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Date and Times 15-23 February 2025 | See page for details
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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. 

Mistress Babbington character actors at the Queen's House

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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Join us for Out at Sea, a series of family activities and performances inspired by LGBTQ+ History Month!
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What’s On

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Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure
Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this special live planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
Weekends and school holidays
Adult £12 | Child £6 | Student £8
Royal Observatory
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Talks and tours

Character Encounters at the National Maritime Museum
Visit the National Maritime Museum every Saturday to discover a different character from history with their own fascinating story to tell
Every Saturday
Free
National Maritime Museum
Mistress Babbington character actor at the Queen's House
Family fun

Character Actors at the Queen's House
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
Sundays | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
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Family fun

Cutty Sark Characters
Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends during term term | Daily during school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
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Family fun

Play Tuesdays
Bring your under 5 on a different adventure every week! Explore the Museum together through song, dance and stories
Term time Tuesdays | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
£4 per child and accompanying adult | Under 6 months free
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Ship Mates
Hop aboard Cutty Sark for sensory sessions for under 5s!
Term-time Wednesdays | 10.30am, 12.00pm & 1.30pm
£5 per adult, under 5s free
Cutty Sark
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Family fun

Safe Harbour
Safe Harbour is a series of free workshops created to provide a safe space for foster and adoptive families with children under 13 years
Monthly: Next date 31 May | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
Sensory Sailors
Family fun

SENsory Sailors

Come along and enjoy this brand new sensory play session for children under 13 years with special educational needs
Once a month on Saturdays | 11am-12.30pm
Free | Pre-booking required
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Discover Sundays
Each Sunday come and explore the Museum's collection through hands on creative activities
Term time Sundays | 11am - 1pm | 2pm - 4pm
Free | Drop-in
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun | Ocean Court

Ready Steady Sail!
Join us for a day of ocean fun with crafting, storytelling and through an interactive walkabout performance to bring our new Ocean Map to life!
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July | 10.30am, 12pm, 1.45pm, 3.15pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun | Ocean Court

Ocean: above and below
Dive into an ocean adventure at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
Daily except Mondays | 23 July - 31 August 2025
Free
National Maritime Museum
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Family fun

Out Of This World: Moons
Explore the moons of our solar system in this family workshop
28 October 2025 | 10.30am-12pm - sold out
£5 per child
Royal Observatory
Ted on the moon
Family fun

Holiday to Space
Travel across the Solar System and help Ted prepare for a holiday on another world during a planetarium show and interactive workshop for ages 3-6.
31 October 2025 | 10.30am - sold out
£5 per child
Royal Observatory

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