Whether you want to get back to nature and try your hand at bird box making, see a live show, or get active with an outdoor adventure activity, there’s plenty for everyone to do this half term in Herefordshire.
Dinedor Outdoor Centre Forest School
Dinedor Outdoor Centre in Hereford is hosting a range of events at its Forest School for children aged 7-12, including a mud and natural art session on Friday, February 22. There are two sessions, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1-pm to 4pm Places are limited, so advance booking is advisable by emailing samgoddard@fsmail.net or visit dinedoroutdoorcentre.org.uk Herefordshire
Hereford Waterworks Museum
Children can try their hand at drawing and painting, brass rubbing and many other activities, including a fun drawing and junk-modelling day on Tuesday, February 19 from 11am to 3pm. All materials will be supplied and there’ll be friendly art teachers on hand to help. Normal admission charges apply. For more information call 01432 357 236 or visit waterworksmuseum.org.uk
Hereford’s National Trust properties
Berrington Hall: Scarecrow Making event from 12noon-4pm on Wednesday, February 20. Muddy Menageries and Messy Nests trail, daily during half-term from 11am-4pm, £2 per trail.
Croft Castle and Parkland: There will be a Muddy Paws trail everyday throughout half-term, from 11am-4pm, £2 per trail. Bird Box Making on February 20, 12-3pm, £4 per box. The castle, gardens, shop, tea-room and play area will be open every day during half-term from 10am-4.30pm.
The Brockhampton Estate: There will be a daily bird spotter trail from 11am-4pm costing £2. Bird Box Making on Tuesday, February 19 from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm at £4 per box. Brockhampton Estate is open daily from February 16, 10am-5pm.
The Weir Garden: Join in with the muddy monsters trail every day during half-term at £2 per trail. Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/herefordshire for more information.
Jack and the Beanstalk at The Courtyard
Hereford Amateur Pantomime Society present the traditional story of the boy who sold his cow for a handful of beans ... with a twist or two, and plenty of audience participation. Wednesday, February 20 to Saturday, February 23. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. To book call the box office on 01432 340555.
Kington and District Operatic Society
Written by one of the society’s own members, Robbie the Robot will delight audiences with its space theme and colourful characters. Robbie the Robot will be performed at Lady Hawkins Community Leisure Centre from February 21-February 23 at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets from Tom Bounds Electrical, 32 High Street, Kington, online at kingtonoperatic.com, or call 01544 231303 (day) 01544 231501 (evening).
Hereford HighTown
A city centre selection of activities for children to try.
Monday, February 18 to Wednesday, February 20, children aged 3-10 can join the Go-Kart party from 10am-4pm at £2 per ride.
Thursday, February 21, Wheels 4 Sport skateboard demonstrations.
Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23, children of all ages can try out the Spiderman bungee between 10am-4pm at £3 per go.
Goodrich Castle
Until Sunday, February 24, 10am to 4pm. Junior investigators are invited to join a family fun trail to help solve the castle mystery and earn a prize for their efforts/ For full details, visit english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events
Glazy Dayz Pottery Cafe/Manic Ceramics in West Street, Hereford/Green Frog Pottery in Barnards Green, Malvern ]
If the dreary English weather has its way this half term then head to one of the area’s pottery cafes and get arty. Glazydayz.co.uk/01531 636019. Manic-ceramics.com/01432 277712. Greenfrogpottery.co.uk /01684 561778.
Herefordshire Libraries
Libraries across Herefordshire will be holding free drop-in sessions to make your own seed packet characters and newspaper plant pots. Bring some seeds to swap and take home something new to grow. Suitable for all the family. Ross Library, Monday February 18 Leominster Library, Wednesday, February 20 Hereford Library, Friday, February 22
Oaker Wood Leisure, near Kingsland
Wednesday, February 20 The outdoor adventure centre will host a one-day only extravaganza for children aged 7-12. The escape and evasion day will showcase a range of events but children are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing – they’re probably going to get messy! Price: £22.50 to include all activities, instruction and safety equipment.
Halo Leisure
There are special half-term activities on offer at all the county’s pools, including Crash Course swimming lessons and snorkelling in Hereford and Ross, with quick cricket, zorbing and mini football on offer for six-12-year-olds in Hereford. For full details of what’s available visit haloleisure.co.uk and click on the pool you want to visit.
1st Bowl Hereford The 17-lane centre has a friendly and family orientated atmosphere, with fully automated scoring and bumpers to make the game more fun for novice bowlers. There’s also a 12-hole Adventure Golf course making 1st Bowl Hereford a great choice, whatever the weather. Tgsbowling.co.uk/08432 908 944
Grove Golf and Bowl near Leominster
Eight state of the art bowling lanes using the latest computer technology to give super accurate scoring and bowling speeds. For Grove Golf and Bowl call 01568 611777 or visit grovegolfandbowl.co.uk
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