41 issues to do at Could half-term in London with youngsters

With summer time on the horizon and (hopefully) some solar, you’re all the time spoiled for alternative with issues to do at Could half-term in London with youngsters – particularly as vacation dates stretch into early June. UPDATED 2025

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In London, half-term runs from Could 24-June 1, together with the financial institution vacation Monday on Could 26 – count on the town to be busy on the primary weekend particularly.

However from the massive museums to locations to get outdoor, particular occasions and exhibitions, I’ve picked among the greatest days out at Could half-term in London with youngsters.

Feeding time at London Zoo

Find out about animals’ favorite snacks and take part with some enjoyable foodie video games as a part of Feeding Time on the Zoo at London Zoo.

There are some pop-up animal-themed kitchens to discover, targeted about herbivore diets, carnivores favorite meals and an insectivore kitchen to study extra in regards to the curious world of insect-eaters.

After you’ve taken the Kitchen Quiz, there’s loads of meals on the BBQ chalet and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic to affix, together with talks on animal diets, storytelling and extra household enjoyable.

Included in zoo entry, runs from Could 24-June 1. Tickets could also be accessible on the gate on the day, topic to availability, however you’ll get a reduction for those who e book on-line upfront.

The Poet’s Predicament on the Tower of London

Historical past Riot are introducing guests to Geoffrey Chaucer on the Tower of London throughout Could half-term.

The poet and creator of The Canterbury Tales as soon as labored on the Tower as Clerk of the King’s Works, and the Poet’s Predicament shares how he tried to steadiness the calls for of this job together with his want to be writing as an alternative.

Appropriate for all ages, the programme takes place on daily basis (climate allowing) from 10.30am-4.30pm. Runs till June 29, included in admission, free for members. Prebooking tickets to the Tower is suggested throughout college holidays.

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House: May Life Exist past Earth on the Pure Historical past Museum

May there be life on Mars? Or anyplace else within the universe? That’s what the newest exhibition on the Pure Historical past Museum units off to reply.

House: May Life Exist past Earth lets guests contact a fraction of the Moon, deal with a bit of Mars and snap a selfie with the Allende meteorite, which – at 4.567 billion years previous – is even older than Earth!

With rising quantities of proof to counsel there may be life past earth, you’ll journey out into area, visiting asteroids, planets, the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn and even head past our photo voltaic system. Alongside the way in which you’ll be able to design your individual area mission and see what scientists suppose could possibly be on the market.

Advisable for all times kinds aged 8+ however appropriate for all ages. Opens Could 16, prebooking strongly suggested throughout half-term.

Making Egypt on the Younger V&A

The most recent exhibition on the Younger V&A – Making Egypt – takes guests on a visit by means of Egyptian historical past, and continues to be operating over Could half-term.

Wanting on the methods Egypt influences artwork, design and well-liked tradition at this time, the exhibition takes you from historical Egypt to the trendy day.

That includes objects spanning greater than 5,500 years, you’ll be able to see all the pieces from the absolutely painted internal sarcophagus of Princess Sopdet-em-haawt alongside up to date comics, video games and movie, together with Lego, minecraft and The Mummy film.

There’s additionally an opportunity to decipher hieroglypics, design your individual amulet and will get palms on to provide youngsters an opportunity to know what historical Egyptians might need used to make their very own inventive works.

Prebooking is advisable. Tickets value £10 for adults and youngsters aged 4+, concessions accessible.

Take a look at my overview of Making Egypt to search out out extra about what’s inside

Secrets and techniques of the Thames, London Museum Docklands

The primary main exhibition on mudlarking introduces you to the world of treasure looking alongside the Thames, on the London Museum Docklands.

Filled with fascinating finds from the Thames foreshore, the place hundreds of years of London’s historical past continues to be being uncovered, the shows embrace a Tudor knitted wool hat, in addition to a medieval gold ring, a adorned Viking-era dagger and even a pair of 18th century false enamel.

