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Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times 15-23 February 2025 | See page for details
Prices Free

Come to the Queen's House this February half term for Out at Sea, a week-long family festival of events celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

Greenwich's historic house will be hosting storytelling sessions and musical performances suitable for all ages. All activities are free, and we'd love for you to explore the rest of the Queen's House while you're here!

The programmes have been created in consultation with families and are suitable for all ages. See what's on below. 

If you want to make the most of your visit to Greenwich, make sure you check out what's on at the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark during half term too.

February half term events at the Queen's House

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Storytelling sessions

Join a storytelling session in the atmospheric Great Hall of the Queen's House this February half term. Sessions are free and last around 30 minutes; check the timings below.

  • Monday 17 February | Sessions start at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Suitable for under 5s
  • Friday 21 February | Sessions start at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm | Suitable for all ages

 

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Image courtesy of Rainbows Without Borders

Choir performance

Sunday 23 February | 12pm and 2pm, with performances lasting 30 minutes | Great Hall

Listen to the vocal talents of Rainbows Across Borders, a music group formed as part of a voluntary self-help group for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers fleeing harm and persecution. 

Rainbows Across Borders have performed at London Pride events, the Southbank Centre and perform regularly at Croydon Unitarian Church, which provides support to the group. In 2024 the choir performed at the Queen's House for Refugee Week, and are looking forward to sharing their uplifting songs with new audiences in 2025. 

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Character actors

Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 February | Performances at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Visit the Queen's House and discover characters from history with their own fascinating stories to tell. Meet Mistress Babbington, in charge of running the Queen's House following the Restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660, or follow Inspector Canvass to discover hidden clues in the paintings hanging in the galleries.

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Family trails

Available every day

Pick up your own family trail or kit to help you explore the Queen's House galleries, discover objects that are hundreds of years old, and learn how to protect them.

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