February Half Term Ideas

We have compiled a list of businesses or events taking place in Dorset that will engage your children through the February Half Term. These can be educational, fun and family enjoyment.

Sea Life Center, Weymouth – This is a great attraction to keep the kids busy and learning during February Half term. There are also other businesses locally which are great for kids such as gokarting and Sandworld. Please refer to the website for prebooking, opening hours and covid policies. 

Visit SEA LIFE Weymouth Adventure Park & Aquarium

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens – In the rural location of Abbotsbury there are some lovely attractions to visit whilst its quiet. Abbotsbury sub-tropical gardens makes a great spot for a day out. The Abbotsbury Swannery can also be found near by. 

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens – Voted HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year 2012 (abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk)

Abbotsbury Swannery – The world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans (abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk)

Monkey world – Monkey World, the chimpanzee rescue centre, based in Dorset, UK is not a zoo, but a primate rescue centre. Monkey World require prebooking on their website and masks are essential. Please see their website for more information. 

Monkey World Dorset Days Out – Primate Ape Rescue Centre

Farmer Palmers – A family run Farm park which has been running for the last 24 years makes for a fun family day out. With stacks to do and lots to see this will may a great day out during the February Half term. Please refer to their website for tickets and any information regarding opening times and covid policies. 

Farmer Palmers Farm Park – Farmer Palmers Farm Park

Dorset Wildlife Trust – Dorset Wildlife Trust hosts some great events for children and adults to get involved in. Please see their website for upcoming events. 

Events | Dorset Wildlife Trust