Kendal...

KENDAL Leisure Centre has a full programme of activities, sports and entertainment over the half term break. Tuesday, February 15 is Fun To Do day with swimming in the pool and plenty of sports on the go throughout the day, from 10am-3.30pm.

On Wednesday, February 16, enjoy some tropical island adventures with Robinson Crusoe and his trusty companion Man Friday, at 11am and 2pm.

The Monster Island inflatable will be in the pool on February 12 and 19 from 10.30am-11.30am, and on February 16 and 18 from 10am-12pm. For details call 01539-729777.

KENDAL Museum is organising several events to keep the children busy this half term.

On Tuesday, February 15 (4-7 years) and Thursday, February 17 (8-12 years) from 11am12.30pm dress up as a Victorian and make Victorian portraits to take home at the Victorian Living children's event. Booking is essential on 01539-721374. These events are designed to coincide with the Photographs of Old Kendal exhibition, which features photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries taken from the Margaret Duff collection.

The museum is also hosting a small exhibition entitled Mountains: Inspiration or Obstacle, which features a display of Kurt Schwitters-inspired collages created by children from Fellview, Langdale and north Lakes schools. The exhibition runs from Saturday, February 12 to April 23.

Bowness...

COME face-to-face with otters and other freshwater aquatic creatures at the Aquarium of the Lakes from Monday, February 14 to 20. Wildlife Activity Week features birds of prey from the Corio-Raptor Care and Rehabilitation Centre, daily talks and meet the creature sessions. For details, call 015395-30153.

Newby Bridge...

CHILDREN of all ages can get out and about with a wide range of exciting and fun activities at a special Outdoor Activity Week at the Lakeside YMCA, from February 14-18. Activities on offer include rock climbing, obstacle courses, canoeing, aerial runway and king swing. For details, call 08707-273927.

Muncaster...

EXPLORE Muncaster Castle, one of the UK's most haunted castles, as eerie lights transform it into a spooky reminder of medieval times. Darkest Muncaster sessions run from Friday, February 11 to 13, and Friday, February 18 to 20. Outdoor clothing and torches essential. For details, call 01229-717614.

Barrow...

Prepare to laugh your socks off with the craziest clowns in town and top circus acts from all over the world at the Circus Hilarious show which takes place at Forum 28, Duke Street, on Wednesday, February 16, at 2pm and 5pm. Clydebuilt Theatre Company will be recreating the sights, sounds and smells of the jungle at the Finders Keepers puppet show on Friday, February 18, at 11am. Suitable for children aged 3-7. For details, call 01229-820000.

USE your creative skills to transform pebbles into fish, seascapes and fridge magnets at Pebble Painting Workshops, at the Dock Museum, on Wednesday, February 16, and Thursday, February 17, from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. For details, call 01229-894444.

Rheged...

The Village in the Hill', near Penrith, is the perfect venue for an indoor day out for all the family this half term. Daily events include four giant family movies showing twice daily including Dolphins, a captivating and colourful underwater adventure with wild dolphins; Rheged - The Movie, a journey back to old Cumbria to meet Celtic Warriors and fearsome Border Reivers; Forces of Nature, featuring the awesome power of earthquakes, volcanoes and tornadoes; and Everest - The Movie which takes you on an expedition to the roof of the world. There is also the Everest - the Top of the World exhibition with many exciting mountaineering exhibits. There are also special half-term competitions for kids of all ages.

Lancaster...

JOIN Dorothy on her magical journey down the yellow brick road to meet the Wizard of Oz, at the Lancaster Grand Theatre, on Sunday, February 20, at 2pm. For details, call 01524-64695.

LANCASTER City Council is organising a full programme of activities for children over half term: Monday, February 14: Explore eight-miles of off-road terrain on a day of mountain biking in Gisburn Forest. Bikes provided if necessary. 10am-3.30pm.

Water polo with England and Lancaster team captain Neil Bowers, at Heysham Swimming Pool. 10am-12pm Tuesday, February 15: Salt Ayre Sports Centre is holding a day of multi sport activities, including fencing, archery, football and basketball.

Wednesday, February 16: Learn to play golf with two PGA professionals at Heysham Golf Club. The two-hour session will cover all aspects of the game from driving to putting. All equipment provided. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Thursday, February 16: Brush up your soccer skills on a Football Fever course at Salt Ayre Sports Centre. The instruction will be provided by FA qualified coaches. 12.30pm-2.30pm.

Friday, February 17: Salt Ayre Sports Centre is hosting a day of trampolining, with various sessions for all ages from 11.30am-3.30pm.

For information about these activities, and many more, call 01524-582834.

Morecambe...

ENJOY Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a traditional family pantomime, packed with singing, dancing and lots of audience participation, at The Dome, on Wednesday, February 16, at 2pm. For details, call 01524-582803.

Preston...

TRANSPORT yourself to the miniature world of The Borrowers, at Snap Theatre Company's production of Mary Norton's classic novel at the Charter Theatre, Preston, on Saturday, February 12, at 10.30am and 1.30pm. For details, call 01772-258858.

Ulverston...

LET'S go fly a kite! The Coronation Hall, Ulverston, is running kite-making workshops from Monday, February 14 to 16. For details, call 01229-587140.

Grizedale...

GO APE and trek from tree to tree in the Grizedale Forest canopy on an aerial assault course of extreme rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides. Go Ape is more than two hours of adrenalin-fuelled adventure at heights up to 60 feet above the forest floor. Go Ape sessions run from Saturday, February 12 to 18. For details, call 0870 444 5562.

Keswick...

THE Theatre by the Lake presents the children's classic Bagpuss, on Friday, February 18. The show features writers and performers from the original BBC TV series singing songs and telling stories about the big fat cloth cat and his friends, who likes to sing while they mend things and who live in harmony in a shop which doesn't sell anything. For details, call 017687-74411.

Silverdale...

GET out in the fresh air and learn all about the wildlife that inhabits the beautiful RSPB nature reserve at Leighton Moss on a guided family walk around the reserve. The walks take place from Monday, February 14 to 16 at 11am. For details, call 01524-701601.