-14 year olds (booking required)
- 23, 24 & 25 February - FREE Train Themed Workshops for ages 5+ at The Common Room Newcastle (booking required)
- 24 February - FREE Print Workshop (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 24 February - FREE Mini Mela at Darlington Hippodrome
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Create a Soap Sculpture (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19 - needs to be booked in advance)
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
- 25 February - FREE Gardening Club & Face Painting at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 26 February - FREE Football Family Fun Day at Metrocentre
February Half Term 2023 - Kids Eat Free / for £1
Please check the establishment's Social Media for t&cs and timings before heading out and mention the deal on booking and ordering. Usually it is one child eats free per adult. Info can change. Click on the blue links to go to the deal.
- Sohe, Jesmond - kids eat free Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm and all day Sunday with a paying adult
- Umai Mi Newcastle - kids eat for £1 Mon-Fri before 6pm with a paying adult
- Twenty Twenty Newcastle - kids eat free (make your own pizza, popcorn/ice cream and drink) with the purchase of a 20" pizza (enough for 2-3 adults). Available for bookings 12noon-4pm Mon-Fri.
- Beadnell Towers - kids eat free Mon-Sat 12noon-3pm with a paying adult.
- Deep North, Tynemouth - selected £1 kids doughnuts and free babychinos.
- Dobbies Ponteland, Morpeth, Gosforth, Birtley & Stockton - free kids meal (breakfast or lunch) with any adult meal.
- The Owl Tree Cafe Newcastle - £1 kids meals & free entry for under 5s.
- Three Mile, Gosforth - £1 kids meal when an adult purchases food/drink. All day Mon-Fri.
- Crab & Waltzer, Whitley Bay - kids eat free with a paying adult on 20, 22, 23 & 24 Feb.
- Hinnies, Whitley Bay - free kids main course with every adult main course purchased during half term.
- George's Fish Shack Newcastle - free kids meal with every adult meal purchased 20-24 Feb.
- Manzo Steakeria, Bishop Auckland - £1 kids meal with every adult meal purchased. Tues-Fri 12noon-5pm.
- Inn Collection Group Pubs - kids eat free on Sundays 12noon-5pm with an adult meal purchased before 31 March.
Download a voucher and show on your phone. Valid at The Lindisfarne Inn, Bamburgh Castle Inn, Hogs Head Inn, Amble Inn, Kingslodge Inn, Commissioners Quay, Seaburn Inn, Seaton Lane Inn, Kings Head Inn, Northallerton Inn and The Black Swan
- Chiquitos Newcastle & Metrocentre - kids eat free with a paying adult Mon-Thurs. Sign up for email.
- Banyan Newcastle - kids eat free Mon-Fri with a paying adult before 6pm (see in restaurant flyers).
- The Falcon Prudhoe - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February.
- The Jolly Drovers, Leadgate - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February.
- The Northumbrian Piper - £1 kids meals Mon-Fri before 5:30pm with a paying adult.
- The Poachers Bar & Kitchen, Dunston - kids eat for £1 with a paying adult (weekdays - permanent offer)
- Red Lion Earsdon - 1p kids meal with any adult main meal.
- The Lion Sports Bar & Grill, Billingham - £1 kids meals with an adult meal Mon-Fri
- Willow Farm Cramlington - £1 kids meals with an adult main, you need a voucher (via mailing list sign up).
- Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle - kids eat free with a paying adult 17-27 Feb.
- Asda Cafe - kids and over 60s eat for £1 all day, every day until the end of March. No adult spend required.
- Hungry Horse - kids eat for £1 all day on Mondays when an adult purchases a main meal (up to two kids per adult with this one).
- Pausa Cafe (Dunelm) - kids eat free all day, every day. One free kids meal with every £4 spent.
- Morrisons Cafe - kids eat free all day, every day when you purchase an adult meal for £4.49.
- Sizzling Pubs - kids eat for £1 all day with an adult purchase. 13-24 Feb.
- Bella Italia Eldon Square, Metrocentre & Darlington - kids eat for £1 with every adult meal purchases, Mon-Thurs 4-6pm.
