Families in Portsmouth, Hampshire, can access a variety of free and low-cost activities during the February half-term break from February 16 to February 20, 2026. Local organisations and the local authority have organised events ranging from sports workshops to museum challenges to help parents entertain children without high costs.
According to Portsmouth City Council, free holiday sessions including football, skating, and musical theatre workshops are available from February 16 to February 20, 2026. Families can also visit The D-Day Story museum to take part in a Second World War mystery challenge and craft workshops where children can make handmade toys.
At the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, visitors can use a Historic Quarter Pass to enter Boathouse 4 for free. This venue offers specific low-cost activities such as free rope making and badge making for 50p.
Other community highlights include a free children’s disco at Port Solent and tea parties at local libraries based on the book The Tiger Who Came to Tea. To further reduce costs, several businesses are providing meal deals, with children eating free or for one pound at locations like Asda and ASK Italian throughout the holiday week. Information on these services is being managed through the council Cost of Living Hub.
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