February Half Term on a Budget
January 25th, 2026LEGOLAND®Short Breaks; Second Day FREE, (book by 2 February)
Take advantage of this Second Days FREE promotion running on LEGOLAND short breaks from just £54pp. Visit on selected dates from 14 February to 31 July 2026 where your short break includes overnight accommodation & breakfast plus TWO-day theme park entry. Stay within Resort accommodation where your package also includes Early Park Access, that offers you early access to rides & attractions within LEGO City from 9:30am, character meet & greets plus free parking. Start planning ahead for 2026 as this offer runs until 23:59 on 2 February.
TO BOOK GO TO LEGOLAND Short Breaks; Accommodation, Breakfast & TWO Day Theme Park Entry.
Whipsnade Zoo; 30% off over February Half Term
Pick up discounted tickets to Whipsnade Zoo over February half term with this promo code. Running from 14 – 22 February 2025, enjoy 30% savings off standard ticket prices using the promo code AFF30. Simply book your tickets online and use the discount code AFF30 in the ‘promo code’ box as you make your way through the transaction. You can also get involved in Vets In Action this half term where children can step into the role of a vet and discover how animals are cared for both at the zoo & in the wild.
TO BOOK GO TO Whipsnade Zoo Tickets; save 30% off standard prices with the promo code AFF30.
Cadbury World; Freddo’s Circus
Join Freddo & Richie the Ringmasters at Freddo’s Circus over February half term included within your Cadbury World admission ticket. This fun live show includes jokes, juggling & plenty of magic tricks for all the family to enjoy. Tickets are priced from £22pp that not only guarantees entry to this popular attraction but makes savings off walk up prices too. With regular circus showtimes throughout February half term alongside all the usual attractions to be found at Cadbury World, there is plenty to explore & enjoy.
TO BOOK GO TO Cadbury World Tickets & Freddo’s Circus Tickets from £22 – guarantee entry & save money off walk-up prices!
Photo; Phil Loach
3 Month National Art Pass for just £20, (book by 31 Jan)
New members can take advantage of a 3 month individual National Art Pass for just £20pp that is valid during February half term. Membership offer FREE entry to 250 settings including Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Football Museum, Cardiff Castle & Ulster American Folk Park. Secure half price entry to off many more settings including St Paul’s Cathedral, Blenheim Palace, Bletchley Park & National Mining Museum Scotland.
Currently available to purchase, you can also add children to your trial pass for just £5 that allows all the children in your family under the age of 16 years.
More details available over at 3 Month National Art Pass for £20.
National Trust Voucher; FREE Entry
If you managed to pick up a National Trust Free Entry Voucher in this recent newspaper promotion, then it’s good to know that the free entry offer is valid until 6 March 2025. Pick up complementary entry for 2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children at participating National Trust settings over February half term. There are some exceptions to take note of & certain settings may require you to book in advance before you visit. On the day, simply present your free pass, (and any booking confirmation if required), to a staff member at the National Trust property.
SEA LIFE Tickets; Save up to 20% off walk-up prices
Save money & guarantee entry when you book in advance with SEA LIFE where you can pick up savings of up to 20% off standard price tickets. Online tickets also come with timed-ticket entry that can be particularly beneficial during busy times of the year. With 9 SEA LIFE attractions to choose from, you’re never too far from an attraction that spans Britain from Loch Lomond to Weymouth including Birmingham, Manchester & London.
TO PURCHASE GO TO SEA LIFE Tickets – save up to 20% off standard ticket prices.
SEA LIFE Tickets – save up to 20% off standard ticket prices.
Vue Cinema; Mighty Mornings, (from £2.49pp)
Enjoy this Mighty Mornings promotion from Vue Cinemas where tickets are priced from just £2.49pp if you book in advance. Running during February half term, guests can enjoy a range of family movies at a budget price. This offer is valid for use for children, (age 4 – 11 years) and any accompanying adults where movies are listed mid-morning from around 10am. Whilst this won’t be a trip to the latest blockbuster, but it does offer a trip to the cinema for a budget price.
More details available at Vue Cinema Mini Mornings.
RHS Membership; 12 months membership for the price of 8, (book by 2 Feb)
Pick up 12 months RHS Membership for the price of 8 in this time-limited offer. Running until 23:59 on 2 February 2026, new members can pick up membership from just £53.33 when they pay via direct debit. With savings of a 1/3 off standard RSH Membership prices, this is a great way to enjoy regular access to your local RHS garden & explore settings further afield. Membership also comes with some nifty perks that includes free entry for a family guest plus the chance to enjoy complimentary entry to 220 partner gardens.
TO PURCHASE GO TO RHS Membership from £53.33 – 12 months membership for the price of 8!
Chessington World of Adventures
Leeds Castle; A Right Royal February Half Term
Running from 14-22 February 2025, Leeds Castle are offering a Right Royal February Half Term. Families can learn some essential skills to dive into the world of a Royal ball. Learn to walk with poise, dance with elegance, understand key royal etiquette as well as meeting Lord Hugo & Lady Mary in person. Activities are included within your admission ticket and remember if you book online you can return for FREE all year.
