Things to do in the Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill area this February half term
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Here are some of the events taking place in the Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill areas:
Billingshurst
Free disc golf and football session for kids
Lower Station Road Recreation Ground, Billingshurst
February 21. Free disc golf and football sessions from 2pm-4pm for children aged six to 15, hosted by local Neighbourhood Watch wardens.
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Burgess Hill
Woodland wildlife workshops
Pets at Home, Burgess Hill
February 15-23. Workshops for children aged 5-11, teaching them all about woodland animals and how to help them during winter.
Half term dance workshop
Birchwood Grove CP School, Burgess Hill
February 17. Inspired by the musical Cats and split into two age groups: age 5-8 years and 8-11.
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St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, Crawley
February 19. Chris gave up his job and spent a year searching for pittas, birds of the tropical forest. His talk is called The Jewel Hunter - A Year in Pursuit of Pittas.
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Squire’s Garden Centres
February 17-21. Daily activities from 10am-4pm, including paint a ceramic bird feeder and a spring hunt competition.
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St Barnabas’ Church Hall
February 19. Everything provided to make slim, for ages four and up.
www.thecreationstation.co.uk/activities/slime-4-to-11-wednesday1400-crawley/2020-02-19Art and craft workshop
Holy Trinity Church Tilgate
February 20. Mixed media children’s art workshop.
Half term messy play: whoosh into spring
Wesley Hall
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Multi activity holiday club
Dolphin Leisure Centre
February 17-21. Activities include swimming, racket sports, roller discos and more, for children aged 5-12. £25 a day.
www.placesleisure.org/centres/the-dolphin/centre-activities/children/holiday-activities/holiday-club-dolphinMake nettle soup
Wakehurst, Kew Wild Botanic Garden
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www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/february-half-term-funHalf term family trailNymans National Trust, HandcrossFebruary 17-23, 10am-3pm. Find the trail of musical notes and claim your prize at the end. Tickets cost £2.50.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/05d9c860-0daa-4eb5-971c-24aedba464aa/pages/detailsHalf term make a musical instrumentNymans National Trust, HandcrossFebruary 17-23, 10am-3pm. Collect twigs and other natural materials in the garden and woods, and then drop in to the workshop in the Potting Shed to create a nature-inspired musical instrument. Tickets cost £2.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/04f0b870-8175-4bbe-85dc-cf37a9902a55/pages/detailsMini bug hotel and green heart collage
Wakehurst, Kew Wild Botanic Garden
February 15-23. Collect a card from the visitor centre showing you what to look for and then create a decorative green heart to add the centre’s Show the Love collage. For ages 2+.
www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/february-half-term-funExplorer rucksacks
Wakehurst, Kew Wild Botanic Garden
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Sport, art and play day camps
Various locations
February 17-21. Choose a half day or full day of a mix of sport, art and play day activities for children aged five to 12.
To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.ukAladdin Jr performance
The Capitol
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Hide AdFebruary 18-19. Performed by students from Showdown Theatre Arts. Tickets cost £12, £10 for concessions, or £40 for a family of four.
To book, visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com/whats-on/all-shows/showdown-theatre-arts-aladdin-jrTechy Tots, ages 4–7
Horsham Museum
February 19. Children aged four to seven can use the latest tech toys to develop early coding skills. Tickets cost £8.
To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Pirates and Mermaids for 2–5 year olds
Horsham Museum
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To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Minecraft-themed activities, ages 7+
Horsham Museum
February 20. Villager trading game, without screens. Tickets cost £8.
To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Spies and detectives
Horsham Museum
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To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Lego challenges
Horsham Museum
February 21. Children aged five to 14 can work at their own level to build creative solutions to a range of Lego challenges. Tickets cost £8.
To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Musical fun for ages 2–5
Horsham Museum
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To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Creative printing for ages 7+
Horsham Museum
February 21. Learn printing techniques and produce prints. Tickets cost £10.
To book, visit ebooking.horsham.gov.uk and select Horsham Museum Children’s Activities
Horsham charity pancake races
Carfax, Horsham
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RSPB ‘Wild families’ nature trail
RSPB Pulborough Brooks
February 15-23. Follow the wildlife quiz trail and try challenge activities. Entry costs £6 per adult and £3 per child, or free for RSPB members.
ww2.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/events-dates-and-inspiration/events/details.aspx?id=tcm:9-413408South Downs Youth Action Day
RSPB Pulborough Brooks
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Hide AdFebruary 17, 11am-3pm. A calendar of events to give 16-25 year-olds the chance to help protect and enhamce the national park’s heaths. Activities in Pulborough Brooks include wildlife camera making and birch popping.
For more information and to book, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-downs-youth-action-at-pulborough-brooks-tickets-89089040719Free badminton session for kids
Pulborough Village Hall
February 18. Free badminton sessions from 10am-12pm for children aged six to 15, hosted by local Neighbourhood Watch wardens.
To book, email [email protected] with the names and ages of the children, relevant medical/disability information and contact phone numbers
Free dodgeball session for kids
Pulborough Village Hall
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To book, email [email protected] with the names and ages of the children, relevant medical/disability information and contact phone numbers
Brilliant birds event
RSPB Pulborough Brooks
February 19. Bird-spotting games and activities, with a hot chocolate on offer.
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Winter Wildlife Children’s Fun Day
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Hide AdWarnham Local Nature Reserve February 19. Children and parents can join the team for a day in the visitor’s centre and in the reserve. Tickets cost £3 per child.
To book, call 01403 756238 and for more information visit www.discoverhorshamdistrict.co.uk/whats-on/events/winter-wildlife-fun-day