February Half Term can be one of the trickiest of the school holidays to find activities to keep your kids happy.  The excitement of Christmas has gone and the weather tends to be damp and cold.  Fear not, I have found lots of  February Half Term activities to fill everyday and check out the what’s on in Berkshire guide and Feb half term activities in Buckinghamshire for more ideas.

What’s On February Half Term in Oxfordshire

Indoor Events 

Escape the cold and wet this half term and find all the best indoor activities for kids in Oxfordshire. Scroll on down the for arts & crafts

Science Oxford Family Days (Oxford) 15th + 22nd Feb

Science Oxford family days are always a winner with my kids for a unique experience. Explore, discover and play in the hands on science Exploration Zone, pick up an activity sheet and follow the woodland nature trails.

• Family friendly specimen handling at Museum of Natural History (Oxford) 15th + 22nd Feb FREE 
• Dig at Oxford Castle & Prison (Oxford) 17th – 21st Feb
• The Romans are Coming drop in session at Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 17th Feb
• Brick Madness at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 17th – 21st Feb
• Brick building workshop at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abigndon) 17th Feb

Master Builders Club Brick Building Workshop 

Henley –  19th Feb
Witney-  20th Feb
Oxford at The Story Museum – 21st Feb

Join in for an Superheroes themed bricking building adventure.  With 1000’s of LEGO bricks, children can be dropped off for this engaging workshop or parents are welcome to stay. Suitable for children aged 5+ who love LEGO. Just bring your imagination.

• Spectacular Space Family Day at the Vale & Downland Museum (Wantage) 19th Feb
• Slime workshops at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abingdon) 19th  – 20th Feb
• Science Oxford Creative Creatures at Museum of Oxford (Oxford) 20th Feb

Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of live theatre this February Half Term in Oxfordshire.

Wild Cinema Week at Hogshaw Farm (eary reach from Bicester & Thame) 

Join Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park this February half term for a wild cinema adventure, where animals and family come together. Get cosy in the pop up cinema in the Messy Play Barn, grab a snack and prepare to be entertained with daily family viewings of The Wild Robot. Screenings are included in your Farm Admission ticket, along with full access to the farm, play areas and daily encounter schedule. A fantastic value day out with the kids this February!

• Suitcase Stories at The Story Museum (Oxford) 15th Feb
• Roald Dahl & The Imagination Seekers at Chipping Norton Theatre (Chipping Norton) 15th Feb
• Snow White & Rose Red at Mill Arts Centre (Banbury) 15th Feb

Hairspray the Musical at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 17th – 22nd Feb

Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony awards. The production went on to win 4 Olivier awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide. This feel-good classic is back featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre at Feb half term.

• The Ugly Duckling at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abingdon) 17th Feb
• Singalong with Dantastic at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 17th Feb
• Magic & Puppet Show at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abingdon) 18th – 19th Feb
• Mischief & Mayhem in Moomin Valley at The Story Museum (Oxford) 19th Feb
• Launton Village Players Beauty & The Beast family panto (Bicester) 19th – 22nd Feb
• Dance in the Dark at Mill Arts Centre (Banbury) 20th Feb
• Adventures in Science at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 21st Feb
• Belongings at The North Wall (Oxford) 21st – 22nd Feb

Mr Sleepybum at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury) 22nd Feb

Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night? Well, Mr. Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, interactive, kids’ comedy show for the whole family.

• The Frog & The Princess at The Theatre Chipping Norton (Chipping Norton) 22nd Feb
• The Little Mermaid at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 22nd Feb – 1st March
• Angelica Sprockett’s Pockets at Mill Arts Centre (Banbury) 23rd Feb

Arts, Crafts & Creativity

Unleash your creativity this February Half Term with a great line up of hands on events for kids all around Oxfordshire.

• Arts & Crafts at Museum of Natural History (Oxford) 16th + 23rd Feb
• Arts & Crafts at Banbury Museum (Banbury) 17th – 21st Feb
• Arts & Crafts Oxfordshire Museum (Woodstock) 18th – 20th Feb
• Paper decor workshops at Millets Farm (Frilford, near Abingdon) 18th + 20th Feb

Fun on the Farm

A trip to a children’s farm is always fun with many have indoor activities as well as meeting the animals and some great playgrounds too.

Animal Antics at Roves Farm

Come and meet the new lambs at Roves Farm at Feb half term with the highlight of bottle feeding.  Lots of extra fun too with animal handling, grooming and tractor rides.

Cogges Manor Farm New Season Opening (Witney)

Cogges farm reopens for Feb half term with friendly animals, explorer backpacks and a lovely adventure playground.

• Once Upon a Dinosaur at Fairytale Farm (near Chipping Norton)
• Tumblestone Hollow reopens for February Halaf Term (Stonor) 15th – 23rd Feb
• Feb half term Love & Lambs at Odds Farm –  (Wooburn Green)  15th – 23rd Feb
• Meet the Blenheim Sheep at Blenheim Palace (Woodstock) 17th – 21st Feb

Outdoor Adventures

Wrap up warm, stick on the welly boots and get outdoors for some fresh air and fun this Feb half term in Oxfordshire.

Feb Half Term Fun at Blenheim Palace (Woodstock) 17th – 21st Feb

Hop aboard the miniature train down to the Walled Garden and Adventure Play, where you can wind your way through the amazing Marlborough Maze, follow the Woodland Trail, meet some of the friendly Blenheim sheep and take part in lots of fun activities.

• Snowdrop season at Waterperry Gardens (nr Wheatley) 1st – 28th Feb
• Little Wild Things half term forest school sessions (near Charlbury) 16th – 20th Feb
• Little Acorn: nature based play at Earth Trust (Little Wittenham) 17th – 18th Feb
• Wild Stories & Mask making at BBOWT (Sutton Courtney) 18th Feb
• Wildflowers Winter family forest school (near Wallingford) 20th Feb

The Hedgehog Club (Hailey Community Wood near Witney) 19th – 20th Feb

Come and enjoy a day of outdoor challenges and games including den building, fire lighting, cooking and much, much more. We will be cooking snacks on the fire. Hot drinks, squash, homemade biscuits will be available all day.

Ideas for a day out in February Half Term

Last chance to enjoy a snowdrop walk before spring arrives.

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