Trips out
From £13 (under 3s free)
A hands-on maths discovery centre on the South Bank, with zones covering code-breaking, shape and space, AI, and problem-solving - genuinely engaging even for kids who think they don't like maths. Annual pass, so one ticket covers repeat visits.
Trips out
Free entry
Dinosaur skeletons (including the famous Diplodocus cast and a roaring animatronic T. rex), the enormous blue whale, and interactive nature galleries - open daily 10:00-17:50, free entry, right by South Kensington tube.
Trips out
Free entry
Hands-on galleries covering space, medicine, engineering, and more - genuinely absorbing for a wide age range, and free to enter (some special exhibitions charge separately).
Fun at home
Free
A cooling activity for a sunny day: freeze small toy animals into a block of ice inside a takeaway tub overnight, then give your child a small hammer to carefully chip away the ice and rescue them. Simple, cheap, and a great way to fill a hot afternoon outside.
Fun at home
Free
A hands-on engineering challenge: build a bridge from 100 lollipop sticks that spans at least 40cm, then test how much weight it can hold before it breaks.
Outdoors
Free
A free, timed 2k run for 4-14 year olds at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, every Sunday at 9:00am - walk, jog, or run at your own pace, no pressure and nobody finishes last. Register once beforehand (free) and bring your barcode along each time so you get a time.
Outdoors
Free
Free, inclusive sports sessions specifically for children and young people with SEND, aged 5-25 - athletics, swimming, cricket, boccia, and more, run by Havering Council. Parents and carers stay and take part too, in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Sessions run in term time and school holidays; check their calendar for current dates.
Educational
From £20/session
Small-group LEGO building classes for children aged 5-10, held at Dagenham Library - up to 8 children per session with one instructor throughout, focused on problem-solving and hands-on STEM skills. £20 for a single session or £60 for a 4-week monthly membership.
Educational
Free
Set a simple goal, such as reading for 15 minutes a day, with a small reward at the end of the holiday.
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