There are tales of London’s lengthy historical past, instructed by means of the objects discovered, in addition to an interesting glimpse into the world of mudlarking – now far more strictly managed. You possibly can even see how good you might be at recognizing objects hidden in a reproduction of the Thames foreshore (look however don’t contact!)

Secrets and techniques of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s misplaced treasures runs till March 1, 2026. Tickets value from £16, museum entry free.

Take a look at my full overview of a go to to Secrets and techniques of the Thames on the London Museum Docklands

At London’s Service on the London Transport Museum

Could marks the eightieth anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) and there’s an opportunity to study extra in regards to the function London’s transport performed in holding the town transferring all through the Second World Conflict on the London Transport Museum.

You possibly can hear tales of those that labored on London Transport throughout wartime, learn how Underground stations doubled as shelters through the bombings of the Blitz and take part with some particular drop-in actions through the half-term week.

From Could 26-30, there’s interactive storytelling for teenagers aged 7+, taking an imaginary journey underground to search out out extra in regards to the secret operations which stored London and the entire of the UK transferring through the warfare. Classes final 45 minutes and run at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Or there’s additionally bunting-making for all ages (drop in any time between 10.30am and 1pm, or 2-4.30pm).

On Could 24-25 and Could 31-June 1, youngsters below 5 can take pleasure in singing and storytelling themed across the Bun Specials, tube trains which have been used to hold tea and refreshments to these taking shelter within the underground.

Or kids aged 5+ can meet actors within the museum galleries, the place Forties store employee Dorothy shares extra in regards to the completely different jobs girls did through the Second World Conflict.

There’s additionally the same old alternative to climb aboard classic tube trains, discover ways to drive a contemporary Elizabeth line prepare, head to the All Aboard play zone, and take a look at extra about London’s transport historical past.

Get a reduction on entry to the London Transport Museum for those who e book through tiqets utilizing my code, MUMMYTRAVELS6.

Could half-term enjoyable and video games at Eltham Palace

There’s an opportunity to get palms on with a collection of video games and different enjoyable household actions within the grounds of Eltham Palace and Gardens this Could half-term.

There’s loads extra at Eltham Palace past the video games within the grounds – attempt on some Nineteen Thirties garments inside Virginia Courtaulds’ wardrobe, take shelter within the wartime bunker within the basement, and study extra in regards to the house owners pet lemur. There’s additionally the picket out of doors play space and the grounds of the lavish home discover.

Runs from Could 24-June 1, save 15% on entry for those who prebook tickets. Free for English Heritage members.

The Massive Bahooey at Hampton Courtroom Palace

With occasions, workshops, leisure and a promise of ‘oodles of silliness’, The Massive Bahooey is the proper day trip at Hampton Courtroom Palace this Could financial institution vacation weekend.

Attempt all the pieces from juggling to plate spinning, wire strolling and extra within the circus workshops, dance on the silent disco, take part one of many singalongs, watch acrobats and jugglers or watch a present – only for starters. You can too take pleasure in crafts, marvel at among the expert circus professionals or cease to look at some avenue theatre, with acts from across the globe.

Runs from Could 24-26, included in palace entrance (free for members) – prebooking tickets suggested.

If you happen to’re visiting later throughout half-term, you can even step into the historic kitchens to search out out extra about cleaning soap making through the time of Queen Anne – and simply the way you get stains out.

With some very unusual recipes for eliminating grubby marks, you’ll be able to learn the way Stuart laundresses would have handled spills at dinner, sweaty stains and discover out whether or not cleaning soap actually was any good within the days earlier than antibac handwash.

Pirates on the Nationwide Maritime Museum

Uncover the reality behind pirate life on the Nationwide Maritime Museum in Greenwich with its newest exhibition Pirates.

Advisable for ages 10+, it seems to be on the altering depictions of pirates by means of the ages, from comical characters like Captain Pugwash and Captain Hook to anti-heroes like Lengthy John Silver and Captain Jack Sparrow – in addition to the brutal actuality behind the fiction.

