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Half term Fun in Peterborough
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If you are looking for family fun activities this half term, then read on. Whether it’s bugs, aliens, ice age discoveries or fairies and fables there’s something to keep children entertained.
Minibeasts and Aliens at Flag Fen
11–12 and 15–19 February
The city’s archaeological site, Flag Fen, is running Bugs and Aliens themed events for your little explorers. Young nature lovers will love exploring on a minibeast hunt around the site, and taking a closer look at some of the creepy crawlies that live there. They can even make a Bug Hotel to take home. Look out for their giant Alien on display in the visitor centre!
Find out more at: www.flagfen.org.uk/events Storytelling and Crafts at Peterborough Libraries
14 and 15 February
Peterborough Libraries aim to bring imagination to life exploring the wonderful world of fairy tales and fables with magical storytelling and creative crafts inspired by the childhood classics. Children can also hunt for the mythical characters hiding around the library in the Fantastic Fable Trail. Events are suitable for children aged 3–7 years and are being held at Orton, Bretton, Central and Werrington Library on different days throughout half term.
It’s just £1 per child, to book just visit any Peterborough Library or email reading@peterboroughlimited.co.uk
The Big Thaw at Peterborough Museum
14 and 15 February
The Ice Age collection has defrosted and it’s time to hunt down what ancient creature has been brought back from extinction using the clues it left behind, examining fossils and taking part in science experiments.
Find out more at: www.peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events Holiday Clubs – Werrington and Hampton
If you’re looking for fun and engaging childcare or just options to keep the children active during the school break, Club Viva is the answer. Running from 13 – 17 February, there are Club Viva holiday clubs at Hampton Leisure Centre and at Werrington Leisure Centre. They run from 8.30am–5.30pm for children aged 4 - 11 years. (£25 per day). A Club Viva day is action packed with a wide range of different activities to choose from, plus plenty of time for free play (inside and out), and a daily theme to look forward to including: science, sport and pirates.
Find out more at www.vivacity.org/clubviva
