Looking for things to do in the February half term in London with kids? In this guide, you’ll find a list of family events, workshops and activities that are coming up in London over the February half term break 2026.
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When are the February half term school holidays?
The February half term school break for most schools around London is the week from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 20 February 2026.
What’s On February Half Term in London with Kids
Plan your days out with this list of things to do in London over February half term 2026. I will keep adding to this list as more family events and activities are announced.
Keep checking for the latest information on family events, activities and workshops running over the London February half term.
Imagine Children’s Festival at Southbank Centre
11 – 21 February 2026
London’s leading arts festival for kids, Imagine, is returning to the Southbank Centre in time for February half term. Imagine will offer a full-on programme, featuring the biggest names in children’s entertainment alongside a host of daily free-to-access events.
See the full event programme and book Imagine tickets at Southbank Centre
Voyage to the Deep at Horniman Museum
13 February – 1 November 2026
Horniman Museum and Gardens is opening a new family-friendly exhibition just in time for February half-term. Board the legendary ‘Nautilis’ submarine inspired by Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas and embark on an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Related: Family Day Out at Horniman Museum and Gardens
Interactive exhibits at the Voyage to the Deep exhibition give visitors the chance to uncover hidden mysteries, meet the creatures of the deep and dive into interactive challenges.
Ticket prices start from £9.80 per adult and £7 per child. Children aged under 3 are free. Recommended to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Younger children can also enjoy the free Octonauts trail running alongside the exhibition, featuring mini-missions throughout the Horniman Museum with fun Octofacts to discover along the way.
Book tickets for Voyage to the Deep at Horniman Museum and Gardens
STEM Week at the Royal Air Force Museum
14 – 22 February 2026
Join the Royal Air Force Museum London this February half term for STEM Week. The dynamic range of activities and workshops include madcap experiments, giant bubbles and high-energy laser tag.
Read our Review: Family Day Out at the Royal Air Force Museum London
The interactive bubbly maths show is on 11am to 2pm everyday between 14 – 17 February. Tickets cost £6.50 (child and adult tickets required).
Related: Top Museums for Kids in London
Laser tag missions at the RAF Museum London will be on four times a day between 19 – 22 February. Book a 45 minute session for fun games and the chance to reach the top of the leader board (recommended age 7+, tickets cost £6.50).
Book tickets for STEM Week activities at the Royal Air Force Museum
Mudfest at WWT London Wetland Centre
14 – 22 February 2026
Stomp, splash and squelch this February half term with the muddy activities on at London Wetland Centre Barnes.
The Mudfest activity line-up includes creating your own pieces of wetland mud art, making seed bombs and building nests. The mud kitchen is open all day long for kids to cook up a storm with the special equipment.
Related: Family Days Out at the London Wetland Centre Barnes
Winter is also the perfect time to discover the incredible wetland wildlife from the bird hides at London Wetland Centre Barnes. Binoculars and telescopes will be available to borrow, and hideout experts will be on hand sharing top tips to help you explore.
Book tickets to visit WWT London Wetland Centre
Elizabeth I’s Great Gift Off at Hampton Court Palace
14 – 22 February 2026
Escape to a world of mystery this half term at Hampton Court Palace and join a royal quest to win over Queen Elizabeth I with the best gift! Four courtiers are already in the running to present their gift, with an intriguing mix of ideas.
Find out what each courtier will gift and gather information about Queen Elizabeth I and her world, then meet her yourself to see if you can beat the courtiers with a fabulous gift idea of your own.
Live performances will be performing across the palace daily between 1030am to 3:30pm.
Book tickets to visit Hampton Court Palace
Related: Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
February Half Term at the National Maritime Museum
15 – 20 February 2026
Take part in creative and educational workshops to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month during February half-term at the National Maritime Museum.
Related: London National Maritime Museum Day Out
February half term events for families at the National Maritime Museum include crafting activities, storytelling and dress-up play and a creative collaging workshop. These activities are part of Out to Sea, a week-long family festival celebrating LGBTQ+ history.
