Our family favourite February half term treat is back and cuddlier than ever!
What to expect from everyone's favourite Play Days event:
From the fairground to the penny arcade and hopscotch to skittles, join us for fun and games at the museum this February half term! Play giant board games, take in the fun of the fair and enjoy traditional pub games in a fun-filled week for the whole family.
Play your day away at Milestones Museum with our mega compendium of games for the whole family to enjoy! With four different game zones inside to explore, knock down the pins in our traditional skittle alley, keep your hand steady with our giant game of Operation, test your skill with our fairground games and discover more about games from the past.
Fairground games - enjoy all the fun of the fair with our traditional fairground games, from the pineapple shy to ring toss.
Board games - popular for centuries, try out some more unusual historical games or have fun with firm family favourites.
Arcade games - take a trip back in time on the Milestones Pier to enjoy vintage penny machines through to 1980s classic arcade games.
Pub games - from shove ha'penny to the skittle alley, have a go at some good old fashioned pub games from around Britain.
But this year, there's so much more...
TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL - where well-loved bears go for a little care and attention. Visitors are invited to bring along their teddy bears for some gentle repairs, with help from the Oakley Stitchers, a local community sewing group, with support from Basingstoke Men's Shed, Rotary Basingstoke Deane, Rotary Basingstoke Loddon, and the Chineham Repair Café.
Learn simple mending techniques, explore basic sewing skills and discover how clothes and accessories are made for soft toys.
This is a hands-on, family-friendly activity, so don’t forget to bring a bear that might need a stitch or two. The Teddy Bear Hospital will be open from 10am - 4pm every day across February half-term.
TEDDY BEAR TRAIL
Follow the clues to discover teddy bears hidden around the museum and complete the trail to earn a sticker prize.
STORYTIME WITH ROUTINE RIOTS
Bring your teddy and settle in for bear-themed stories with our storyteller from Routine Riots, held in the Victorian School Room.
Stories include Dr Honey Paw and Marmalade’s Hat, told throughout the day across the week. A calm, cosy session designed for young listeners and their favourite bears.
Story Time Schedule:
10.30–11am
11.30am–12pm
Closed for lunch
1–1.30pm
2–2.30pm
3–3.30pm
During your visit you can also expect to enjoy:
- A further range of teddy-themed activities and surprises
- Opportunities for your own, much-loved teddies to be part of the fun
- Bear-themed treats and souvenirs to enjoy and take home
- A lunch inside the museum with your teddy bear - lunchbox available to purchase on site.
Tickets will disappear quickly, so do book in advance! Remember - teddies and toddlers go free!
The booking calendar below shows General Admission availability. The February Half Term Teddy Bear Takeover runs from Saturday 14 February 2026 until Sunday 22 February 2026, please ensure you book the correct day.
Our limited early-bird TEDDY26 discount code has now ended - thank you for the amazing response! Tickets are still available at the February half term event price, book via the calendar below.
| Ticket Type |
Standard |
February half term |
|---|---|---|
| Adult |
£16.50 |
£19.50 |
| Child (5 - 15 years) |
£11.50 |
£13.50 |
| Concession - full details and eligibility can be found here. |
£15.50 |
£18.50 |
| Under 5s |
FREE |
FREE |
| Family Ticket (up to 5 people, max 2 adults) - discount applied at checkout |
£54.00 |
£64.00 |
*During February half term (14–22 February), we offer our Play Days programme with pricing reflecting the additional activities and experiences available. All annual tickets are valid during Play Days.