Families in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, can now sign up for free activities at the local community farm during the upcoming February school break. Sunderland Training and Education Farm (STEF) is hosting a week of events including animal care workshops, animal encounters and seasonal craft sessions.
The programme runs from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February 2026, giving school‑age children a chance to learn outdoors under supervision. The sessions are intended to help local parents with the costs of the school holidays while providing educational activities close to home.
Funding for the initiative comes from a Links for Life mini‑project grant, alongside additional community funding coordinated through Sunderland City Council’s public‑health and UKSPF allocations. Links for Life Sunderland supports local organisations to deliver community activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing.
According to the Sunderland City Council school‑holidays page, these event dates match the council’s recommended half‑term for local schools. Organisers say bookings are already open via the farm website and encourage residents to book early; some sessions may not require pre‑booking and others have age restrictions (for example, Pony Club vs Play Cafe), so check individual session details on the farm site.
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