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School holidays and half-term in London 2020

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School holidays provide the chance to create endless memories as a family, so treat the kids and teens to summer holidays and half-term in London. Pick from magical theatre shows, trips to Insta-friendly family attractions, FOMO-inducing family experiences or quirky activities – even big kids will want to keep going away with mum and dad!

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Ideas for London school holidays

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Must-do half-term activities in London

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Christmas in London with kids

Three actors on stage against a blue background, one waring a brown dog outfit and fighting over a large stick with another cast member, and the third wearing a sign written "Dogs must be kept on the lead". Top Christmas shows
A family of four looking up at the festive features of Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. 101 Christmas ideas
The London Eye lit up in pink next to the river Thames at night, with cityscape reflections on the water. Christmas Day tours

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People walking across the London Millennium Bridge in the snow against the backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral. Winter ideas
Tower Bridge lit up at night in purples and yellows. New Year's Eve
Spring activities

Breaks and family days out in London

A family of two adults and two children relaxes in one of Park Plaza County Hall's rooms. Family-friendly hotels
Children's entertainers and rainforest animals at The Rainforest Cafe Family restaurants
Top things to do

Seek out the best kid-friendly venues, events and family activities for the school holidays and half-term in London. For more family activities in London and school holidays ideas, take a look at our best picks for family days out in London. Or discover more amazing things to do for the kids, including top London activities and London events, including what's on every weekend.