{"id":21199,"date":"2026-02-08T21:16:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/shrewsbury-telford\/?p=21199"},"modified":"2026-02-08T21:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:17:29","slug":"families-set-for-a-fun-and-affordable-february-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/shrewsbury-telford\/2026\/02\/08\/families-set-for-a-fun-and-affordable-february-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Families set for a fun and affordable February Half Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Families across Telford and Wrekin are set for an action\u2011packed week this February, as Telford &amp; Wrekin Council unveils its February Half Term Activity Programme, running Monday 16 \u2013 Sunday 22 February 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The programme offers a wide range of affordable, active and family\u2011friendly sessions\u00a0designed to help children and young people stay active, try something new and enjoy the school break close to home.<\/p>\n<p>TW Leisure centres and outdoor venues will host a huge mix of activities, including fun &amp; floats, badminton, table tennis, driving range sessions, Telford Aerial Adventure, Ski School, tobogganing, tennis, soft play, the Bike Hub, Adventure Golf, Disc Golf, and the hugely popular Urban Games.<\/p>\n<p>Many sessions are available for just \u00a32 with a junior TLC card, making the programme one of the most accessible and affordable half\u2011term offers across the Borough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Councillor Angela McClements, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture and the Arts, said:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cWe know how important it is for families to have access to affordable, active and enjoyable things to do during the school holidays. Our February Half Term Activity Programme is packed with value\u2011for\u2011money sessions across the Borough, giving children and young people the chance to try new activities, keep active and have fun close to home. We\u2019re incredibly proud of the range on offer this year from swimming and racket sports to Ski School, cycling and outdoor adventures. Whether you\u2019re looking for something energetic, confidence\u2011building or simply a great family day out, there\u2019s something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With activities running every day throughout the week, families are encouraged to book early, especially for popular sessions such as Skate4Life crash courses, Learn to Ride, 1\u2011to\u20111 cycling sessions, Ski School, and Aerial Adventure.<\/p>\n<p>The holiday programme also includes free Dr Bike checks\u00a0at Telford Bike Hub and a wide selection of free Urban Games sessions\u00a0across local parks and green spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The February Half Term Activities Brochure is available online, with full details of times, locations, prices and booking links.<\/p>\n<p>View the full programme here:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.ly\/4r7wgRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/adobe.ly\/4r7wgRV<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Families across Telford and Wrekin are set for an action\u2011packed week this February, as Telford &amp; Wrekin Council unveils its February Half Term Activity Programme, running Monday 16 \u2013 Sunday 22 February 2026. 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