Your May Half-Term Adventure Awaits!
Half-term is almost here, and LittleBird’s ultimate guide is packed with family fun! From West End shows and thrilling theme parks to new experiences and FREE events, books and magazines, there’s something for everyone. Grab an ice-cream, sit in the sunshine, and let LittleBird sprinkle some magic on your plans!
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West End Theatre
⭐ Why not treat the family to a trip to the theatre? Don’t miss our Summer Theatre Sale, with tickets from just £25 for over 50 top shows! We have some fantastic offers for top West End theatre and award-winning plays for the whole family to enjoy both during May half-term and beyond.
⭐ Get your tickets to Top West End Shows including: The Lion King | Les Misérables | Hamilton | Smartest Giant In Town | Disney’s Hercules | Six |Wizard of Oz | Starlight Express | MJ The Musical | Stranger Things | My Neighbour Totoro | The Play That Goes Wrong | Wicked | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Matilda | Back to the Future | Mamma Mia | The Mousetrap | The Choir of Man | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Clueless The Musical | JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical | Tina | Oliver! | The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe | Hercules | The Enormous Crocodile | The Tiger Who Came To Tea | Phantom of the Opera | The Devil Wears Prada and so many more!
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Off WestEnd & Family Theatre
⭐ This May half-term, London is full of incredible independent productions, ballet and dance performances, interactive shows, and so much more— we’re truly spoilt for choice!
⭐ The Vanishing Elephant Southbank Centre | Thu 29 May – Sun 1 Jun
Embark on an incredible journey from Bengal to Broadway, with The Vanishing Elephant. Join Opu, a young boy and Janu, the elephant in a story of friendship, family and the ties that hold us together, brought to life through magical puppetry and theatre. Book tickets here
⭐ The Koala Who Could | Unicorn Theatre | Tue 20 May – Sun 1 Jun
Based on the bestselling picture book, this half-term, bring the family to enjoy a hilarious and empowering story about embracing change. Join Kevin, King of the Staying-Still-Kings, and his friends, kangaroo and wombat, on an Outback adventure, learning that “life can be great when you try something new!”. “Fabulous rhymes, I’m in love with Kevin.” – Claudia WinklemanBook tickets here
⭐ HENGE | Southbank Centre | Thu 29 May – Sat 31 May
Trace the steps of our ancestors on an epic journey told with a thrilling mix of dance, gravity-defying acrobatic tricks and dynamic parkour. Lively and joyous, exhilarating and exciting, HENGE is a celebration of human curiosity and ingenuity for the whole family, created by Motionhouse. Book here.
⭐ Little Murmur | The Place | Friday 30th May
Join The Place this May half-term for Little Murmur, an honest and heartfelt dance theatre show that explores living with dyslexia. With ground-breaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti, this stunning visual treat is sure to touch hearts and spark your imagination. For ages 7-14. Book here
⭐ Four Seasons |Lyric Hammersmith | 29-31 May
Four Seasons is a theatrical tribute to nature for kids and families. Join magical gardeners as they care for nature’s wonders through each season, set to an exciting score including Vivaldi’s iconic piece. Expect enchanting puppetry, physical theatre, and plenty of clowning fun! Book here
⭐ Grooving with Pirates | Lyric Hammersmith | 27-28 May
Join family favourite Groove Baby on a swashbuckling adventure in this jazz and funk-filled show for ages 3-7s and their grown-ups! Grooving with Pirates is a magical, musical journey with three pirate friends on a quest to find treasure—filled with friendship, loyalty, and a magic chest! Book here
⭐ The Elmer Adventure | Rose Theatre Kingston | 28 May – 1 June
This vibrant show and storytelling world, brings three classic Elmer tales to life with catchy tunes, playful puppetry, and lots of surprises! From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, The Elmer Adventure is perfect for the whole family, ages 3 and up—and don’t forget to wear your brightest clothes to celebrate Elmer’s patchwork colours! Book here
⭐ The Smeds and the Smoos | artsdepot | 27 May – 1 June
Blast off on a joyful, intergalactic adventure with The Smeds and The Smoos! This Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved book follows two young aliens who defy the rules and fall in love. Can their families bring them back? Packed with music, laughs, and space-filled fun for ages 3+, from the team behind The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Book here
Events, Exhibitions and Adventures for Families
⭐ May half-term family fun at London Transport Museum
Step back in time and discover London’s transport role in WWII with family activities, storytelling, and interactive displays. Marking 80 years since VE Day, explore how transport workers and vehicles supported the war effort. Families can make bunting, join a ‘Doing my bit’ tour, and learn about special Tube trains that carried tea and scones.
