Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Queen's House
Date and Times 28 October - 2 November 2024 | See page for times
Prices Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities

This October half term, come along to Greenwich's magnificent historic royal residence, the Queen's House, for some family fun.

See what's on below.

 

Drawn together at the Queen's House

Thursday 31 October and Saturday 2 November | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Great Hall

Join us for a drawing workshop inspired by the architecture of the Queen's House, where you'll be encouraged to scout the building together to find inspiration for your own architectural drawings.

A group of children sit on the floor, looking up at a spiral staircase

Suitable for all ages, drop in.

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Queen's House characters

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances that bring the past to life.

Dates: 28 and 30 October, 1 November

Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

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Family trails

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.

What’s On

More fun for families at Royal Museums Greenwich.

Character Encounters
Talks and tours

Character Encounters

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
Ted's Space Adventure
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
Adults £12 | Child £6 | Student & Under 25: £8
Royal Observatory
Meet the characters of Cutty Sark
Family fun

Meet the characters of Cutty Sark

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail
Weekends and Fri-Mon in school holidays
Included with entry to Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark
Discover Sundays
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
Play Tuesdays
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
LGBTQ+ Family Network
Family fun | Identity

LGBTQ+ Family Network

A safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another, get involved in creative activities for all ages and explore the stories within the collection
23 November | 11am-1pm
Free
National Maritime Museum
October half term at the National Maritime Museum
Family fun

October half term at the National Maritime Museum

Free craft activities, science games and family-friendly tours: there's something different happening every day at the National Maritime Museum this half term!
26 October - 3 November 2024
Free
National Maritime Museum
Safe Harbour
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 28 Sept 2024 | 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Ticketed | Free
National Maritime Museum
October half term at the Queen's House
Family fun

October half term at the Queen's House

Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this October half term
28 October - 2 November 2024 | See page for times
Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities
Queen's House
Queen's House characters
Family fun

Queen's House characters

Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances
28, 30 October and 1 November 2024 | See below | 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free
Queen's House
Out Of This World: Moons
Family fun

Out Of This World: Moons

Explore the moons of our solar system in this family workshop
29 October 2024 | 10.30am - 12 noon
£5 per child
Royal Observatory
October half term at Cutty Sark
Family fun

October half term at Cutty Sark

Join us on board the famous tea clipper this October half term for some family fun!
29 October - 3 November 2024 | Selected times
Free with entry to the ship
Cutty Sark
Holiday to Space
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 2024 | 10.30am - 12.00pm
£5 per child
Royal Observatory

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Queen's House

  • Historic house
  • Internationally renowned art
  • Stunning architecture
  • Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
  • Free tours and audio guides
Free entry
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  • Unlimited entry all year
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  • Planetarium Shows
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