- Yo Sushi! Newcastle and Metrocentre - 1 child eats free when an accompanying adult spends £10 all day, every day from 13-24 Feb.
- IKEA Cafe - kids meals inc juice from 95p from 11am all day, every day. No adult minimum spend.
- M&S Cafe - kids eat free with a £5 adult spend. Available 13-24 Feb.
- Toby Carvery - kids eat for £1 when dining with an adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.
- Harvester - kids eat for £1 when dining with a paying adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.
February Half Term 2023 - Bookable Events
- 10 January - 17 February - FREE Child with every paying adult at Adventure Valley
- 31 January - 18 February - Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)
- 7 - 12 February - Six the Musical at Stockton Globe (ages 10+)
- 11 & 12 February - The Mixed Up Tales of Julia Donaldson at Seven Stories
- 11 - 19 February - Lambing Live at Spilmans Farm
- 12 February - Harry Styles Tribute at Whitley Bay Playhouse
- 13 February - Story Stompers at Seven Stories (ages 2+)
- 13 - 18 February - The Bodyguard at Sunderland Empire (ages 10+)
- 14 February - Crafty Kids (make a teatime picture) at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 2-5)
- 15 February - Tiny Sparks (for 3-5 year olds) at Discovery Museum
- 15 - 18 February - Grease at Alnwick Playhouse
- 17 February - Mini Science Club (for 1-4 year olds) at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
- 17 February - Story Sprouts (12-24 months) at Seven Stories
- 17 February - Needle Felting Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 13+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Wicked Lady at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 15+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Nature of Forgetting at Northern Stage (ages 8+)
- 18 February - Queen Extravaganza at Stockton Globe
- 18 February - Super Saturdays at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 4+)
- 18 February - Clay Pigeon Shooting with South Causey Inn (ages 14+)
- 18 & 19 February - Julia Donaldson Spoon Puppet Workshop at Seven Stories
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- 18 - 23 February - Bird Box Making at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 26 February - The Bear Hunt Trail at Plotters' Forest
- 19 February - Stand Up Comedy Workshop (ages 8+) at Seven Stories
- 19 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 19 February - Circus Spectacular at Tyne Theatre and Opera House
- 19 February - Children's Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 6-13)
- 19 February - Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 14+)
- 20 February - FREE Football Kit Design Workshop at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 20 February - Bird Box Making at Crook Hall (ages 4+). Call to book on the day.
- 20 February - The Snail and the Whale Adventure Walk at Raby Castle (ages 3-8 years)
- 20 & 21 February - Bounce Extreme at Darlington
- 20 - 26 February - Putrid Pasts : A Time Travelling History Experience at Seven Stories (all ages)
- 20 -26 February - Putrid Pasts : Tealight Holder Craft at Seven Stories (all ages)
- 20 - 26 February - Putrid Pasts : Canopic Jar Creation at Seven Stories (ages 7+)
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- 21 February - Angel of the North 25th Birthday Party Workshop (make hats and cards) at Shipley Art Gallery. Ages 4+
- 21 February - Princess Ball at Rainton Arena
- 21 February - FREE Family Bird Walk at Seal Sands (ages 8+). Booking required.
