From meeting a marmalade-loving bear at the city’s most famous landmark to getting down at a silent disco, there are plenty of fun ways to pass the time and keep the little ones busy.
Here are 13 fantastic things to do this February half term – from Monday, February 12 to Friday, February 16.
5. Cumberland House Natural History Museum - free entry
Cumberland House Natural History Museum in Southsea - popular for its butterfly house - is a free museum which is an ideal place to visit on a cold and wet day. For those wanting to get to grips with nature over the February half term period, the Cumberland House Natural History Museum offers a wide display of both flora and fauna six days a week. Children can enjoy the museum’s butterfly house from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 between 10am and 5pm. Entry is free. Picture: Karen Davis-Duncan Photo: Karen Davis-Duncan
6. Kids Milkshakes and Pizza Workshop at The Parson's Collar pub
At Parsons Collar’s Pub and Kitchen, Whiteley, children will get the chance to bake their own pizzas from scratch, choose delicious toppings and cook their creations in the restaurant’s very own stone baked pizza oven, as well as enjoying a sweet treat in the form of an extra smooth milkshake. The event runs on Saturday, February 10. Tickets cost £19.85 and are available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-pizza-and-milkshake-workshop-tickets-791208625297. Photo: Google Street Maps
7. Aspex Workshops – Family Saturdays
Those looking to get creative during the half term period need look no further than the Aspex Workshops’ weekly Family Saturdays events. Families can expect to work with artistic techniques such as painting and collage making, and young children of all abilities can take part and join in the fun. The event is free but donations of £3 are encouraged. You can attend at Aspex Workshops Learning Space, Gunwharf Quays – 11am-1pm on Saturday, February 17. Photo: Shaun Roster
8. Meet and greet Paddington Bear at Spinnaker Tower
The nation’s favourite marmalade-loving bear is coming to Spinnaker Tower on Friday 16 and Saturday 17. Children will get to meet Paddington Bear at different times throughout the day, and can enjoy free hot chocolate, colouring, and an exciting free trail around the tower. What’s more, Portsmouth residents can enjoy a 20 per cent admission discount when booking. Tickets cost £14.40 and can be bought here: https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/events/event/meet-greet-paddington-bear/. Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak