Unlock the Ultimate Guide: 30 FREE/CHEAP, FUN Things to Do in London with Kids This February

Looking for affordable ways to keep the kids entertained this February? Explore our great guide featuring 30 FREE and low-cost activities for children in London and nearby areas. From exciting adventures to creative workshops and outdoor fun, everything in this list is designed with families in mind and costs no more than £10 per person. Whether you’re planning a half-term outing, a weekend adventure, or just a fun day out, this guide has something for everyone. Make sure to share this valuable resource with friends, family, school communities, and your favourite Facebook groups. Let’s spread the word so more families can enjoy affordable fun together!

If you receive specific benefits such as Universal Credit, you may want to explore our blog post. It provides information on accessing significantly discounted tickets for various attractions, including London Zoo and the London Transport Museum. Keep an eye on this post for all my “Kid’s eat FREE” offers for February half term.

1. £10 Colchester Zoo tickets

Beat the January Blues with a Special Offer! Pre-book tickets to Colchester Zoo from just £10 per person for visits between 6th January and 14th February 2025. Located not too far from London, Colchester Zoo is the perfect winter destination to create unforgettable memories. Book tickets now and make the most of this incredible offer!

Address: Maldon Rd, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Colchester CO3 0SL

2. Battersea Power Station – The Light Festival

The FREE Light Festival is back from 23rd January to 23rd February 2025, brighter than ever! This free art trail features eight stunning light installations, many making their UK or London debut. Open daily from 8am to 11pm, it combines breathtaking visuals with interactive elements and soundscapes. Perfect for families, with workshops included. Don’t miss it!

Address: Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD

3. Hollywood Bowl

Enjoy 50% off bowling at Hollywood Bowl this February half term! Book your standard bowling games before 11am and use code FEBFUN50 at checkout to save. This offer applies to standard bowling games (Adult, Kids, or Family – one, two, or three games) and is perfect for a fun, affordable outing with family or friends. Don’t miss out—plan your half-term fun today! explore.

London locations: Tolworth, The o2 and Uxbridge

4. Chinese New Year Boat Trips

Take a scenic canal boat ride from Hawley Wharf to King’s Cross Granary Square on a decorated Water Bus for just £6.13 per person. Enjoy Chinese snacks, music, and activity-filled info packs on this family-friendly round trip, with the option to explore Granary Square before returning. Children must be accompanied at all times. Book here.

Address: Camden Market Hawley Wharf 1 Dockray Place London NW1 8QH

5. Rug Rhymes

Introduce little ones to the joy of stories and poems with a playful session led by National Poetry Library staff. Perfect for under-5s, the session includes favourite nursery rhymes, new ones to learn, and time to explore the Children’s Collection before the library opens to the public at 12 noon. Tickets start from £4—book here!

Address: National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall

6. REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

REPLAY is an interactive adventure playground created by The Herd Theatre, built entirely from repurposed waste materials. With a design that sparks creativity, a recycled sound score, and a play generator, it’s a space where children and their grown-ups can play, explore, and reimagine together. Tickets from £5.63. Book here!

Address: Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall

7. Visit the Apple Store

Discover FREE and entertaining activities for kids in London at Apple’s workshops, where you can create your own emoji, code your first app, or compose a theme song. While these workshops are entirely free, remember to secure your spot by booking in advance.

The diverse London locations, including Battersea Power Station, Regent Street, Brompton Road, White City, Brent Cross, Stratford City, Bromley, Regent Street, Bentalls Centre, and Covent Garden, offer convenient options. For more details and to book a session, check the provided link.

Address: multiple locations

8. Virgin Media Gamepad at The O2

Located at The O2 in London, Gamepad offers the finest in the gaming world. It’s open to everyone for FREE, but if you’re an O2/Virgin Media customer, you can secure a spot through the O2 Priority app. Additional details can be found here.

Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. The nearest station is North Greenwich.

9. ZooLab: Meet Amazing Animals

This February half-term, visit the National Army Museum for free ZooLab workshops on how animals and soldiers adapt to the dark. Sessions run at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm, with tickets available at the Welcome Desk on a first-come, first-served basis (limited to 30 children per session). Suitable for ages 5+.