- 21 February - Make a Train Toy, Train Hat and Train Ornament at Discovery Museum (booking advised)
- 21 February - Be a Bookwanderer with Anna James at Seven Stories (ages 7+)
- 21 February - The Shodyssey at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 8+)
- 21 February - Valentines Party at Linkskill Centre
- 21 - 23 February - The Singing Mermaid at Northern Stage (ages 3-8)
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+)
- 22 February - FREE Football Match Books with Nick Barnes at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - The Cat, the Mouse & the Runaway Trail Storytelling and Crafts (ages 3-5) at Discovery Museum
- 22 February - Storytelling with Elena at Theatre Hullabaloo (ages 2-7)
- 22 February - Kitchen Zoo Deep Sea Explorers at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 3-8)
- 22 February - The Shodyssey at Alnwick Playhouse
- 22 February - Storytime & Crafts at WWT Washington (ages 3-7)
- 22 & 23 February - Pinocchio at Alnwick Playhouse
- 22 - 25 February - Demon Dentist at Newcastle Theatre Royal
- 23 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 23 February - Fused Glass Artwork at National Glass Centre (ages 6+)
- 23 February - The Shodyssey at Washington Arts Centre (ages 7+)
- 23 February - Make an Angel of the North at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 4+)
- 23 & 24 February - FREE Nature Camp at Rainton Meadows for 8-14 year olds (booking required)
- 23, 24 & 25 February - FREE Train Themed Family Workshops with LEGO & Scaletrix at The Common Room Newcastle (booking required)
- 24 February - Inspired by Football Tattoos at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (ages 3+)
- 24 February - Superhero Show at Rainton Arena
- 24 February - Change the World Workshop at Northumberland Hall Alnwick (ages 5-9)
- 24 February - The Treehouse Library at Northumberland Hall Alnwick
- 24 February - Time Travelling Hamster and Monkeys who fall from the Future at Northumberland Hall Alnwick (ages 9+) at Northumberland Hall Alnwick
- 24 February - The Gruffalo Comes the Alnwick Playhouse (ages 3+)
- 24 February - Dungeons and Dragons : Hollywood Comes to Alnwick Playhouse
- 24 February - Storytime & Crafts at WWT Washington (ages 3-7)
- 24 & 25 February - How Long is a Piece of String at Theatre Hullabaloo (ages 3-7)
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19)
- 25 February - Little Larks Forest School at The Sill (under 6s)
- 25 February - Fused Glass Artwork at National Glass Centre (ages 6+)
- 26 February - The Little Prince at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 5-105)
- 26 February - The Jungle Book at Whitley Bay Playhouse
February Half Term 2023 Trails & Walks
- Blanchland Waterfall Walk with Playground
- Whitley Bay to Tynemouth Pushchair Friendly Walk with Two Playgrounds & Cafes
- Gosforth Nature Reserve Walk
- 1-28 February - Signs of Spring Trail at Durham Botanic Garden
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- From 11 February - Snowdrop Festival and Walk at Howick Hall
- Daily until 24 February - Chinese Zodiac Animal Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 11 February - 26 March - Welly Dogs Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 22 February - Children's Book Trail at Preston Park
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Spring Photo Trail at Hauxley Nature Reserve
- 18 - 26 February - Harry Otters Valentines Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
February Half Term Top Picks for Little Ones
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Under 7s Egypt Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
February Half Term Ideas for Teens
- 100 Days Out for Teens across North East England
- North East Gaming Cafes
- 30 Northumberland Castles Challenge
- Book a Victoria Tunnel Tour
- Go out for pancakes - check out our guide to the best pancakes in the North East
- 31 January - 18 February - Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)
- 7 - 12 February - Six the Musical at Stockton Globe (ages 10+)
- 12 February - Harry Styles Tribute at Whitley Bay Playhouse
- 13 - 18 February - The Bodyguard at Sunderland Empire (ages 10+)
- 15 - 18 February - Grease at Alnwick Playhouse
- 17 February - Needle Felting Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 13+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Wicked Lady at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 15+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Nature of Forgetting at Northern Stage (ages 8+)
- 18 February - Queen Extravaganza at Stockton Globe
- 18 February - Clay Pigeon Shooting with South Causey Inn (ages 14+)
- 19 February - Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 14+)
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+)
- 24 February - Dungeons and Dragons : Hollywood Comes to Alnwick Playhouse
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19)
- 26 Feb - Looking for somewhere to watch the Carabao Cup Final? Check out the comments in this post for places where kids are welcome.
February Half Term Dog Friendly Events
- 50 Dog Friendly Days Out across North East England
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Five Young Kings & Sword Fighting at Warkworth Castle (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 18 - 26 February - Spring into Action Challenges at Gibside (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 19 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 20 February - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 23 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
Join the Common Room on 23/24/25 February for some FREE family fun / STEM workshops based around the Bicentenary of Robert Stephenson & Co. These workshops are suitable for ages 5+ and you will need to reserve a free ticket in advance. Under 12s need to be supervised by an adult.
