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School holidays in London 2025

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School holidays 2025 highlights

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Matilda the Musical

See this multi-award-winning stage adaptation live!

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Enter the magical world of Harry Potter.

Madame Tussauds London

Immerse yourself into the world of superstars.
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The Lion King

Catch the award-winning West End musical at the Lyceum Theatre.

Plan ahead for the upcoming London school holidays in 2025 including the October half-term in London (27 October to 31 October) and the Christmas holidays (22 December to 2 January 2026). It’s worth noting that these dates may vary between schools across the UK.

Get ideas for the school holidays in 2026 with our guide to February half-term (16 to 20 February), Easter (30 March to 10 April), May half-term (25 to 29 May) and the summer holidays (21 July to 1 September). 

Things to do during the London school holidays

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Things to do with kids

Explore museums, famous attractions, family-friendly restaurants and more.
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Kid-friendly attractions

Make memories together as you tick off the city’s top kid-friendly attractions.
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Kids' theatre London

See a show for the whole family and enjoy exciting stories.
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Public holidays

Check out all UK public holidays and events happening throughout the year.

Top attractions to book during the school holidays in 2025

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London Transport Museum

Discover the history of London's transport with interactive galleries and a collection of iconic vehicles.

From £24.50
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People in a London Eye pod admiring the views of London, with the river Thames and Houses of Parliament below

London Eye

Ride the famous London Eye, taking in 360-degree views of the city and its top landmarks.

From £39.00
ELF The Musical official poster. A snowy landscape with Santa and his reindeers are flying over with the full moon on the background.

ELF The Musical

Enjoy some Christmas cheer with this sparkly adaptation of the much-loved festive film.

From £49.50
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Hop-on hop-off bus driving past Tower of London.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

See London's most spectacular sights on a fun bus tour during the school summer holidays in 2025.

From £42.00
A large projection of a swimming T-Rex at Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightroom

Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs

Journey into the age of dinosaurs with this great immersive experience.

From £25.00
A man and his daughter admire the starfish in one of the tanks at the SEA LIFE London aquarium.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Explore the marine world and spot more than 500 species across 14 themed zones.

From £28.00

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Paddington bear in a blue coat and red hat holding a stack of marmalade sandwhiches.

Step into the wonderful world of Paddington Bear at this immersive experience.

The Paddington Bear Experience

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Things to do during half-term in London

February half-term in London

May half-term in London

October half-term in London

Plan a family weekend during the London school holidays

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Stadium tours

Windsor Castle tour

London Zoo

What's on in London

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River cruises and tours
A boy wearing a multi-sensory headset explores the Natural History Museum's new exhibition, Visions of Nature, and comes face to face with a flying lemur.

Best museums for kids

Things to do each month

Breaks and family days out in London

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Family-friendly hotels
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Family restaurants
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Top things to do

What are the school holidays in London? 

In London, the school year runs from September to July, with various half-terms and breaks throughout the academic year.

How many school holidays are there in London? 

There are three main school holidays in 2025 including the Easter break (7 to 21 April), summer holidays (23 July to 29 August) and Christmas holidays (22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026). Plus, there are half-term breaks in May (26 to 30 May) and October (27 to 31 October). 

Is London busy during the school holidays? 

London tends to be busier during school holidays, with the summer holidays being the busiest period. Top attractions like the London Eye, Tower of London and Buckingham Palace host exciting seasonal, family-friendly events. To avoid the crowds, it’s best to visit landmarks early in the morning or late in the afternoon before the last entry. Find inspiration for things to do each month in London and events happening this weekend. Be sure to download the Visit London app for on-the-go inspiration.