School's Out!

Kids will be waving their flags come 3pm this afternoon as schools pack up for February half-term. Whether you're visiting Eastbourne for the day or heading to the coast for the holidays, check out our top 6 picks for half-term in Eastbourne...

Get your skates on!
Make the most of your final chance to enjoy the real ice skating rink at Fort Fun this winter with the seafront ice rink staying open for half-term. Book your session online or pay as you go! Check out our competition for your chance to win a family ticket...

Creepy Crawlies Fun at Drusillas Park Creep down to Drusillas Park and meet some amazing mini monsters at the no.1 small zoo! The Discovery Centre will be open from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 12 Feb swarming with weird insects, slimy molluscs and scary spiders with experts from the British Tarantula Society on hand to answer any questions. Plus don't miss an appearance from the Fat Controller on 15 Feb!

A head for science!
The Observatory Science Centre in Herstmonceux near Eastbourne is hosting a jam-packed programme of activities for half-term. Don't miss the Zany Zone drop-in workshop on 13 Feb, Valentine Work Out on 14 Feb, Arty Stars and Planets on 15 Feb and Chemistry workshop on 16 Feb.

VISITOR-inspired art
Let the kids' imagination run wild at Towner Contemporary Art Museum this half-term with activities inspired by their new VISITOR exhibition. Book now for half-term workshops on 17 Feb with the chance to construct your own 3D world. Then enjoy a VISITOR Family Day on 19 Feb with artists on hand to help families make fluorescent cabins and canoes!

On your bike!
Take to the acres of beautiful countryside on Eastbourne's doorstep with a family bike ride! Head to the Seven Sisters Cycle Company at Friston Forest and hire bikes for an energetic day out!

Make waves!
If you're not sure what the weather's doing (although it is always sunny in Eastbourne!) then swimming is always a good choice for indoor fun! Choose from the Sovereign Centre leisure complex with a fun pool, wave machine, 25m pool and training pool, or enjoy the smaller, family friendly pool at Motcombe.

Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have an awesome time! Don't forget to tell us about your visits and days out on facebook, twitter, or share your snaps on flickr!