FREE Activities include:
The Common Room is located next to Newcastle Central Station so super easy to get to by public transport and if you'd like to make a day of it, it's easy to combine with a trip to Life or Discovery Museum (who are also running a transport themed week). The building is accessible.
FREE Activities include:
- Make a train whistle
- Assemble a LEGO train
- Discover the challenge of driving a train using Scaletrix
- Visit the Robert Stephenson Exhibition
Find out more and reserve your free tickets here.
The Common Room is located next to Newcastle Central Station so super easy to get to by public transport and if you'd like to make a day of it, it's easy to combine with a trip to Life or Discovery Museum (who are also running a transport themed week). The building is accessible.
Crimes of the Centuries Week at Beamish
🔍 Beamish is open daily across half term (18-26 Feb), there is no need to book - just drop in and all of these activities are included with admission / the Beamish Unlimited Pass.
🧑✈️ This is your chance to investigate historic crimes from the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s
🧑✈️ Find out about the North East Suffragettes in the 1900s town
🧑✈️ Learn about crime and punishment in the Georgian period and the shocking murder of quilter Joseph Hedley
🧑✈️ Visit the Masonic Hall and hear the story of a shocking Sunderland bank robbery which took place in 1897
🧑✈️ Discover what happened if you skipped school in the 1900s Pit Village Schoolhouse
🧑✈️ Learn the 'illegal' game of pitch and toss
🧑✈️ At the 1940s Farm you can discover the secrets of the Black Market during WWII
🧑✈️ Over weekends, you can help the farmer and policeman locate missing sheep after reports of sheep rustling at Spain's Field Farm
🧑✈️ Do you know how to pick a lock? You can practise your skills in the 1950s Twon
🧑✈️ Pick up a special activity trail on arrival and solve The Mystery of the Sleepy Salesman as you enjoy the museum
🧑✈️ This special week celebrates the 1950s police houses and offices (replicas from Gateshead) which are due to open at Beamish later this year thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.
Across the week, you can take a first look at some of the planned room layouts and police objects which will help visitors experience the daily life of a 1950s Police Officer.
Find out more here: https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/february-half-term-crimes-of-the-centuries/
February Half Term 2023 - Drop In Events (No Booking Needed)
- 1-28 February - Signs of Spring Trail at Durham Botanic Garden
- Daily February Half Term Activities at Life Science Centre
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- Daily until 24 February - Chinese Zodiac Animal Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- From 11 February - Snowdrop Festival and Walk at Howick Hall
- 11 February - FREE Japanese Daruma Dolls (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 11 February - 26 March - Welly Dogs Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Ancient Egyptians Exhibition & Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
- 18 February - FREE Make a Terracota Warrior (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 - 22 February - Children's Book Trail at Preston Park (with book crafts on Tues/Wed/Thurs and storytelling on Mon/Thurs)
- 18 - 25 February - Craft Activities at Durham Cathedral
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 18 - 26 February - Shark Week at Tynemouth Aquarium
- 18 - 26 February - Crimes of the Centuries at Beamish
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Spring Photo Trail at Hauxley Nature Reserve
- 18 - 26 February - Harry Otters Valentines Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 26 February - Make a Bug Mask at Woodhorn
- 18 - 26 February - Five Young Kings & Sword Fighting at Warkworth Castle
- 18 - 26 February - Spring into Action Challenges at Gibside
- 18 - 26 February - Snowdrop Planting at Wallington
- 18 - 26 February - Crimes of the Centuries at Beamish
- 18 - 26 February - Mudfest at WWT Washington
- 20 February - Pattern Making at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 20 February - Stained Glass Card Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 20 February - FREE Ice & Waves Sculpture Trail at Dalton Park
- 20 February - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle
- 20 & 21 February - Fungus the Bogeyman Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 20 - 24 February - FREE Metrognome Shows at Metrocentre
- 20-24 February - FREE Gardening Club and Crafts at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 21 February - Glitter Globe Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 21 February - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 21 February - Make a Bird Ball at Souter Lighthouse (ages 3+)
- 21 February - FREE Pop Up Hospital Family Fun Day at Newcastle Cathedral