TO BOOK GO TO Leeds Castle; A Right Royal February Half Term & FREE Return Visits!
Visitor Attraction Offers for Low Income Families
Great to see a good number of visitor attractions now striving to support low income families access settings around the UK. Participating attractions include Edinburgh Zoo, Tower of London, Eden Project, York Castle Museum, Hampton Court Palace & HMS Belfast that all offer discounted entry to eligible households. This offers plenty of scope to enjoy reduced priced entry over February half term to enjoy a day out on a budget.
More information available over at Visitor Attraction Access for Low Income Families.
The Sky Garden; FREE Tickets, (book now)
The Sky Garden in London offers stunning views over London and tickets are FREE of charge. For those planning a visit to London over February half term, this is a great way to enjoy a day out on a budget. Tickets are released 3 weeks in advance of your visit so there’s some advance planning required with this deal. Spaces are limited so try to remain flexible with your dates to give you the best possible chance of securing tickets. At time of press, we’re still seeing availability during February half term dates.
More information available over at The Sky Garden.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Tickets from £17.50pp
Pick up savings of up to £7pp off standard price tickets for LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham or tickets at LEGOLAND Discovery Manchester from just £17.50pp when you book online in advance. Online tickets allow you to guarantee entry whilst also managing your entry with timed ticket entry. Look out too for Multi Attraction tickets that allow you to add on further attraction(s) at a discounted price.
TO BOOK GO TO; LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester Tickets from £17.50pp OR LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham Tickets from £19pp – save up to £8pp.
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Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card
If you managed to pick up a Gardeners’ World 2 for 1 Discount Card last year then it’s time to dig it out – if not, try ordering a back copy. This promotion runs each year offering you the chance to pick up discounts off hundreds of gardens around the UK including family favourites Leeds Castle, Bowood House, Penrhyn Castle and many more. The 2 for 1 discount card is valid throughout the year, (some restrictions on dates), so there are plenty of savings to be had.
Twycross Zoo; Pay For A Day & Visit For A Year
Purchase your ticket directly from Twycross Zoo and you can take advantage of their ‘pay for a day and visit a year’ promotion. This ticket option offers you FREE return visits through the year including The Gruffalo Discovery Land & free parking too. For double deals, book online at least a day in advance and you can secure a further 25% off standard tickets prices.
TO BOOK GO TO Twycross Zoo; Pay For A Day & Visit For a Year Promotion!
Alton Towers Waterpark Tickets from £18pp, (save up to £7pp)
Pick up Alton Towers Waterpark tickets from just £18pp when you book online in advance. With savings of up to £7pp off standard price tickets for those that book in advance, here’s a chance to guarantee entry to the waterpark whilst enjoying discounted tickets. Particularly during peak times, the Waterpark does reach capacity so worth planning in advance to avoid disappointment.
TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers Waterpark Tickets from £18pp – save up to £7pp off standard price tickets.
Alton Towers Short Break; February Half Term from £64pp
Running from 14 – 22 February 2026, extend your visit with an Alton Towers short break from just £64pp. Here’s a chance to enjoy an on-site accommodation, family rides & attractions within the theme park plus a visit to the Alton Towers Waterpark. Whilst the main thrill rides & coasters remain closed closed until March, you’ll find a selection of family rides available within Mutiny Bay & CBeebies Land over February half term.
Short break packages includes overnight accommodation & breakfast, 1 day theme park entry that includes family rides including CBeebies Land, Alton Towers Waterpark entry, 9-holes of Extraordinary Golf & FREE parking.
TO BOOK GO TO Alton Towers February Half Term Short Break – accommodation, theme park entry, waterpark entry & parking from £64pp.
Alton Towers Waterpark
National Rail 2 for 1 Promotion
If you are planning on travelling by train, look out for this National rail 2 for 1 promotion that offers some great savings on a days out around the UK. Great to see popular attractions participating in this offer including the Tower of London, Rhuddlan Castle, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, City Cruises York, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Royal Pavilion Brighton and many more.
More details available at National Rail 2 for 1 Voucher.
The National Theatre; Friday £10 Rush Tickets, (book Friday 6th & 13 February)
Here’s a chance to pick up £10 tickets at the National Theatre in this Friday Rush promotion. With £10 theatre tickets available on select performances over February half term this is a great way to enjoy a budget trip to the theatre. Participating productions vary and bookings are limited to 2 Friday Rush tickets for each production. Each Friday afternoon, between 12.30pm & 1pm, a Friday Rush link appears on the National Theatre’s website site offering up available tickets for the following week from just £10pp.
Simply click on the link to join the queue for tickets where a random queue number will be assigned for everyone trying to book. This promotion is subject to availability, so whilst there is no guarantee of cheap tickets being available, we would suggest being ready to go as the booking link opens.
