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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-workshops">WORKSHOPS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup.jpeg" alt="Children's theatrical make up workshop during half term at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, Surrey." class="wp-image-58280" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/YAT-workshop-makeup-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The &#8216;Spectacular Sorcerers&#8217; theatrical make up workshop is at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this February half term.</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://farnhammaltings.com/events/puppetry-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puppetry Workshop: Tiny Tales</a> ■ Farnham Maltings ■ Mon 17 Feb Inspired by Aesop’s Fables, this workshop leads little ones through the process of creating their own animal puppet, creating a short performance to show the parents! For ages 7-11, the session costs £35 per child and lasts from 10am-4pm.



<a href="https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/sorcerers-creative-make-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spectacular Sorcerers</a> ■ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford ■ Tues 18 Feb Explore the colourful art of make-up with a professional creative make-up artist. This workshop explores how theatrical makeup, and creative techniques can be used to conjure up a unique character.  It&#8217;s inspired by Wicked and all things Oz, and will involve children creating their own sorcerer. It&#8217;s ideal for children aged 7-11 years.



<a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/creative-learning/fake-it-till-you-bake-it-workshop-tickets">Fake It Till You Bake It Workshop </a> ■ G Live, Guildford ■ Tue 18 Feb For any little ones with a flair for baking and creating, this day long workshop will give kids the skill and confidence to create their own master bakes, rivalling the Paul Hollywood of the world. Lasting from 10am-4pm, and suitable for ages 6-11, the session cost £45 per child.



<a href="https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/family-circus-workshop-5yrs">Family Circus </a> ■ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford ■ Wed 19 Feb Anyone hoping for a half term hat trick? Head down to Yvonne Arnaud for a morning session of hula-ing, juggling, plate-spinning and more. There will also be a finale show for the little ones to show off their new talents. Sessions run at 10am and 11.30am, recommended for ages 5+. Cost is £10.



<a href="https://farnhammaltings.com/events/lino-printing-5-8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild West Lino Printing Adventure</a> ■ Farnham Maltings ■ Fri 21 Feb Join Martyna Karch and learning about lino printing, with a wild west twist! All materials are provided, and no previous skill is required. Sessions £19 per child, recommended for ages 5-8 years.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-events">EVENTS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038.jpg" alt="A family at Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey, Surrey." class="wp-image-58283" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/Hampton-Court-Palace-038-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<a href="https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/events/february-half-term-family-days" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flower Fairies™ Family Days</a> ■ Watts Gallery Artists Village ■ Tue 18 &amp; Wed 19 &amp; Sat 22 Feb Get the whole family involved in a flower fairy crafting day, with a variety of events and workshops going on throughout Watts for you to take part in, inspired by their flower fairy exhibition. Check the site for more details on where, what, and when. The entry fee is £14 for children and £5 for adults.



<a href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/february-half-term/#gs.jvl7s7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elizabeth I&#8217;s Spy Mission</a> ■ Hampton Court Palace, Kingston Upon Thames ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Hampton Court invites you to take on the role of Detective, with the plots against Queen Elizabeth I increasing every day, the Queen needs an espionage entourage to protect her. Decode the secret messages and investigate the suspicious characters to uncover the plot. Included in general admission.



<a href="https://thehortonepsom.org/events/family-games-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Family Games Week  </a> ■ The Horton, Epsom ■ Tue 18 – Sat 22 Feb Head down to Horton for a week of free family board games, with the atrium full of all the best games for everyone to enjoy. Perfect for those days of half-term boredom. Entry is free, and the café will be open for any hungry gamers.



<a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford/en-GB/event/creative-learning/family-fun-day-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Family Fun Day </a> ■ G Live, Guildford ■ Sat 15 Feb Head down to G Live for a free activity day for the family with workshops suitable for all ages, with face paint, crafts and even a DJ workshop. There is no need to book a slot!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theatre">THEATRE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190.jpg" alt="The Baddies production" class="wp-image-58277" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/02/TheBaddies_Production_4-10-24_©JessShurte_190-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<a href="https://www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk/whats-on/the-baddies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Baddies</a> ■ Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford ■ Fri 14 &#8211; Sun 16 Feb A wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit story book. This is about the Baddies &#8211; they&#8217;re funny, silly and really, really bad! It&#8217;s a laugh-out-loud riot for all the family.



<a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/ministry-of-science-live-science-saved-the-world/richmond-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ministry of Science LIVE</a> ■ Richmond Theatre ■ Sun 16 Feb Perfect for any budding Einstein’s, this show involves all the best bangs, smokes, and sparks, as well as teaching little ones the vitals ways science is used in our daily life. Tickets are available from £15, with the show recommended for ages 6+ and taking place at 12.30pm and 4pm.



