Looking for fun activities to do this February half- term? Well, look no further! With a variety of family events and activities across Kirklees – find out what’s happening near you.
Most of these activities are of little to no cost, where there are charges the information is displayed.
Page 2- Family fun at our libraries
Page 3- Activities at our Museums and Galleries
Page 4- Events at our Town Halls
Page 5- Ideas on how to have fun at home
Page 6– Activities at Cliffe House
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Family fun at our libraries
I Am Nefertiti storytrail
“I Am Nefertiti” is the perfect book to get us out and about and making some noise on this musical, self-led Storytrail. Drop in to the library anytime within the 2 hours to create your very own instrument, before venturing out to follow our trail of posters and stopping at each one to scan the code an hear the instrument.
When? Various dates available throughout the half-term
Where? Various libraries across Kirklees
Cost? Free
Book your place on the I Am Nefertiti storytrail.
Visit your local library
Our libraries are open for the little ones to have fun, to learn and discover new things and we’re so excited to welcome you in!
Activities and events at our Museums and Galleries
Visit a museum or gallery
Take a trip to our museums and galleries this half-term. They share amazing stories of past and present to inspire the future.
Find your local museum and gallery.
Each Peach Pear Plum Trail
Find your way around the Walled Garden at Oakwell by following the clues from the rhyme.
When? Saturday 11 February – Sunday 19 February, 10:00 am – 3.30 pm
Where? Oakwell Country Park
Cost? £1
Children’s Half Term Crafts
Get creative and make Celtic and Roman tealight holders, Holi silk cards, 3D Valentine’s Day Cards or African Shaker Instruments.
- Saturday 11 February, 12pm – 3pm – Tolson Museum
- Sunday 12 February, 12pm – 3pm – Bagshaw Museum
Cost? Crafts/materials from £3.50 – £9 per activity with free colouring
Events at our Town Hall
Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival 2023
Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival is one of the largest festivals in the country, attracting well over 4000 performers during its eleven day event in Huddersfield Town Hall with many hundreds more in audiences. Instrumental, vocal, choirs, musical theatre, speech and drama classes for all ages and abilities are complemented by a series of workshops for adult singers, special needs schools, key stage two schools, music for the brain and toddler workshops
When? Sunday 5 February to Saturday 25 February 2023
Where? Huddersfield Town Hall
Cost? Various costs
Ideas on how to have fun at home
Big Garden Birdwatch
Get closer to nature this February half-term and complete the RSPB Wild Challenge. You can help wildlife, explore nature and enjoy lots of wild, fun family activities.
Spread Kindness during the February half-term
Let the little ones spread some kindness this half-term. Go on a hunt to find a rock or stone and either paint or decorate it with a positive message and when you next go out for a walk, hide it for someone else to find!
Make a tasty meal
Why not get the children involved with making some tasty food for all the family?
Children love to help with cooking and baking! They can chop and mix the ingredients while you chat about what you are doing.
Find some healthy recipes to make.
Have a trip out to your local park
Get out in the great outdoors and discover the great parks in Kirklees.
50 things to do before your 5
Why not tick off 50 fantastic things for you and your child to experience together?
From woodland wandering to making music, there is something you can do with the little one’s today.
Find out more about 50 things to do before your 5.
Activities to do at Cliffe House
Archery
Join our activity instructors in learning how to draw the arrow, balance the bow & fire at a distance target – Challenge your family members as to who can score the greatest points. All under cover so no need to worry about damp conditions.
When? Monday 13 February 2023
- 10.00am – 11.00am
- 11.15am – 12.15pm
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm
- 1.45pm -2.45pm
- 3.00- 4.00pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £6.00 per person
Family Nature Trail
Our family nature trail is a waymarked route around the Cliffe House grounds, taking you through mature woodland & open glades. Look out for boards along the trail with flora and fauna guides, use the map to answer the questions from the boards. Play natural noughts and crosses, make some natural art with fallen branches, nuts, leaves etc. Make a mudface or sculpture. At the end of the trail return your completed map to our kiosk & earn yourself a tasty treat.
When? Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 2023- 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £2.00 per person
Book your place for the Family Nature Trail
Woodcraft
Using traditional woodcraft tools you will learn to construct a woodland sculpture to take home with you. A fun filled instructor led session with all equipment provided.
When? Tuesday 14 February 2023
- 10.00am – 11.30am
- 12.00pm – 1.30pm
- 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £8.00 per person
Bushcraft
Book on for our fantastic instructor led bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements. No need to worry about the damp conditions – this session is based under cover within our woodland.
When? Wednesday 15 February 2023
- 10.00am – 11.30am
- 12.00pm – 1.30pm
- 2:00pm – 3.30pm
Where? Cliffe House
Cost? £8.00 per person