Free and cheap family activities to enjoy in the UK this half-term

From festivals to museums to the great outdoors, there’s plenty on offer for those on a budget

Family days out can be expensive but it is possible to stick to a budget during the February half-term school holidays by taking advantage of cheap and free activities – everything from robot coding sessions to “sword school” classes and hip-hop dance workshops.

The week-long break begins on 13 February for many schools in England, Scotland and Wales, although some schools break up the following week.