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Well, we can't quite believe it, but it is time to get ready for Half Term here in Gloucester, and thankfully there are plenty of indoor things to do too, especially important as apparently it has rained every day so far in 2026!
There's lots going on for all the family to enjoy, so take a look below and plan what you are going to do ...
Art Explorer: Arts & Crafts Trail
14 - 22 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Explore beautiful objects in the museum collection, from puppets to pottery, and discover the makers who loved nature and handcrafting. Become a puppet master, design your own patterns, and complete creative challenges along the way. Complete the trail to win your very own nature-inspired stamper as a prize!
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Making Folk: Crafting Charms and Folk Motifs
14 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Join the museum for a relaxed, hands-on drop-in session where creativity flows. Make beautiful charms with natural materials, beads, and fabric, or design folk-inspired motifs on fabric using simple embroidery stitches and felt scraps. Explore patterns such as flowers and animals, symbols and initials, and geometric shapes that can reflect identity, heritage, or personal interests. Whether you're crafting a charm that tells your story or stitching a motif that represents what matters to you, this is a space to be creative and make folk your own. Open to all ages and abilities.
Hands-On History: Object Handling with the Birdlip Mirror
15 & 18 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Step into the past and experience history up close. Explore the Birdlip Mirror replicas for yourself and enjoy a friendly chat with the museum Visitor Experience Assistant, who's on hand to share stories and answer your questions.This relaxed, drop‑in session is free to join.
Brick Builders Club: The Great Outdoors
17 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Inspired by the Art Explorer trail and the Arts & Crafts display, this drop‑in session invites families to get creative with nature‑themed LEGO challenges. Build your own landscapes, dream up wild creatures, design colourful nature patterns, or invent something completely new. From forests and waterfalls to tiny insects and giant trees, you choose what to create!
Stories of the Cathedral: February Half Term
17 & 19 Feb, Gloucester Cathedral
This half term, follow in a thousands years of footsteps and tales at Gloucester Cathedral on the 17 & 19 Feb! Explore all the different ways stories are told and experienced, including access to the hidden Cathedral Library for storytelling sessions!
Activities include:
- Acting
- Finger Puppetry
- Designing a Stained Glass Window
- Lego Workshop
Meanwhile in the Medieval Library, their storyteller Jarek, will be sharing stories and fables of monkeys, saints and dragons!
Glorious Glevum Tour
18 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Join Lucius Sita,the museum's resident auxiliary Roman soldier, for a guided introduction to Roman Glevum and the treasures, visible and hidden in the Museum of Gloucester. Why did the Romans settle here? What were conditions like in the army? What was 'fast food' for an auxiliary foot soldier? Find out all of the answers and more with Lucius as your guide!
SIX: Teen Edition
19 - 21 Feb, The Kings Theatre
Book your tickets now for Six: teen Edition at The Kings Theatre, 19 – 21 Feb! Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This is a full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
Ghosts and Giggles Ghost Hunt
20 Feb, The Folk of Gloucester
Join Becki of Ghosts & Giggles and her team for a ghost investigation into our 500-year-old historic buildings on Westgate Street. You'll explore this local legend and its history, including previous owners who refuse to move on, and discover their stories and their attachments to the buildings. Great for novices and pro ghost hunters alike, Becki and her team will be on hand to guide you along the way, exploring the building and even taking in St Nicholas Church directly opposite The Folk – no longer used as a church but as an event space.
Daria Kulesh - Echoes of Ingushetia
21 Feb, The Folk of Gloucester
Daria Kulesh has been described by Mike Harding as "one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene". Her latest show, Echoes of Ingushetia, combines her unique style with an exhibition of work by Milana Albakova and tells of the turbulent story of their homeland Ingushetia from 1944 to 1992. This date is particularly important as it commemorates her grandmother.
Medieval Mercenary Tour of Eastgate Chamber
21 Feb, Museum of Gloucester
Join the museum's Medieval Mercenary Sir Miles for a fascinating visit underground to the Eastgate chamber. Find out all about its history including the myths and superstitions surrounding it.
UK Foo Fighters
21 Feb, Gloucester Guildhall
This World-Famous tribute band 'UK Foo Fighters' takes you on a journey spanning 3 decades of music from the now legendary band 'Foo Fighters' and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo's live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show for any rock music fan.
The Littlest Yak
22 Feb, Gloucester Guildhall
Go and see The Littlest Yak at Gloucester Guildhall on the 22 Feb! This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family. Gertie is great at being The Littlest Yak, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn't want to be the littlest. She's in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?
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