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February half-term 2027 in Warwickshire runs from Monday 15 to Friday 19 February. Council schools break up on Friday 12 February and go back on Monday 22 February. Valentine’s Day falls on the Sunday before. Attractions usually announce their half-term programmes in January, and we’ll add them here as they’re published. In the meantime, here’s what you can count on in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Academies and independent schools can set their own dates, so check with your child’s school.
Indoor favourites in town
February is cold and often wet, so these are the safe bets. Prices and opening times are in our things to do with kids guide.
- Stratford Butterfly Farm on Swan’s Nest Lane: a warm tropical glasshouse full of butterflies. Under-3s go free. The farm says mornings are busiest.
- The MAD Museum on Henley Street: moving machines and automata. It can’t take pushchairs when it’s busy, so bring a carrier.
- Tudor World on Sheep Street: a walk-through museum of Tudor life. Under-5s go free.
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, with the free Family Trail for ages 4+. CV37 residents go free all year with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Residents Go Free ticket.
- The RSC: The Play’s the Thing exhibition in the Swan Theatre is free, and the RSC usually runs family workshops and drop-in activities in the school holidays.
Free things to do
- The Rec playground by the river, refurbished in 2026 with new inclusive equipment and a sensory play area.
- Stratford Library on Henley Street: free Rhyme Time, Story Stomp and Saturday Lego Club sessions, and a Family Film Club.
- A walk or scooter ride along the Stratford Greenway or the river.
Swimming and soft play
Stratford Leisure Centre on Bridgeway has two pools with family swim sessions and a soft play area for children up to 8. Check Everyone Active’s timetable for half-term sessions.
Days out within 40 minutes
The British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwick Castle, Compton Verney, Charlecote Park and the Cotswold Farm Park often run half-term events. Our kids guide has driving times and what each one is like, and we’ll list their February 2027 events here once they’re announced.
Free holiday activities and lunches
Children on benefits-related free school meals can get free activities and a healthy lunch in the school holidays through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. See our HAF guide.
What’s on that week
Our events calendar lists every event in and around Stratford by day, including family shows and workshops.
Getting around
Half-term weekdays can be busy in town. Our parking guide has every car park and the Park & Ride, and Stratford Live shows live buses and road closures.
Alex Harrington
Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.
