What's On in London, West

The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition

Venue: Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront

Website: https://pompeii-experience.com/london

Travel back 2,000 years with VR and cutting-edge immersive tech and experience Pompeii like never before. Wander ancient Roman streets, explore the legendary Villa of Mysteries and come face-to-face with...

HMS Pinafore

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.londoncoliseum.org/events/hms-pinafore

This laugh-out-loud opera is set aboard the Royal Navy warship HMS Pinafore. And while the ship remains anchored in Portsmouth, it didn’t stop the opera reaching international shores and becoming the...

Cirque du Soleil presents OVO

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Bursting with breathtaking acrobatics inspired by insects, where crickets leap skyward, butterflies soar midair, ants juggle with precision, and spiders contort, bend and twist in defiance of gravity -...

HMS Pinafore

Venue: London Coliseum

Website: www.londoncoliseum.org

This laugh-out-loud opera is set aboard the Royal Navy warship HMS Pinafore. And while the ship remains anchored in Portsmouth, it didn’t stop the opera reaching international shores and becoming the...

Hamlet

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Two actors and one musician - armed with seven props and a suitcase - bring a bitesize retelling of Shakespeare’s family drama of revenge, justice and moral dilemmas to life in 60 minutes.Go on a roller-coaster...

The Littlest Yak

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are! This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Pick up a free The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail sheet and discover accompanying QR codes, games and activities to learn fun and fascinating facts inspired by this classic children’s tale.  This...

Westminster Abbey Chorister Experience Day

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Each term, interested primary school-aged boys can experience being an Abbey chorister for the day. A love of singing and enthusiasm for music are all they need: no formal training is necessary. Book...

Tate Modern Family Tours

Venue: Tate Modern

Website: www.tate.org.uk

Each tour is different and unpacks 2-3 artworks through a multisensory experience. They can include responses to textures, shapes, colours and sounds which are expressed verbally and non-verbally. Tours...

Dino Snores for Kids

Venue: The Natural History Museum

Website: www.nhm.ac.uk

This unique sleepover gives kids aged 7 to 11 the chance to explore the Museum after dark while taking part in exciting and educational activities.You’ll have the chance to explore the Museum by torchlight...

Number Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Take part in numerical games and activities or Dress Up for Digits - dressing up as a number! Sign up for free to receive access to hundreds of free learning resources. However you take part, your fundraising...

The Mountain Witch

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk/shows/category/little-lyric

An adventurous tale from Speedwell Dance of seasons gone awry, an ancient and powerful witch and the determination of children to put things right.With inspiring dance, songs and original music played...

Who Let The Gods Out

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Elliot needs to save the world – and save his mum. Enter some epic Greek Gods with a few tricks up their togas…With book and lyrics by bestselling author Maz Evans, this first adventure in the brilliant...

Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

The theme this year is 'This is My Place' encouraging families and communities to support their children and young people feel a sense of belonging. Visit the website to sign up and be the first to know...

Home Ed Day: Mail Rail Science Day

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Build your engineering skills in themed day of STEM activities. Tickets include Mail Rail Science Show – 45 minute interactive show, Mail Rail Ride, Depot Drop-in – Build, test and design in the Construction...

Ruby’s Worry

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Ruby had always been happy, perfectly happy…. until one day…. she discovered a worry…Told through live music, song, puppetry and physical theatre, Ruby’s Worry takes the audience on a delightful...

Half term theatre: Sherlock Holmes

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Join half term theatre for Sherlock Holmes and The Case of The Missing Blue Carbuncle! This interactive storytelling show is based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale, perfect for children aged 7 to...

Bill the Duck Week

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Join mascot Bill as he explores Headstone Manor. Get creative with our quacking art cart activities and see how many Bills you can spot! Free to complete during normal Museum opening times, fun for all...

Half term theatre: My Father’s Dragon

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

This playful half term performance is a reimagining of Ruth Stiles Gannett’s much-loved adventure story, brought to life with storytelling, fun characters and plenty of imagination. A perfect half term...

Hay!

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk/shows/hay

Only one word but so many meanings in a show about growing up in the heart of the countryside and discovering that you don’t have to stay stuck in the mud – you can live your dreams, spread your wings...

Mudfest 2026

Venue: WWT London Wetland Centre

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Grab your wellies and get stuck in with Mudfest. For one week only this February half term, embrace the mess and discover just how brilliant mud can be with hands-on activities. Daily from 10am - 4 pm....

