London October Half-Term

October 25 - November 4

It seems like the kids just started school and it is already time for a break.  Four family-friendly outings worth checking out over October Half-Term:

Design Museum : The World of Tim Burton — Catch the last stop of a decade-long touring exhibition featuring paintings, photos, sculptural installations, sketchbooks and storyboards from the filmmaker who brought Batman, Beetlejuice, Edwards Scissorhands and The Nightmare before Christmas to life October 25 - April 21, 2025.
£19.69 / adult or £9.85 / children (ages 6-15)
www.designmuseum.org ✆ +44 2038 625937
224-238 Kensington High St, London W86AG

Kew Gardens : Halloween Trail — New spooky light trail open from dusk until dark October 18 - 25 6 pm - 10 pm, October 27 - November 3 4 pm - 10 pm.
Starting at £15 / adult (member) or £17 / non-members
www.kew.org ✆ +44 2083 325655
Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE

Natural History Museum : Wildlife Photographer the Year — 60th anniversary photography exhibition features some of the world's best wildlife photographs taken by professional and amateur photographers October 11 - June 29, 2025.
Starting at £15 / adult (member), £9,25 / child (age 4-16), includes free museum admission
www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy ✆ +44 2079 425000
Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD 

Southbank Centre : The Elmer Adventure — 55 minute musical adaptation of David McKee's Elmer books suitable for ages 3+, October 30 - November 3.
£16
www.southbankcentre.co.uk ✆ +44 2038 799555
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Even if you miss out on these, keep these venues in mind for family-friendly programming throughout the year!