Arts and crafts, museums, theatre and outdoor adventures
Get ready for an action-packed half term in London! From 15th to 23rd February 2025, the city comes alive with exciting activities and events for kids of all ages. Whether your little ones are into arts and crafts, exploring museums, or braving the outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Check out our top picks below:
Arts & Crafts
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Join Make it: Fashion for hands-on, family-friendly activities, inspired by the V&A Museum’s collection and exhibitions.
15th Feb
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Create your own creature in this crafty workshop for over-5s with this simple papercraft activity inspired by animals from Docklands’ past.
18 to 20 Feb
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Wiggle Wonderland will be free to explore in Whitgift Square with a series of creative workshops which are free drop-in sessions open to a range of ages. Create your own sign, imagine an inflatable city, print a newspaper, or even weave a mile of string…
14 Feb to 2 March
Museums & Exhibitions
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How do chameleons change colour? What makes grasshoppers leap so high? How do bats see at night? Enter the fascinating world of The Robot Zoo and discover the mechanisms that give animals their amazing abilities.
From 14 Feb
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Embark on a fascinating journey through the ancient past to modern day, exploring ancient Egypt’s creativity and how it continues to influence art, design and popular culture today. At Young V&A Bethnal Green.
From 15 Feb
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Flowers: Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture occupyies two floors and over nine major gallery spaces, featuring large-scale installations, original art, photography, fashion, archival objects and graphic design exploring the ongoing influence of flowers on creativity and human expression.
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Hop to the London Transport Museum to celebrate iconic London Transport posters that have been a familiar sight in London for over 100 years.
15 to 20 Feb
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If the natural world is your bag, head to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Natural History Museum.
All week
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Discover the world of food and the food environment with the Royal Institution’s Family Fun Day. Join volunteers, scientists and researchers from across the STEM subjects as they dive into the world food and explore how food fuels us, whether we really are what we eat and if there’s a way to have your cake and eat it.
22 Feb
Theatre & Performances
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Imagine Festival returns for its 23rd year, transforming the Southbank Centre into a vibrant cultural playground for the February half term with a range of events for children for ages 0-11 years and their grown-ups to enjoy.
From 18 Feb
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Join Little Angel Theatre for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Based on the original picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
From 13 Feb
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Head to Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre for the REAL story of The PEA and the Princess, one which no one has ever heard before.
From 15 Feb
Outdoor Adventures
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Stomp, splash and squelch this February half term at London WWT in Barnes.
From 15 to 23 Feb
14
Make this half term extraordinary, and escape to a world of mystery at Hampton Court Palace. Step back in time, join a royal quest and undertake a top-secret mission!
15 to 23 Feb
15
Visit Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park during February Half Term for a special interactive trail for 2-8-year-olds, created in collaboration with Discover Children’s Story Centre.
15 to 23 Feb
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Transport yourself from the cold British winter to Peru, with Kew’s Orchid Festival in the Princess of Wales glasshouse.
Until 2 March
17
At the Tower of London, Criminal mastermind, Colonel Blood, and his audacious gang are up to no good this February Half Term. But what exactly are they planning? Find out in this fun, family-friendly costumed performance.
15 to 23 Feb
Free things to do
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Borough Market is hosting a load of fun, inspiring activities designed to get primary-age children thinking about the food they eat. Located in a dedicated space within the Market, the Market Explorers Garden is free to explore and no bookings are required, but kids must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
18 to 20 Feb
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The Lion King pops up at Battersea Power Station this half term with a free exhibition. Visitors will be able to explore the iconic masks, puppets and costumes up-close and learn about the inspiration behind many of the show’s impressive designs.
17 to 23 Feb
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Did you know there was a free to visit yew maze in West London? Visit the Millennium Maze at Brent Lodge Park.