- 21 February - Shrove Tuesday at Beamish
- 21 February - FREE LEGO Workshops at Eldon Square
- 21 February - FREE Watercolour Painting at South Shields Museum & Gallery
- 22 February - FREE Make a Bes Jar (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 22 February - Make a Bird Box at Souter Lighthouse (ages 4-11)
- 22 February - Glass Painting at National Glass Centre (ages 5+)
- 22 February - FREE Superhero Day at Eldon Square
- 22 February - Photo from the Future Collage Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 22 February - FREE Monsters in the Wild Family Activity Day at Great North Museum (all ages)
- 22 February - Mind Your Manners Elephant Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 23 February - Stained Glass Card Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 23 February - Make a Bird Ball at Souter Lighthouse (ages 3+)
- 23 February. - FREE Make a Teddy Bear Train Ticket at Stephenson Railway
- 23 February - Fuzzy Felt at Bowes Museum
- 22 & 23 February - FREE Family Day at BALTIC
- 24 February - FREE Mini Mela at Darlington Hippodrome
- 24 February - FREE Print Workshop (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 24 February - Glitter Globe Making at National Glass Centre (ages 4+)
- 24 February - Get Messy Crafts at Bowes Museum
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Create a Soap Sculpture (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
- 25 February - Family Fun Day at Bowes Museum
- 25 February - FREE Gardening Club & Face Painting at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 26 February - FREE Football Family Fun Day at Metrocentre
February Half Term 2023 - FREE Events
- 15 FREE Days Out with a Baby / Toddler
- 50 FREE Days Out in North East England
- 10 FREE Days Out near a Metro Station
- 10 Family Walks with a Cafe & Playground
- Seven Stories is now FREE entry
- FREE Teessaurus Park & Dinosaur Sculptures
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Ancient Egyptians Exhibition & Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- 11 February - Japanese Daruma Dolls (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 February - FREE Make a Terracota Warrior (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 20 February - FREE Football Kit Design Workshop at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 20 February - FREE Ice & Waves Sculpture Trail at Dalton Park
- 20 - 24 February - FREE Metrognome Shows at Metrocentre
- 20-24 February - FREE Gardening Club and Crafts at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 21 February - FREE Pop Up Hospital Family Fun Day at Newcastle Cathedral
- 21 February - FREE Make a Train Themed Hat at Discovery Museum (booking advised)
- 21 February - FREE Family Bird Walk at Seal Sands (ages 8+). Booking required.
- 21 February - FREE LEGO Workshops at Eldon Square
- 21 February - FREE Watercolour Painting at South Shields Museum & Gallery
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+ - needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - FREE Superhero Day at Eldon Square
- 22 February - FREE Interactive Science Demos at Discovery Museum
- 22 February - FREE Football Match Books with Nick Barnes at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - FREE Monsters in the Wild Family Activity Day at Great North Museum (all ages)
- 22 February - FREE Make a Bes Jar (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 22 & 23 February - FREE Family Day at BALTIC
- 23 February. - FREE Make a Teddy Bear Train Ticket at Stephenson Railway
- 23 & 24 February - FREE Nature Camp at Rainton Meadows for 8-14 year olds (booking required)
- 23, 24 & 25 February - FREE Train Themed Workshops for ages 5+ at The Common Room Newcastle (booking required)
- 24 February - FREE Print Workshop (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 24 February - FREE Mini Mela at Darlington Hippodrome
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Create a Soap Sculpture (ages 7-11) at Oriental Museum Durham
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19 - needs to be booked in advance)
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
- 25 February - FREE Gardening Club & Face Painting at Manor Walks Cramlington
- 26 February - FREE Football Family Fun Day at Metrocentre
February Half Term 2023 - Kids Eat Free / for £1
Please check the establishment's Social Media for t&cs and timings before heading out and mention the deal on booking and ordering. Usually it is one child eats free per adult. Info can change. Click on the blue links to go to the deal.
- Sohe, Jesmond - kids eat free Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm and all day Sunday with a paying adult
- Umai Mi Newcastle - kids eat for £1 Mon-Fri before 6pm with a paying adult
- Twenty Twenty Newcastle - kids eat free (make your own pizza, popcorn/ice cream and drink) with the purchase of a 20" pizza (enough for 2-3 adults). Available for bookings 12noon-4pm Mon-Fri.