⭐ Discover Children’s Story Centre | May half-term fun
Join The Discover Children’s Story Centre for a magical reading of A Flower for Firefly, discover Hairy Maclary’s lovable crew in their Story Worlds, and meet the colourful icon, Elmer! Pop along and join the fun, there are two floors of immersive playspaces and a garden and cafe too! Perfect for 0-11 year olds, find out more her
⭐ Feeding Time at the Zoo | ZSL London Zoo | 24 May – 1 June
This May half term, joinLondon Zoo for Feeding Time at the Zoo – where learning about animals’ favourite foods is just the start of the fun! With interactive foodie games and stories, a series of pop up animal themed kitchens to explore and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic to join, tuck into this scrumptious celebration of all things edible. Perfect for family groups and visitors of all age, book here.
⭐ LEGO Festival This Spring | LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort | 3 May – 8 June 2025
Join the LEGO® Festival at LEGOLAND® for a wild, creative, and fun-filled experience! With seven resorts, six weekends, and five play zones, it’s a celebration of the power of play. Pre-book your tickets for weekends, Bank Holidays, and May Half-Term (24th May–1st June) to guarantee entry. Book here.
⭐ Terrible Thames sails again during May half-term! £5 off tickets with code LB5
Back for its 5th year, the Horrible Histories Terrible Thames tour is here! Hop aboard for a wild ride through the nasty history of Britain’s most famous river, featuring notorious characters, gruesome tales, and sea shanties. Perfect for the whole family, tours run daily during May half-term and the Summer holidays.£5 off tickets with code LB5, T&C apply, book here
⭐ Spring Family Fun |Southbank Centre | until 3 June
Join Southbank Centre during May half-term for their extravaganza of family entertainment. From spellbinding puppetry to lots of free fun, their Spring Family Fun programme is bursting with unforgettable experiences for all ages. Find out more here
⭐ Transport Explorers: A Live Show | London Transport Museum | 27 May – 1 June
This half-term at the Museum, don’t miss Transport Explorers: A Live Show — a brand-new, high-energy family theatre adventure! Join two trainee engineers as they race through transport challenges from the past, present, and future. Packed with laughs, science demos, and audience interaction, it’s a fun and educational journey through London’s transport history and beyond. Tickets from £12.
⭐ Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? Exhibition |Natural History Museum | Opening
Touch a piece of Mars, hold a fragment of the Moon, and snap a selfie with the 4.5-billion-year-old Allende meteorite — older than Earth itself! The newest exhibition at the Science Museum asks the big question: Are we alone in the universe? Journey from Earth to the far reaches of space, explore planets, moons, and asteroids, and discover how scientists search for life beyond our world. Smell planets, design a space mission, and get hands-on with the solar system in this interactive, out-of-this-world experience. Recommended for earthlings ages 8+, tickets from £14, members free, click here for more information.
⭐ Surprising Science with Dr.Jo | Royal Institution | 28 May
Join Dr Jo for a fun, hands-on science show all about the magic of paper! Discover static electricity, chromatography, shadow puppets, optical illusions, and more through exciting demos, audience experiments, and take-home ideas. Perfect for curious minds aged 7 and up! Book here
⭐ Go Ape Adventures | Save 15% off!
Looking for low cost family days out or a voucher code for Go Ape? Swing into savings with Go Ape’s family discounts! Treat the whole tribe to an unforgettable adventure in the forest at a fantastic price. Save 15% on your next family adventure when you book Treetop Challenge with code FAMILY15. Save 15% off Treetop Challenge on a Sunday with a group of 4 or more participants with code SUNFUN. Find out more here.
