February Half Term Fun
Banish the back to school blues with our range of exciting activities for children of all ages this February half term. We have a wide range of activities spread all across Blaenau Gwent in our libraries, sports centres and parks - all guaranteed to add some fun and excitement to the school holidays.
Libraries
Join us for some madcap science fun at our libraries this half term! Mad Science will be joining us at all our libraries for our FREE Fab Lab February science themed workshops for children aged 5 - 11 years. We will also be jumping into some science themed books for our FREE Wiggly Words interactive storytelling sessions for children aged 3 - 9 years. Visit our What’s On page for more information on the days and times of these activities.
All activities are FREE for library members to enjoy but booking is essential - so call your local library to reserve your space!
Not a library member? No problem, joining is easy to do and FREE of charge! Pop into your local library, or join the library online here.
Sports Centres
There’s so much to enjoy at our sports centres this half term! Playschemes are back for children aged 8 - 12 years at all 3 sports centres (£6 per child), offering fun filled multi-sports games from 10am - 1pm followed by an optional swim session. We also have indoor Archery Tag, a fun mix of laser tag and traditional archery at Abertillery and Ebbw Vale sports centres, sessions are £10 per child and suiatbale for ages 8+. We will also be taking to the swimming pool for Sit-on-Top Kayaking, where children aged 8+ can learn the basics of how to steer, manoeuvre and control a sit-on-top kayak, these sessions will be available at Abertillery and Ebbw Vale sports centres and are £10 per child.
We will have Disability Family Swim Sessions at all our sports centres - providing an inclusive family swim session for children with disabilities to enjoy alongside their siblings and parents or guardians/carers this half term. The session includes FREE access for disabled children and siblings with a paying adult/carer.
Dragons RFC will be at Ebbw Vale sports centre on 27th February with their FREE Fit Fed Fun Camp for children aged 7 - 12 years. As well as rugby coaching and fun activities for children of all abilities hosted by experienced WRU-trained staff, children will also learn about the benefits of looking after their community and the environment. FREE breakfast and lunch packs will be provided, to register for this activity click here
For more information on any of these activities - or to view our half term swimming timetables - please visit our BG Life website here
Parc Bryn Bach
Scale the heights and join our Parc Bryn Bach activity team for an Off-Site Activity Day on 27th February at a near-by indoor climbing centre. Activities will include indoor climbing, indoor bouldering, abseiling and indoor high ropes. £25 per person (includes return transport) and suitable for ages 8 - 14 years. Book online via the Parc Bryn Bach website here
Visitors can also enjoy the children’s play area and explore our wildlife sculpture trail, both of which are FREE to access. There’s also mini golf and go-kart hire to fill up your day, and our Lake View Café to enjoy lunch or a snack between adventures.
Bedwellty House & Park
Families visiting Bedwellty House and Park are in for a fun and creative time this half term. Join us for Crafty Creative on 25th February, a family-friendly workshop, where we will be creating sun catchers and dream catchers for you to take home with you (£10 per child). On 27th February our special Crafternoon Tea offers a delicious afternoon tea accompanied by an arts and craft session providing fun for all the family, the afternoon tea is £13.50 for children and £21 for adults, it’s then £7 to add on a craft activity per person. For more information on these activities or to book online click here.
