Forecast: Dry with sunny spells

If you're running out of ideas to keep the kids amused, here's a list of some events and activites on around Cheltenham. Have a great Thursday.

Kids Introduction to Taekwondo - A session on the basics of taekwondo suitable for kids aged 7 and over. Find out more....

Museum Explorers at The Wilson - Using museum artefacts to inspire fun, arty and creative activities. £2 per child. Find out more...

Family Fun Extravaganza - Free event at Oakley Community Resource Centre with arts & crafts, magic and a kids disco! Find out more...

Extreme Riding - The uplift is running at the 417 Bike Park today and Friday. Translation? The thrill of downhill riding without having to push your bike back to the top again! If that sounds a bit extreme, try the 417 Indoor PumpTrack, Under 12's £6 for 2 hours! Find out more...

Lunch with a difference - Treat the famalam to lunch at the House in the Tree and you'll be able to work off your dinner with a wander round the petting zoo, play a quick game of footie or just sit back and relax whilst the kids enjoy the play area. Find out more...

Zumba for Kids - Two sessions for kids aged 5-7 and 8-12 at Leisure@ Cheltenham. Find out more....

Bounce and Play – Cheltenham Bouncy Castles will once again be filling All Saints Academy with a variety of inflatables, from classic bouncers to ball pits and interactive games. Find out more…

Bumps and Babies Montpellier - A drop-in NCT group for bumps, babies and crawlers. With playmats, bouncy chairs, toys, rattles and lots of tea and coffee. Find out more...

Cineworld Movies for Juniors - Discounted cinema showings for kids this half term, Choose from Ballerina, Storks and Trolls. Find out more…

Half term fun at Hollywood Bowl – There's loads happening on and off the lanes at Hollywood Bowl including face-painting, colouring competitions, a treausre hunt and bowling pin challenges. Find out more...

Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Especially from birth to 18 months, this weekly session takes place every Thursday at Bishops Cleeve Library, 10:30-11am.

Visit one of Cheltenham’s 50+ play areas - Find more details here

Scavenger Trail - There’s a Valentine’s scavenger trail at Crickley Hill. Follow clues and answer questions with a small prize for anyone with all the answers. £2 per map Find out more…

DAY TRIPS

Cotswold Farm Park has just opened this year and on top of an assortment of dribbly, hairy, cute and super furry animals, there's tractor driving, zip wires, bouncing pillows and sand pits to keep the kids entertained. Find out more...

The story of the Grufflo unfolds in a series of wooden carvings as you make your way though the woods at the Dean Heritage Centre. There's also a museum, ferret walking, crafts and cafe. Admission £7.20 for adults, £5.40 for kids. Find out more...

We've already given All Things Wild a shout-out this week but they're well worth another. A brand new soft play barn, indoor beach, meerkats, wallabies, monkeys, dinosaurs and loads more. As an added bonus, the half term locally is next week, so you're technically avoiding the holiday crowds! Woooo! Find out more...