Full list of half-term takeovers at UK theme parks and holiday resorts from K-Pop shows to pirate fights
IT’S almost time for the kids’ first break of the year and there are lots of theme parks and holiday resorts with special events for February half-term.
There’s entertainment for the whole family from becoming a pirate to wrestling and pop concerts – here’s the full list to add to your diary.
Alton Towers
Alton Towers in Stoke-on-Trent is going to sea this half-term as it undergoes a Pirate Takeover.
The pirates of Mutiny Bay are once again taking command of Alton Towers.
Entertainment includes Captain Finn’s Training Camp, The Pirates of Mutiny Bay: The Hunt for the Crown of T’Hulu, Pieces of Eight: Interactive Treasure Hunt and Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE.
Park day tickets are available from £18pp.
If you fancy a short-break over February half-term, these start from just £64pp.
Booking a Pirate Takeover short break includes a one-day theme park entry, pirate-themed hotel entertainment, one-day waterpark entry, 9 holes of extraordinary Golf, buffet breakfast and free parking.
Butlin’s
Across the three Butlin’s resorts, Skegness, Minehead and Bognor Regis is a plethora of half-term entertainment.
Headlining February breaks will be Maximum Pro Wrestling which is new for 2026.
There will be celebrity hosts including Peter Andre and Jeff Brazier, with meet and greets,
There’s also The Masked Singer Live on Stage as well as shows like Jack and the Beanstalk, the new Peppa’s Pig-Nic Party and the Theatre of Rock.
February half-term breaks start from £134pp.
Drayton Manor
Drayton Manor is back for half-term breaks and is entering the world of K-pop.
From February 14 to 23, 2026, the park will have live performances, interactive dance workshops, fancy dress competitions and colourful pop-up experiences.
At the end of the day will be a K-Pop concert along with a huge water show on the lake.
Day tickets start from £22.90, or buy a K-Pop Concert Only Ticket for £19.90.
Also open during half-term is the Jolly Buccaneer, Bounty Pirate Ship, Carousel, the 25 rides in Thomas Land and Drayton Manor’s 15-acre zoo.
Legoland
While Legoland isn’t necessarily having a ‘takeover’ this February half-term, it is bringing back Brick Days.
Along with it’s other 30 rides and attractions, guests can take part in exclusive brick building challenges, interactive workshops, and character Meet & Greets.
Day tickets for half-term Brick Days start from £32pp.
An overnight stay which includes one-day park entry and breakfast starts from £117pp.
Parkdean Resorts
Feb Fest is coming to Parkdean Resorts in time for half-term.
Expect a packed itinerary of exciting free indoor and outdoor activities, meet-and-greets with the kids’ favourite characters and live music.
There will be Paw Patrol-inspired activities, Milkshake! mornings, glow parties, famous faces with Reality Rocks and arts and crafts.
February half-term breaks start from £149pp.
For more family fun, check out the first look at the UK’s new Bluey rollercoaster – the first-of-its-kind in the world.
And check out England’s little-known theme park to get two new rides this year in massive multi-million pound expansion.