February half-term 2023: Things to do in London

Fun February half-term activities in London

• It's time to tick London top attractions off your list, or visit the city's favourite kids attractions. Pick up a Merlin five-in-one London attractions pass to experience top attractions, such as the London Eye and Madame Tussauds.
• Or enjoy access to more than 80 attractions with the The London Pass – choose between the number of days and hop attraction to attraction, sometimes even skipping the line!
• Visit two, three, five or seven attractions with a London Explorer Pass, offering access to more than 60 London attractions and tours.
• Soar into the sky in an Emirates Air Line cable car for spectacular views of London, or if you are feeling brave, you can enjoy a fun climb Up at The O2.
• Ride on the hop-on hop-off bus and see historic London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.
• Say hello to Shrek, and meet his friends from Far Far Away at Shrek's Adventure! London.
• Wow the kids with a thrill-a-minute speedboat ride or enjoy a leisurely City Cruises river tour along the Thames.
• Watch your little ones try out different careers at KidZania, from being doctors and firefighters to journalists.
• Face your fears as you explore London's dark and scary stories at The London Dungeon.
• Dare yourself to step into the Shark Walk at SEA LIFE London Aquarium and see how many different species you can spot!
• Snap family selfies and panoramic views at The View from The Shard, London's tallest attraction.
• Have a budget-friendly half-term in London with plenty of free museums and activities for kids.  
• Find more London attractions for February half-term.

Children's theatre shows 

• Be dazzled by spectacular spells and marvellous magic at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. 
• Sing along to much-loved Disney tunes at The Lion King and be wowed by colourful costumes and sets.
• See Roald Dahl’s childhood classic Matilda retold on the London stage.
• Watch everyone's favourite flying nanny Mary Poppins bring her magic to the West End in this timeless Disney classic.
• Be captivated by the story of Cinderella as the much-loved fairy tale transforms into a dazzling musical!
• Book a show in one of London's top children's theatres during the school holiday.
• Find more shows in London for kids and top West End musicals.

February half-term in London for teens

• Peek at the props and learn about the filmmaking trickery featured in the Harry Potter films at the Magical Mischief exhibition at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
• Older children will love ArcelorMittal Orbit, where they can brave the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide.
• Discover the world of London's transport system and abandoned stations at the London Transport Museum.
• Take them on a street art tour around London and discover abstract art, modern murals, contemporary sculpture and quirky installations dotted across the capital.
• Thrill seekers can go on a treetop adventure with panoramic views of London at Go Ape at Alexandra Palace.
• Keep the teens entertained at The O2 with high energy activities from Oxygen Freejumping and Toca Social to the immersive Selfie Factory.
• Or make a splash with some fun water activities from white water rafting and hydrospeeding to canoeing and kayaking at the Lee Valley Regional Park.
• Find the best photo spots in London to snap selfies and create FOMO, from amazing views to Instagrammable cafes.
• Find more things to do with teenagers in London.

Unmissable events during half-term in London

• Ride a broomstick over the skies of London at the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition.
• Treat your little ones to 12 days of events and activities just for kids at Imagine Children's Festival. 
• Get creative with clay and enjoy some half-term crafting and activities at M.Y.O.
• Marvel at the Asiatic lions at ZSL London Zoo's Land of the Lions attraction.
• Check out hands-on workshops, exhibitions and activities at the Science Museum and the Museum of London.
• Discover more family fun with 101 things to do with kids in London.  

Kid-friendly restaurants

• Dine among tropical surroundings at The Rainforest Cafe.
• Enjoy a taste of America’s Deep South in the Forrest Gump-themed Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
• Try some delicious global flavours by the river at Giraffe Southbank. 
• Eat and bowl in one sitting at All Star Lanes this half-term.
• Play against your friends and family with hundreds of board games at Draughts London, before feasting on burgers and wraps.
• Find more family restaurants.

Free things to do with the family

• Discover interactive exhibitions and family-friendly fun at the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
• Dive deep into your imagination at Victoria and Albert Museum’s galleries. 
• Take a look around The Lego Store and M&M's World in Leicester Square.
• Go for a stroll with the family in one of the city's best parks.
• Play children's floor games including a space invader line maze and colourful hopscotch in Canary Wharf.
• Remember, children can travel for free or at a discount on London's public transport services depending on their age.
• Find more free museums and activities for kids in London for a budget-friendly half-term.
• Discover 101 free things to do in London.

Find more year-round family ideas with this guide to London for kids, or see a roundup of 101 things to do with children in London.