
Essential Information
Type | Family fun |
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Location | |
Date and Times | 19 October – 30 October 2025 | See page for times |
Prices | Free | Drop in | All ages and abilities |
Join us for half term fun at the Queen's House, centred around the theme of myths and legends. Events are free and are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Check out the programme below, as well as the other half term activities for families happening across Royal Museums Greenwich.

Sunday 19 October
Character encounters
Performances are at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances that bring the past to life.
Sunday 26 October
Character encounters
Performances are at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Meet historical characters connected to the Queen's House and take part in exciting performances that bring the past to life.

Tuesday 28 October
Craft workshop: Discover the legend of Mami Wata
Drop-in sessions at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
Create your own water spirit shadow puppet based on the West African legend of Mami Wata and swim and play in the shadows of the deep.

Thursday 30 October
Craft workshop: Kite making
Drop-in sessions at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm | Undercroft
For centuries, the mythical Jingwei bird has been trying to fill the East China Sea with sticks and stones, and she needs your help!
Make your own mythical spirit to help her quest to build new lands and communities in the sea.

Self-led activities
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.