If you’re staying with us at Camping at Cardewlees and you’re wondering what to do with the kids during February half term, I’ve pulled together a handy list of actual events happening this half term within around an hour’s drive.
For local families, Cumbria’s February half-term week is Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026.
(Some activities run across the weekends either side too — I’ve included those if they’re still “half term” events.)
Carlisle & close by (short drives, easy wins)
Walby Farm Park – Magic Week & The Magic of Lambing
A brilliant half-term day out: newborn lambs + daily magic shows during the school break.
Magic of Lambing: Sat 14 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026
Magic shows (Stu-di-doo): Mon 16 – Fri 20 Feb 2026 (daily)
Pre booking is advised: https://www.walbyfarmpark.co.uk/event/lambing-live-2026/
Tullie (Carlisle) – February Half Term activities
Tullie are running a full half-term programme themed around their Roman content, including crafts and kids’ sessions.
Examples listed on their kids/visit pages include:
Half Term Crafts (listed for 14 Feb 2026)
Junior Gladiator Training (listed for 17 Feb 2026)
(Tip: Tullie’s programme can sell out for the ticketed bits—worth checking early.) https://tullie.org.uk/visit/kids/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
No Limit Football Coaching – February Holiday Camps (Carlisle + West Cumbria)
If you’ve got football-mad kids, this is a cracking option for half term.
No Limit Carlisle HQ & West Cumbria HQ
Dates: Mon 16 – Fri 20 February 2026
Times: 09:00–15:00 (early drop-off mentioned on their updates)
Ages: 4–14 (split into age groups)
You can book individual days or bundles via their holiday camps page https://www.nolimitfootball.co.uk/holiday-camps?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Free / low-cost community options
St James’ Church Carlisle – February Half Term Holiday Club
A half-term holiday club running Monday to Thursday, 10am–12pm at St James Parish Centre https://www.stjamescarlisle.org.uk/events/february-half-term-holiday-club/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Cumberland Family Hubs – half-term sessions + HAF programme
Cumberland Family Hubs publish a February bulletin with half-term activities for ages 0–8 and info on the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme (eligibility applies).
Carlisle Cathedral – FREE* family half-term fun
Carlisle Cathedral have advertised free family-friendly half-term activities running 14–22 February (check their post for what’s on) https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5c5kTAXYI/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Swimming (cheap and cheerful)
“10p swims” across Cumberland pools (selected locations)
Cumberland Council are running a 10p swim offer for schoolchildren up to 16 across a choice of indoor pools 14–22 February.
https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/news/2026/make-splash-february-half-term?utm_source=chatgpt.com