Plus for a year of adventure, Go Ape have just released their annual pass so you can go whenever you would like – great gift idea too, you can buy your pass here
⭐ Family Takeover Day | Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre | 25 May
A day for all the family in the beautiful surroundings of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Our Family Takeover Day includes a ticket to ComedyClub4kids and access to a host of events, including Flute Fantasia at the Bach to Baby Family Concert, a daytime party with Fly-Kid and more. Enjoy the bank holiday with fun, food and family entertainment, all in the open air. Tickets from £15, book here
⭐ REPLAY: A limitless Playground | Southbank Centre | On until 1 June
Step into REPLAY – a recycled playground where kids and grown-ups can explore, create, and play together in a world of imagination and invention. Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is built entirely from repurposed materials by The Herd Theatre. With movable objects, wearables, soundscapes made from recycled audio, and a crowd-sourced play generator, it’s designed to spark creativity at every turn. For ages 6 months–11 years, find out more and book here
⭐ Horrible Histories® Gorgeous Georgians trail | Osterley Park & House | until 31 August 25
Step back into Georgian times with Horrible Histories! From wild wigs to posh potties and outrageous outlaws, explore the quirks and scandals of the era through ten fun, hands-on activities. Inspired by the bestselling series by Terry Deary and Martin Brown, this adventure takes you through the house, garden, and parkland for a history experience like no other. Trail free with normal property admission (free for National Trust members). Find out more here
⭐ Making Egypt | Young V&A | Until 2 Nov 25
Explore the creativity of ancient Egypt and how it still influences art, design and popular culture today. The exhibition features over 200 objects spanning 5,500 years! Tickets from £10, members go free, find out more here.
Immersive Experiences
Immersive experiences let you step into another world through virtual reality, interactive games, or themed spaces—making you feel like you’re part of the story or adventure! Check out these London based ones to enjoy with the family:
⭐ Jurassic World The Experience | It is Roarsome!
⭐ TWIST Museum | London’s Home of Illusions
⭐ The Legend of the Titanic | Immersive Exhibition
⭐ Race Across the World – LONDON | The Official Live Experience
⭐ Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue | A Must for Minecraft fans!
⭐ Bubble Planet | An Immersive Experience beyond your imagination!
⭐ LittleBird – CBeebies Rainbow Adventure | Explore your favourite character’s rooms
⭐ Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition | Limited run
⭐ Paradox Museum London|Exit Reality / Enter Fun!
FREE Family Events & What’s On
⭐ Moomin 80: Play, Make, Dream | Southbank Centre | Tue 27 May – Sun 1 Jun 2025
Marvel at the spectacle of the iconic Moominhouse as it’s built by Woodland Tribe and lots of little helpers on the Southbank Centre’s very own Riverside Terrace. The Moominhouse is open for exploration between 2pm and 5pm each day. Find out more here
⭐ Welcome Day with London Play | Greenwich Park | FREE | 29 May 11-3pm
Join the Royal Parks and London Play for a fun-filled day of nature-inspired activities in Greenwich Park! Explore the new Nature Play Space in the Flower Garden, then head to the Learning Centre to discover more about the park’s amazing wildlife. This free event is open to children, young people, and families—drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm! Find out more
⭐ Community Festival | The Questors Theatre | 31 May – 1 June
A fun-filled family weekend celebrating the local community! Enjoy kids’ theatre and sanve workshops, family arts & crafts, live performances on the Playhouse stage, Backstage tours, costume and props sale, BBQ by Fields Café, live music all day Many events are free; some require tickets or sign-up on the day. Full details here
⭐ Popcorn! Exhibition | Whitehall Gallery | From 15 May | Free
Popcorn! is a fun, hands-on exhibition by artist Jenny Pengilly, inviting all ages to explore the magic of sound through voice, movement, and props. Inspired by Foley artists—who create sound effects for film and TV using everyday objects—Popcorn! lets visitors experiment with playful materials like bubble wrap, celery, and gloves to craft their own audio adventures. Free to visit, find out more here
⭐ Reduce, reuse and recycle this May half term at London Museum Docklands
Turn rubbish into art, join a foreshore litter pick, hear stories from the author of JoJo & Gran Gran, and help tidy a mini role-play city for little Londoners! All events are free, with a mix of bookable and drop-in sessions. Check here for dates, times, and booking details.
