Things to do in East Sussex this February half term

Weald and Downland half term activities. Photo by Kate Shemilt

The February half term is nearly upon us and there are lots of fun events taking place to keep the children entertained.

Here are some of the events taking place in the area:

Alfriston

Meet the Mummy

Drusilla’s Park, Alfriston

February 19. The Drusilla’s Park mummy will be roaming the maze at intervals throughout the day. Intrepid explorers will have to keep their wits about them as they make their daring escape.

www.drusillas.co.uk/meet-the-mummy

Bexhill

Half term disco party

Manor Barn, Bexhill

February 19, 11am-1pm. Children can tie up their dancing shoes for this half term disco. Alongside music and nibbles, they will also enjoy face-painting and a variety of games.

To book, visit www.manorbarnbexhill.co.uk/events/kidsdisco

Vikings: children’s arts and crafts

Bexhill Museum

February 20, 2pm-4pm. Little ones can learn all about the vikings at this arts and crafts event in Bexhill Museum. Tickets cost £2.50 for each child and £3 for accompanying adults. To book, call 01424 22058 and arrive by 1.50 to be sure of your place.

www.visit1066country.com/whats-on/vikings-childrens-arts-and-crafts-p1808931

Brighton and Hove

See our list of things to do in Brighton and Hove here: www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/things-do-brighton-february-half-term-1396504

Ditchling

Garden centre trail

Notcutts Garden Centre

February 15-23. Children can hunt for friendly gardening characters around the centre, and every explorer who finds all of them will get a free packet of giant sunflower seeds to grow at home.

Eastbourne

Monsters Inc screening

Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

February 20. Tickets cost £4 and the screening starts at 1.30pm.

Buy your tickets at townereastbourne.cloudvenue.co.uk/monstersinc

Meet Hello Kitty

Drusilla’s Park, Alfriston

February 20. Guests can have a souvenir photo taken with Hello Kitty at meet and greet opportunities throughout the day.

www.drusillas.co.uk/meet-hello-kitty-20-feb

Creative ‘Make Action’ event

Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

February 21. A free drop-in event from 11am until 1pm and then again from 2pm until 4pm.

Inspired by the great outdoors, families can make their own seed bombs, explore how everyday items like felt tip pens and coffee grounds can be reused and recycled and contribute to a large collaborative drawing of the natural world.