Removed from swashbuckling scoundrels, the true historical past is way extra advanced… however continues to fascinate us to at the present time. The exhibition follows the worldwide historical past of piracy internationally, with a concentrate on some real-life pirates and the way fashionable piracy is a matter for seafarers at this time.

Runs to January 4, 2026, priced £7.50 for kids, £15 for adults.

For extra concepts of issues to do in Greenwich with youngsters, take a look at my high picks

Second World Conflict week on the Royal Air Pressure Museum

The RAF Museum in north London is celebrating all issues from the Forties as a part of its Second World Conflict week this Could half-term.

Take part a LEGO huge construct of a Second World Conflict icon (for all ages), take pleasure in an opportunity to climb into the plane for older aviators and uncover among the additional actions operating throughout half-term week.

There’s a particular tour to commemorate the D-Day Landings (advisable for age 8+, £10), sharing the function of the RAF through the D-Day Operations. Takes place at 11am and 2pm on Could 25, 27, 29, 31 and June 1.

And there’s additionally a particular D-Day household weekend celebration on Could 31-June 1, with music, dancing household actions and extra.

The Robotic Zoo on the Horniman Museum

The brand new exhibition on the Horniman Museum in south east London focuses on the mechanisms which give animals some wonderful talents.

Taking a look at all the pieces from how chameleons change color to how bats see at night time and the way grasshoppers can leap so excessive, the Robotic Zoo exhibition consists of creatures recreated utilizing machine elements and devices to let guests perceive animals’ unimaginable talents.

Add in loads of interactive enjoyable too, together with the prospect to attempt jet-propelled squid racing and taking pictures a chameleon’s ‘tongue gun’ so there’s loads to entertain youthful kids in London throughout Could half-term.

Runs to November 5, further tickets are required and prebooking is strongly advisable. Costs begin from £9.75 for adults, £6.50 for teenagers, with household tickets additionally accessible.

The museum’s pure historical past gallery is quickly closed however the aquarium, butterfly home and gardens are additionally open to discover.

Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Put up within the Caribbean on the Postal Museum

There’s one other probability to see the brand new exhibition on the Postal Museum, Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Put up within the Caribbean.

The exhibition seems to be on the tales of enslaved individuals who enabled nineteenth century postal ships to hold mail between the UK and Caribbean, with authentic letters despatched between plantation house owners and managers from the museum’s archive.

Serving to to shine a light-weight on the lives of enslaved folks within the Caribbean, in addition to a few of their acts of resistance, and a particular take a look at these residing on the island of St Thomas, a refuelling cease on the route, that is one thing to get youngsters considering.

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Household actions on the Royal Mews

There’s some additional enjoyable the Royal Mews this Could half-term, with crafts actions for households to take pleasure in throughout durung their go to,

In addition to seeing among the historic carriages utilized by the Royal Household, not least the 260-year-old Gold State Coach which took the King and Queen again to Buckingham Palace from Westminster Abbey after the Coronation, youngsters can sit in a reproduction carriage, tack up a picket pony and costume up in livery.

Alongside the way in which, you’ll be able to be part of within the household crafts on Could 24 and 25, in addition to June 1, from 10.30am-3pm. Out there on a drop-in foundation and are included within the value of admission.

Meet the characters on the Cutty Sark in Greenwich

Households can meet vibrant character actors from the long-lasting Cutty Sark’s previous in Greenwich this Could half-term. 

You can come throughout everybody from the ship’s builder to its cook dinner, the witch who impressed the Cutty Sark’s identify and the mom of one of many apprentices on board, with roaming encounters from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm, and a few static performances within the Dry Berth at 11.30am and a pair of.30pm.

There’s a reduction on tickets for the Cutty Sark for those who e book by means of my hyperlink utilizing code MUMMYTRAVELS6

Discovery Day at Hyde Park

Get exterior with the household and join with nature this Could half-term on the Royal Park’s Royal Discovery Days – this yr, themed round Time Travellers.

