As a London mum of two boys (aged 6 and 2) I keep my finger on the pulse of fun things to do with kids. If you’re looking for the best things to do with children in London this February half term, well you’ve come to the right place. February is a funny time… you’ve emerged from the fun of Christmas, followed by the dreariness of January and things are looking that little bit brighter. In February London offers a mix of cool indoor adventures and outdoor discoveries perfect for when the weather can’t make up it’s mind!
Read this post for the best interactive museums, immersive exhibitions, shows and festivals. This guide brings together the very best things to do with children in London for February half term.
Festivals
Imagine Children’s Festival – a festival of fun and creativity for families at the Southbank Centre includes dance, theatre, comedy, movement and creativity for all ages plus specific activities for neurodivergent children. Also worth visiting is the REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground – a play space made out of repurposed materials (£7.50).
Date: 11th – 21st Feb
Price: Some paid activities and some free.
Historic Attractions
Tower of London – ‘Mischief at the Tower’. The classic characters from the Beano are travelling through time. Dennis the Menace and his friends crash their time machine into the fortress and need to find the pieces of their time machine.
Date: 14 – 22nd February
Price: Trail is included in admission Adult £35.80, £17.90 child (under 5s are free)
Outdoor Attractions
London Wetland Centre – Mudfest! Lots of different activities involving playing with mud! I can see this being popular especially with toddlers!
Date: 14 – 22nd February
Price: Included in admission Adult £17.95, £11.65 child (under 3s are free)
Kew Gardens – An orchid spectacular inspired by China. Little ones will love the large scale floral installations.
Date: 7th Feb – 8th March
Price: Included in admission Adult £24, £7 child (under 4s are free)
London Zoo – Vets in Action – through interactive experiences, children can discover the incredible work carried out by vets, veterinary nurses and keepers at the world famous zoo.
Date: 14 – 22nd February
Price: Included in admission Adult £28, £14 child (under 5s are free)
Indoor Attractions
Seven Wonders of the World: An Immersive Exhibition – Journey through the ancient world and see the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu and Colossus of Rhodes etc through 360 projections and VR. Use discount code with your purchase: WONLON10 for a 10% discount on tickets!
Date: Opens now
Price: Adult £21.90, £16.90 child (under 4s are free)
Planetarium at Battersea Powerstation – Planetarium Go! is an immersive pop-up planetarium experience that allows audiences of all ages to explore the universe through several engaging short films.
Date: 30th Jan – 1st March.
Price: £15
Mundo Pixar – Probably the Feb launch we are most excited about, the opportunity to step into life-size sets from favourite Disney / Pixar films including Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo.
Date: Opens 13th Feb
Price: Adult £29, £20 child (under 3s are free)
Frameless – Immersive art experience where classic masterpieces are brought to life through projections and surround sound. This half term families are invited to step inside the world of the best-selling picture book The Colour Monster. The experience uses Anna Llenas’ distinctive illustrations to take visitors through a series of beautifully crafted emotional worlds.
Location: 6 Marble Arch
Date: 13th – 22nd Feb
Duration : Allow two hours
Cost: £18 or children and £28 for adults
Museums
Young V & A – One of London best museums for children has a new exhibition.‘ Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends‘ goes behind the scenes of the famous stop motion show casing how the classic characters are bought to life.
Date: Opens 12th Feb
Price: From £11
Hornimann Museum – New exhibition ‘Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures.’ Inspired by Jules Verne’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Seas’, families are invited to board the legendary ‘Nautilus’ submarine and discover on an underwater adventure. Includes an Octonauts adventure trail.
Date: Opens 13th Feb
Price: Adult £9.80, £7 child (under 3s are free)
Postal Museum – New Jolly Postman exhibition – interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of Janet and Allan Ahlberg famous children’s book.
Date: From 14th Feb
Price: Included in museum ticket.
Royal Museums Greenwich – There’s lots going on in Greenwich around half term with a focus on LBTQ history as well.
Cutty Sark – Has character actors, crafts and the Rainbow Crew workshop which celebrates the people who used textiles to express identity, pride and belonging across maritime history.
Maritime Museum – arts, crafts, storytelling. Rainbow themed crafts and a story telling of Julian the Mermaid to celebrate Pride.
The Queen’s House – arts, crafts and storytelling. Crafts focussing on love, families will create their own ‘love letter’ to someone – a friend, sibling, loved one
Date: Various activites from 14th Feb – 22nd Feb.
London Transport Museum – Creative crafts, lively music sessions, and hands-on activities inspired by active travel.
Date: 14 – 22nd February
Price: All activities are included in admission
Discover Children’s Story Centre – Are hosting an interactive play space inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. Also on is the Monster funfair, and baby and toddler story telling.
Date: 22nd Jan – 22nd February
Price: Activities are included in admission
Twist Museum – Daily magic shows at this mind-bending museum of illusion for half term.
Location: 248 Oxford St, London W1C 1DH
Opening: Times vary
Duration: 1hr – 1.5hr
Age: All ages, under 3s are free
Cost: Adult £27.50 children £21
Theatre and Shows
Matilda – Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl.
Age: 6+
Price: From £27.50
Mrs Armitage on Wheels, part of the Southbank Centre’s Imagine Festival – brand-new musical adaptation of the award-winning BBC animated series Quentin Blake’s Box Of Treasures featuring clever puppetry and original live music.
Date: 18-21 February
Age: 3 – 8
Price: From £22
Cbeebie Wildlife Gymboree – Join CBeebies friends at the Southbank Centre to celebrate the natural world in music and song.
Date: 20th February
Age: Age 2 +
Price: 16
Little Angel Theatre
The Everywhere Bear – One bear’s big adventure.
Date: 7 Feb – 19 Apr
Age: 3 – 8
Price: Adult £15.50, £13.50 child
I Want My Hat Back – A bear has lost his hat and needs to find it!
Date: 5 Feb – 9 May 2026
Age: 3 – 6
Price: Adult £15.50, £13.50 child
Family WorkShop – Dinosaurs – Make a T-Rex puppet to take home.
Date: 14 -15 Feb
Age: 4 – 8
Polka Theatre
Ruby’s Worry – Ruby had always been happy, perfectly happy…. until one day…. she discovered a worry…
Date: 11th Feb – 22nd Feb 2026
Age: 3 – 7 years
Price: £14
Unicorn Theatre
Squirrel – A multi-sensory experience of sound, light and scent with a squirrel puppet. The show is interactive and perfect for babies and children. Noah loved it! Run time 40 mins
Date: On until 22nd Feb 2026
Age: 6 months – 4 years
Price: £25.50 for adult and child.
Activities Less than Two Hours From London
Legoland Windsor – Brick Days are exciting Half Term children’s activities selected rides and attractions to explore, plus brick building challenges, workshops, and character meet ups.
Hampton Court – Step back in time, join a royal quest and see if you can win over Queen Elizabeth I.
Date: 14 – 22nd February
Price: Included in admission Adult £28, £14 child (under 5s are free)
See the following blog posts for London’s Best ongoing Activities:
Best Things to Do in London with Babies and Toddlers
Best Museums and Attractions in London With Play Areas / Soft Play
Best child-friendly afternoon teas
Best child-friendly restaurants
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