- Beadnell Towers - kids eat free Mon-Sat 12noon-3pm with a paying adult.
- Deep North, Tynemouth - selected £1 kids doughnuts and free babychinos.
- Dobbies Ponteland, Morpeth, Gosforth, Birtley & Stockton - free kids meal (breakfast or lunch) with any adult meal.
- The Owl Tree Cafe Newcastle - £1 kids meals & free entry for under 5s.
- Three Mile, Gosforth - £1 kids meal when an adult purchases food/drink. All day Mon-Fri.
- Crab & Waltzer, Whitley Bay - kids eat free with a paying adult on 20, 22, 23 & 24 Feb.
- Hinnies, Whitley Bay - free kids main course with every adult main course purchased during half term.
- George's Fish Shack Newcastle - free kids meal with every adult meal purchased 20-24 Feb.
- Manzo Steakeria, Bishop Auckland - £1 kids meal with every adult meal purchased. Tues-Fri 12noon-5pm.
- Inn Collection Group Pubs - kids eat free on Sundays 12noon-5pm with an adult meal purchased before 31 March.
Download a voucher and show on your phone. Valid at The Lindisfarne Inn, Bamburgh Castle Inn, Hogs Head Inn, Amble Inn, Kingslodge Inn, Commissioners Quay, Seaburn Inn, Seaton Lane Inn, Kings Head Inn, Northallerton Inn and The Black Swan - Chiquitos Newcastle & Metrocentre - kids eat free with a paying adult Mon-Thurs. Sign up for email.
- Banyan Newcastle - kids eat free Mon-Fri with a paying adult before 6pm (see in restaurant flyers).
- The Falcon Prudhoe - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February.
- The Jolly Drovers, Leadgate - £1 kids meals Mon-Sat with a paying adult, available across February.
- The Northumbrian Piper - £1 kids meals Mon-Fri before 5:30pm with a paying adult.
- The Poachers Bar & Kitchen, Dunston - kids eat for £1 with a paying adult (weekdays - permanent offer)
- Red Lion Earsdon - 1p kids meal with any adult main meal.
- The Lion Sports Bar & Grill, Billingham - £1 kids meals with an adult meal Mon-Fri
- Willow Farm Cramlington - £1 kids meals with an adult main, you need a voucher (via mailing list sign up).
- Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle - kids eat free with a paying adult 17-27 Feb.
- Asda Cafe - kids and over 60s eat for £1 all day, every day until the end of March. No adult spend required.
- Hungry Horse - kids eat for £1 all day on Mondays when an adult purchases a main meal (up to two kids per adult with this one).
- Pausa Cafe (Dunelm) - kids eat free all day, every day. One free kids meal with every £4 spent.
- Morrisons Cafe - kids eat free all day, every day when you purchase an adult meal for £4.49.
- Sizzling Pubs - kids eat for £1 all day with an adult purchase. 13-24 Feb.
- Bella Italia Eldon Square, Metrocentre & Darlington - kids eat for £1 with every adult meal purchases, Mon-Thurs 4-6pm.
- Yo Sushi! Newcastle and Metrocentre - 1 child eats free when an accompanying adult spends £10 all day, every day from 13-24 Feb.
- IKEA Cafe - kids meals inc juice from 95p from 11am all day, every day. No adult minimum spend.
- M&S Cafe - kids eat free with a £5 adult spend. Available 13-24 Feb.
- Toby Carvery - kids eat for £1 when dining with an adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.
- Harvester - kids eat for £1 when dining with a paying adult Mon-Fri. Download the app for your voucher.
