Keeping kids busy: 25 things to do this half term
- Tracy Tristram
- May 20
- 2 min read
While it may feel like the kids just hopped back into school after the Easter break, May half term has almost arrived. Don't worry, folks, we've got you covered with plenty of things to do this half term and beyond!
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Discover Geocaching: family fun in the great outdoors at its best.
Turn all those old toilet rolls into craft opportunities.
Cosy up for an afternoon of classic family movies.
Turn your trash into treasure with our guide to upcycling activities.
Flock over to these urban city farms in London, many of which are free.
Work your way through this homemade ice lolly guide to beat the heat this half term.
And if that doesn't cool you off enough, head to one of these London splash parks.
Have a squidgy, squelchy, sensory play day.
Paint some rocks using our guide for some inspo, and then place them around your local park for people to find.
Take your dog for a walk, and if you don't have a dog, borrow one.
Banish boredom with a board game or two. Hop into this guide for some of our faves.
Have a think about ways that you can become more eco-friendly as a famalam.
Plan your next family vacay! We've got some great ideas to kickstart your holiday dreams from Fiji to Lake District, narrowboating to skiing shindigs.
Download a mindfulness app or two and take a breather as a family.
Now we're almost into summer, get busy in half term with some gardening projects.
Take a wander around London's best country parks. And if you don't live near London, discover the ones in your area.
Order some washi tape and then create your own washi tape masterpieces.
Grab tickets to the page-to-stage wonder that is Harry Potter & The Cursed Child. It's finishing soon in its current format, so this is your last chance!
Score a hole in one of an activity with a spot of crazy golf. We've got a whole guide of tee-riffic ones around London in this guide.
Start ticking off all these FREE things to do in London with kids.
With a heatwave predicted, now is the best time to tick off all the outdoor things in London you wanted to try.
Grab a big dose of the feel-goods and head into the Essex countryside to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary which has lots going on this half term, with all profit going back into the care of the hundreds of animals you will meet.
Still in the mood for some craft? Our bumper guide to school holiday craft ideas will send your googly eyes and sticky back plastic into overdrive.
Have fun, people!
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