Norwich and Norfolk is packed with things to do this February half term- inside and outside! Take a look at our top picks in Norwich and Norfolk.
Norwich
Norwich Science Festival, 14 – 21 February, citywide, free & ticketed – Norwich Science Festival returns to The Forum and venues across the city, bringing with it it’s signature blend of experimentation, creativity, and fascinating science.
Thumbelina at Norwich Puppet Theatre, 14 February, 11am & 2.30pm, children £11.50, adults £13.50 – Enjoy the traditional tale of Thumbelina, cleverly crafted with fun shadow puppets, as she encounters new friends along the riverbank.
Oldilocks and the 3 Bears at Norwich Puppet Theatre, 17 February, 11am & 2.30pm, children £11.50, adults £13.50 – Join Oldilocks as she sets off to rediscover three breakfast-loving bears in this funny and warm-hearted take.
Cardboard Carnival at Norwich Puppet Theatre, 22 February, 11am & 2.30pm, children £11.50, adults £13.50 – This mash up of Charles Dickens, French compose Camille Saint-Saens and a whole lot of cardboard sees a carnival of animals emerge from trunks, tails, ears, wings and more!
Children’s Activity Day at Redwell Brewery, 15 February, 1pm – 4pm, children £2, adults FREE – Redwell Brewery’s children’s activity day is all about superheroes. Expect, fancy dress, crafts and games to make it a super Sunday afternoon and start the half term on a high.
Sensory Stories for SEND at Norwich Theatre Stage Two, 16 February, 2pm – 3pm, pay what you can – This workshop welcomes families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (7 – 11 years), including non-verbal children, through a journey of imagination and play.
Crafty Cafe at Norwich Theatre Cafe Royal, 17 February, 11am – 3pm, FREE – Drop in and create your own puppet! Inspired by The Great Big Bug Show, let your personality shine with a fluttery butterfly or dazzling dragonfly!
Medieval Monologues (11 – 13 years) at the National Centre for Writing, 18 February, 10am – 12pm, from £2.50 – Create your own character from the Middle Ages, before having a go at writing in their voice.
How to Write a Play (13 – 18 years) at the National Centre for Writing, 19 February, 11am – 12.30pm, FREE – A friendly, interactive workshop with award-winning playwright Tife Kusoro!
Family Activity Day at the National Centre for Writing, 17 February, 10am – 3pm, FREE – Take part in storytelling in the book nook, crafts with local artists and giant games.
Stories in Stone at Norwich Cathedral, 17 February, 10am – 2pm, children £3.50, adults FREE – Take part in the Cathedral’s Stories in Stone crafts and activities. Learn about the different types of stone and how they were used to construct the space you’re in, and get creative making fossils and following a special trail!
Slime Workshop at John Lewis Norwich, 19 February, 11am – 12pm, children (4 – 12 years) £10, adults FREE – Slide into half term with a hands-on slime workshop with Creation Station!
Brave Bettie at The Garage, 20 February, 11am & 2pm, under 25s £12.50, adults £15 – Join Bettie on a magical woodland adventure as she fights to protect her favoruite tree before it’s cut down! With the help of Paida Moyo, this journey of courage and friendship is a heartwarming tale, perfect for young children (3 – 8 years).
Norfolk
The Festival of Little Stories at Holkham, 15 – 21 February, 10am – 3pm, FREE (£6 parking) – Celebrate all things books at Holkham’s Festival of Little Stories this half term, from The Little Story Trail to illustration workshops and immersive storytelling events.
Winter Olympics of Nature at Pensthorpe, 14 – 22 February, 10am – 4pm, £13.95pp – In honour of this year’s Winter Olympics, Pensthorpe’s Winter Olympics of Nature trail will introduce you to the best of British wildlife. Learn all about nature’s athletes with fascinating facts and arts and crafts sessions.
Fantastic February at ROARR!, 14 – 22 February, 10am – 4.30pm, £15pp (FREE toy with every full-paying child, FREE hot drink for every adult) – At Fantastic February, enjoy indoor soft play, packed with slides, ball pits and obstacles, before ROARR!’s outdoor zip wires, climbing frames, basket swings and more.
Teddy Bear Express and KIDS GO FREE at Bure Valley Railway, 14 – 22 February, 10am – 3pm, children from £7.50, adults from £15 – Bring your teddy along to this bear-y special event, where you’ll chug past stunning Norfolk countryside. Up to 2 children go free with a full-paying adult!
Buy One Get One Free at BeWILDerwood, 14 – 22 February, 10am – 5pm, 92cm – 105cm £20.95, over 105cm £22.95 – With any other paying ticket (which includes their Almost WILD, BeWILD Now and Still WILD tickets), the cheapest is free at BeWILDerwood this half term.
Kids Go Free at Banham Zoo, 14 – 22 February (book by 13 February), 10am – 4pm, adults £25 – If you book before Friday 13 February using the code KIDSGOFREE, up to 2 children can enter with a full-paying adult for no extra cost at Banham Zoo this half term.
