MOST children across Warrington started their school break last Friday, February 10, ready to enjoy a week away from the classroom.

But others will be on half term next week instead.

What activities and events are on offer for youngsters to keep them occupied and entertained over half term?

From dinosaurs and pirates to wild animals and unicorns, there promises to be something for families with children of all ages.

Here is our round up of activities taking place over half term in Warrington or just a short drive, train or bus journey from the town.

When is February half term 2023?

The February half-term holidays differ across the UK with most English schools taking a break between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17.

Term dates vary each year even within a local authority so some schools will be on holiday the following week – Monday, February 20 until Friday, February 24.

Gullivers World is now open following its winter break (Gullivers World)

Gulliver's World is now open following its winter break (Gulliver's World)

Gulliver’s World

The theme park resort, which boasts more than 25 rides as well as a unique range of accommodation, welcomed young and young-at-heart thriller seekers last weekend when it reopened after the winter break.

An exclusive early season special deal is in place for its opening, meaning tickets are just £15 per person until March 12 when booked at least two days in advance.

Craig Clews, resort director at Gulliver’s World, said: “We are thrilled to be reopening for 2023 and can’t wait to again welcome fun-loving families from Warrington and beyond to Gulliver’s World.

“This is a big year for Gulliver’s and we have a wide range of special events and surprises to share with our guests throughout 2023.”

Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts is celebrating 45 years in business and there will be ticket deals, special character appearances and events planned throughout the year.

For more information visit www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Join Zog on an adventure at Delamere Forest (Forestry England)

Join Zog on an adventure at Delamere Forest (Forestry England)

Delamere Forest

Join Zog on his latest adventure at Delamere Forest and have your picture taken with everyone’s favourite dragon.

Download the new ‘Zog: A Forest Adventure’ app before you visit and then point your device at special markers along the trail to access challenges and bonus activities.

Thanks to augmented reality technology, you’ll be able to collect golden stars just like Zog and take photos on your adventure.

Share your Zog fun using the #ZogTrail hashtag.

For more information visit www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest/zog-activity-trail-delamere-forest

Gravity has reopened after closing at the end of last year (Newsquest)

Gravity has reopened after closing at the end of last year (Newsquest)

Gravity, Time Square

The popular town centre venue is back in bouncing business after unexpectedly closing its doors in August last year.

Gravity has undergone an extensive refurbishment and is now welcoming families back to enjoy the 70 interconnected trampolines, inflatable obstacle course and café.

For more information visit www.gravity-uk.com/time-square-warrington

You can visit the alpacas at Walton Hall and Gardens (Walton Hall and Gardens)

You can visit the alpacas at Walton Hall and Gardens (Walton Hall and Gardens)

Walton Hall and Gardens

There’s plenty to see and do at Walton Hall and Gardens from climbing the high ropes to attempting a hole in one on the adventure golf.

The petting zoo is open every day as is the heritage café and courtyard.

The adventure golf has 18 holes of fun and games on a purpose-built course with two options – an easier route for youngsters and a more challenging option for grown ups.

The nine-hole pitch and putt course is ideal for anyone new to golf or those wanting to improve their short game and has been a feature for more than 40 years.

The petting zoo is free to enter and has an array of animals ready to provide a warm welcome.

There are three alpacas – Jim, Mally and Topaz – and two rescue donkeys Lenny and Charlie as well as rabbits, potbellied pigs, Herdwick sheep, African pygmy goats, guinea pigs and colourful birds.

For more information visit waltonhallgardens.co.uk/visit/

Get half price entry at Knowsley Safari Park during half term (Knowsley Safari Park)

Get half price entry at Knowsley Safari Park during half term (Knowsley Safari Park)

Knowsley Safari Park

Children can visit their favourite animals at Knowsley for half price this half term.

From February 11 to February 26 children aged up to 15 can enter the park with 50 per cent off alongside a full paying adult and under threes get in free.

Also, visitors who share their favourite memory of their day out at Knowsley Safari will be in with the chance of winning an annual Gold Membership for their family – a whole year of exploration, entertainment and fabulous fun at Knowsley.

