Things to do over February half term holiday

Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February

Here is a round up of some nice things going on in February half term.

Unless it says otherwise, the activities are SEND-inclusive, not SEND-specific: you may like to contact the organiser to find out about any further details that are important to your family.

All information about the activities and venues has been provided by the organisers

SEND-specific activities

Super 1s inclusive cricket session - SEND-specific

  • Clayton Sports Centre, 1 Stafford Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 3BN
  • Sunday 16 February, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Free inclusive cricket sessions for ages 10-25, all disabilities welcomed.
  • For more information and to book contact s.lightfoot@staffordshirecricket.co.uk
  • Ages 12-25
  • Free

Dimensions Sensory Splash session - SEND-focused

  • Dimensions Leisure Centre Scotia Road, Burslem, ST6 4ET
  • Friday 21 February, 7-8pm 
  • Sunday 23 February, 9-10am
  • A SEND sensory family session will be in a fun-filled environment designed to stimulate and engage different senses.
  • *Payment required when booking to secure your spot*
  • £5.10 per person, carers free.
  • For more information and booking: • Call us at 01782 233500 • Email us at dimensions@stoke.gov.uk

Our Space Family Session (for children aged 12 years and under - plus siblings)

• Our Space, The Brook Centre, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
• Monday 17 February: 1:30pm - 4pm
• A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together.
• All places must be booked in advance.
• Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone on 01782 436758.
• £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
• Ages 12 and under (plus siblings)

Our Space Family Fun Day with the Animal Man

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Tuesday 18 February: 11am - 3pm
  • A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together.
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone on 01782 436758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
  • All ages

Our Space family sessions (0-5 years) - SEND-specific

  • Our Space, The Brook Centre, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
  • Wednesday 19th February, 9.30am - 12pm.
  • A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together
  • All places must be booked in advance.
  • Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone us on 01782 436 758.
  • £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)

Our Space Family Session (all ages)

• Our Space, The Brook Centre, Stanier Street, Newcastle, ST5 2SU.
• Wednesday 19 February: 1:30pm - 4pm
• A chance for the whole family (including siblings who do not have any additional needs) to come and use the facilities together.
• All places must be booked in advance.
• Please contact office@ourspacestaffs.org.uk for details, or phone on 01782 436758.
• £5.00 per child / £10.00 for a family with up to 3 children and £2.00 for any additional siblings (Annual membership of £25 per family is required after the first session)
• All ages

Disability Multi-sports Camp (ages 12-16) - SEND-specific

  • Port Vale Football Club, Hamil Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1AW
  • Tuesday 18 February, 10am - 2pm
  • Participate in several engaging sport activities catered for those with additional needs or disabilities in the Port Vale Foundation sports' hall.
  • Strategy and teamwork exercise, fun games and activities.
  • To book, visit Book Disability Multi-sports Camp - February half term 2025 from Port Vale FC
  • Ages 12-16 years
  • £10 per person per day

Free Family Fun Day with Caudwell Children and the National Literacy Trust (all ages)

  • Caudwell Children's Centre, Innovation Way, Keele, ST5 5NT
  • Friday 21 February, 10am - 12pm, or 1pm - 3pm
  • This is a family fun day based around play, literacy and reading
  • It is a SEND-focused event that welcomes all the family.
  • There will be lots of different activities on offer including Gruffalo trail, scratch computer tech character building, sensory storyteller, magician, crafts, Stoke City FC.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities.
  • Please book your places here: National Literacy Trust Event Survey
  • Cost: FREE

Clipn'Climb SEND session

  • Unit 6, Douglas Park, Opal Way, Stone Business Park, ST15 0YJ
  • Thursday, 20 February, 5:30pm
  • Good to know: We are a family friendly climbing centre but have extra harnesses and Bag Weight support to help pull anyone up the walls if they need more support. We have staff who can support individual climbers and climb next to them if needed. We turn the music down on the SEND sessions as needed and our staff are very competent at dealing with different levels of ability  – We have supported people with physical disabilities including wheel chair users, those with sight and hearing impairments and many people with ADHD and Autism to climb..
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible toilet facilities
  • Book online: https://stoke.clipnclimb.co.uk/
  • For more information: call 01785 812906 to speak to Marc or Rachael
  • Suitable for ages 4+
  • Cost: £9,.50 per person

SEND-inclusive activities

Themed dance and drama workshops - SEND inclusive

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Trolls: Monday 17 February: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
  • Sing: Tuesday 18 February: registration 11:30am, workshop 12pm – 1:30pm
  • A workshop exploring dance and drama. Young people will have chance to socialise, have fun and get creative. Perfect for budding stage stars.
  • Good to know: MAC say: “Our workshops can support those who have special educational needs and can be adapted to wheelchair users. Please let us know in advance so we can plan for it. We have sensory bags and quiet spaces, however for 1-1 support we would need a carer present and access requirements to be sent in advance (2 weeks' notice required). We may be able to support with BSL but has to be emailed in advance at education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk"
  • Please bring a drink.
  • Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/ Book as soon as possible as places are limited.
  • Age 6+
  • £5 per child

