Wondering what to do in London this May half term? Praying like mad the gorgeous weather will come back by then? Us, too. So here’s a roundup of half-term activities both indoors and out, so you and the kids can have fun, rain or shine.
What: Pond life: make your own mini-garden installation
When: Monday 30 or Tuesday 31 May, 11–1pm or 2–4pm
Where: National Gallery
Age range: all
Cost: FREE
More info: website
What: Artist’s Apprentice: build a bug
When: Thursday or Friday, 2nd or 3rd June, 11am–3:30pm
Where: National Gallery
Age range: 7–13
Cost: £15 adult/child
More info: website
What: Children’s Activity Club
When: May Half term & After school also
Where: St. Benedict’s School, Ealing
Age Range: 5-11
Cost: Half term price £150 for full 4 days, £60 per day
More info: website | 07985763091
What: Adventure Activities
When: Throughout half term
Where: RHS Garden Wisley
Age range: all
Cost: included in garden entry, £13/£6.50 adult/child (free for under 5s)
More info: website
What: Family Cinema: Kung Fu Panda 3
When: Throughout half term
Where: Watermans
Age range: PG
Cost: £5
More info: website
What: Artist-led workshops
When: Throughout half term
Where: V&A Museum of Childhood
Age range: all
Cost: varies from FREE to £5
More info: website
What: The Wondercrump World of Roald Dahl
When: Throughout half term, various times
Where: Southbank Centre
Age range: 7–12
Cost: £10/£8 adult/child
More info: website
What: Pond dipping
When: Wednesday or Thursday, 1st or 2nd June, 10:30 to 12:30pm
Where: Greenwich Park (Wed) and Regent’s Park (Thurs)
Age range: all
Cost: £15 per family (2 adults & up to 3 kids)
More info: website
