AbbeyCroft Leisure and Explore Outdoors are offering another great selection of free activities for children and families entitled to Free School Meals during this coming half term across the area (Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Sudbury, Newmarket, Mildenhall, Leiston, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Brandon, Felixstowe).

• Family Park Cooking (Families) – Each family will collect the ingredients for five healthy meals to cook at home, along with recipe cards
• Adventure Days (8-14 yrs) – An action-packed day of activity from 8:30am-4:30pm

Free spaces are primarily for children entitled to means tested Free School Meals.

Approval will also be considered for young people in the following categories:  

• Eligible for means tested free school meals – Pupil Premium (Not KS1 universal free school meals)
• Looked after child (LAC)
•  Child protection plan in place
• Refugees

 To book or find out more about any of the above activities click here.

Bury Cathedral

Join St Edmundsbury Cathedral this half term for everything dinosaur! Teach Rex is returning to the Cathedral for learning, music and fun! The show will be 50 minutes with added time at the end for photos with the dinosaurs!

Dates – Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February 2026

Times – 10.30am and 2pm (both days)

Cost – £8 per person

The activity is not recommend for under four’s because the dinosaurs are quite large and boisterous! For more information and to book click here.

Ickworth House

Go and discover a spring themed nine hole golf course in the West Wing Gallery this February half term.

All those wanting to take part will need a ticket, including children under 5. Those who do not have a ticket cannot go onto the golf course; all children must remain accompanied by an adult.

Dates – 14 – 22 February

Times – Half hourly slots bookable from 10am – 2pm

Cost – £4 per person

Find out more and book

Moyses Hall

Head to Moyses Hall this half term for ‘The Art of Cinema exhibition’ by Kudos Memorabilia – which includes screen-used pieces from Michael Keaton’s ‘Batman’ (1989), Ana de Armas’ iconic dress from ‘No Time to Die’, Elizabeth Debicki’s Diana costume from ‘The Crown’, Val Kilmer’s ‘Batman’, Kevin Costner’s ‘Yellowstone’ cowboy outfit, as well as pieces used by Tom Cruise, Chrisitan Bale, Chris Pine and more.

• Celebrating 70th Anniversary of ‘Lord of the Rings’ – legacy movie props, links to the historic collections, trails, and quizzes

• Star Wars display of production-used props and more! Including Empire Strikes Back blaster.

And more!

Dates – Various dates up until 22 February 2026

Times – Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm) and Sunday 12pm – 4pm (last admission 3pm)

Cost – Admission: Adults £5, Child / Student £4 (6 – 16), Under 5’s FREE

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Ancient House museum

Roman Army Workshop. Learn what it took to join the Roman Army in this interactive workshop.

Suitable for children aged 7 to 14 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult

Date – Tuesday 17 February 2026

Times – 10.30am – 12pm, 12pm – 1.30pm and 2pm – 3.30pm

Cost – £4 per child including an accompanying adult and museum admission

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High Lodge – Pedal and play

Designed for children ages of 3 and over, this course will encourage and develop young people’s cycling skills over a series of variable challenge and ability levels. This has been designed for families to cycle and enjoy together.

Pedal and Play is made up of two parts; Pedal, and Play. It features a series of four gradually more intensive cycle loops, which range from simple beginner ‘green’ graded sections, to ‘blue’ graded technical sections. Designed to increase skills and confidence, these loops are a great way to get active and work towards our more advanced bike trails.

Find out more here.

Banham Zoo & Africa Alive

Pack your bags and set off on a wild adventure this February half term! Use code KIDSGOFREE at checkout. Offer expires Friday 13th February 2026.

Dates: 14th – 22nd February 2026

Time: Various

Cost: Varies based on group size

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Hall Farm, Snetterton

Meet the ponies, pony grooming, tractor rides, craft activities and stamp trail – there is a small charge for each activities to go towards the charity (World Horses Welfare)

Dates: Open Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Mon, plus Wed in school holidays

Times: 11am – 4pm

Cost: £3 per person, under 5’s go free

Find out more here.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Crazy Cone Caper Trail. Pick up a free self-led Crazy Cone Caper trail from the Ticket Offices on your way into the Garden and start investigating.  On your adventure you will find amazing pinecones from all around the world, discover cool facts and solve puzzles. Have you got the skills to work out which of our six suspects is guilty?

Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Standard Garden entry charge applies for adult.

Dates – Up until 20 March 2026
Times – 10am – 4pm
Cost – Free with normal garden admission (£8 per adult, children 0-16 are free with a paying adult)

Find out more and book.

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Twilight Family Day. Head to the museam and join artist Rose Feather for an afternoon of making inspired by the Egypt collections and the changing skies of twilight. 

Date – 18 February 2026
Time – 1pm – 4pm
Cost – Free

Find out more.