Head to Hyde Park between Could 27-29 for the periods happening between 11am and 3pm, with a wide range of actions to attempt.

You possibly can meet Queen Victoria, design your individual park of the longer term, attempt your hand at calligraphy or create a plant print. Free, areas may be reserved on-line.

There are additionally Nature roadshows at St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens on Could 27 and 28 with scavenger trails and free actions from 11am to 3pm

Lloyd of the Flies at WWT London Wetland Centre

It’s the final probability to comply with the Lloyd of the Flies path on the WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes, studying in regards to the world of wetland bugs with a brand new path in affiliation with Aardman.

Lloyd and his new buddy Dart the dragonfly will probably be becoming a member of the centre’s personal forged of wetland minibeasts, with a path to assist Lloyd and information Dart to search out Lloyd’s family and friends to allow them to make their method to the bug lodge.

Utilizing an augmented actuality path app, you’ll even be capable of shrink all the way down to fly dimension and see the world by means of bugs’ eyes. Runs to June 1, plus there are the same old indoor and out of doors play areas too to maintain everybody entertained.

Take a look at a few of our adventures at WWT Barnes, the London Wetland Centre with youngsters

Horrible Histories path at Osterley Home and Park

The Attractive Georgians are nonetheless to be discovered at Osterley Home and Park in west London, with the family-friendly interactive path round the home, graden and parklands.

Uncover extra in regards to the quirks and scandals of Georgian historical past whereas exploring the elegant Georgian manor home, with video games, actions and the same old gruesomely entertaining info alongside the way in which – look out for posh potties and horrible highwaymen alongside the way in which.

Runs to August 31, included with admission to the Nationwide Belief property (free for members).

Chelsea in bloom

With a lot happening in London throughout Could, it could be straightforward to miss the RHS Chelsea Flower Present, celebrating its twentieth anniversary this Could.

Free to go to and overlapping with the beginning of half-term, you’ll be able to catch the very finish of this pageant of flowers on Could 24 and 25, with the outlets, eating places and resorts in Chelsea all breaking out the blooms to compete within the floral artwork present. This yr’s Chelsea in Bloom theme is Flowers in Trend.

Household workshops at Chelsea Physic Backyard

The favored household chocolate workshop is again at Chelsea Physic Backyard this Could half-term, in addition to two different enjoyable household actions.

Appropriate for kids 5+, the workshop on Could 26 and 29 will educate them how cacao beans develop and the way they’re made into chocolate, in addition to letting youngsters design their very own chocolate treats with a collection of herbs, flavourings, and spices.

Or head to the Household Bees and Bugs Exploration on Could 27 or attempt your hand at Household Cleaning soap Making on Could 27. Have to be prebooked, ticket costs differ.

Shakespeare’s Globe Household Workshops

For an interactive and academic method to get your youngsters within the works of William Shakespeare, be part of the Globe’s Household Workshops this Could half-term in London.

Led by among the theatre’s proficient actors, academics, and administrators, these sensible workshops will discover the language, characters, and themes of the performs in a wide range of participating actions and video games. They’re the proper method to introduce little ones to one of many world’s most iconic playwrights.

With a number of performs to select from – together with Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night time’s Dream – and choices for various age teams (5-8 and 9-14), it’s straightforward to tailor to your youngsters. Have to be pre-booked, dates differ with workshop tickets priced £10.

Household workshops on the V&A

Head to one of many digital youngsters workshops on the V&A in South Kensington this Could half-term, the place you will get impressed by clay.

Create shapes of phrases with clay earlier than animating them into a brief video, letting youngsters take pleasure in storytelling, stopmotion animation and an opportunity to get palms on constructing. Appropriate for aged 5+, the drop-in periods are free and happen from Could 27-30 between 11am and 4pm.