Rapunzel

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Following the success of The Little Mermaid, award-winning Immersion Theatre proudly presents a hair-larious retelling of the family favourite, complete with a laugh out loud script, catchy songs, audience...

The Insect Circus

Venue: Puppet Barge Theatre - Little Venice

Website: www.puppetbarge.com

The Insect Circus invites the audience to forget reality and become immersed in the strange and beautiful world of the Insect Circus. Beetles and grasshoppers, wasps and dragonflies, demonstrate their...

The Jolly Postman

Venue: The Postal Museum

Website: www.postalmuseum.org

Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...

Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC): mapping Fulham Palace

Venue: Fulham Palace House and Garden

Website: www.fulhampalace.org

Archaeologists use maps to track how sites change over time. In this session explore how Fulham Palace has developed by studying historical maps and archaeological evidence. You will then create your own...

Create and Grow February Half Term Fun

Venue: Squires Garden Centre

Address: Twickenham

Website: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk

Keep the little ones entertained this February half term with Create and Grow activities from Paint and plant a flowerpot - £8 (advanced booking essential).Garden Gnome Trail free activity, 9.30am-1.30pm.Booking...

Drop in Design: Make a Drawstring Bag

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Step into the world of Marie Antoinette’s style with references to her iconic fashion accessories and design. You can explore themes of futurism, tradition, and embellishment to be inspired to make your...

Family Tour: Commonwealth

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

On this special family-friendly tour, walk in the King's footsteps to look out for clues that reveal how the Abbey serves an international family of nations. This activity is suitable for children aged...

Family Workshops at Japan House London

Venue: Japan House London

Website: www.japanhouselondon.uk

Explore the cultures of Japan this half term with a series of free family workshops at Japan House London. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity...

Pop-Up Performance: School Of Confidence

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

Welcome to the School of Confidence with Drag Queen and King, That Girl and Brent Would, a place for families to explore finding confidence together through movement, props, performance, and a little cheekiness!...

The Power of the Pouf with Hannah Wild

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

This drop-in workshop will invite families to think like a designer and leave with new skills and ideas on how to use existing materials to make something new.All materials will be provided, all sourced...

Design Camp: Drawing and Storytelling for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: https://designmuseum.org

Combining observational drawing with zine-making, and inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s visual storytelling, children will learn how to capture details through live sketching and build a visual...

February half-term - Curious shadows and creative light

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Delve into the contrasts of light and dark through an imaginative family art workshop. Join artist Joanna Connybeare as she blends the wonders of science with the expressive possibilities of art.This is...

February half-term - Decoding pictures family tour

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

How do we look at pictures, and what can a painting really tell us? Explore the Gallery with the Gallery Educators who will share skills to guide you in asking questions and discovering answers. Most suitable...

February half-term - Social Space: family lunchroom

Venue: The National Gallery

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk

The Social Space is open to families as a lunchroom everyday 10am-6pm daily during school holidays and weekends.A place to be creative or eat your lunch. Or both! Free.

Horrible Histories The Concert

Venue: Royal Festival Hall

Website: https://birminghamstage.com

For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series appear live (and dead!) on stage in a sensational show.Featuring a live band, led by the Horrible Histories...

Zoom!

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Molly knows everything about space and is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up. But on one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space and realises she still has a...

Depot Family Tours

Venue: London Transport Museum

Address: Museum Depot, Acton

Website: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Exclusively for family groups, visit the Museum Depot in Acton, West London to uncover stories about the very special vehicles in the collection. From the tons of poo that accompanied the first horse buses,...

Family Storytelling: Commonwealth

Venue: Westminster Abbey

Website: www.westminster-abbey.org

Drop into Chapter House and enjoy tales of family, unity and peace. Together, discover through video and crafts how the Commonwealth and Westminster Abbey are connected and what makes them so unique and...

Family Workshop: Duck Pong

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Ping pong your balls into the targets for happy points and spend hours of fun with your very own, multi sensory, S.T.E.M game.In this workshop, you will be making a lucky duck from recycled materials and...

Lion Dancing Family Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

The Lion Dance is an energetic and iconic Chinese tradition believed to bring good luck during significant events and celebrations. This Lion Dance workshop offers a unique experience that promotes coordination,...

Make Your Own Superhero Puppet

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Arts and crafts puppetry workshop to mark Children's Mental Health Week. Through hands-on crafting, storytelling, and playful puppetry, children will explore feelings like courage, kindness, and resilience...

Zoolab Animal Encounter

Venue: Osterley Park and House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Say hello to Morpho the Munching Millipede! This little critter travels through a week-long adventure, meeting a variety of exciting and awe-inspiring animals. Join Zoolab for this face-to-face live animal...

