Kids' half-term in London

Half-term is when London really turns it on for families. Museums lay on special trails and workshops, theatres programme shows aimed squarely at younger audiences, and parks and outdoor venues fill their calendars with things to make, watch and do — a lot of it free.

This page collects family-friendly events and activities timed to the current or upcoming UK half-term break, so you can plan the week without the last-minute scramble. We show ages where we can, the venue and its neighbourhood, and dates and booking, and we flag the events that tend to sell out first — because half-term slots go quickly.

From dinosaur galleries and science shows to storytelling, crafts and family theatre, browse what's on below and follow any listing for full details. For the longer breaks, see our school-holidays page.