February half-term in London: things to do with kids
14 events and days out running over february half-term (13–21 Feb), including christmas & seasonal, museums and festivals, from free. Dates follow the typical London state-school calendar; check your own school's.
Updated 14 Nov 2026 · details checked against each organiser’s own site
Sold outExhibitions
The Bayeux Tapestry – British Museum
- British Museum, Room 30 · Camden
- Until 11 Jul 2027
Free

Also open: days out in London
Museums, farms, attractions and classes open on these dates





Museums
Family activities – V&A South Kensington
- V&A South Kensington · Kensington & Chelsea
- Ages 3+
Free












Museums
Natural History Museum (South Kensington)
- Natural History Museum · Kensington & Chelsea
- All ages
Free

Science
Peter Harrison Planetarium shows – Royal Observatory
- National Maritime Museum · Greenwich
- All ages
From £8





Opens soonMuseums
London Museum at Smithfield (new, free)
- London Museum, Smithfield (General Market) · City of London
- Opens 28 Nov
Free

Science
Science holiday camps – Little House of Science
- UCS Senior School, MPW School, Marlborough Primary School · Camden
- Opens 14 Dec
- Ages 5–13
££ Mid-range
Worth the trip
Events beyond London on these dates

Christmas & seasonal
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
- Waddesdon Manor · Buckinghamshire
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- All ages
Festivals
JORVIK Viking Festival 2027 – York
- Various locations in York
- 8 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027
- All ages
£ Budget

Outdoors
Eden Project February half term
- Eden Project · Cornwall
- 13 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027
- All ages
From £12
Questions families ask
- Are there free things to do with kids?
- Yes: 4 events listed here are free, including The Bayeux Tapestry, Greenwich Lantern Parade & Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026 and London New Year's Day Parade 2027. Some free venues still ask you to book a timed slot.
- What can we do with the kids on a rainy day?
- 6 events here are fully indoors, such as Mary Poppins Holly Jolly Afternoon Tea, The Bayeux Tapestry and The Jolly Postman. Pick "Rainy day" above to see only those.
- What is good for toddlers and under-5s?
- 7 events say they are toddler- or baby-friendly, for example Tiger, It's Snowing!, Santa Abseil & Elf Dance Party and Amazing Animations for 0-7 year olds. Check each listing's ages before you book.
- Do I need to book in advance?
- For many, yes: 1 listing says to book ahead, and 1 says walk-up is fine. Each event page shows the organiser's booking notes and links to their own booking page.
- Which are easy with a pushchair?
- 6 venues state pushchair access, including Santa Abseil & Elf Dance Party, Amazing Animations for 0-7 year olds and Track cycling taster. Where a listing does not say, we leave it blank rather than guess.
- Are there relaxed or SEN-friendly sessions?
- 2 events offer relaxed sessions or SEN adjustments, such as Baboo the Unusual Bee and Imagine Children's Festival. Dates for relaxed sessions are on each event page.