Things to do in February Half Term in Chew Valley 2024

Looking for ideas to keep children entertained during this half term? This guide features a round up of local half term activities in Chew Valley and Yeo Valley.

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Holiday Childcare & Clubs

First things first, if you’re working during the half term and have younger children, you may need childcare. There are a number of holiday childcare providers running this half term in the Chew Valley. They cater for a range of different interests, from multi-activity based to football and tennis. Explore all half-term childcare options here.

LOCAL ADVENTURES

Inspire hours of fun in the great outdoors with these Outdoor Adventure Guides created locally by Georgie of Go Wild, Go West. 

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

There are a number of activities and attractions in the Chew Valley open this half term that are perfect for families, including:

• • Chew Valley Animal Park, Chew Magna

• • Chew Valley Community Library, Bishop Sutton

EVENTS

There are a number of events happening in the Chew Valley over the February half term suitable for children.

• Raw Kids Gymnastics – gymnastics classes from 18 months to 7 years running throughout half term, trial sessions available
• Valley Arts Youth Drama Club – Tuesday 13th February
• Valentine Crafts at Wonderland Play Cafe – Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th February
• Snowdrops in the Garden at Yeo Valley Gardens – Friday 16th & Saturday 17th February
• Children’s First Aid Workshops – Sunday 18th February – run by Mini First Aid North Somerset for children age 3-6 and 7-11 at Wonderland Play Cafe 

PUBS WITH PLAY AREAS

If you’re looking to kick back, relax, and enjoy the autumn sun this month while the little ones have a blast playing, then you’re in for a treat. Chew Valley has some great family friendly pubs with play areas and children’s menus for you to choose from. Here’s a round up of all the pubs with play areas in Chew Valley, or simply search ‘pub with play area’ in the directory. 

During half-term, the following local pubs are running special deals for eating out with children:

• Prince of Waterloo, Winford – ‘kids eat free’ offer – conditions apply
• Travellers Rest, Pensford – Kids eat for £1 – conditions apply

PLAYGROUNDS

Get some fresh air with some outdoor play. We’ve listed all the playgrounds in Chew Valley for you here.

WALKS WITH CHILDREN

Chew Valley has some lovely walks, but not all of them are suitable for little legs. Here’s a number of walks suitable for children in the Chew Valley area:

• • East Harptree & Smitham Chimney – pushchair friendly

• • Folly Farm Nature Reserve – pushchair friendly

• • Chew Valley Lake Nature Trails – pushchair friendly

• • Pensford Viaduct Loop

• • Culvery woods

• • Lord’s wood – pushchair friendly

• • Blagdon Lake

• • Ubley Warren

• • Litton Reservoir

• • Standing Stones

• • Burledge Hill

• • Knowle Hill

• • East Harptree Coombe

• • Maes Knoll

• • The Coombe from Compton Martin

FOR RAINY DAYS

Whilst we’re big believers of there’s no such thing as bad weather only bad clothing, if you’re looking for a break from non-stop rain take a look at these ideas for rainy day activities in Bristol.