The Spring Household Competition additionally runs on Could 31, celebrating storytelling, with all the pieces from workshops to actions, dance, puppetry, music and performances, with an entire array of inventive enjoyable for households.

Household actions on the Nationwide Gallery

The Nationwide Gallery has an entire string of free occasions for households this Could half-term, together with methods to discover the gathering in addition to getting inventive.

With free drop-in periods impressed by gold, encouraging youngsters to hunt out the dear metallic in artworks within the gallery in addition to becoming a member of the household workshop, there’s loads for all ages.

You can too discover periods impressed by the artwork of Siena in Italy in addition to household mark-making periods. The occasions run on numerous dates from Could 27-29.

Time Journey Membership on the Nationwide Archives

An ideal day trip for teenagers who love historical past, the Time Journey Membership on the Nationwide Archives in Kew has an incredible workshop impressed by spies throughout Could half-term in London.

Spying on Spies takes place on Could 29 from 10.30am-12 midday and 1.30pm-3pm, aimed toward age 8-11s. A part of the MI5: Official Secrets and techniques occasions season, youngsters can take a look at spy information from the gathering, discovering tales of actual spies alongside the way in which.

Or youthful youngsters may also take pleasure in crafts with the Time Journey Craft Membership on Could 26 and 29 at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Prebooking important for all actions.

Story Explorers on the British Library

Set off on a journey by means of imaginary worlds on the British Library this Could half-term, the place you’ll be able to dicsover there’s extra than simply books – not least a large furry octopus!

Story Explorers is aimed toward youngsters aged 2-9, with an opportunity to find three imaginary worlds which take a look at among the Library’s weirdest and most great objects up shut, and listen to their tales.

Free however have to be prebooked, with customer numbers capped at 30 – you’ll have 90 minutes to discover the gallery (arrive/go away any time throughout that slot), as you discover the worlds of area, the jungle and dive below the ocean. There’s additionally an exercise path and a few enjoyable interactive components.

Plus, naturally, a e book nook if you wish to sit and chill out. Runs from Could 16 (ends January 18, 2026).

The Moominhouse at Southbank Centre

To rejoice 80 years of the Moomins, a particular Moominhouse is being constructed on the South Financial institution, which may be visited between 2pm and 5pm.

You can too come alongside the chop wooden, hammer nails, get inventive, construct and paint objects for the home because it is dropped at life, as a part of the Play, Make, Dream periods for age 4+ – from Could 27-June 1, free however wants prebooking.

Within the tales, the door to the Moominhouse is all the time open to those that want shelter, linking to the Southbank Centre’s Refugee Week in June.

Save time to take a look at REPLAY: A limitless recycled playground, which is an element set up, half journey play space, constructed totally out of repurposed waste supplies. The area is designed to be moved, modified, worn and re-imaginged any method you fancy as you play (to June 1, Royal Competition Corridor).

The Vanishing Forest on the Polka Theatre

There’s an incredible new present coming to the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, with The Vanishing Forest operating over Could half-term.

A continuation of A Midsummer Night time’s Dream, the magic is disappearing from the land as increasingly more bushes are chopped down and Puck, Cassie and Mylas head off on a quest to search out Oberon and Titania to revive surprise to the forest.

Utilizing spells, puppetry and mystical flowers, the present mixes training about deforestation with inventive inspiration by means of the brand new Shakespeare-infused opera. Aimed toward age 7-12, runs from Could 24 to June 1.

The Elmer Journey/The Smeds and the Smoos on the Arts Depot 

Elmer the colorful elephant is coming to the Arts Depot in North London, in a stunning manufacturing for youthful theatre-goers, full with plenty of interactive enjoyable, as one of many Could half-term productions for households.

The Elmer Journey is aimed toward youngsters aged 3+, with songs, storytelling and puppetry. The present lasts for 60 minutes and runs from Could 23-25 – put on your brightest garments!

Or The Smeds and The Smoos brings the much-loved e book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to life, with loads of music together with the story of a Smed and a Smoo who fall in love – even though everybody is aware of Smeds and Smoos can’t be buddies. For age 3+, from Could 27 – June 1.