February Half Term 2023 - Bookable Events
- 10 January - 17 February - FREE Child with every paying adult at Adventure Valley
- 31 January - 18 February - Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)
- 7 - 12 February - Six the Musical at Stockton Globe (ages 10+)
- 11 & 12 February - The Mixed Up Tales of Julia Donaldson at Seven Stories
- 11 - 19 February - Lambing Live at Spilmans Farm
- 12 February - Harry Styles Tribute at Whitley Bay Playhouse
- 13 February - Story Stompers at Seven Stories (ages 2+)
- 13 - 18 February - The Bodyguard at Sunderland Empire (ages 10+)
- 14 February - Crafty Kids (make a teatime picture) at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 2-5)
- 15 February - Tiny Sparks (for 3-5 year olds) at Discovery Museum
- 15 - 18 February - Grease at Alnwick Playhouse
- 17 February - Mini Science Club (for 1-4 year olds) at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
- 17 February - Story Sprouts (12-24 months) at Seven Stories
- 17 February - Needle Felting Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 13+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Wicked Lady at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 15+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Nature of Forgetting at Northern Stage (ages 8+)
- 18 February - Queen Extravaganza at Stockton Globe
- 18 February - Super Saturdays at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 4+)
- 18 February - Clay Pigeon Shooting with South Causey Inn (ages 14+)
- 18 & 19 February - Julia Donaldson Spoon Puppet Workshop at Seven Stories
- 18 - 23 February - Bird Box Making at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 26 February - The Bear Hunt Trail at Plotters' Forest
- 19 February - Stand Up Comedy Workshop (ages 8+) at Seven Stories
- 19 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 19 February - Circus Spectacular at Tyne Theatre and Opera House
- 19 February - Children's Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 6-13)
- 19 February - Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 14+)
- 20 February - FREE Football Kit Design Workshop at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 20 February - Bird Box Making at Crook Hall (ages 4+). Call to book on the day.
- 20 February - The Snail and the Whale Adventure Walk at Raby Castle (ages 3-8 years)
- 20 & 21 February - Bounce Extreme at Darlington
- 20 - 26 February - Putrid Pasts : A Time Travelling History Experience at Seven Stories (all ages)
- 20 -26 February - Putrid Pasts : Tealight Holder Craft at Seven Stories (all ages)
- 20 - 26 February - Putrid Pasts : Canopic Jar Creation at Seven Stories (ages 7+)
- 21 February - Angel of the North 25th Birthday Party Workshop (make hats and cards) at Shipley Art Gallery. Ages 4+
- 21 February - Princess Ball at Rainton Arena
- 21 February - FREE Family Bird Walk at Seal Sands (ages 8+). Booking required.
- 21 February - Make a Train Toy, Train Hat and Train Ornament at Discovery Museum (booking advised)
- 21 February - Be a Bookwanderer with Anna James at Seven Stories (ages 7+)
- 21 February - The Shodyssey at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 8+)
- 21 February - Valentines Party at Linkskill Centre
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- 21 - 23 February - The Singing Mermaid at Northern Stage (ages 3-8)
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+)
- 22 February - FREE Football Match Books with Nick Barnes at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (needs to be booked in advance)
- 22 February - The Cat, the Mouse & the Runaway Trail Storytelling and Crafts (ages 3-5) at Discovery Museum
- 22 February - Storytelling with Elena at Theatre Hullabaloo (ages 2-7)
- 22 February - Kitchen Zoo Deep Sea Explorers at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 3-8)
- 22 February - The Shodyssey at Alnwick Playhouse
- 22 February - Storytime & Crafts at WWT Washington (ages 3-7)
- 22 & 23 February - Pinocchio at Alnwick Playhouse
- 22 - 25 February - Demon Dentist at Newcastle Theatre Royal
- 23 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 23 February - Fused Glass Artwork at National Glass Centre (ages 6+)
- 23 February - The Shodyssey at Washington Arts Centre (ages 7+)
- 23 February - Make an Angel of the North at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 4+)
- 23 & 24 February - FREE Nature Camp at Rainton Meadows for 8-14 year olds (booking required)
- 23, 24 & 25 February - FREE Train Themed Family Workshops with LEGO & Scaletrix at The Common Room Newcastle (booking required)
