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School Holidays in Covent Garden

Whether it's February Half Term, the Easter break, Summer holidays or October Half Term, kickstart your adventure with a family visit to Covent Garden. Home of entertainment, theatreland, shops and family friendly dining. explore the Piazza and historic Market Building to keep the little ones entertained during their next school holiday.

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Half Term Happenings

📍East Piazza
🗓 February Half Term

Calling all foodies! Visit Covent Garden this February Half Term for our Piazza Half Term Happenings. Grab a bite to eat from a selection of family friendly pop-ups serving up a mix of sweet and savoury meals for on the go, including:

  • The Cheese Toaster - serving up flat-iron sourdough cheese toasties including the 'Hey Pesto' and 'Spicy Boy' served with spicy chorizo, sriracha and more.
  • The Sausage - serving delicious hot dogs with 'The Cheese Dog', 'The Veggie Dog' and more, with a side of chips.
  • Masa Tacos - serving taco loaded with a choice of Adobo Beef, Sabroso Chicken and Porto-shroom. Pair with some guacamole and chips for the ultimate lunch.
  • Feed the Village - serving mouth-watering burgers including the 'Bacun Badboy', 'Sriracha Burger' and more.
  • Bubble Waffle - serving a selection of deliciously-sweet bubble waffles loaded with oreo, bueno, fruit and more.
  • The Crepe Stop - serving a menu of sweet and savoury crepes including 'Biscoff Caramel Crumble', 'Nutella', 'Ham and Cheese' and plenty more.
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School Holidays in Covent Garden

Let us entertain you this school holidays with experiences the whole family will love...

  • Immerse yourselves in Theatreland as we celebrate the best in the West End! From Matilda to Frozen, there's plenty to world-class performances to enjoy in the surrounding theatres of Covent Garden. Discover the best of West End theatre here.

  • Family experiences at The Royal Opera House: Discover the full range of tours, family friendly days out, shows and workshops available to book at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

  • Family Friendly Dining: Read our guide to the restaurants in our top picks of Family Friendly Dining in Covent Garden, approved by foodie expert Clerkenwell Boy. Check out the guide here

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Fun-filled dining at Maxwell's

This half-term, treat the family to a fun-filled meal at Maxwell’s on King Street. Their kids’ menu is just £9.95, featuring tasty favourites like burgers, pasta, and chicken tenders. Optional mocktails and milkshakes are also available to make it extra special, alongside activity sheets to keep the little ones entertained while you relax. Perfect for a stress-free family outing this holiday!

→ Discover Maxwell's
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Fun activities at e&e

🗓 3rd-23rd February 

This February half term stop by e&e Jewellery for the Little Designers Sketch Challenge. The little ones will receive a mini sketch card to draw their dream jewellery piece after their parents make a purchase! Small charm illustrations will also be hidden around the store, making for an exciting searching game plus a small treat for those who find them all.

→ Discover e&e

Family Friendly Dining

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February Half Term at The London Transport Museum

Saturday 15th - Sunday 20th

Behind the Poster

Celebrate iconic London Transport posters and enjoy workshops, family-orientated tours, trails and arts & crafts this February half term.

Discover the creative ways international artists have promoted London and its transport network through innovative artistic techniques. Join engaging family-friendly activities where you can explore these methods, experiment with different artistic styles, and create your own London Transport poster-inspired artwork. Learn how Jewish artists have contributed to this rich legacy through stories shared by the Jewish Museum London’s Learning team.

Enjoy arts and crafts, interactive workshops, and family-oriented tours and trails, offering something for all ages.

Don’t miss out on the Global Poster Gallery showcasing over 100 poster artworks and posters from London Transport Museum’s impressive archive of more than 30,000 posters!

→ Learn more

What's on

  • The Artist’s Studio

Saturday 15 - Wednesday 19 February | 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 14:45, 15:45
Where:  Luke’s Skills Space Age: 7+ and their families
Design and print your own London Transport Poster. Take the master copy with you and make unlimited copies!

  • Layers of London Art

Saturday 15 - Wednesday 19 February | 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
Where: Transportorium Age: 5+ and their families
Build an artwork of London in layers of colour and shapes, plan a thumbnail and design a poster that reads well from afar.

  • Poster Art with the Jewish Museum London

Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 February | 10:45, 11:45, 13:45, 14:45 
Where: Luke’s Skills Space Age: 5+ and their families
Join the Jewish Museum London’s Learning Team and create your own artwork inspired by the works of Jewish artists in the Global Poster Gallery.

  • Strike a Pose 

Thursday 20 - Sunday 23 February | 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
Where: Transportorium Age: Under 5s and their families
Discover characters from London Transport Posters, both people and animals in a creative family session. Through drama and dance, under 5s can explore the emotions of different characters and how they can use their bodies to express themselves.

  • Framing London Transport

Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February | 10:00 - 18:00
Where: Museum Galleries Age: All ages
Try your hand at composing the perfect poster!  Using iconic imagery from the  history of London transport, construct a two-dimensional vista of London.

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Family Friendly Dining

One for all! Bring the whole family to Covent Garden and dine together for the ultimate experience in the West End. With children's menus and an array of cuisines to keep everyone smiling, read our Family Friendly Restaurant Guide

→ Top Family Friendly Restaurants

Feel-good theatre shows

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Family Sundays at the Royal Opera House

Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family. With bean bags and plenty of space for your family to relax and enjoy live music and dance, Family Sundays is packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Activities include:

  • Interactive singing or dancing workshops
  • Live theatrecraft or stage combat workshops
  • Informal performances from Royal Ballet dancers and musicians

Make sure to book your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.

→ Discover the Royal Opera House
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Save the dates: School Holidays

Add these dates to your diary to plan your visit to Covent Garden in 2025

  • February Half Term: Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February
  • Easter Holidays: Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April
  • May Half Term: Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May
  • Summer Holidays: Monday 21st July - Friday 29th August
  • October Half Term: Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October
  • Christmas Holidays: Monday 22nd December - Friday 2nd January

*Dates subject to region

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