Keep the kids entertained this half-term holiday with a mix of games, creative activities and educational options

1 Tour museums at twilight

Museums across the city will be opening their doors as the sun sets for illuminated adventures this half-term, 17-23 February, from nighttime nature hunts to torchlit trails through the galleries. Organised by the University of Cambridge Museums, the 11 participating museums include Cambridge University Botanic Garden, the Fitzwilliam, the Museum of Zoology, Whipple Museum of the History of Science and the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences. For full dates and venues, visit museums.cam.ac.uk/theme/twilight

2 Discover space

Discover Space at Cambridge Science Centre

During half-term, Cambridge Science Centre in Cambridge Science Park will be open daily from 15 to 23 February, presenting inspiring science-led activities on the theme of space. There will be a special Moonshot show twice daily, hands-on exhibits and space-themed lab activities. The team will also be taking part in Twilight at the Museums with a session on 19 February. For details, call 01223 967965, email info@cambridgesciencecentre.org or visit cambridgesciencecentre.org

3 Try kin-ball…

Half term fun playing kin ball — Try out kin ball at Barracudas

Barracudas will be running day camps at Long Road Sixth Form College for children aged four and a half to 14 years, from 17 to 21 February. Activities on offer include kin-ball, cricket, netball, panic pin, circus skills, mask making, finger puppets, yoga, minute to win it, escape rooms, code cracker and ball sports. Email fun@barracudas.co.uk, call 01480 467567 or go to barracudas.co.uk

4 Get artsy and crafty

Learning arts and crafts with Cambridge Art Makers — Learn arts and crafts with Cambridge Art Makers

Cambridge Art Makers Family Edition courses offer a fun opportunity for adults and children (aged 8+) to try out new arts and crafts in a friendly environment. During half-term, choose from taster sessions in felting, printing, glasswork and weaving. Courses are led by experts and introduce young people to pro tools and techniques. Courses are based in Linton; email cambridgeartmakers@gmail.com

5 Scale new heights

Climbing is perfect for improving strength, resilience and confidence. This half-term break, Clip ’n Climb has 24 climbing challenges to suit all abilities from age 4+, and parents are encouraged to have a go too. Sessions are 90 minutes, including a safety briefing. Book the hands-free climb up the Stairway to Heaven or dare to drop from the top of the Vertical Drop Slide. Book at clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk

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