Christmas might feel like five minutes ago, but February half-term is already just around the corner. Now, if you’re wanting to spend a little not a lot, and have no idea what’s going on for you and the kids to get stuck into, well here’s some ideas.
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00:00 Christmas might feel like five minutes ago, but February half-term is already just around
00:07 the corner. Now, if you're wanting to spend a little, not a lot, and have no idea what's
00:11 going on for you and the kids to get stuck into, well, here's some ideas.
00:15 Do you fancy taking a trip somewhere educational that won't break the bank? Well, a museum
00:20 is a pretty good place to start. Newcastle's Discovery Museum, the Great North Museum and
00:24 the Shipley Art Gallery are all free to visit, giving you and the family an opportunity to
00:29 learn about all things culture, art and heritage. From shipbuilding to exploring mouse houses
00:35 to getting crafty, there's a whole plethora of activities to get involved with.
00:40 Now talking about having fun whilst learning, what's on at the Life Science Centre? From
00:45 Big Bangs to fireballs, if your kids are little space seekers, then the Life Science Centre's
00:50 Rocket Show and Planetarium Show are set to be fire. More in store includes the opportunity
00:55 to discover breathable bathroom walls to reduce humidity, and you can also find out about
01:00 dragon-wing inspired insulation in the new Science Now Hub exhibition. But if you want
01:05 to get your hands into something a bit more interactive, from making studios to experimental
01:09 workshops, there's things on every day over the half-term holidays.
01:13 Next up, did you and the fam get the chance to catch Wonka in theatres over the holiday
01:17 season? Could this have sparked up a sweet affinity for Roald Dahl for your kids? Well,
01:22 it sounds like you might be in luck, as Newcastle's Seven Stories has plenty to offer. Fancy taking
01:27 a taste of Wonka's scrum-diddleyumptious afternoon tea? Well, it promises a selection
01:31 of snozzberry sandwiches, candy-covered bakes and dazzling drinks, whilst you and the kids
01:36 cosy up for a sweet reading of the classic novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Or
01:40 for something a little bit different, also on offer are readings of other popular Dahl
01:44 novels. You can join the Storycatchers team for a reading of pics from Matilda to the
01:49 Twits. If your kids are fans of stage shows, then
01:52 Newcastle Theatre Royal might be the place to go. This one might be aimed a little bit
01:55 more at younger children, but the smash hit production of We're Going on a Bear Hunt
01:59 is set to take the stage. Catch the show of the much-loved book from Friday 23rd to the
02:04 25th of February. Now, if you take a little walk around the
02:07 corner, you might find yourself at Tyne Theatre and Opera House. Here on February 17th, you
02:12 can find fun for all the family, as Circus Spectacular is expected to bring magic, laughs
02:17 and circus acts. In this variety show, top-class artists will bring skill and suspense, but
02:23 if you find yourself sat in the first four rows, expect the possibility of getting a
02:27 little bit wet. And finally, if the kids are movie fans, why
02:30 not take a trip to the cinema to see the latest release? From the studio that brought you
02:34 Minions, Migration is set to take flight from February 2nd. This one invites you on a funny,
02:40 feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy. Failing
02:45 that, Pepper's Cinema Party might be the perfect treat. This will see 10 never-seen-before
02:50 Pepper episodes shown in selected cinemas and will be available from February 10th.
02:55 So with this expansive list, I'm sure something here will see you and the family covered.
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