Kids' school holidays in London

The school holidays are a marathon, not a sprint — and London is built for them. Across the summer, Easter and Christmas breaks the city's museums, theatres, cinemas and open spaces run family programmes that can fill weeks, from drop-in craft sessions to full-day adventures, and a great deal of it costs nothing.

This page gathers family-friendly events and activities on across the current or upcoming UK school holidays, so you can pace the break and keep everyone entertained. We show ages where known, the venue and its part of town, and dates and booking, and highlight the standout events worth building a day around.

Whether you need a rainy-day museum, an outdoor afternoon or a treat everyone will remember, browse what's on below and follow any listing for details. For shorter breaks, see our half-term page.