February half-term family fun
WhalesDATE & TIME
Saturday 15th February - Sunday 23rd February 2025Location
Winchester CathedralOcean Commotion interactive family trail
Free with your annual pass, collect your trail from the Welcome Desk and set sail for your adventure.
There are six characters dotted around the cathedral that need your help! As you journey around the cathedral, mark where they have been washed up on your map and complete various challenges to get them out of deep water, including…
-Steer a boat out of hurricane
-Explore a mermaid’s treasure chests
-Stop the waves getting to the beach
-Search for and rescue animals gone overboard
-Pose in the jaws of a whale
-Make a paper whale as a memento
Silent disco under the Whales for Families
From Grandpas that can groove to Mums that mambo, invite all the family and create memories that will last a lifetime. Grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening as you dance like no one’s watching under the Whales.
The Whale! Circus show with puppets
With the use of exquisite puppets, comedy and music, Circo Rum Ba Ba explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish. A fun and educational experience for children.
Antarctic exploration VR experience
Enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience to the Antarctic on the vessel RSS Discovery.
Fun for all the family, explore ship building techniques and encounter penguins!
Experience created by the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute at the University of Southampton.
Visit the Whales
Did you know that entry to the Whales is included with your annual pass?
Children go free when accompanied by a paying adult. Come as often as you like to see the Whales during half term.
Top tip – Book your annual pass online prior to your visit to save £1pp.