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What's on For February Half Term in Hertford Hertfordshire 2025
Well here we are it seems we blinked and Christmas and new year were over and here we are back at yet another half term!
But never fear like always when it come to days out and kids activities in and around Hertford and Hertfordshire we have got you covered!
Like always we've broken down our list into categories to make things a little easier but do remember this is only our top picks , to see a full list of whats on for half term head over to our whats on page, or for further information see our things to do page.
Events in Hertford
For many reasons we know lots of you will be looking to stay very local this half term and so here are some events on which are in Hertford for you.
First up we have Foxholes Farm
Foxholes Farm Big Tractor Experience
Just £5 pp and under 2's FREE
Hertford Museum have drop in arts and crafts as normal and this half terms theme is 3 Artists
Beam is back! And they have Room on the Broom coming to the stage!
Pets at Home Hertford are also hosting their My Pet Pals Workshops again each day during half term at 2pm for FREE.
Theres also a Free family movie morning at Holy trinity church on 18th Feb.
Local shows
We mentioned BEAM in the section above but for more of their stage and screen offerings see here.
The Spotlight, who we work closely with have two brilliant shows for you this half term.
First up theres Science Museum The Live Stage Show!
And also Rumble Wrestling
South Mill Arts also have an action packed schedule on here.
Fun days out
Looking for a full on day out your half term splurge so to speak? Well we have got some excellent recommendations.
February Frolics at Willows Activity Farm
This is one of our all time favourite things to do this time of year all the fun of willows fun with added adorable lambs.
Celtic Harmony camp really is a hidden local gem and has some great spring celebrations on!
Hertfordshire Zoo- always a fantastic day out and they also have Bluey visiting on selected dates.
A little further afield but well worth a visit ! Bekonscot Model Village & Railway is the world's oldest original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With over 90 years of history, huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone.
Standalone Farm have their Creepy Critters talks with Mark Amey returning.
Mead open farm has lambing week!
Whipsnade zoo are playing host to their amazing Vets in Action event for half term once more too.!
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park are back with some fun for half term.
Theres also Wildlife Week at Hatfield Park.
Or how about a visit to Church Farm Ardeley.
Budget Friendly Options
The cost of trips our can often mount up over school holidays and so we've added in some activities that are budget friendly as well.
Drop in craft activities at Hertford Museum
Of course we have already mentioned above the free family movie morning.
Cedars Nature Centre are hosting their poo trail again!
Entry is just £2.40 , you can pay on the door. The centre is small but houses lots of interesting animals such as Kookaburras, reptiles, Owls, Meerkats, Armadillos, Skunks and more. Entry to cedars is free flow with animal meet and greets every 45 minutes. 💩 PLUS every child receives a Whose Poo at The Zoo trail on entry! 💩
Yes we know... BUT kids love chatting about poo.
See if you can match all of the poops to their owners and bring it back for a prize! (The trail sheet... not the poop...) You can wonder in and out of the zoo as you please coupling a visit with enjoying the beautiful and historic Cedars park itself. On the 16th of Feb they are also hosting their monthly Pokemon card swap.
Stockwood Discovery Centre is a brilliant free day out and have a great range of budget friendly additional activities as part of FEB FEST.
Another fantastic and local free resource that is well worth a visit.
Only open Friday and Saturday but another great free entry Musuem with toys for the children to play with, a great cafe and various free trails to enjoy. You can park for free outside The Spotlight.
Another fantastic budget friendly option as its totally free to visit! And there's a fantastic park to explore just next door too.
Also in Harlow is a fantastic Nature Reserve called Parndon Wood.
Arts and Crafts
We have already mentioned above the amazing drop in arts and crafts sessions at Hertford Musuem this half term.
Southern Maltings have a wide range of workshops on for this half term including their craft cafe check them out here.
Out and About
We have lots of "Out & About" places to explore locally on our webpage (see here)
So there you have it our top picks for February half term 2025. If you visit any of our suggestions do tag us in social media posts or use the hashtag #mumsguidetohertford we love to see what you've been up too.
Have a wonderful half term
Lots of Love
Kayleigh & The Boys
XxxX