Address: Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HT

10. Play Studio Pop-up

Bring your little ones to the Play Studio Pop-up at Tate Britain this February for a fun-filled day of dress-up, movement, and play! Designed for under 5s, children can try on capes, crawl through tunnels, and enjoy peekaboo with artist-designed play items. The event runs on 7th and 14th February 2025, from 10:30am to 5:00pm.

Address: Millbank London SW1P 4RG

11. Little Swifts – RAF Museum

The RAF museum offers frequent, FREE engaging sessions tailored for preschoolers (ages 2-5), featuring arts and crafts, games, stories, and songs. Reserve your spot ahead of time here. Book here.

Address: Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL. The nearest station is Colindale.

12. Polka Theatre

The Polka Theatre not only presents fantastic paid shows throughout the year but also offers a café and both indoor and outdoor play areas that are open to everyone, free of charge. Find the opening times here.

Address: Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB. Wimbledon and South Wimbledon stations are both a short walk away.

13. Little Explorers- National portrait Gallery

Join the free Little Explorers session at the National Portrait Gallery, recommended for ages 2+. Explore the gallery through stories, songs, and hands-on activities with your family. Two sessions are available each month, featuring storytelling followed by an art activity, lasting around 30 minutes. All children must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of two adults per booking. Booking opens three weeks before each event. Book here!

Address: St. Martin’s Pl, London WC2H 0HE. Charing Cross station is a short walk away.

14. FREE IKEA events

Numerous free IKEA events take place throughout the year at various IKEA stores. Explore your local store’s offerings here.

15. Sorted! The Postal Play Space

Sorted! The Postal Play Space, £4.50 per ticket for ages 8 and under (under 6 months go free). Explore an immersive mini-town with streets, buildings, trolleys, pulleys, slides, and chutes—everything to keep little ones entertained. Book here!

Address: 15-20 Phoenix Place London WC1X 0DA

16. Open the Disney Store

Unfortunately, there’s only one Disney store left in London. However, here’s something cool you can check out: did you know that every morning, the Disney store starts its day in a super magical way?

The lucky first person in line gets to use a giant key to open the store and even receives a smaller version of the key to keep! You can’t pre-book this experience. The store is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am and on Sundays from 12 pm. For more, check out my TikTok for a short but adorable glimpse of this experience.

Address: 350-352 Oxford St, London W1C 1JH

17. FREE gaming at Samsung KX

Experience the ultimate gaming immersion at one of Samsung’s four gaming stations featuring cutting-edge technology that brings you closer to reality than ever before. Don’t miss the cool gaming bus, available for everyone to use for free. Be sure to check the website for more details.

Address: 1 Stable St, London N1C 4DQ

18. The Microsoft Experience Centre

Immerse yourselves in the ultimate gaming experience at The Microsoft Experience Centre‘s Xbox Lounge. Add excitement to your Saturdays with the Minecraft Build Challenge for kids aged 8 and above, running from 1 pm to 2 pm! Your kids might even win a cool prize! While the Minecraft gaming challenge requires pre-booking on the website, feel free to walk in at any other time.

Address: 253-259 Regent St., London W1B 2ER

19. Get kids in the kitchen

Explore courses and learn to cook like a pro. Join a FREE workshop every Monday from 5-7 PM at Boxpark Croydon, where little ones can gain valuable skills and insights. It’s FREE, but be sure to book here!

Address: BOXPARK Croydon 99 George Street Croydon CR0 1LD

20. The Kids Space, Southside Shopping centre

The Kids Space, located on the first floor (opposite Nando’s), is an indoor play area for children aged 5 and under, featuring interactive play, dress-up costumes, and role-play stations like a fire station and construction site. Sessions are 90 minutes, and the Mon-Fri 9:30 AM and weekend slots fill up quickly. Prices: Under 6 months: Free; 6 months – 12 months: £2; 1-5 years: £4. One adult goes free with a paying child; additional adults: £2 each.