Knowsley Safari’s Rachel Scott said: “A day out at Knowsley Safari is always fun, and full, for the whole family - not just the kids.

“The added bonus of half-price admission for children is sure to make it an even more attractive option for parents, grandparents and carers this February half term holiday.

“As well as the brilliant array of animals our visitors can see here – and our free to download audio guide app is packed with fun facts to make the experience educational, as well as entertaining – there are also so many other attractions, rides and refreshment stops for a whole day of exploration and memory making.”

To be in with a chance of winning Gold Family Membership – for two adults and two children – share your favourite memory of your visit on Knowsley Safari’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter tagging @KnowsleySafari #MakingWildMemories.

Deadline for entries is midnight on Tuesday, February 28.

For more information visit www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/

Make some noise at Turn It Up The Power of Music (Museum of Science and Industry)

The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester

Make some noise over the next few days at the Museum of Science and Industry as you explore sound and music.

Play, create and experiment with free drop-in activities and science shows for the whole family and visit the special exhibition ‘Turn It Up: The Power of Music’ to discover weird and wonderful musical instruments or play your way through 50 years of gaming with a trip to Power UP.

Events will run between Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 26.

For more information visit www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/february-half-term-2023

Get up close and personal with the dinosaurs on the trail at Arley Hall (Newsquest)

Get up close and personal with the dinosaurs on the trail at Arley Hall (Newsquest)

Arley Hall

Let the kids run wild - and probably give themselves a scare - at Totally Roarsome’s family friendly trail, which is returning to Arley Hall once again.

Arley Estate’s beautiful 'Big Wood' will be transformed into a primordial world of hyper-realistic sculptures of prehistoric creatures, fantasy beasts, and buccaneers.

Visitors can explore the 1.5km trial at their own pace with plenty of selfie opportunities along the way.

The attraction opens on Friday, February 17 and will run until Sunday, February 26.

For more information visit www.totallytickets.co.uk/

Out of this world fun and games at Imagine That

Out of this world fun and games at Imagine That

Imagine That

Visitors to Imagine That! will be taken out of this world this half term as Liverpool’s science and discovery centre welcomes space fans and budding astronauts.

The venue on Farraday Road in Wavertree will be taken over by space with a whole host of galactic adventures and plenty of gooey slime.

The four zones – Imagination Village, Artbeatz, Bright Sparks Science Zone and the Slime Factory – will be open every day from 9.15am and science buskers will be on the floor with their alien spinning saucers, amazing workshops and space-themed activities.

For more information visit www.imaginethat.org.uk

See if you can spot the new babies at Chester Zoo (Chester Zoo)

See if you can spot the new babies at Chester Zoo (Chester Zoo)

Chester Zoo

You’ll hear the pitter patter of tiny feet if you visit Chester Zoo this half term with new arrivals welcomed earlier this year.

A rare tree kangaroo joey – the first to ever be born at Chester Zoo – emerged from its mum’s pouch for the first time at the end of January and critically endangered Western chimpanzee ZeeZee safely delivered a tiny baby boy.

Science is everywhere at the zoo over the next few weeks, from recording bird songs in the aviaries to studying elephant poo in the lab!

You can discover the wild side of science between Saturday, February 18 until Sunday, March 5 exploring five wonderlabs.

Wilflide cameraman and presenter and Strictly Come Dancer champion Hamza Yassin will be presenting two shows on Tuesday, February 21, where he will discuss his life behind the lens.

For more information visit www.chesterzoo.org/

Airbase1 has inflatable fun for all the family (Airbase1)

Airbase1 has inflatable fun for all the family (Airbase1)

Airbase 1, Penketh

The indoor inflatable park is an action-packed facility suitable for children of all ages.

The gigantic inflatables provide endless fun for the whole family with an extra long, wobbly obstacle course, an eight-metre high multi lane mega slide and a ginormous air cushion.

There’s also an inflatable climbing wall and football goals, a gladiator battle beam and a crazy maze.

The dedicated four and under zone will keep the very youngest visitors entertained.

For more information visit www.airbase1.co.uk