Cheltenham Rocks

February Half Term in Cheltenham – Wednesday 15th February

Forecast: Overcast with showers

According to the Beeb, today is expected to be the worst of the week weather-wise. Booooo.

Don't let the forecast dampen your fun, check out some of these ideas for things to do in Cheltenham today.

INDOORS

Jet Age Museum – With a treasure hunt plus chances to climb aboard a real Vulcan bomber cockpit, this free activity is a good one for little (and large!) wannabe avaitors. Find out more...

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

Love-themed Play Scheme - £2 per family and suitable for children aged 0-11. Hester's Way Children's Centre. 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...

Princess & Pirate Day - Bishops Cleeve Library is holding a free Princess and Pirate day with songs, crafts and a special visit and story from Princess Ariel. 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…

Storytime with children's author Annie Stewart - A free event at Cheltenham Children's Library for the whole family. Find out more...

Kids’ Introduction to Synchronised Swimming – A rare chance to try out synchronised swimming at Leisure@ Cheltenham. Described as a mixture of dance, gymnastics and swimming! Find out more…

Children's Crafts – A free craft event at Charlton Kings Library. Suitable for children aged 3 – 10. Find out more…

Family Day - For children aged 3 - 16, with workshops including circus skills, mime, clowning, arts and crafts plus special guest 'The Rig' from CBeebies. Find out more...

Family Day

Rhyme Time Bishops Cleeve - Stories, colouring and songs from 18 months to school-age at Bishop’s Cleeve Library every Wednesday, 10:30 – 11am

Waddlers and Toddlers - A baby and toddler group with ride ons, walkers, a craft table, mini trampoline and dedicated baby area. Find out more...

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

OUTDOORS

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

As you're going to be getting wet anyway, how about a trip to Slimbridge to take part in the South West Puddle Jumping Championships? Open from 9:30 for exploring the whole attraction, with the competition taking off in Wellyboot Land at 2pm. Visit the Slimbridge site for more information.