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It might seem like Christmas was only yesterday, but it’s already school half term. Not to fear though, as ELL has selected the best (and mostly free) activities for you across our boroughs to keep everybody entertained.
Tower Hamlets
Wednesday February 20
There will be an ice skating rink and free activities including , tennis, athletics, basketball, football, SNAG (community golf), storytellying, face painting, art and crafts, bouncy castle, coconut shy and new age curling.
Suitable for all ages. Activities start from 10am-4pm.
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
Young people aged 13-18 can learn to play guitar, bass or drums, get vocal tuition or learn how to produce their own tracks at free music workshops at the Brady Arts Centre in Hanbury Street, Whitechapel from 10.30am-4.30pm.
West India Key Museum of London Docklands
Saturday February 16 – Saturday February 24
A week of half term events is taking place at the Museum of London Docklands, all starting from late morning or at 2.30pm. Includes learning about the history of East London, and getting to know some Cockney rhyming slang and dressing up as Pearly Kings and Queens. And one afternoon is spent checking out the nearby skyscrapers and making your own from paper.
Hackney
Monday February 18 – Thursday February 21
Free photography project for young people aged between ten and 16 at the Geffrye Museum, Hackney. To book places, contact Rachael Crofts at: rcrofts@geffrye-museum.org.uk or call 020 7749 6016.
V&A Museum of Childhood – New Wave Kids
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
Flashback to the 1980s with this fun-filled exploring iconic design and 1980s toys. Story-telling all week using Shirley Hughes’ popular book: ‘Alphie Gets in First’.
Lewisham
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
Family Art Fun event hosted every day during Half-term, as well as other events and tours each day.
Greenwich, National Maritime Museum and the CuttySark
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
The National Maritime Museum and the CuttySark are hosting half-term events. Take your kids to find out about historical voyages and Chinese New Year.
Croydon
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
Fun filled activities including sports, music and dramatic arts at Oasis Academy High School for children aged five – 12 years.
Monday February 18 – Friday February 22
Activities going on this week including the Cabinet of Curiosities Theatre performances.