Check times and the full programme of free half-term activities running at the National Maritime Museum
Beano Mischief at the Tower of London
14 – 22 February 2026
Join in the fun this half term at Tower of London, as Dennis and his friends crash their time machine into the fortress trying to get to a school trip on time. It doesn’t go to plan and the pals find themselves flying through time and crash landing at the Tower.
Vital pieces of the go-kart have fallen off, but they don’t know where or when. Help Dennis and his friends locate these pieces around the Tower so they can repair the tangled timeline and get back home to Beanotown!
Book tickets to visit the Tower of London
Family Sessions at the National Gallery
17 – 19 February 2026
How do we look at pictures, and what can a painting really tell us?Join the Decoding Pictures family tours to explore the National Gallery with their Gallery Educator team, who will share skills to guide you in asking questions and discovering answers.
Family sessions over February half term will also include the free drop-in Creative Space, where you are invited to experiment, create and play using materials to discover how artists and scientists capture the beauty of illumination.
See full details about the February half term Family Sessions at the National Gallery
Family Tours at London Transport Museum Depot Acton
18 and 20 February 2026
Join the London Transport Museum at their Depot in Acton, West London, for a tour exclusively for family groups. You will be taken around part of the Museum Depot by one of their knowledgeable and engaging Learning Facilitators, discovering stories about the very special vehicles in the LTM collection.
Topics covered in the Depot Family Tour might include historic buses, trams and trolley buses and London Underground stock. Family tours last one hour and are aimed at groups with children aged 5 to 11 years old.
Book tickets to visit the London Transport Museum Depot
February Half-Term Kids Theatre Shows in London
Here’s a list of what’s on for kids at London Theatres during the February half-term school holidays.
The Boy at the Back of the Class at Rose Theatre Kingston
6 – 22 February 2026
After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class, based on the bestselling novel, highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval. Tickets from £16.50 per child and £21.50 for full price. Recommended for ages 7+
Book tickets at Rose Theatre Kingston
Who Let the Gods Out at Polka Theatre
7 February – 22 March 2026
Elliot needs to save the world – and save his mum. Enter some epic Greek Gods with a few tricks up their togas.
Elliot Hooper’s life is highly suboptimal. His mum isn’t very well, his posh neighbour is trying to steal his home and he has ever so slightly unleashed an evil death daemon into the world… Luckily (according to her), the constellation Virgo has crash landed in his dungheap and with the help of a legendary family of ancient Greek Gods, Elliot is on a quest to save THE world. But can he save HIS world too…?
With book and lyrics by bestselling author Maz Evans, this first adventure in the brilliant ‘Who Let The Gods Out’ series is brought to life in a hilarious brand-new stage musical.
Recommended for ages 8 – 13. Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes including interval. Tickets from £10 for adults and children.
Book tickets at Polka Theatre
London February Half Term Activities Map
I am also pinning the top places in London for February half term family events, activities and workshops in the “February Half Term Activities in London” Google Map Guide. For a direct link to the map to bookmark, click here. To explore the map, click on the door sign with an arrow just before the map title.
Things to Do in London with Kids
Find more ideas for family days out and places to visit during the London half-term break with our round-up posts and reviews.
Diana Memorial Playground Kensington
Family Day Out at London Wetland Centre Barnes
Children’s Garden at Kew Gardens
Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace
Visiting Osterley Park National Trust with Kids
Gruffalo Adventure Trail at Horsenden Hill
Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park Epsom
Read on for more family days out inspiration with our reviews on the top museums in London for kids;
Top Museums in London for Kids
Family Day Out at the British Museum
Visiting the Horniman Museum and Gardens with Kids
Wonderlab at the Science Museum London
London Transport Museum with Kids
Day Out at the National Maritime Museum
Dino Snores for Kids at the Natural History Museum
Royal Air Force Museum London with Kids
Cutty Sark Activities for Kids
London Museum of Water and Steam with Kids
National Portrait Gallery London with Kids
Pin for Later – February Half Term Activities in London 2026
This post was updated on 7 January 2026 with the latest information on activities, workshops, events and family theatre coming up during the 2026 February half term break in London. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, so if you do click through and make a purchase I may receive a small amount at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