- 24 February - Inspired by Football Tattoos at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens (ages 3+)
- 24 February - Superhero Show at Rainton Arena
- 24 February - Change the World Workshop at Northumberland Hall Alnwick (ages 5-9)
- 24 February - The Treehouse Library at Northumberland Hall Alnwick
- 24 February - Time Travelling Hamster and Monkeys who fall from the Future at Northumberland Hall Alnwick (ages 9+) at Northumberland Hall Alnwick
- 24 February - The Gruffalo Comes the Alnwick Playhouse (ages 3+)
- 24 February - Dungeons and Dragons : Hollywood Comes to Alnwick Playhouse
- 24 February - Storytime & Crafts at WWT Washington (ages 3-7)
- 24 & 25 February - How Long is a Piece of String at Theatre Hullabaloo (ages 3-7)
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19)
- 25 February - Little Larks Forest School at The Sill (under 6s)
- 25 February - Fused Glass Artwork at National Glass Centre (ages 6+)
- 26 February - The Little Prince at Queen's Hall Hexham (ages 5-105)
- 26 February - The Jungle Book at Whitley Bay Playhouse
February Half Term 2023 Trails & Walks
- Blanchland Waterfall Walk with Playground
- Whitley Bay to Tynemouth Pushchair Friendly Walk with Two Playgrounds & Cafes
- Gosforth Nature Reserve Walk
- 1-28 February - Signs of Spring Trail at Durham Botanic Garden
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- From 11 February - Snowdrop Festival and Walk at Howick Hall
- Daily until 24 February - Chinese Zodiac Animal Trail at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
- 11 February - 26 March - Welly Dogs Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 18 - 22 February - Children's Book Trail at Preston Park
- 18 - 26 February - FREE Transport Trail at Discovery Museum
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Spring Photo Trail at Hauxley Nature Reserve
- 18 - 26 February - Harry Otters Valentines Trail at RSPB Saltholme
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
February Half Term Top Picks for Little Ones
- Daily until Sunday 26 February - FREE Under 7s Egypt Interactive Play Area at Dorman Museum (closed Mondays)
February Half Term Ideas for Teens
- 100 Days Out for Teens across North East England
- North East Gaming Cafes
- 30 Northumberland Castles Challenge
- Book a Victoria Tunnel Tour
- Go out for pancakes - check out our guide to the best pancakes in the North East
- 31 January - 18 February - Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light at Alphabetti Theatre (ages 14+)
- 7 - 12 February - Six the Musical at Stockton Globe (ages 10+)
- 12 February - Harry Styles Tribute at Whitley Bay Playhouse
- 13 - 18 February - The Bodyguard at Sunderland Empire (ages 10+)
- 15 - 18 February - Grease at Alnwick Playhouse
- 17 February - Needle Felting Workshop at Shipley Art Gallery (ages 13+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Wicked Lady at Tyne Theatre and Opera House (ages 15+)
- 17 & 18 February - The Nature of Forgetting at Northern Stage (ages 8+)
- 18 February - Queen Extravaganza at Stockton Globe
- 18 February - Clay Pigeon Shooting with South Causey Inn (ages 14+)
- 19 February - Kingfisher Art Workshop at WWT Washington (ages 14+)
- 22 February - FREE Stop Motion Animation Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 11+)
- 24 February - Dungeons and Dragons : Hollywood Comes to Alnwick Playhouse
- 25 February - FREE Sound Design and Storytelling Workshop at Washington Arts Centre (ages 13-19)
- 26 Feb - Looking for somewhere to watch the Carabao Cup Final? Check out the comments in this post for places where kids are welcome.
February Half Term Dog Friendly Events
- 50 Dog Friendly Days Out across North East England
- Daily FREE ZOG Trail at Kielder and Hamsterley Forest
- 4 - 12 February - FREE Darlington Lights
- 18 - 26 February - Landscape Trail at Northumberlandia
- 18 - 26 February - Five Young Kings & Sword Fighting at Warkworth Castle (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 18 - 26 February - Spring into Action Challenges at Gibside (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 19 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 20 February - Marley the Miniature Pony at Bamburgh Castle (dogs welcome in the grounds)
- 23 February - Heritage Train Rides at Stephenson Railway
- 24 & 25 February - FREE Fire and Ice Durham
- 25 February - FREE Buzzfest (with music & crafts) at Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park
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