For more information go to National Theatre Friday Rush Tickets.
The New Vic; FREE ticket offer, (The Hound of the Baskervilles)
The New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire offers 50 FREE tickets for most productions for those age 16-26 years. Once these free tickets have been allocated, young adults can still pick up a discounted theatre ticket for just £8pp. Running over this half term will be a production of The Hound of The Baskervilles. Tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis with tickets available Monday – Friday. Two tickets per booking are available & limited to one pair of free tickets per season.
More details available at The New Vic; Under 26’s Go Free.
Chessington Short Breaks; February Half Term from £32pp
Extend your theme park visit over February half term with a Chessington short break from just £32pp. Packages include overnight accommodation, breakfast & free parking where you can add theme park entry to your short break. Running from 13 – 22 February 2026, you can enjoy selected rides & attractions including over 1,000 animals across their zoo & SEA LIFE Aquarium.
TO BOOK GO TO Chessington February Half term Short Breaks from £32pp; Accommodation, Breakfast & Free Parking.
Yeomen Warders at the Tower of London, (photo; Phil Loach)
Warwick Castle Short Breaks; February Half Term from £40pp
Extend your visit to Warwick Castle with a short break during February half term from just £40pp. Packages include an overnight stay, breakfast, free parking, evening entertainment plus discounts on a second day entry tickets. With the Festival of Archery running during February half term, simply add Warwick Castle entry to your short break. Opt for a range of on-site accommodation including the NEW Warwick Castle Hotel and enjoy themed rooms & evening entertainment taking place during your stay.
TO BOOK GO TO Warwick Castle Short Breaks; Accommodation, Breakfast, Parking & Discounts on Second Day Entry Tickets from £40pp.
National Trust for Scotland
A good number of settings that sit with the National Trust for Scotland membership programme are currently open allowing you to stay local and enjoy gardens, grounds and estates. Look out for the attractive family membership offer that offers up to 6 children FREE admission with either 1 or 2 adult family membership, (18 years & under).
More details available at National Trust for Scotland Membership.
Budget Views of London
If you’re planning a few days in London over February half term, then worth checking out our budget views of London packed with tips and tricks to enjoy the city on a budget. Whether you are looking to complement popular attractions such as the London Eye or looking for a cheap stand alone settings, we’ve got plenty of ideas to share with many of them set at free of charge!
More information available over at Budget Views of London.
Blue Peter Badges; 2 for 1 Entry
Did you know that valid Blue Peter Badgeholders can gain free entry to a huge range of attractions throughout the year? Participating attractions include Edinburgh Zoo, Trentham Gardens, London Zoo, HMS Belfast, Twycross Zoo & National Botanic Garden of Wales. Dig out your badge or encourage your young person to apply and start planning a day out over February half term. Look out for restrictions on dates with this offer at specific attractions.
More information available at Free Entry for Blue Peter Badgeholders.
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Hi in Birmingham got a 3 year old grandson like to take him out for day cheaply or at least not very expensive and l don’t drive
Hi Josie, try the Birmingham Thinktank Science Garden that offers free entry from 3pm each day that is full of unusual interactive play features, (you can find more details within this article). How about BBC Birmingham’s visitor centre, (located on level 3 at the Mailbox not be be confused with the paid BBC tour) that offers free entry where you can have a go at presenting the weather, enjoy interactive exhibits and look through the viewing window to see what is currently being filmed. Enjoy free entry to Birmingham Museums & At Gallery and enjoy family art sessions for just £2 per child, (running Sat & Sun 4 Feb – 26 March from 11am – 1pm). Alternatively try the Birmingham Library that has a wonderful children’s area with plenty of cozy corners and look out events running specifically for pre-school children, (usual term time).
Hi there, please could you tell me on days out in south Wales. Many thanks, there are some brilliant days out that you have suggested but they are too far away. We’re also a family of six so it’s always very expensive.
Hi Gemma, my apologies as I do need to ensure a more geographical balance within the deals for February half term so will look to add over the coming days. For now have you tried The Big Pit near Abergavenny that offers a fantastic free tour 90 metres below the ground? The National Museum in Cardiff offers free entry and family trails around the setting that can be a lot of fun. Those that live in Cardiff can apply for a ‘Castle Key’ that offers free admission to Cardiff Castle for 3 years, (£5 administration charge). The National Botanic Garden of Wales is running a Kids Go Free offer over February half term with a range of family activities taking place. All the best, Liz
Great to know what offers/deals are about during the holidays. It can be so expensive to have days out, to good to know what is available. Keep up the good work!
You have just made my day Lyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us some feedback, much appreciated. School holidays can be a costly time and good to know where some savings can be made if you are planning a day out with the kids:)
what about attractions up north
Hi Mavis, I am interested in your feedback & would like to know a little more if possible – are you referring specifically to the North of England or perhaps Scotland, I wasn’t sure? We do strive to cover top visitor attractions around the UK but a timely reminder never goes amiss:)