February Half Term: February 12 to February 23 - Diary of family events (From Worcester News)

February Half Term: February 12 to February 23 - Diary of family events

8:00am Monday 8th February 2010 in

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Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

Saturday, February 13 – With lots of Love!

10.30am – 12.30pm for families.
Come along to Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum to make some hearty decorations! Using clay, make some heart shape motifs, which you can stamp with the initials of your loved one.

Create ‘heart mice’ cards and a paper chain of hearts to decorate your home, and finish with a Family Valentine for your table!

Booking essential. Cost: £6.50 adult / £4.50 child

For more information, or to book a place on the Valentine workshop, contact the Gallery on 01905 25371 or call in at the Art Gallery desk.

Wednesday, February 17 – Meet Our Feathered Friends!

10.30am – 1.30pm (free event, no booking required)

The exhibition about the Museums Bird Collection is coming to a close. But before it does, a number of stunning live birds are visiting our gallery. Saul Tyrrell from Worcester will be bringing along some wonderful birds from his collection for you to get close to, including a South American Harris Hawk, a Bengal Eagle Owl, a European Eagle Owl and a Common Barn Owl. All of these stunning creatures in the Museum and Art Gallery for one morning only, so it’s your chance to learn more about them!

To add to the fun, you can make your own ‘Beaky Bird’ mobile to take home! This is a free drop in workshop – no booking required.

The Activity Space

Based in the heart of the Museum and Art Gallery, the Children’s Activity Space is a lovely bright and welcoming place for all the family. Use the materials provided to create your own masterpiece and just sit and watch the children have fun!

Hanbury Hall, Hanbury, Droitwich.

Tuesday, February 16 - Family Activity Day - Wonderful Winter

Enjoy a trail around the garden and hands on activities Booking Not Needed.
11am - 4pm National Trust Per Item £1 Trail (TBC), £0.50 Make and Take (TBC). Emily Knight, 01527 821214

Saturday, February 20 to Sunday, February 21- Nature Detectives - Bugs and Beasties

This weekend you can make a bug box to take home with you, and you can become a Nature Detective by going minibeast spotting around the park. Booking Not Needed. 11am - 4pm National Trust Per Item £3.50 per bug box. Emily Knight, 01527 821214. There is an additional charge for the bug boxes which is to cover the cost of materials.

Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove.

Tuesday, February 16 – Friday, February 19 - Half Term Fun: An Enchanted Adventure

For a magical experience this half term, bring your family to Avoncroft Museum. There’s crafty magic for everyone, with an alchemy trail, a hunt for fairies and spellbinding storytelling. Pre-booking advisable. £6 Children, £3 Adults.

For further information, contact 01527 831363 or 01527 831886

Worcestershire County Museum - Hartlebury Castle

Tuesday, February 16 – Friday, February 19 - Fun Time

Family craft activities to highlight special event days from around the world.

Tuesday-Friday: 10.00-17.00. Saturday-Sunday: 11.00-17.00. Last Admission: 16.30. Adults £4.50 Children and Concessions £2.25. Under 5s Free. Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12

For further information contact 01299 250416

Webb’s, Wychbold

Monday, February 15 to Friday, February 19 – Half Term Fun for Kids

Keep the children entertained with a variety of activities. Fun entertainment shows daily at 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm.

FREE Shows last 30 minutes and are most suitable for 3-8 year olds.

Riverside Ramble

Pick up an entry form at the Reception Desk and find the answers to the questions in the Riverside Gardens. Everyone returning a completed form will go into a draw to win a prize. 10am - 5pm. FREE.

Professor Pepperpot

Our favourite funny man will entertain you with his balloon magic and silly jokes. 1pm - 5pm. FREE.

Funtastic Fantasy Faces

Children can become anything or anyone they want, from fairies, to animals to superheroes. 1pm - 5pm. £2.50 per child

Children’s Fair Rides

Have fun on some favourite rides for youngsters. 11am - 4pm. £1.50 per ride (this activity is weather dependent)

Please note: to book any ticket event please telephone or purchase in store. For any children's activities an adult must be present at all times.

For further information telephone: 01527 860000

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwick

15th – 21st – Great Outdoors at Ragley

Have a go at our Mud Safari – an exciting and messy walk through Ragley's woodlands on the hunt for Wildlife – don’t forget your wellies!

Visit the outdoor classroom and learn how to build a fire and toast marshmallows, come along to the craft tent and make bird feeders, fairy gardens and animal masks. Plus demonstrations from the Animal Woman and RSPB.

Normal admission prices and opening times apply.

For further information contact 0800 093 0290

Hatton Country World, Warwick

Saturday, February 13 to Sunday, February 21 - February Frolics

See newborn lambs every day of February Frolics and learn all about them from Hatton’s Shepherd. Enjoy NEW Mad Science farming show and indoor Farmyard Bingo with prizes for the winners.

For further information contact 01926 843411.

Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire

Thursday, February 18 - February Half Term Activities

Childrens School Holiday Family Craft Activity. Tesco Club card vouchers and any other promotional vouchers are VALID. 11am to 3pm

Sunday, February 21 - ’Who Wars’

Beware of the dark side! The museum will be invaded by Dr. Who and a Star Wars character … includes photo opportunities, trade stands and themed family activities. 10am to 4pm.

Normal museum admission prices apply and children must be supervised at all times. Adults £9, Children (5 –16) £7, under 5’s free.

For further information contact 01926 641188.

A few more suggestions of other places to visit during the Half Term:

Green Frog Pottery, Barnards Green, Malvern.
greenfrogpottery.co.uk
Telephone 01684 561778.

Bowl Xtreme, Droitwich Road, Worcester.
Telephone 01905 757475

Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxford.
cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Telephone 01993 823006.

All Things Bright and Beautiful at The Ark Animal Sanctuary, Evesham Country Park.
brightandbeautifulpottery.co.uk
Telephone 07940 952140.

Malvern Splash, Priory Road, Malvern. Telephone 01684 893423.

Worcester Swimming Pool, Sansome Walk. Telephone. 01905 20241.

The Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley.
svr.co.uk Telephone 01299 403816

Go Ape! Wyre, Callow Hill, Bewdley.
Telephone 0845 643 9215.

National Sea Life Centre, Brindley Place, Birmingham.
Telephone 0871 423 2110

Butterfly Farm and Gift Shop, Stratford Upon Avon.
butterflyfarm.co.uk
Telephone 189 299288

Twycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwickshire.
twycrosszoo.org
Telephone 01827 880250

The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester.
Telephone 01905 361821

Greyfriars NT, Friar Street, Worcester.
Telephone 01905 23571

Birdland Park and Gardens, Bourton on the Water.
Telephone 01451 820480

Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Gloucester.
Telephone 01453 891900.

Cotswold Falconry Centre, Batsford Park, Gloucester.
Telephone 01286 701043