A selection of events happening this half term to help keep your little ones entertained...

Half term fun week

Activities include a creative session with a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra, circus skills workshop, puppetry workshop and much more.

Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Monday, February 13, to Friday, February 17, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Details: 02036 598914

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Half term trail and crafts

Learn about the history of Ashridge and meet some of the people who have lived here over the past 2,000 years.

Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Monday, February 13, 10am to 3pm. Details: 01442851227

Goalkeeping Training

Children and teenagers aged eight to 18 interested in goalkeeping can train for free with ex-professional goalkeeper Mikhael Jaimez.

Woodlands Centre, College Road, Abbots Langley, Monday, February 13, to Sunday, February 19. Details: 07930145511 

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Puppetry Workshop

This is the perfect opportunity for your child to spend the whole half-term week in a productive and creative way. Design and make your very own zodiac animal puppets.

Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA, Monday, February 13, to Friday, February 17, 1pm to 4pm. Details: 020 3773 7161

Ancient Poo - A surprising treasure

Drop in to discover the amazing things we can learn about people in the past by looking at what their poo tells us. Take a look at archaeological poo, and have a go at dissecting, studying and even making a pretend poo of your own.

Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Monday, February 13, 11am to 1pm. Details: 01727 751810

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Fun for Kids at Dogs Trust

Come along for a fun afternoon of doggy tales and activities. You can learn all about how to be a responsible dog owner and read some fun dog related stories.

North Watford Library, St Albans Road, Watford, Wednesday, February 15, 11am. Details: 0300 123 4049

A Pocketful of Grimms

Let the magical storyteller whisk you away to a land of fables to explore some of the world’s favourite fairy tales.

Harrow Arts Centre, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA, Wednesday, February 15, 2pm. Details: 020 3773 7161

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Lily and Bear

One day Lily draws a bear that comes to life. Lily and Bear play pirates, sing and partake in all manner of bear activities, discovering the joys of sharing along the way.

The Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2, The Maltings, St Albans, Wednesday, February 15, 2pm. Details: 0333 666 3366

Knights Tales

Listen to some Norman stories and discover what life as a Norman Knight was like, and make your own shield and helmet.

Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Wednesday, February 15, 10.30am and 2pm. Details: 01727 751810

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The St Albans Story: A Graphic Novel

Discover the stories of this historic cathedral city and make your own comic book.

Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, Friday, February 17, 10.30am and 2pm. Details: 01727 751810