MAC Theatre Days - SEND-inclusive 

  • Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, ST1 4HG
  • Wednesday 19 February: registration 9:30am, workshop 10am – 3pm
  • Activity details:
    • Perform on a real stage
    • Engaging drama and dance activities
    • Perfect for budding stars and beginners alike
    • A day of creativity, confidence-building and fun
  • Good to know: MAC say: "We have wheelchair accessibility, sensory bags, quiet spaces, however for 1-1 support we would need a carer present and access requirements to be sent in advance (2 weeks' notice required). We may be able to support with BSL but has to be emailed in advance at education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk"
  • Book at place by calling 01782 409 307. More information from education@mitchellartscentre.co.uk and https://mitchellartscentre.co.uk/ Book as soon as possible as places are limited.
  • Age 8+ only
  • £20 per child

Kid for a Quid at Reaseheath Mini Zoo - SEND-inclusive

  • Reaseheath College, Nantwich, CW5 6DF
  • Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February, 10am – 4pm
  • Kid for a Quid - every weekend in January and February, and February half term! Children £1 each with an accompanying adult/concession
  • A small zoo with animals from around the world, including meerkats, lemurs and wallabies as well as a wide selection of birds, fish and amphibians.
  • Good to know: Reaseheath try to make their zoo accessible to everyone: it is wheelchair accessible; they offer sensory bags for use during your visit including ear defenders and PEC cards, there is a quiet room and they have created a social story to look at before your visit: see details on their website. For more information visit www.reaseheathzoo.co.uk or email zoo@reaseheath.ac.uk
  • Cost: adults £7.50, concessions £6.50 children £1 - please note only card payments are accepted.

Meet the Animals - SEND-inclusive

  • The Unconventional Menagerie, Market Street, Longton, ST3 1BE
  • Wednesday 19 February, 1pm - 2pm
  • Meet a selection of animals from giant snakes to puppies
  • This acitivity is suitable for all, age 4+, the activitiy has sensory elements.
  • Good to know: the venue is wheelchair-accessible
  • To book and for more information, please call 01782 593 819
  • Cost: £5 per child.

Lantern making workshops with BArts and Fegg Hayes Futures  (age 10+)

  • Fegg Hayes Hub, Fegg Hayes Road, ST6 6QR
  • Tuesday 18 February, 10am - 12pm
  • Wednesday 19 February, 10am - 3pm
  • Friday 21 February, 11am - 3pm
  • Create willow and paper lanterns for a lantern parade on the 7th March in the area.
  • Good to know: Fully accessible building with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities. Four B-Arts staff available and volunteers to support.
  • There is no need to book, just drop in. For more information call 01782 761 134
  • FREE

Fab Food and Fun Folktales with Thrive at 5 and New Vic Borderlines (family fun with activities for 0-5 year olds)

  • Bentilee Family Hub, Dawlish Drive, ST2 0HW
  • Thursday 20 February
    • 10:30am - 11:30am
    • 12:15pm - 1:15pm
    • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  •  A fun time for the whole family, with activities especially for 0-5 year olds and a light lunch included!
  • Great quality stories, music and fun for all.
  • Good to know: accessible building with wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities
  • No need to book, however each session has 20 spaces and is first come first served.
  • FREE

Spring activities at the Family Hubs (ages 0 - 10) - SEND-inclusive

  • Monday 17 February
    • 10am - 12pm Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW
    • 1pm - 3pm - Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, Normacot, ST3 4RF
  • Tuesday 18 February
    • 10am - 12pm - Potteries Centre Community Room, Lower Mall (opposite New Look), ST1 1PP
    • 1pm - 3pm - Potteries Centre Community Room, Lower Mall (opposite New Look), ST1 1PP
    Wednesday 19 February
    • 10am - 12pm - Tunstall Family Hub, 142 High Street, ST6 5TP
    • 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Chell Heath Family Hub, Bishops Road, Chell Heath, ST6 6QW
  • Thursday 20 February
    • 10am - 12pm - Normacot Family Hub, Buccleuch Road, Normacot, ST3 4RF
    • 1pm - 3pm - Shelton Family Hub, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
  • Friday 21 February
    • 10am - 12pm - Shelton Family Hub, College Road, Shelton, ST4 2DQ
    • 1pm - 3pm - Hope Centre, 79 Upper Huntbach St, Hanley, ST1 2BX
  • Come along and make bird feeders, try fruit kebabs, enjoy story time and play musical games.
  • No need to book
  • For more FAmily Hubs information see Facebook or email familyhubs@stoke.gov.uk 
  • FREE
  • Ages 0 - 10

Little Growers stay and play (0-5 years with older siblings welcome) - SEND-inclusive

  • Room G11, The Bridge Centre, Birches Head Road, ST2 8DD
  • Friday 21 February, 10am - 12pm
  • Toys and crafts for all ages, indoor sensory room, outdoor activities, clothes swap and toy library
  • For more information contact admin@bhgg.org.uk 
  • For preschool children (age 0-5) but older siblings are also welcome to join in.
  • Free

Family Activities at the Dudson Museum, Hope Street, Hanley

  • Dudson Museum, Hope Street, Hanley
  • Thursday 20 February, 10am - 2pm
  • Come along to decorate a plant pot and plant a seed
  • For more information, call 01782 68 30 30 or visit www.dudsonmuseum.vast.org.uk
  • All ages welcome
  • Cost: £2 per child