HALF-TERM is upon us and parents in Hampshire will be looking to find new ways to keep their little ones entertained.
Here are some of the top places and events you can visit in and around the County this coming week.
878 AD - Winchester SO23 8QY
Experience the sights and sounds of Anglo-Saxon Winchester and discover the stories of the people who lived there, this event is brought to life with the spectacular world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Discovery Tour: Viking Age. 878 AD is a seamless experience in two parts: an interactive attraction with live performance and an augmented reality, self-led app tour of Winchester.
Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied.
Ticket prices: Adult £15, Child (5–15) £9.50, Concession £12, Family (up to 5 people, max 2 adults) £46.50
Aldershot Military Museum – Aldershot GU11 2LG
Aldershot Military Museum is hosting "MODEL MAYHEM" from February 15-16.
Have a go at model soldier painting, take your finished soldier home and see if you can spot any tiny soldiers on patrol in the museum cabinets. With support from Warlord Games. Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied.
Entrance is £3, one model per session.
Allen Gallery – Alton GU34 2BW
On Saturday, February 18, The Allen Gallery is hosting "Make and Take" between 11am and 1pm.
Children can enjoy a fun creative-making session and take away their own creative projects! There will be a range of materials on offer and guidance from the gallery team. Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied, entrance is £3 per person.
Curtis Museum – Alton GU34 1BA
The Curtis Museum is hosting a "Museum by Torchlight" event on Tuesday, February 14 between 5:30pm and 7pm.
Explore the museum at night! Bring your torch and enjoy the family torchlight trail through the galleries. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied.
Tickets will cost £3 per child.
The Vyne National Trust - Basingstoke
This February half-term, young adventurers can spot two specially crafted bug hotels in the gardens. In a free competition, invent fun names for these biodiversity-boosting builds. The winning hotel names will be displayed in the gardens.
The event is free and included in usual admission, tickets cost £13 per adults and £6.50 per child.
Milestones Museum - Basingstoke RG22 6PG
Milestones are hosting "Play Days: Games at the Museum" from February 11-19.
From the fairground to the penny arcade and hopscotch to skittles, take part in fun and games at the museum throughout half term week! Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied.
The event is included in the price of museum admission.
The Arc - Winchester SO23 8SB
The Arc is hosting numerous events throughout the half-term week including the opportunity to make your own Guatemalan worry doll, as well as screenings of films including Big Hero 6, and a DIY mask and shield class.
Check their website for more information on prices and admission.
Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age – Andover SP10 1DP
The museum is hosting a natural history theme for the half term, between February 11-19.
Join the museum for Natural History-themed craft activities and trails throughout the week. Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied.
Army Flying Museum, Stockbridge SO20 8FB
Operation CODECRACKER.
Visit the Army Flying Museum during February Half Term between 10:30am and 1:30pm for craft activities with a focus on secret agents, code breaking and great escapes.
Plus, there will be a fun trail to test your investigative skills.
No extra charges apply – included in price of normal admission.
Calshot Activities Centre - Southampton SO45 1BR
A fun day out for all the family, facilities at this activity centre facilities include the oldest indoor velodrome in Britain, a dry ski slope and a climbing wall.
Prices vary, see their website for more information.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Portsmouth PO1 3LJ
The historic dockyard is hosting "HMS Victory: Mission Minecraft" between 11am and 3pm on February 11, 12, 18 and 19.
Explore the unique Minecraft version of HMS Victory and take part in a challenge to save the ship using all your blockbusting skills.
You can also make and take away a craft inspired by Minecraft and have a go at a special block hunt in the Victory Gallery – just watch out for the creepers!
Entry is free with a valid ticket to the Victory Gallery
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - (Editor's note - Not technically Hampshire, not too far away) Salisbury SP4 0EW
Plenty of family favourite activities are taking place throughout the half term, including pig racing, guinea pig fishing, animal encounters, as well as the chance to meet the animals and feed the rare breeds.
Tickets are £8 per adult and £7 per child, free admission for children under 2 years old.
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