Most of us are worried about the cost-of-living situation and half term may seem like another hurdle to overcome. However, taking your children out in London or to a restaurant doesn’t need to be expensive. We have put together a list of free and low cost activities, as well as places where kids can eat for £1 or less, to help you enjoy this half term without the worry.
Free activities in London
- Young V&A
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum
- London Transport Museum
- Museum of London
- Hackey City Farm
- Mudchute Park and Farm
- Kentish Town City Farm
- Battersea Park
- Crystal Palace Park
Activities in south London
- Terrible Histories Walk in Deptford: Child £1 / Adult £2 on Wednesday 14 February.
- Mystery Makers at Albany Theatre: Pay what you decide on Thursday 15 February.
- Children’s festival at the Southbank Centre venues: Now until Saturday 17 February.
- The Kid’s Table in Peckham: Admission is free.
Kids eat free or less than a £1
- Ikea: Kids can enjoy pasta and tomato sauce with a piece of fruit and soft drink for just 45p every Friday from 11am in Ikea restaurants.
- Morrisons: Kids under 16 can eat for free at any Morrisons café when an adult spends £4.50.
- Pausa Café at Dunelm: Kids can eat for free when an adult spends £4.
- Bella Italia: Kids can get a three course meal for just £1 with every adult main meal.
- Asda Café: Kids eat for £1 in Asda family cafes. No minimum spend required.
- Angus Steakhouse: Kids eat for free with every adults main meal.
- Hungry Horse: Kids eat for £1 every Monday.
- Sainsburys Café: Kids eat for £1 with every adult main meal.