<a href="https://electric.theatre/shows/great-baldini-family-magic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Great Baldini </a> ■ Electric Theatre, Guildford ■ Mon 17 Feb Taking his inspiration from traditional theatrics and music halls, Baldini’s style of magic is not a simple hat-trick. This magic show takes a dramatic twist, telling the story of a magical partnership between man and his K9 accomplice. Suitable for ages 3+, standard tickets cost £12 per person.



<a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-dinosaur-that-pooped/new-wimbledon-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Dinosaur That Pooped </a> ■ New Wimbledon Theatre ■ Sun 16 Feb Adapted from this number 1 bestselling child’s book, this show follows Danny and his pal Dino as they go on a hunt for ticket to their favourite rock show. Evil managers and rumbling tummies ensure the journey won’t be simple. Tickets available from £16.50.



<a href="https://www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/bonnie-and-clyde-the-musical" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bonnie and Clyde The Musical </a> ■ Camberley Theatre ■ Thu 20 – Fri 21 Feb For kids a bit older in need of a level up in intensity, Bonnie and Clyde the musical is sure to set them on the edge of your seat. The couple go against all odds in a story of love and war, set during the great depression. For ages 12+, tickets cost £24.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-days-out">DAYS OUT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-1000x1000.jpg" alt="February half term discovery week at Godstone Farm in Surrey." class="wp-image-52027" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/02/Godstone-Farm-Feb-half-term-2024.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">It&#8217;s discovery week at Godstone Farm this February half term.</figcaption></figure>



<a href="https://godstonefarm.co.uk/discovery-week-at-godstone-farm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discovery Week</a> ■ Godstone Farm ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Godstone is amping it up for a half-term to remember. The week boats a Farm trail, a Dinosaur discovery trail, and interactions will farm animals small and big, as well as many more things for the whole family to enjoy. Normal admission applies.



<a href="https://www.bockettsfarm.co.uk/explore/special-events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February Farming Week </a> ■ Bocketts Farm ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb February Farming week as Bocketts will see the bounty of spring in full force, with over 80 lambs due to be born, as well as ‘Meet the Shephard’ sessions and Birds of Prey demonstrations. Tickets will be on sale soon to keep your eyes peeled! 



<a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/february-half-term-at-wisley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guess How Much I Love You</a> ■ RHS Garden Wisley ■ From Sat 15 Feb Explore RHS through the eyes of Little Nutbrown Hare, with a new adventure trail that takes you through all the colours and textures of the gardens. There will also be craft and plating workshops across the week to keep everyone entertained. Normal admission applies.



<a href="https://www.painshill.co.uk/events/february-half-term-wild-woodland-camp-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Woodland Camp</a> ■ Painshill, Cobham ■ Mon 17 – Wed 19 Feb Get the little ones outside and stuck into the nitty and gritty of nature with Painshill’s camp. For children ages 8-11, the days will include exploring the woods, building dens, fire-lighting, weaving, and animal tracking, as well as much more. The sessions last from 9am-3.30pm and cost £45 per day.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/polesden-lacey/events/0a3306a4-658c-4179-b414-92b9cfbef1cd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Polesdenopoly</a> ■ Polesden Lacey, Dorking ■ Until Sun 23 Feb Learn about a previous owner of Polesden, Mrs Greville, and follow the trail to see if you can become just as rich as she was, as the trail requires you to collect money and buy various properties. Suitable for children aged 5+ and costing £5 per ground to participate. Normal admission applies.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/3a7c0ea3-de89-4478-b570-4f6f7cd24d78" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mighty Minibeasts </a> ■ Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Follow the trail along the beautiful Claremont Grounds and discover all the most fascinating creepy crawlies the space has to offer. The trail is free to take part in, but normal admission applies.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/winkworth-arboretum/events/9f98a654-c2af-410d-8ca9-45385245eaf6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bird Spotting in the Arboretum</a> ■ Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Using the spotter sheets provided, the whole family can become expect bird spotters for a day, finding the various birds that inhabit the Arboretum. Normal admission applies.



<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/hatchlands-park/events/b2575dcd-2780-41d5-a51e-d187e1ef4e27" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">February half-term spotting trail </a> ■ Hatchlands Park, Guildford ■ Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb Take a walk through Hatchlands this half term with the family, for a day out reconnecting with the outdoors. With the free spotting trail available to collect, see just how much you can tick off. Normal admission applies.



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