But never fear, because Portsmouth and its surrounding area does have an abundance of fantastic places you can visit for free so there are choices come rain (more likely) or shine (we can hope).
Here are 13 fantastic ideas which will not break the bank this February half term!
1. Aspex Portsmouth
Aspex Portsmouth is a fantastic venue bringing new art and ideas to the heart of the city. Found next to Gunwharf Quays, visitors can immerse themselves in contemporary art and culture at the vibrant arts space. It is free to visit but on Saturdays from 11am–1pm there are weekly arts and crafts workshop for all the family to enjoy for a suggested donation of £3. There is also an onsite cafe and a SEND family session on February 20. For details visit https://aspex.org.uk/ | via tripadvisor
2. Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery in Museum Road has plenty of excellent – and free – displays on local history, and is open all week between 10am and 5pm. And if you are happy to spend a small amount there will be arts and crafts from February 17 to 21. The activities are £2.50 or £1 with a Leisure Card. There will also be a fun trail around the museum, just ask at the front desk – £2 or 50p with a Leisure Card. For more information, visit https://portsmouthmuseum.co.uk/. Photo: Portsmouth City Council
3. Walk around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays
Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard is the perfect place to combine a little walk to look at the ships with a little walk around Gunwharf. You can get the park and ride there if you want to make it even more of a novelty for the little ones. If you have an annual ticket to the dockyard then you can also head onto the ships as well as head to Action Stations where they will be cooking demonstrations, a basketball challenge, the chance to meet Team UK from the Düsseldorf Invictus games. There also a host of other activities across the whole of the dockyard too. Details at https://historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers/ Pic: BasPhoto - stock.adobe.com Photo: BasPhoto
4. Staunton Country Park
This little gem of a country park is perfect all year round, but is a fantastic destination this half term. It features three main walks of varying lengths, the shortest of which is around the main 3.5 acre lake which follows a path. However if you are feeling adventurous you can take on one of the longer walks too. The site features a park, cafe and follys as well as the outline of where the estate's mansion on the site once stood. Oh, and there are lots of ducks to feed too! Photo: HCC