Extra Could half-term days out with youngsters in London: ongoing

The World of Tim Burton exhibition, Design Museum

The Design Museum exhibition The World of Tim Burton has been prolonged till Could 26 to your final probability to go to at the beginning of Could half-term.

Specializing in the eerie worlds created in his movies, from The Nightmare Earlier than Christmas to Sleepy Hole and Edward Scissorhands, the exhibition consists of 600 separate objects that includes among the director’s personal private archive of sketches, work, designs relationship again to his childhood plus authentic costumes.

The exhibition has been touring in numerous areas worldwide over the previous 10 years, and would be the solely UK cease in addition to it’s remaining exhibiting.

Titanic: Echoes from the Previous

If the sinking of the Titanic fascinates you, there’s an opportunity to expertise it virtually first-hand with the following VR immersive exhibition, Titanic: Echoes from the Previous in Camden.

The expertise mixes storytelling sharing the human tales behind the tragedy, reconstructions and historic truth to take you on a journey by means of the historical past of the well-known ship.

Along with your VR headset on, you’ll dive 3,800m to the Atlantic ocean flooring to witness the wreck, get better the misplaced movie reels shot on the voyage by the Titanic’s official filmmaker, permitting you to expertise key moments and areas aboard ship – the closest you’ll be able to presumably get to wandering the boat deck or stepping onto the ship’s Grand Staircase.

Appropriate for teenagers aged 8+, the expertise lasts 45 minutes.

Minecraft Expertise

In case your youngsters are Minecraft followers, there’s lastly an opportunity to expertise it in the true world, with the brand new immersive journey in London.

Minecraft Expertise: Villager Rescue helps you to observe your Minecrafting abilities in addition to exploring seven Minecraft rooms, then tackle completely different challenges in your quest to save lots of villagers from a zombie assault.

Plus, in fact, loads of alternative to select up plenty of Minecraft merch. Presently reserving till the tip of August, at Nook Nook in Surrey Quays.

Moco Museum

Uncover the world of contemporary and up to date artwork at Moco Museum close to Marble Arch, with collections that includes everybody from Picasso and Warhol to Banksy, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and lots extra.

Filled with vibrant and thought-provoking items, there’s additionally loads of data to introduce youngsters (and adults!) to among the greatest names within the artwork world over the previous 5 many years. Finest for tweens and youths.

Take a look at my full overview of a go to to Moco Museum with youngsters

Frameless

The UK’s largest, everlasting digital artwork exhibition in Marble Arch, Frameless lets youngsters – and large youngsters – expertise artworks like by no means earlier than.

Set inside a 30,000 sq. foot area, with 4 separate galleries, guests can uncover key moments in artwork historical past, with state-of-the-art projection and movement sensor know-how to convey to life work from artists together with Cezanne, Kandinsky, Monet, Canaletto, Rembrandt and Klimt.

Twist Museum of Illusions

The illusions at Twist Museum are good for a wet day throughout Could half-term in London with youngsters – or a sunny one for that matter.

With over 60 reveals exhibiting completely different illusions and shows to trick all of your completely different senses, the interactive expertise is enjoyable for all ages. 

Take a look at our overview of a go to to Twist Museum London with youngsters.

Paradox Museum

There nonetheless probability to defy gravity and play with the boundaries of area at Paradox Museum London, with tickets at present accessible to the tip of June.

The museum guarantees to take you into an inexplicable and extraordinary world, the place nothing appears logical – count on all the pieces from optical illusions to difficult paradoxes.

Good for teenagers who’re curious in regards to the world – and plenty of enjoyable for the entire household. Visits final round 90 minutes, and Paradox Museum is predicated at 90 Brompton Highway. Free for teenagers below 4.

For concepts of extra issues to do close by in South Kensington, take a look at my high picks

Bubble Planet

Head to Wembley for one of the crucial enjoyable actions in London this Could half-term, at Bubble Planet.

