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What's On, February Half Term 2017

By Lucy Brooks on 30/11/2016

Looking for what to do this February half term, London? Whether you have toddlers in London or teenage monsters, we have the answers for your family.

Kids Half Term February 2017, Family Events
Kids Half Term February 2017, Family Events
For a full list of half-term events happening February 2018, please click here

February Half Term: London's Toddlers 0-5

Magical Lantern Festival, Chiswick House
19th January - 26th February


Back again for 2017, the Magical Lantern Festival has vast, glittering lanterns that light up the night's sky and the rolling gardens of Chiswick House. Spot a range of brightly coloured animals Noah would be proud of and don't forget to wrap up warm.


Suitable for all ages

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Get hands-on with fluffy friends at Bockett's Farm
11th - 19th February
Last year we welcomed in Spring in with a visit to tried and tested favourite, Bockett's Farm, where newborn lambs frolicked around the fields. This year, more baby lambs are due to arrive, there'll be Birds of Prey flying demonstrations and the opportunity to meet miniature Shetland Ponies in the Pony Parlour.


Suitable for all ages
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Music and Storytelling, Royal Albert Hall
17th January - 12th April



We loved it last year, and in 2017 it's back again this half-term, tiny tots explore the Royal Albert Hall’s history of music, movement and dance with three expert storytellers.

Suitable for ages 0-4

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How to Hide a Lion, Polka Theatre
On now - 26th February



This charming story tells the tale of a girl trying to hide her best friend, who happens to be a lion. Directed by Peter Glanville and adapted from Helen Stephen's children's story.

Two versions, one for ages 1-2 and another for 3-6 year olds

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The Red Balloon, Puppet Theatre Barge
04 Feb 2017 – 19 Mar 2017



Be enchanted by a musical re-telling of 'The Red Balloon', the story of a young boy and a sentient balloon, performed by marionettes at our favourite floating theatre.


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February Half Term: Children aged 5-8

Imagine Children's Festival, Southbank Centre
9th - 19th February



The Imagine Festival at the Southbank Centre is one of our favourite children's activities for half term. With a storytelling workshops, shakespeare for young audiences, film screenings and a baby rave, what more could you possibly want from your half term activity list?


Suitable for ages 0-12


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Drop-in Sessions, National Portrait Gallery
19 February 2017, 13:00-14:30



Back once more, the National Portrait Gallery's half term activities are inspired by the colour, shape and form of the contemporary collections. Families will join Anna Hymas for a creative session where you can try out different paints, from oil to acrylic.


Sessions for ages 3+ and 7+


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Robots, Science Museum
8th February - 3rd September



In February 2017, the Science museum will open its doors to a brand new robots exhibition where kids will find an articulated iron manikin from the 1500s, a giant 1950s Italian robot called Cygan, who we hear has a glamorous past, and one of the first walking robots!


Suitable for all ages


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Orchids festival, Kew Gardens
04 February – 05 March



Embrace nature at this year's India-themed Orchid Festival, featuring block printing, Bodhi leaf colouring and face painting along with copious blooms.


find out more


Become a vet, London Zoo
11 February – 19 Februral



Help aspiring junior vets treat and X-ray their toys and learn all about life as a veterinarian doctor at London Zoo


find out more


February Half Term: Children aged 9-14

Theatre for Young Audiences, National Theatre



Young audiences are in for a treat with a modern reworking of an age-old love story, as Romeo and Juliet returns to the Dorfman Theatre. New for 2017 is a kid-friendly production of Macbeth and there are also stage fighting workshops for little Montagues and Capulets aged between 7-12.


Suitable for ages 8-12

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Cirque Berserk!




The Wimbledon New Theatre will welcome the tried and tested Cirque Berserk in half term 2017. This 'real-circus' is a high-energy show with death-defying and mind-boggling stunts.


Suitable for ages 8 - adult


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Macbeth at Half Term, National Theatre



From the team who have treated younger audiences with Romeo and Juliet at half term for the last few years, Shakespeare's story of witchcraft, murder, treason and treachery will be brought to The Dorfman in 2017. Macbeth at The National this February half-term promises to be a bold retelling of the dark and brooding Scottish Play


Suitable for ages 13+


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LEGO Batman Movie
10 February - March



Batman has returned to save Gotham in the new LEGO movie with the help of his hapless son and his massive ego


find out more




If all that doesn't sate your little ones' appetite, here's our weekend guide for kids and our round up of the best kid-friendly museums and outdoor activities in the capital.


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