Clay Martisor Family Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

Celebrate creativity, connection and culture in this special family-friendly workshop! Inspired by the Romanian and Bulgarian tradition of Martisor/Martenitsa, you will handcraft your own symbolic charms...

Design Camp: Paper Sculpture for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: https://designmuseum.org

In this creative workshop, children will discover the art and design of paper sculpture, inspired by the Lunar New Year.Guided by paper sculptor Peter Ayres, participants will learn to shape their ideas...

Design Camp: Stop Motion with Clay for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: https://designmuseum.org

Inspired by the fascinating stop motion films of director Wes Anderson, children will create characters, shape clay models, and animate their own stories. Each child will take home their character sketches,...

Greek Myths Masterclass

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Be part of a ‘Greek chorus’ by exploring ensemble theatre, as well as using theatre masks to explore the myths, magic, and larger-than-life stories that have inspired generations. Through ensemble...

Design Camp: Sustainable Prop Making for 8 to 11 year olds

Venue: Design Museum

Website: https://designmuseum.org

In this creative workshop, children will learn the basics of prop making with sustainable materials, inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s use of stylised objects as a key element in storytelling....

SEND Monster Book of Feelings Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

To mark Children's Mental Health Month, join storyteller and author Amie Taylor on Ice Island, for a morning of storytelling, drama and craft. As you journey across the Island meeting a whole host of (friendly)...

Make it: Pendants

Venue: V&A South Kensington

Website: www.vam.ac.uk

This workshop offers families a chance to explore what it means to be a designer.Families will learn hand building and sculpting skills such as rolling coils, carving clay and creating texture. Tickets...

London Comic Con Spring

Venue: Olympia

Website: www.olympia.co.uk/events/london-comic-con-spring

Where stories come to life, journey into a realm of comics and meet the world’s most talented creators at the Comic Zone. From superheroes to cutting-edge titles such as Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire...

Signor Baffo

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk/shows/signor-baffo

There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo is left in charge. Expect plates-full of fun, with generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. What’s the best way to mix meatballs with spaghetti?...

Dear Zoo

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets,...

World Book Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...

Astronights

Venue: Science Museum

Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

Astronights are sleepovers for children and their parents/guardians, where you’ll get to explore the museum after dark and sleep among its wonders. Enjoy out-of-this-world, space-inspired workshops,...

Last Unicorn Airways

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

The show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other. It’s a heartwarming reflection on courage, connection and resilience –...

The Quangle Wangle's Hat Workshop

Venue: Harrow Arts Centre

Website: www.harrowarts.com

The Quangle Wangle’s Hat is a whimsical poem by Edward Lear. It’s full of eccentric creatures like “The Blue Baboon who played the flute and “The Orient Calf from the Land of Tute”. Can you imagine...

Harrow Registration Services Open Day

Venue: Perceval Square, College Road

Website: www.harrow.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages

Meet the Registrars Team to discuss your baby naming ceremony, marriage or civil partnership ceremony. Attendance is free with no booking necessary. Meet suppliers who may be able to enhance your event. Visit...

Kish Kush

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Kish Kush follows two strangers meeting for the first time, separated by a paper wall. They speak different languages and come from different places but share an intrigue and longing to understand one...

Exciting Science

Venue: Lyric Hammersmith

Website: www.lyric.co.uk

This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards. With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption, transform...

Family Workshop: Mother’s Day Bouquet

Venue: Headstone Manor and Museum

Website: www.headstonemanor.org

Craft your very own vibrant and everlasting bouquet from wool, straws, pipe cleaners, egg boxes and a flourish of imagination. It’s amazing what you can make from recycled materials and creative crafting...

St Patrick’s Festival 2026

Venue: Trafalgar Square

Website: www.london.gov.uk

This annual event has become a highlight of London’s cultural calendar, bringing together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city....

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Venue: Polka Theatre

Website: www.polkatheatre.com

Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...

West End Magic

Venue: Leicester Square Theatre

Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts. The...

My First Ballet: Cinderella

Venue: The Peacock

Website: www.ballet.org.uk

Everyone’s invited to this new ballet for children aged 3+. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the...

St Augustine's Priory School Open Day

Venue: St Augustine's Priory School

Website: www.sapriory.com

St Augustine’s Priory, a leading independent Catholic school and Nursery for ages 2–18 and is proud of its exceptional A Level results, consistently placing pupils among the top achievers nationally....

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