1. Rhubarb Festival
The Rhubarb Festival is back and there’s loads of free family friendly activities and events happening within Wakefield to celebrate our famous pink vegetable! Running between the 16th and 18th February there’ll be workshops at Treacy Hall, face painting at The Ridings, arts & crafts at the Cathedral, making crumble at Wakefield Museum and getting creative at The Art House!!
For more information about these events & activities CLICK HERE
2. Wakefield’s Story Trail Walks
There are four story trails now around Wakefield, which involve a bit of activity to encourage children to do the walks! There’s been a new addition to the Blown Away Trail at Pugneys as there’s now a little dog to follow along the story tail called Windy! And have you spotted the new sculptures on the Room on the Broom Trail! We visited recently, they are very lovely already – there’s a bit of welly mud on them!! To learn more about the other story trail walks click HERE.
3. Something Sweet at Castleford Museum
12th, 13th, 15th 16th* February, 10am – 3pm
Learn about the local chocolate factory which made a billion After Eights each year.
Marvel at our glass canes filled with real sweets. Explore the many confectionary connections in our displays.
Use this tasty inspiration to design your own chocolate box and mini glass cane!
Booking is not required, all materials free
*16th Feb – SEND SESSION. SEND groups are always welcome at all of our sessions but this ine will be run as a relaxed session
Carlton Street, Castleford WF10 1BB
4. Half Term @ Pit
Add a splash of colour to your day with our colourful activities and performances at NCM. Explore the museum while completing the sticker passport, cross the site on our train (weather permitting) and see how the lift was powered using steam.
For details of all activities & events at NCM over February half term CLICK HERE
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
5. Spot animals for FREE
This new blog post was super popular in January, and I think it’s worth a share on here, especially with lots of baby animals around!!
Take a look HERE
6. Earnshaws Woodland Trail
Woodland trail walk around Earnshaws Fencing Centre including fairy doors and information about local wildlife, play equipment as well as loads of summer houses and sheds for the kids to play in!
Grab a coffee and cake at Little Acorns too.
Earnshaws Fencing Centres, Stocksmoor Road, Midgley, WF4 4JG
7. Reel Cinema
Take a trip to the cinema in The Ridings Shopping Centre. All ticket are only £3.99 for films starting before 1pm
Remember Free Parking when visiting cinema too.
Almshouse Lane, Wakefield WF1 1DS
8.Wakefield Libraries
There’s lots of different events on at Wakefield libraries this half term – Chinese New Year, a Pirate Party & Valentines Day crafts (spaces are limited & they will book fast!)
9. Foody Fun for Under 5’s
Join us for a multisensory crafty rhubarb adventure at Wakefield Museum, specially designed for ages 2 to 5 on 15th February!
Take part in an interactive story aboard the Rhubarb Express train and make your mark with rhubarb! And there’s lots to tick off on your 50 things to do before you’re 5!!
For more information CLICK HERE
Wakefield Museum, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
10. Dinosaurs spotted at Wakefield Parks
Have a ROARRRRSOME holiday with the Love Exploring app!
Using Augmented Reality and GEO-Location, The Love Exploring app has brought dinosaurs to parks across the district, ready for families to discover this school holiday!
To find out more CLICK HERE
Our February Half Term Holiday Activity and Events Page has loads more ideas of one-off events and day trip ideas.
Why don’t you join the Wakefield Mumbler Chat Group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.
Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you entertain the children without costing a fortune.
Hope you have a great half term!
Vicki x
* Information correct at time of publishing, please check all events/activities before travelling in case of last minute changes.
