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Half-term fun and adventures with MCard!
09 February 2026Keeping the kids and family entertained this half term has never been easier! We have so many family-friendly attractions in West Yorkshire for all ages. Many of them are so close to each other that you could easily tick a few off in one day!
Travelling on buses or trains with MCard has never been easier and allows for stress-free travel. With a Family DaySaver you can get unlimited off-peak bus and train travel to explore West Yorkshire for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers) for just £16.40.
Whether you have young kids or teenagers, there is something for everyone. Take a look at our top budget friendly activities!
Bradford
Enjoy exciting gameplay, activities, workshops and experiences for the whole family to enjoy this half term at the Science and Media Museum.
14 – 22 February
Cost: Free admission to the museum but booking is advised for certain activities
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Bradford Interchange is a 10-minute walk and Bradford Forster Square Rail Station is a 14-minute walk
Half Term Happiness at Keighley and Worth Valley
Celebrate a full week of heritage railway fun!🚂
14 – 22 February
Cost: Choose between a variety of tickets to prebook
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Keighley Rail Station brings you to the start of the railway
Pancake Fun at Darley Street Market 🥞
On Shrove Tuesday from 11:30am - 2pm have some flipping great Pancake Day activities!
17 February
Cost: Free
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square Rail Station are the closest
Half-term bug trail at East Riddlesden Hall 🐛
Discover bugs on a family trail round the gardens, learn all about them and why they like living here. 🦗
14 – 22 February
Cost: Venue admission applies
By bus: West Lea Avenue stop on 662 The Shuttle service from Bradford and Keighley, or the service K4 Keighley and you can plan your journey by bus with wymetro.com
By rail: Keighley Rail Station is the closest
Half term activities at Bolling Hall
Visit “We Built this City”, this half term, a series of FREE events celebrating people and inventions that built our city now and in the past. 👷🏾
11 – 19 February
Cost: Free
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: From Bradford City Centre, the 635 bus departs from bus stops City Park A on Prince’s Way, Rawson Square H on John Street, and Little Germany Y on Vicar Lane.
Calderdale
Come and play in the new gallery this half term!
14 – 22 February
Cost: Standard admission
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Half-term Craft at Bankfield Museum
Make your own keychains and charms using a mix of materials this half term in fun craft workshops.
20 February
Cost: £4.50 per child, adults go free and must accompany their child
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Health Holidays half-term Events
Choose a range of fun activities such as sports, crafts, dance, games and much more this half term across the borough. ⚽🩰
16 – 19 February
Cost: Free, please check eligibility and booking is required
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
The Little Mermaid at Halifax Playhouse🧜🏼♀️
Get ready to go under the sea to visit Ariel and all her friends as they go on a big adventure! 🔱🐚🪸
18 – 21 February
Cost: £15pp
By bus: Halifax Bus Station is a 16-minute walk
By rail: Halifax Rail Station is a 16-minute walk
Kirklees
Fairytale February at Whistlestop Valley 👸🏻
Have a magical time meeting different princesses across half term. 🌟
14 – 22 February
Cost: £5 per child with every full fare paying adult
By bus: Bus service D1 runs from Huddersfield to the Railway. You can plan your journey by bus to with Moovit.
By rail: Nearest rail station is Denby Dale Railway Station
The MakerWorld Youth Power Week give teenagers a chance to learn new skills, make art and connect with local artists in a friendly, creative town-centre environment.
16 – 20 February
Cost: Prices for activities vary, please check
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Nearest rail station is Huddersfield
Bounce up and down this half term with both friends and family!
14 – 22 February
Cost: See website for prices and discounts
By bus: 14-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station. Nearest stop is Albert Street on Lockwood Road. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 18-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Leeds
Superheroes at the Royal Armouries
Fly down to the Royal Armouries Museum and take part in story-telling sessions, creative activities and learn some Superhero skills. 🦸🏽
14 – 22 February
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk to the Royal Armouries from Leeds Bus Station. Plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 21-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station or you can travel by the Leeds Dock Water Taxis for £3 (under 5s go free) from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock
Treasures of Temple Newsam House💎
Discover the treasure trail and explore, try to solve the puzzle and create your own treasure chest to take home.
14 – 22 February
Cost: General admission pricing
By bus: Bus services 19 19A run from Leeds City Centre to Temple Gate Drive, before a 15 minute walk to Temple Newsam. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Cross Gates Rail Station is the closest
Abbey House Museum – Year of the Horse 🐎
Celebrate Lunar New Year with fun crafts and trails.
14 – 22 February
Cost: General admission pricing
By bus: Bus services 33, 34 and A1 go to Kirkstall Abbey from Leeds City Centre - Plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Get ready for a packed programme of hands-on activities that reveal the inner workings of the human body at Thackray Museum this half term. 🫀
14 – 20 February
Cost: Free with a museum ticket
By bus: Services 16, 42, 49, 50 and 50A go regularly from Leeds City Centre to St James Hospital near the museum. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Wakefield
Enjoy a range of activities this half term including crafting, face painting, comedy and music. There will also be chef demos, with plenty of food and drink!
16 – 22 February
Cost: Free (certain extras apply)
By bus: Wakefield Bus Station is a 7-minute walk to the Cathedral Precinct.
By rail: Wakefield Westgate is a 9-minute walk to the Cathedral Precinct and Wakefield Kirkgate is a 11-minute walk to the Cathedral Precinct
Half-term at the National Coal Mining Museum
Get ready for an action-packed week of events and activities! Explore outdoors, see mining stories come to life, get creative with free crafts, and so much more.
14 – 22 February
Cost: Free (certain activities require a cost)
By bus: Bus service 232 runs to Overton near the museum from Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Signs of Spring Trail at Nostell 💐
Become a nature detective this spring and explore the trail in the gardens, seeing nature wake up.🌱
14 – 22 February
Cost: Free, venue admission applies
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the closest station
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