⭐ Greenwich Dog Show | Old Royal Naval College | 25 May
The Greenwich Dog Show is back on Sunday 25 May — bigger, better, and full of tail-wagging fun! Enjoy an expanded competition, amazing prizes, and a doggy marketplace with everything from gourmet treats to boutique pet hotels. Hosts Jodie McCallum (ITV/BBC) and actor Charity Wakefield will help crown the cutest, scruffiest, speediest, and silliest pups. It’s free to attend, but tickets are now required — book yours online here and get ready for a pawsome day out!
Book Ahead…
⭐ Barmy Britain is coming to London this summer! £5 off tickets with code LB5
We all want to meet people from history who are dead. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage with the best of Barmy Britain as they celebrate 20 years of horrible LIVE shows! Save £5 off tickets with code LB5 (T&C apply) book here
⭐ Paddington The Musical | Live at the Savoy Theatre from Nov 2025
Bringing one of Britain’s best-loved characters to life on stage, this unmissable major new production at the Savoy Theatre is jam-packed with irresistible songs, dazzling choreography – and of course, marmalade sandwiches. Tickets from £20, book early to get the best prices! Book here
⭐ The Tiger Who Came to Tea Live | Theatre Royal Haymarket | July 25
The Olivier Award-nominated hit The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End for Summer 2025! Based on Judith Kerr’s beloved picture book, join Sophie and her mum as they get an unexpected visitor—a big, stripy tiger! Book here
Things to Read
We are passionate about reading here at LittleBird and always love to champion new books and magazines for families to enjoy! Here are our picks of new releases and firm favourites!
Mr. Men Little Miss | My Daddy | Roger Hargreaves | Farshore
Mr. Men Little Miss My Daddy: will help children show their daddy just how much he means to them. From terrific tickles and funny faces, to strong arms when you’re feeling tired, daddies are funny, silly, strong and cool – lots of the Mr Men rolled into one! Buy here
The Week Junior Magazine | Anniversary Offer!
For 10 years, The Week Junior has helped kids aged 8–14 make sense of the world and grow in confidence. Packed with news, science, nature, sport, and puzzles, it sparks great conversations and builds critical thinking skills. Try it today and see where it takes you! Buy here
Robinson’s New Thing | Julia Mills | Harper Collins
Calling all young collectors!
In Robinson’s Collections, Julia Mills (creator of I Am Stuck) shares a funny, heart-warming tale about a raccoon who loves to collect… everything! But when he meets Rosie the snail, he learns the most special treasures aren’t things—they’re memories. Buy here
The Blockbusters | Frank Cottrell-Boyce | Pan Macmillan
In The Blockbusters!, new kid Rafa stumbles onto a movie set and is mistaken for a famous star—VIP doughnuts included! But while playing the part, he’s also on a mission: to solve the clue his missing brother sent and bring him home. A funny, heartwarming adventure.
Once I Was a Tree By Eion McLaughlin & Guilherme Karsten | Nosy Crow
Meet Barbara the beetle and Derek the squirrel, who—thanks to the power of poo—help a cheeky seed grow into a mighty tree… and become the very book you’re holding! A funny, heartwarming story to love, share, and treasure forever.
Okido | Save £5 on a subscription
Science & art collide in OKIDO’s monthly magazine, specially designed for kids aged 3-7. Join Messy Monster & friends for monthly STEAM adventures with OKIDO magazine — exploring a fun new topic in every issue. Buy here
Cinema Releases
We are so excited for these new cinema releases!
⭐ Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning | In Cinemas 21 May – we can’t wait for this!
⭐ Lilo and Stitch | In Cinemas 23 May
⭐ Karate Kid Legends | In cinemas May 20
⭐ And arriving just after half-term but hotly anticipated is How to Train Your Dragon | In cinemas June 13
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