February Half Term in Cornwall in 2025

Archive note: This article looks back at February half term in Cornwall in 2025. Events, offers and opening arrangements may have changed. For more recent inspiration, read Five Fun Things This February Half Term in Cornwall.

It felt as though we were powering through the year, I don’t know about you. For our February blog story, I thought I would look at some of the great things that were happening in Cornwall over the 2025 half-term break.

Although many things in Cornwall don’t really seem to get going until Easter, there was still plenty for families to enjoy. Here are a few of the ideas we found.

Cycle the Camel Trail

A good idea whatever the season is cycling the Camel Trail, a favourite with families young and old.

In summer, the pathways lining the estuary can become a little congested, which is one reason this route can be particularly enjoyable in February. Perhaps the most popular stretch is from Wadebridge to Padstow. There’s something quite motivating about the reward of fish and chips beside the harbour at the end!

There are several cycle hire businesses to choose from too. Heading the other way, towards Bodmin and beyond to Wenfordbridge, provides a quieter stretch with beautiful scenery to enjoy when you pause to catch your breath.

For more ideas, take a look at our guide to cycling in Cornwall.

Explore Blue Reef Aquarium

If heading outside felt a tad too cold or wet, families could instead head underwater at Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay.

There are plenty of sea creatures to capture the imagination, and during February half term in 2025 there was also a ‘Totally Turtle’ quiz and trail for children.

Go Ice Skating at the Eden Project

An old favourite, especially for anyone with a local pass, was ice skating at the Eden Project.

February half term was the final opportunity to use the rink that season, making it a good choice for anyone who loved to twirl. I tend to watch from the sidelines, as I seem to spend more time horizontal than vertical!

Enjoy a Farming Fun Day

Up Launceston way is Tre, Pol & Pen, a destination farm shop that is always a treat to visit.

On Saturday 15th February 2025, it hosted a Farming Fun Day, with animals and machinery to keep little ones engaged for a good few hours.

Try Pottery and Creative Writing

Way out west, the renowned Leach Pottery offered creative children a chance to explore its craft.

Also encouraging creativity, The Writers’ Block, near Redruth, held a half-term club for budding writers.

Meet the Penguins at Paradise Park

Another family favourite was Hayle’s Paradise Park.

Happily, it had indoor play for the soggier days, and its 2025 half-term programme included a penguin quiz to help keep children engaged.

Discover Snowdrops and Woodland Walks

For free ideas to keep little ones engaged, there was also plenty of natural beauty on our doorstep.

Cornwall Discovery Tours shared some of the best places to find snowdrops and enjoy woodland walks, with bluebells to look forward to later in spring.