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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.
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
Celebrate the school holidays with the entire family at Balthazar in Covent Garden. From 25th July - 1st September up to two children can eat for free with each paying adult, excluding Friday and Saturday dinners with the last booking at 4pm.
Visit The London Transport Museum this summer for a journey of discovery, exploring big topics like climate change and sustainability.
Discover stories from London's transport past and present that will inspire hope for a greener London of the future. From ingenious inventions from London's history to modern-day creations and day to day changes, learn how we can build a greener future.
You can also explore the interactive Green Journey Garden, an installation that features four tactile areas to help children learn more about sustainability.
Mondays: Zero-Waste Transport
Let the young ones get creative and make a model vehicle using only recycled resources.
Tuesdays: Calculating Curiosity
Join the team for a sensory storytelling session, enabling children to calculate risk and explore curiosity through transport history and innovation.
Wednesdays: City Soundscapes
Use everyday objects to create an imagined soundscape of a green and sustainable future.
Thursdays: What's in a Name?
Design a roundel or write a poem for one of the new Overground lines.
Fridays: Ingenious Inventions
Discover surprising inventions in this fun game and decide whether you are for or against them
Saturdays: Nutty and the Neighbours
Join a family storytelling session to learn about the adventures of Nutty and the squirrel. As seasonal weather becomes more extreme, the animals of Hampstead Heath must plan how they are going to navigate climate change.
Sundays: Don't Panic, Let's Act!
Join an interactive storytelling session using historic objects and storytelling, to discover how London's Transport has adapted to various disasters over time.
FREE Family Trail
Inviting all young, budding detectives to investigate, the Bow Street Police Museum's Family Trail is the perfect summer holidays activity. Follow the clues, complete the puzzles and investigate why Bow Street Police Station is one of the most famous worldwide!
Offering trails for under 5's, ages 5-7 and ages 7-11, engage the little ones this summer with a fun, family friendly activity.
On arrival please speak to a member of the team who would be happy to provide you with a FREE trail for each child.
Family fun awaits
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
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:
Make sure to book your ticket in advance to avoid disappointment.
Add these dates to your diary to plan your visit to Covent Garden in 2024
Summer Holidays - Thursday 25th July - Monday 2nd September
*Dates subject to region
