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UK schools have a half-term holiday in February and attractions tend to be busy with extra family-friendly activities for the week.
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The weather is usually cold, so wrap up warm for your visit.
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Events in February include Valentine's Day, Pancake Day (sometimes in March) and Chinese New Year (sometimes in January).
Many families visit London in February, as UK schools have a half-term holiday for one week of the month. If you're in London during half-term, attractions will be busy and there will be extra family-friendly activities at most venues.
The weather is often cold in February, so make sure you wrap up warm. Now is the time to visit London's indoor attractions and events, or to warm up in a cosy London pub.
February events in London
Chinese New Year
Join in London’s spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations, the largest outside Asia, which take place around Chinatown and the West End in either January or February. See the colourful parade, watch free performances, get involved with cultural activities and don’t miss the beautiful pyrotechnics display. TBC.
Valentine's Day
Impress your loved one in London on Valentine's Day. With luxury hotels, award-winning restaurants and Valentine's Day activities, there is no better place to spend a romantic day out or weekend away on and around 14 February.
Annual February events
- Step into a botanical paradise inspired by Thailand’s plant life with the Orchids Festival at Kew Gardens. TBC
- Get up-to-date on the latest fashion trends at the London Fashion Week Festival, an industry event open to the public that follows the high-profile London Fashion Week. TBC
- If you're more into cars than fashion, head over to the annual London Classic Car Show, where you can see and hear stunning vehicles in action and mingle with motoring experts. 14-17 Feb
- Pancake Day takes place in March in 2019.
London February sports events
- Run past some of London's most iconic landmarks while raising money for charity during the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run. 3 Feb
For more things to do in February in London, take a look at our events calendar and guide to what's on in London. And catch the best of the London stage with our top London shows.
WEATHER: For average seasonal temperatures and rainfall, see our London Weather page.
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