Looking for things to do in London with Kids in February? Banish the winter blues and get ready to embrace the month of love with this curated list of days out in London for families. Want up to date listings and deals straight to your inbox – sign up to our FREE weekly newsletter.
Making Egypt
This month sees a brand new child friendly exhibit open at the Young V&A. If you caught the last offering Japan: Myths to Manga you will know just how well this child focused museum does meaty informative exhibitions that truly are for kids.
From 15th February, step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Ancient Egypt at the “Making Egypt” exhibition. Through captivating storytelling, stunning visuals, and interactive exhibits, families can uncover the secrets of pharaohs, gods, and everyday life along the Nile.
Making Egypt is at The Young V&A, Bethnal Green from 15th Feb 2025 Tickets £10
Orchids
The glorious Orchids Festival opens this month at Kew Gardens and is as vibrant as ever. This year the festival has a Peruvian theme with llamas, Flamingos, bears and Machu Pichu making an appearance. Entry is included in your ticket price but time slots for the orchids must be booked in advance.
Be sure to check out the many attractions on offer at Kew – the Treetop walkway, Japanese pagoda, Giant Lillies and of course the epic Children’s Garden Playground are just a few.
‘Orchids’ at Kew Gardens until 1st March, Included in entry but time slots must be booked in advance. Book Here
Robot Zoo
Meet a robotic rhino, a giant squid, and a vacuum-mouthed housefly at the Horniman Museum’s Robot Zoo! This hands-on exhibition reveals nature’s amazing adaptations through larger-than-life robot animals made of familiar machine parts. Get ready for interactive fun, including squid racing and chameleon tongue-gun challenges!
Adults: £9.75 Child £6.50
Titanic: Echoes of the past
If your kids are anything like mine – they can’t get enough of VR Experiences! Luckily here is a VR experience that is both educational and fun. Eclipso’s new venue in Camden transports you back to the iconic Titanic’s tragic maiden voyage.
Explore the Titanic in breathtaking detail. Wander the ship’s decks, discover hidden stories, and relive the past in this immersive historical journey.
Titanic: Echoes of the Past, from 13th Feb at Eclipso, Camden. Adults £23 Child £20 Ages 8+ Book Here
Imagine Children’s Festival
London’s Imagine Children’s Festival returns to the Southbank Centre this February half-term (18-23 February 2025)! This vibrant festival transforms the Southbank Centre into a cultural playground for families with a fun-filled program of music, storytelling, comedy, dance, and more. Plus, the ever-popular REPLAY, a playground built entirely from recycled materials, is back! Some events are paid but most are free. See full listings.
My youngest is particularly keen to see ‘There’s a Bear on my Chair’ – a stage adaptation of Ross Collins’ beloved books for ages 2+.
More toddler theatre suggestions here
The Imagine Festival runs at London’s Southbank from 18th – 23rd February 2025
Zipworld
Adrenaline junkies – this one’s for you! Zipworld opens in London this Valentines Day. Treat your little loved ones to a thrilling ride on the worlds longest and tallest tunnel slide, Helix, located on the Arcelor Mittal Sculpture at the Olympic Park East London. Grab glimpses of London from a whole new perspective!
Height restrictions apply (1.3m)
ZipWorld, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park SE20, Tickets From £14
Ongoing FREE Light Trails
- Battersea Light Festival until 23rd February
- Canary Wharf Winter lights Festival Until 1st Feb
- Southbank Winter Lights until 2nd Feb
