Out, About and Things to Do February Half Term

What: Quentin Blake -Large as Life

Exhibition if Quentin Blake's artwork. 

Where:  Foundling Museum 

40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

When:  now to 15th April 

How Much:  Exhibition is free. Entry to the Foundling Museum is £8.25 per Adut, Children 16 & Under are Free 

Website: http://www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk/

What: Wizard Week

See the steam star from the Harry Potter films. 

Plus – new for 2012 – spell-binding activities for wizards of all ages.

Where:  National Railway Museum York

When:  11th - 19th February 

How Much:  Free

Website:http://www.nrm.org.uk/

What: Near Earth Objects

Children and adults will be able to discover the truth behind the headlines, as well as handling meteorites over 4.6 billion years old from outer space and helping recreate the surface of Mercury, which due to its lack of atmosphere, and thus no rain, shows thousands of impact craters.

Where:  National Space Centre Leicester 

When:  11th - 19th February 

How Much:  Adult 13.00 Child (5-16) 11.00 Concession 11.00 Under 5 FREE

Website: http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/ 

What:  Go-Ride Road & Time Trial coaching sessions 

Where:  East Of England Showground Peterborough 

When:  13th & 16th February 

How Much:  £10 per session 

Website: Contact alisonlilley@britishcycling.org.uk to book. 

What: JAPAN : Kingdom of Characters 
This vibrant exhibition offers the chance to encounter characters from television, computer games and comics. Many have become much loved household names around the world.

Where:  Sainsbury's Centre for Visual Arts 

When:  Now until 24h June

How Much: Free

Website: http://www.scva.ac.uk/

What: Woodland Trails in Snowdonia

Where:  GreenWood Forest Park, Snowdonia

When:13^th, 15^th or 17^th February . Guided Woodland Walks at 2pm (park opens at 10am)

How Much: :  Adults: £7.60, children: £6.35, under 3s free.
Website:http://www.greenwoodforestpark.co.uk/

What: Boxes, Bowls, Pots and Domes

February Half Term Holiday Activities for Children aged 3 - 16

Where:  Geffrye Museum 

When: 14th -17th February 

How Much: :  All workshops are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the workshop begins. Workshops are free for children and families. Children under 11 must be accompanied in the workshops and in the museum.Website: http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/

What: Family Craft - Silk-Painting Workshop

Where:  Bovey Tracey Cricket Pavilion

When: Wednesday 15th February, 10.30 – 12.30

How Much:£10 per Parent and Child includes Materials, dyes and equipment.
Booking direct through Bridget Arnold please, 01626 833130
Bridgetarnold66@aol.com mobile 07766342723 Website: http://www.crafts.org.uk/home.aspx

What: Stories at the Zoo

Youngsters can discover how to draw their favourite Zoo animal under expert guidance from award-winning illustrators, while authors’ top tips on how to write and tell the perfect children's story will ensure this February half-term is one to remember.

Where:  London Zoo

When: 11th - 19th  February, 11am and 3:30pm.

How Much: Adults 22.50 Children £16 Under 3's Free 

Website: http://www.zsl.org/

What: The Phoenix and The Carpet 

Four children stumble on a mysterious old man with a cart full of treasures, including a carpet to replace one they ruined.  In its folds they find a glowing, golden egg, from which springs a magnificent bird – the Phoenix. He whisks the children off on adventures they could scarcely dream of, on the carpet – which flies!  

With Arts ‘n’ Crafts Free Family Workshops,1pm – 1.45pm & 3.30pm – 4.15pm - Come and have fun making your own Phoenix puppet.  Places limited.

Where:  Watermans Art Centre 

When: 14th February 

How Much: £6.50 / £5.50 concessions 

Website:http://www.watermans.org.uk/