Here comes the first school holiday of the year, and with it come plenty of opportunities to have loads of fun - with the chance to swing through the trees, shoot laser clays, learn some circus skills or dance a day away ...

Saturday, February 15, 10.30am to 5pm
Small Breeds Farm Park in Kington opens for 2020
Pygmy goats are particular favourites here, as are the Ouessants, the smallest of all sheep, and the miniature horses and donkeys have frequently been featured on television over the past few years. The ‘hands on’ experience is actively encouraged and you may wish to feed some of them with the farm’s specially formulated food.
Owlcentre.com


Monday, February 17, 10am to 4pm
Half term circus day
Wye Circus Central. Unit 7 Fields Yard. Plough Lane
What better way to spend half term than running away with the circus, even if it is only for the day. Lots of fun filled workshops with incredible instructors, from aerial hoop to hula hooping, handstands, hammock and trapeze. 
Wye Circus CIC, Wye Circus Central, Unit 7, Fields Yard, Plough Lane, wyecircus@gmail.com


Monday, February 17 to Thursday, February 20, 1pm
Half Term Laser Clay Shoot
Laserclayz, Middle Cefn Farmhouse
Enjoy one of the Laser Clay Shooting Experience sessions running every day of the half term holidays (except Friday). Laser Clay Shooting is similar to clay pigeon shooting but the guns fire lasers instead of live ammunition. Laserclayz also have a special half-term paintballing deal for 11-16s. Details at laserclayz.co.uk/01981 240896
 

Monday, February 17, 10am
Half Term Gymnastics Day
Bodylanguage School Of Dance, Unit 6 Mortimer Trading Centre
A day of gymnastics with coach Roger Riley who makes it all so much fun! All ages welcome! Come along and learn the foundations and favourites plus your chance to focus on moves you have been trying to master in a professional and friendly environment.
07796496400 or email emmabodylanguage@aol.com
Limited spaces and bookings along with payment must be made by Friday February 14.

Tuesday February 18
Half Term Junk Modelling Day
The Waterworks Museum
A popular activity which encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to build ‘junk’ models using recycled materials. Children will learn how to design and build a model from ‘junk’. Suitable for ages 5-11 (younger visitors with parental support).
No booking required. 
Waterworksmuseum.org.uk

Tuesday, February 18 to Thursday, February 20
Activity days at Oaker Wood
An exciting woodland activity site situated between Leominster and Ludlow, the perfect place to head to this half term if your children are looking for an adventure and want to explore the great outdoors.
Tuesday and Thursday, February 18 and 20: Holiday Club for 7-12 years. 
A full day of adventurous activities, from Zip Wire, Low Rope Assault Course, Pistol shooting, Monkey Climbing, Gladiator, Woodland Krypton, Pizza Making to Quick Jump.
Wednesday, February 19: Teen adventure day, 11-16 years
A half day of High Ropes challenges, Activities including Quick Jump, Tree Trekking Course, Gladiator Challenge, Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, Crate Stacking and Leap of Faith, followed by an afternoon of Paintball. Book for just one activity for half a day of fun or book both and stay all day. These activities are for children aged 11-16, in school years 7-11. 
oakerwoodleisure.co.uk


Tuesday, February 18 10am to 2pm
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust present Adventure Club!
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
Winter inspired adventures in the woods, including campfire cooking, fire lighting, den building, using tools, games, seasonal crafts and more!
Queenswoodbodenhamlake.org

Tuesday, February 18, 9.45am to 3.30pm 
February Half Term Dance Workshop with LG Dance
RNC’s Chapel Studio, Venn’s Lane
Join LG Dance and the team for a day of dance. Three exciting workshops: Lyrical Contemporary; Musical Theatre; Street Jazz/Commercial Street, with fun dance and drama games included in the workshops for younger age groups. The day will culminate in a performance at 3.30pm. Ages 5-17yrs
lauragale.co.uk/07725 357531 

Wednesday, February 19

Magic! Inclusive Holiday workshop

The Courtyard

Enjoy a day full of arts activities! All practitioners and staff are experienced in working with young people who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. To book a place please contact Rebecca Cook on 01432 346511 or email rebecca.cook@courtyard.org.uk


Wednesday, February 19, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust present Get Crafty!
Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum
Find out which animals and birds you might see in the winter by spotting their tracks. Make your own printed and fossil tracks to take home.
herefordshirewt.org/events

Wednesday, February 19 to Saturday, February 22

Hereford Amateur Panto Society present Aladdin

The Courtyard

Aladdin, his loving mum Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee his idiot brother, work hard in their launderette but they have very little to show for it. Aladdin dreams of a time when he will own many launderettes and marry the beautiful Princess Jasmine. However, this is seemingly impossible as Princess Jasmine is only allowed to marry a rich Prince. Suddenly, Aladdin’s luck looks about to change when his ‘long lost’ uncle Abanazar arrives, with enticing tales of a hidden cave with endless treasure. It seems that Aladdin may finally get his wish after all, but can Abanazar really be trusted?

Courtyard.org.uk/01432 340555


February 15 to 23
Wintry wildlife
Berrington Hall
Wrap up warm, pop on your wellies and complete a wintry trail through the gardens this half term. Follow your trail sheet, spot the clues and learn more about the garden and its wildlife during the winter. Includes a prize at the end. 
Nationaltrust.org.uk/Berrington-hall


Sunday, February 23
Half Term raceday
Hereford Racecourse
A great way to end half term, with plenty of free children’s entertainment on offer. There are seven races on the track and plenty for all of the family off the track too.
Endless Entertainment will be hosting a free Frozen II themed children’s party including circus skills workshop, balloon modelling and much more. There will also be face painting as well as a bouncy castle, giant Lego and Connect Four, beat the buzzer and infant soft play too.
hereford-racecourse.co.uk/01432 273560


Wednesday, February 19, 10am to 3.30pm
Starlight Half Term Dance fun
Hereford Sixth Form College, Performing Arts Centre 
Dance, fun, fitness and performance. A great day of dancing fun that culminates in a small showcase of the children’s work for friends and family.
Whether your child can dance or not this is about increasing confidence, meeting new friends, learning new skills! 
starlightcompany.co.uk


February 20, 11am, February 21, 3pm
Pesky Pests Workshop
Croft Castle
Discover more about pesky pests in the castle, how they cause damage to our collections and how our house team keep them at bay with a children’s trail, identifying kits, fact sheets and colouring in.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland