Celebrate February Half Term in Lancashire

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Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained? Then look no further.

Lancashire has so many great attractions, things to do and special events that provide all the ingredients for a memorable half term. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, learn more about the night sky, be wowed in one of the UKs most loved seaside resorts or explore somewhere new - we have it all in Lancashire!

Read on for some suggestions for February half term events to join in with, or attractions to visit.

Not to be missed events:

SHOWZAM!
14^th – 22^nd February 2024
Blackpool has a rich history of entertainment and 2025 will see a brand-new celebration of circus, music and performance over February half term. Showzam! will bring a sprinkling of sawdust and stardust to the school holidays with a brilliant programme of events and shows for the whole family to enjoy.
Why not stay just outside of the resort at Ribby Hall Village and take advantage of the fantastic activities that take place over the school holidays, visit the Wild Discovery mini zoo or enjoy a splash in their fantastic swimming pool. 
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COLNE WINTER BLOOM
15^th February 2024
Head to Colne as the town lights up with the magic and mystery of WinterBloom, with a focus on the Pendle Witches story. This year’s free festival transforms the town centre with an illuminated parade, celebrating folklore through light, art, and performance. As night falls, puppets, large-scale lanterns, and musicians bring this fascinating local history to life, filling the streets with haunting sounds and captivating visuals.
The Oaks hotel by Lavendar Hotels is just down the road, boasting 50 rooms in a beautiful old Victorian country house, with restaurant and spa facilities too.
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FYLDE ICE FESTIVAL
15^th February 2024
The free Fylde Ice Festival returns for 2025!
After hugely successful events in Lytham in 2023 and in Kirkham in 2024, this year, the free day-long festival takes place in the centre of St Annes.  Come marvel at the breathtaking carved sculptures, try out your own sculpting skills on the ice carving wall, and watch a live ice-carving demonstration by award-winning professional ice artists Glacial Art.
The free Fylde Ice Festival 2025 will take place in St Annes town centre on Saturday 15 February, from 10am – 4pm, subject to weather conditions. Offshore hotel overlooks the beautiful St Annes promenade and seafront, offering stylish rooms and great food in their cosy pub style restaurant, an ideal place to rest your head and make the most of the weekend.
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FOREST OF BOWLAND DARK SKIES FESTIVAL
15^th – 22^nd February 2024
Wrap up warm and enjoy stargazing in the heart of the Lancashire countryside or learn more about the universe and what we can see from Lancashire, in the actual geographic centre of the British Isles. The Dark Skies Festival celebrates all things skyward and features talks and events with scientist and amateur astronomer Robert Ince.
Dark Sky locations across the country, provide excellent visibility due to lower light pollution, so amateur stargazers can enjoy the beauty that the night sky offers throughout any time spent in the area. The area is also famous for being part of the Duchy of Lancaster’s estate and is one of the UK’s National Landscapes.
Events confirmed for 2025 so far include talks from Preston & District Astronomical Society, guided visits to an observatory and a family friendly painting session. Accessible nighttime walks through Gisburn Forest, storytelling sessions and other talks are expected as part of the event.
The Inn at Whitewell which has been frequented by members of the Royal family during their visits to the area. It is hidden away, quiet and relaxing, providing idyllic rural hospitality so perfect for your stargazing experiences.
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MUDFEST 2025 AT WWT MARTIN MERE
15^th – 23^rd February 2024
Get stuck in with a mud obstacle course, wild crafts, and mud kitchen.
With hands-on activities for all ages and abilities, everyone can connect with nature and discover the magical powers of mud for wildlife and play.  After all, it’s the stuff wetlands (and great family adventures) are made of.
Go mad for mud activities:
Jump between obstacles or climb your way through a mud-tastic obstacle course?
Visit the craft room for some clay modelling, creating a worm, and making seed bombs.
Cook up some delicious muddy meals in the mud kitchen.
See what sculptures you can make out of mud.  Can you make an otter, or maybe a mallard?
There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, getting up-close-and-personal with some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife in the 800 acres of adventure which is home to thousands of rare birds; a cheeky family of otters; an all-star cast of pretty pink flamingos and a group of white storks to mention a few. The event is free but admission to the centre applies.
Nearby Lancashire Manor Hotel offers 81 stylish bedrooms in its Grade II Listed historic building should you need a place to clean off and rest your head!
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SUPERHERO SHOWDOWN AT AFFINITY LANCASHIRE
15^th – 23^rd February 2024
Get prepared for a week of FREE Super events this February half term at Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood, with their Superhero Showdown! From superhero meet and greets, to workshops, Superhero Hunts and even the chance to dress up in your best super suit for their Super Silent Disco there’s something to keep the whole family entertained.
With appearances from Captain America and Captain Marvel, Batman, Spiderman and more alongside free face painting, Superhero Hunt for the chance to win a super prize, Superhero Wrapper Workshop and free super glitter tattoo, plus the chance to make a Super Spiderman craft at the Super Little Cod Club inside Captain Cod’s Club House, there is so much on throughout the week!
Why not make a week of it and stay at nearby Broadwater Holiday Park in Fleetwood in one of their fabulous holiday homes. From there you can access Affinity Lancashire and all the great places the Fylde Coast offers, including Blackpool’s attractions, Wyre’s countryside walking routes and more.
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BAYLIGHT ‘25
21^st – 23^rd February 2024
One of the newest, but most impactful light shows to hit the Lancashire coastline, 2025 will see Baylight festival return to Morecambe’s seafront. The inaugural event attracted the crowds and bore witness to a fantastic parade down the promenade. 2025 promises to be bigger and better, with light installations from around the world taking pride of place over the Lancashire coast.
While in the area you can take advantage of great attractions offering fun for all the family, including bowling at Soul Bowl, trampolining at Jump Rush and outdoor fun at Happy Mount Park. Nearby Lancaster offers great heritage days out too with Lancaster Castle and interactive museums like The Maritime Museum, Judges Lodgings and more, as well as fantastic places to eat, walk and shop.
The iconic art deco Midland Hotel is in amongst all the action with the light trail running from its location at the Stone Jetty, heading east along the promenade.
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Amazing attractions to enjoy
The Hole in Wand
Blackpool, Lancashire
Stop by Blackpool's most magical attraction and test your skills at getting a Hole in Wand!
Get ready for a wizard adventure, complete with venomous snakes, an ancient castle, magical fountain and a trip to a railway station!
Perfect for fans of the wizarding world, each player will discover if they have the magical powers of a serpent, basilisk, unicorn or wizard at the end of the course and receive a magical potion to take home too.
After the magical nine hole adventure you will end up in the Wizard Tavern with a chance to meet Grobblenook the Gargoyle and enjoy a delicious potion with poisonous options for grown up spell makers.
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Nickelodeon Land
Blackpool, Lancashire
New for 2025, Pleasure Beach Resort will open the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land during the half term holidays in February, ahead of the resort’s full opening on 1st March. From 15th to 23rd February, families can enjoy exciting Nickelodeon-themed attractions and meet their favourite Nick characters for only £25, half the usual gate price.
Nickelodeon Land is home to 12 rides aimed at children and families, including two ‘starter’ rollercoasters for thrill seekers in training. Ride the airwaves on Avatar Airbender, prepare for a splash-tastic water fight on SpongeBob’s Splash Bash, explore the globe on Dora’s World Voyage, and more. Team Nick will be out and about to make sure guests meet their favourite characters including the SpongeBob gang and PAW Patrol pups, take photos in Bikini Bottom and Adventure Bay, paint faces, and keep people entertained with songs, dances, and some extra special surprises.
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The Fun House
Colne, Lancashire
Let your excitement run wild at The Fun House.
Tired of the same old routine?  Craving an escape from the ordinary?  Look no further than The Fun House, your ultimate destination for exhilarating entertainment and unforgettable experiences. At the heart of the venue you will discover a vibrant, neon-lit roller skating rink where you can glide and groove to the rhythm of the music. For a change of pace you can try out your golfing skills at The Tee Zone, a state-of-the-art golf simulator, and the brand new jungle gyms offer climbing frames, slides and more to burn off even more energy and providing hours of fun for kids of all ages.
What's more you can spend all day in the building! ​​​​​Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Granny's Kitchen then as the sun sets, indulge in the flavours of Italy at Little Italy, serving authentic Italian cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Bowland Wild Boar Park
Ribble Valley, Lancashire
Get out in nature this half term and visit the animals at Bowland Wild Boar Park. Packed with adventure for the whole family you can get up close to the animals including wild boar, goats, llamas, ostriches, meerkats, snakes and more, all the while enjoying a day out on a farm park, with tractor and barrel rides, ice cream parlour, café and play areas. There is a huge 62 acres of land to enjoy, and the nature trails and animals will keep you busy.
What’s more the park offers camping pods, caravans and even an iron age roundhouse to stay in over night too, so you can make the most of its breathtaking surroundings and its idyllic location in the heart of a dark skies discovery site.
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