Half term is just around the corner, and we’ve gathered the best children activities and camps to help you make the most of the break.
Make sure you also check out our Top 18 Things to Do in London in February, and why not join us for the Kensington Mums Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Saturday 7th March 2026 for a truly special celebration.
1. Monkey Music- enjoy a FREE class
Monkey Music classes are packed full of fun, laughter and learning. If you haven’t managed to fit a class around your routine yet, get in touch to book your first FREE class!
Monkey Music is passionate about introducing music to your little one right from the start, beginning with specialist baby classes from 3 months, to teaching your child to read music and introducing orchestral instruments at 3-4 years, each class level is superbly resourced and structured and beautifully presented with gorgeous puppets, hand crafted props, specialist percussion, dance, magical bubbles and lots more.
First class is FREE and it’s possible to join at any time during the term. Weekly classes are held in **Notting Hill, Holland Park, Kensington, South Kensington, **Chelsea, Gloucester Road, Belgravia & Pimlico.
2. A February Half Term to Fall in Love With: The Strings Club Holiday Camps
This February Half Term, spread the love with The Strings Club Holiday Camps, running
w/c 16th February across London. Designed to celebrate friendship, kindness and fun, their 5★ rated camps welcome children for a single day or the full week. Founded by mum and award-winning businesswoman Amy Cunningham, The Strings Club offers trusted, Ofsted-registered holiday childcare with a musical twist. Mornings include guitar, ukulele or violin sessions led by expert teachers, with FREE instrument hire included on 2+ day bookings. Afternoons are filled with carefully curated workshops spanning sport, drama, dance, art and wellbeing.
Enjoy 10% off your first booking with code NEWCUS10.
Venues: Balham, Blackheath, Bow, Brockley, Crouch End, Dulwich, Fulham
Greenwich, Hackney, Hampstead, Islington, Nunhead, Richmond, Walthamstow.
Explore our 5*, screen-free Holiday Camps here or call 0121 296 9204.
3. Horrible Histories – The Concert live at the Royal Festival Hall
HORRIBLE HISTORIES presents the ultimate first concert for kids at the Royal Festival Hall over February half-term! For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series Horrible Histories will be appearing live (and dead) on stage! When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s no idea how much trouble he’ll get from a host of murderous monarchs! Featuring a live band, with the sensational TV songs including Charles II, Dick Turpin, the Vikings, Cleopatra and The Monarchs song! Bring your singing voices for a truly Horrible show!
4. If there’s one place in London that you have to check out as a new mum, it’s Cloud Twelve.
Cloud Twelve Kids’ Club is part of a luxury wellness and lifestyle club in the heart of Notting Hill, designed for modern families. With an entire ground floor dedicated to children’s play, learning and creativity, it offers an inspiring environment where little ones can thrive. Beyond the kids’ space, you can enjoy a luxury spa – named ‘Best Day Spa- by Vogue, salon and holistic wellness clinic, creating a truly multi-generational experience. Cloud Twelve has been named “The chicest private members club for kids” by Condé Nast Traveller, and the must-try destination for new mums by Harper’s Bazaar, redefining family wellbeing in an elegant, joyful setting.
5. Join Little House of Science Adventure: Biodesign Lab
Looking for something exciting this half term? Biodesign Lab invites children to explore how nature inspires clever solutions—from shark skin helping trains speed up to insects acting as mini‑engineers. Over five engaging days, they’ll enjoy hands-on experiments, games, and creative building challenges inspired by bioluminescence and plant power. It’s perfect for young scientists, inventors, builders, and animal lovers. Dates: Feb 16–20,
Time: 9:30am–3:30pm, Ages: 5–7s & 8–14s, Locations: Hampstead, NW3 6XH (UCS Senior School) Chelsea, SW3 3AP (Marlborough Primary School).
6. South Ken Kids Festival
Join the 28th edition of the South Ken Kids Festival, a festival bursting with activities for the whole family from 16 to 24 March. The French Institute in London throws open its doors to all readers, young and old, to enjoy children’s literature, poetry, graphic novels, films and music. Storytelling, live drawing, workshops and book signings are on the menu, with guests including Axel Scheffler, Guillaume Gallienne, Grace Easton, Michael Rosen, Lucie Brunellière, and many more, under the patronage of Quentin Blake.
7. Make Science Fun for Kids with MEL Science Kits
MEL Science offers monthly science experiment subscriptions designed to engage kids through hands-on activities and immersive learning. Each kit includes everything your child needs to perform exciting experiments, along with detailed instructions and educational resources. With a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), these kits cover topics like chemistry and physics. MEL Science subscriptions start at $39.90 per month. Use code KMUM50 for 50% off your first month. Explore more and order your first kit at the MEL Science website. Give your child the gift of learning and watch them fall in love with science!
8. Join YellowBird Education engaging holiday and weekend educational Workshops – In Fulham and Putney
Yellowbird Education offers in-person holiday workshops that are designed for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Educational, fun and engaging workshops for children to develop skills in Creative Writing, 11+, 10+, 8+ and 7+ Exam Preparation, 11+ Reasoning, 7+ and 8+ Reasoning, 7+ and 11+ Maths, Handwriting, Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Interview Skills. Mock exams and Sunday Exam Prep classes run throughout each term. They have extensive knowledge of the British school system and preparing children for the 7+, 8+, 10+, 11+ and 13+ independent school entry process. Assessments and school advice are available. Unlock your child’s potential, keep children off screens, laughing and learning throughout the holidays. Book via the website, email: hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk or contact us on 020 77310695. Sign up to the newsletters for up to date workshops.
9. Family Films at Ciné Lumière
Enjoy the best of animated cinema at Ciné Lumière! Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, French animated films Little Amélie, adapted from Amélie Nothomb’s bestselling autobiography The Character of the Rain, Arco, produced by Natalie Portman and winner of the Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the beloved Zootropolis 2 are featured in the CinéFamilies programme of the French Institute in London. Highlights also include the UK premiere of My Life in Versailles a special visit of celebrated actor Guillaume Gallienne who will present the comedy Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia.
10. Design Camps at the Design Museum
Looking for a creative February half-term plan? The Design Museum’s popular Design Camps return from 17–20 February, with full-day, hands-on workshops for children and young people aged 8–14. Perfect for curious minds, these practical design camps allow kids to explore new skills, materials and ideas in an inspiring museum setting. There are still spaces available on 3 exciting camps: Sustainable Prop Making, inspired by Wes Anderson’s playful storytelling and eco-friendly materials; Patch and Badge Making, where children design and apply their own creations using heat-transfer inks and metallic foils; and Paper Sculpture, exploring sculptural techniques inspired by the Lunar New Year.
11. February Family Festival at the Natural History Museum
Check out the space-themed family festival for February half-term with shows, activities, self-guided trails and much more.
12. V&A South Kensington February Half Term
Visit V&A South Kensington February Half Term for activities and performances inspired by the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition.
13. Little Tweaks -Wiggle, Giggle & Breathe
Running every Tuesday, these joyful and engaging sessions invite little ones to move, stretch, dance and breathe, while parents join in the fun too. Expect plenty of wiggles, lots of giggles and gentle moments of calm as children explore movement at their own pace.
14. Paper Making workshop at Leighton House Museum
Explore the different types of paper – its properties, uses, and how it has changed over time – while using everyday materials for little hands to produce their very own hand-made paper.
Make sure you also check out our Top 18 things to do in London in February and why not join us for Kensington Mums Mother’s day afternoon tea on Saturday 7th of March 2026.
