At last, London has a Paddington Bear exhibition! This lavish interactive experience sounds like it has everything a fan of the polite young bear could possibly want, from a journey through Paddington’s idealised London to a marmalade festival at the Browns’ house. It only opens on the Friday of half-term, but if you can’t get down these holidays it’s surely going to be around for a while.
The Easter holidays are still a recent memory, the summer holidays are looming in the background: and now here comes half-term again, with the kids getting a whole week off – and entertainment will be required.
Fortunately, this is London, and there’s a near-infinite number of things for kids to do, from enjoying the city’s many kid-friendly museums and galleries that really come into their own when school is out, to enjoying the possibilities of the warmer weather and the return of outdoor theatre season.
Please enjoy our top suggestions for the half-term, from brand new exhibitions and plays to your last chance to see a couple of excellent attractions for younger audiences.
When is May half-term this year?
This year, London’s May half-term falls between Monday May 27 and Friday May 31. Other parts of the country will have half-term a different week.
Whether you’re after some rainy day fun, outdoor play or some budget-friendly free activities for families, London absolutely has you covered. Here’s our roundup of all the best things to do with your children this May half-term.