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Top 10 things to do this Half Term

Top 10 things to do this Half Term

1. Join our engaging and educational holiday camps

Yellowbird Education offers in-person holiday camps that are designed for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Educational, fun and engaging holiday camps for children to develop skills in Creative Writing, Creative Comprehension, English Exam Preparation for 11+, 10+, 8+ and 7+, 11+ Reasoning, 7+ and 8+ Reasoning, 7+, 8+ and 11+ Maths and Handwriting.

Mock exams and Sunday Exam Prep classes run throughout each term.

We 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, bring back laughing and learning throughout the holidays.

Book through the website, or contact us on 020 77310695.

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2. October Half Term Science Camps, London 2026

Half term is almost here, and Little House of Science has two spectacular weeks of hands-on discovery lined up!

Who: Young scientists aged 5 to 7 and 8 to 13 (taught seperately)

Where: Hampstead and South Kensington
Week 1, October 19 to 23: Junior Medical Explorers. Dive inside the human body to explore the skeleton, brain and immune system, and meet the scientists who changed medicine forever.
Week 2, October 26 to 30: Astrogeology. Investigate rocks, volcanoes, moon missions and the search for alien life.

Future doctor or astronaut? These camps spark curiosity and make the holidays unforgettable. Book your place today!

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3. Award-Winning October Half Term Holiday Camp in Ealing and Fulham

Get ready for Spooktacular Celebrations: a week of music, creativity, friendship and spooky fun! The Strings Club’s Holiday Camps are carefully curated for children aged 4–11.

Your child will have the chance to:

Learn guitar, violin or ukulele led by professional musicians. Get creative with arts, crafts and projects. Take part in seasonal-inspired activities. Enjoy games, movement and outdoor activities. Make friends and try something new

And, of course, there will be a Grand Concert. It’s a chance to celebrate everything children have learnt during the week.

Daily parent updates and private photo galleries
Key information
📍Ealing: Christ the Saviour CE Primary School, W5 5DX
📍Fulham: St John’s Walham Green CE Primary School,SW6 6AS
📅 w/c 26th October 2026
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New to The Strings Club? Use exclusive code: KENSINGTON for 10% off your first booking with us!
We’d love to welcome your child to Spooktacular Celebrations! Book your child’s space and explore more

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4. Shine Bright Gymnastics Half-Term Camp

Looking for something fun and active this May? Join us for a one-day rhythmic gymnastics camp where children can discover the magic of this Olympic sport.

Packed with games, crafts, dancing and hands-on practice with ribbons, hoops and more, it’s the perfect way for kids to stay active, try something new, and enjoy an exciting day with friends in a safe, supportive environment.

Details:

  • Where: Kensington Primary Academy

  • When: 28 Oct 2026, 10:00am – 4:00pm

  • Who: Boys and girls aged 6–12, beginner-friendly

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5. Kalmer Kids October Half-Term Camp

Location
Tadpoles Nursery
Park Walk, Chelsea, SW10 0AY

Dates
26th–30th October

Time
8:45am–2:00pm – Standard Camp Day
8:45am–5:00pm – Extended Day option available

Ages
3–8 years

Kalmer Kids October Half-Term Camp is a fun, nurturing camp where children develop emotional wellbeing through play. Every day is filled with outdoor adventures, creative crafts, yoga, mindfulness, stories, traditional games and exciting themed activities.

Children learn practical calming tools to help them understand their emotions, build confidence, develop resilience and strengthen friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

Led by experienced, caring teachers, Kalmer Kids is a place where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn, play and grow.

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6. Animation Film Festival

Fans of animated films can enjoy a great selection of new films alongside ultimate classics for the whole family from 4-11 October at Ciné Lumière. From the most anticipated Wildwood and Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom to the London premieres of Dandelion’s Odyssey and Mary Anning, from restored classics Of Stars and Men to Animal Farm, they are in for a treat! From 4-31 October at Ciné Lumière, South Kensington.

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7. Swap Screen Time for the Stage!

Could your child shine a little brighter?

Give them the chance to discover their confidence, creativity and spark with a 2-week trial at Stagecoach Kensington!🎭🎶💃

Our fun, welcoming classes bring together singing, dancing and acting, helping children make new friends, express themselves and build skills that last far beyond the stage.

Whether they dream of being centre stage or simply want to try something new, everyone is welcome!

Try Stagecoach Kensington for two weeks and see where their confidence can take them.

📍 Kensington, London | Ages 4–18

Reserve your space today.

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8. A Little Luxury at Cloud Twelve for Just £100

For a limited time, escape to one of London’s most celebrated wellness destinations for just £100.

Choose between an Essential Massage or Essential Facial, delivered by the expert team at Cloud Twelve — a destination renowned for exceptional treatments, expert practitioners and beautifully considered wellbeing.

Whether you’re in need of some much-deserved downtime, a moment to reset or simply want to discover what makes Cloud Twelve so special, this is your invitation to experience it for yourself.

And yes, it really is £100!

Available for a limited time only, until 31 October.

£100. Your treatment. Your reset.

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9. For the Mum Whose Mind Never Switches Off

You hold everything together. The school runs, the career, the home and everyone else’s feelings. Yet underneath it all? It never feels like enough. You feel guilty, you snap at the kids, you feel like flatmates with your partner, and you’ve lost yourself.

I’m Tim Hayes and for over 20 years I’ve helped mums like you gently dissolve worry, mum guilt, self-judgement and old beliefs that keep you stretched thin, so you can be fully present with your children, your partner and who you really are.

Book a free conversation and start living with unshakable peace, no matter what life brings.

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10. John Parnham’s KidzWorld

Family Fun Fair at Eelbrook Common! Bring the family along for exciting rides, inflatables and plenty of fun for all ages!

Eelbrook Common, Fulham SW6 4SQ
8–11 October & 15–18 October

Opening Times

  • Weekdays: 2:00pm – 6:30pm

  • Weekends: 11:00am – 6:30pm

  • Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays

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