Within the immersive expertise, now prolonged to the tip of June, you’ll go by means of themed rooms, fantastical landscapes and even attempt a sizzling air balloon flight simulator, in addition to utilizing VR know-how to take you to a different planet – with all 10 rooms having the widespread theme of bubbles.

For extra issues to do at Wembley Park with youngsters, take a look at my high picks

Cruise alongside the Thames

See among the greatest sights in London from the water, with an incredible deal on Metropolis Cruises boat excursions together with sightseeing excursions and themed cruises.

Take a look at the full set of Thames cruises and experiences to e book.

Horrible Thames boat tour

What do you get while you cross the creators of Horrible Histories with 2,000 years of drama alongside London’s riverbanks? The Horrible Thames cruise, which is operating once more throughout Could half-term.

With tales of revolution, beheadings and pirates (and the stomach-turning purpose why Queen Victoria’s pleasure cruise lasted solely minutes), you sail from Tower Bridge to Westminster and again through Execution Dock, whereas prizewinning school-child Billy (or Billie) and their trainer carry out and supply the commentary.

Take a look at what we considered the Horrible Histories boat tour

Escape from the Golden Hinde

Head aboard The Golden Hinde – the reproduction of Sir Francis Drake’s ship on the Thames close to London Bridge – for an escape room with a distinction.

Escape from The Golden Hinde introduces you to the 2 histories of the ship – the unique one which sailed in 1577, and the reconstruction constructed within the Seventies. Gamers have an hour to unravel the puzzles, with half-term periods on Could 24 and 29. Aimed toward youngsters aged 10+ though youthful ages may also participate.

Take a look at my overview of Escape from the Golden Hinde

The Tower Bridge Cat e book path

The Tower Bridge cat interactive path by means of the Tower Bridge exhibition will probably be operating each day throughout Could half-term, letting you wander within the pawprints of Tower Bridge Cat Bella.

There’s additionally the prospect to stroll on the well-known glass flooring of the higher degree as you absorb the views, and head into the engine room of London’s most well-known bridge. Preserve an eye fixed out for the particular household craft periods which frequently happen throughout college holidays too.

Prebooking tickets is advisable, and you can even purchase all of the Tower Bridge Cat books right here, together with an ABC journey that’s good for toddlers and pre-schoolers and tales for main college age youngsters to take pleasure in.

For extra issues to do round Tower Bridge with youngsters, take a look at my high picks

CBeebies Rainbow Journey

Head to Westfield London in White Metropolis for one of the crucial enjoyable days out with youthful youngsters this Could in London with the CBeebies Rainbow Journey.

The 55-minute immersive theatrical occasion mixes puppet, music, roleplay, downside fixing and many enjoyable for teenagers aged 0-6, with rooms themed round Hey Duggee, Bluey, Jojo and Gran Gran and Mr Tumble and Buddies, as they seek for the lacking colors of the magical CBeebies Rainbow. There’s the prospect to satisfy Bluey and Duggee as properly.

If you happen to’ve obtained infants and toddlers, there are additionally two periods each Saturday and Sunday, that are just for kids aged below 3 and their adults. Babes in arms are free.

Comply with a Treasure Map Path

These pretty vibrant treasure hunt-style maps embrace three routes in central London – and there’s 10% off is you employ the code MUMMYTRAVELS.

A enjoyable method to discover London with youngsters, the hunts problem you to identify every kind of quirky sights, from indicators and statues to carvings, all enlivened with a enjoyable fantasy design to rework the true life streets.

There’s additionally loads extra to entertain youngsters throughout Could half-term in London on the traditional household sights – take a look at my choose of the perfect issues to do in London with youngsters together with all the pieces from Shrek’s Journey and the Sea Life aquarium to HMS Belfast, the Sky Backyard to the London Dungeon in addition to concepts for a wet day in London and free issues to do in London,

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