Address: Southside Shopping Centre Wandsworth London, SW18 4TF

21. Winter Clay Tile Making

Join the Family Learning Sunday Drop-In Sessions at the Garden Museum on 2nd February 2025 for a creative activity where children aged 3–12 can use natural items from the winter garden to create clay tiles decorated with coloured slips. The tiles will be fired and ready for pick-up later. No booking required—just arrive promptly at 11am to start the session. The event is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Address: 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB

22. Family film club Barbican

Head to the Barbican for the Family Film Club! Screenings start just after 11am with no ads, and before, during, and after the film, enjoy activity sheets, books, toys, and games in the café. Happening on Saturday mornings, tickets are £5 per person.

Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

23. 3 Little Pig Tails

Catch the 3 Little Pig Tails at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith on 1st February 2025! This charming retelling of the classic story is set in Paris, where the wolf is a chef looking for pigs’ tails for his soup. Featuring live music and puppets, it’s perfect for ages 3-7. The show runs for 45 minutes and tickets are just £10. Book here!

Address: Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL

24. The Tale of Nobody Nose

Head to the Half Moon Theatre on 1st February 2025 for a fantastical wintery journey with three clowns—Boz, Yolo, and Flo—as they travel across land, sea, and skies to help a puppet find its red nose. This fun, heartwarming, and accessible production celebrates puppetry, red noses, and snowball fights, promising laughs for all. The non-verbal show is perfect for ages 4+ and is £8 per ticket. Performances are at 11:00am and 2:00pm, lasting 60 minutes. Book tickets now!

Address: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre 43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND

25. Family Sundays

Family Sundays at the Royal Opera House offer a fun and relaxed way to explore the world of opera and ballet. Enjoy bean bags and plenty of space while taking in live music, dance, and creative activities for all ages. Activities include informal performances by Royal Ballet dancers, Jette Parker Artists, and musicians, interactive workshops, live theatrecraft or stage combat demos, and upcycling activities led by the Opera House team. Tickets are just £10 per person, and while February is currently sold out, keep an eye on the page for potential ticket releases.

Address: Bow St, London WC2E 9DD

26. Early Birds at the Science Museum

Early Birds at the Science Museum is a free, sensory-friendly event designed for families who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum. Early Birds visitors will also have the opportunity to book tickets for lower capacity sessions in Wonderlab at a reduced rate. The next Early Birds event will take place on Saturday, 15th February 2025, from 08:00 to 11:00, with access to Wonderlab and Power Up for a reduced fee.

Address: Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

27. Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit at the Science Museum on 19th February 2025 offers neurodivergent children and their families a chance to explore the museum before it opens to the public. Enjoy themed activities in a quieter, more relaxed environment. The event is free, but booking is required.

Address: Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD

28. Art Sundays

Join the Art Sunday activities at Dulwich Picture Gallery on Sunday, 23rd February 2025! These fun, creative sessions are aimed at 7–12-year-olds and their families, with siblings of all ages welcome. No experience is needed—just come along and get involved! The sessions run at 1–1:45pm, 2–2:45pm, and 3–3:45pm, and are free (ticketed).

Address: Dulwich Picture Gallery College Road, London SE21 7AD

29. Family Workshop: Reflections in Clay

Get crafty at the Foundling Museum with a clay-based family workshop where you can make a tile that reflects who you are. Explore your identity through clay, shaped by your experiences, feelings, and imagination, and contribute to a collaborative artwork at the end. Tickets are £5 per person, with free entry for Camden residents and those on certain benefits, including Universal Credit. The workshop, suitable for 5–12-year-olds, runs from 11am–1pm and 2–4pm. Book tickets here!

Address: 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ

30. Paws, claws & tiger tales

Step back in time at the Museum of London Docklands with the interactive storytelling session Paws, Claws & Tiger Tales. Hear tales of escaped tigers, mummified cats, and more, with lots of fun facts and audience participation for both children and adults. This drop-in session is suitable for kids aged 5+ and runs from Tue 18 – Fri 21 February, with three sessions each day: 11–11:30am, 12–12:30pm, and 2–2:30pm. No booking required—spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive at least five minutes before the session starts.

Address: No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL

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