This week The Gifted has been supporting ‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week’, developed by Places to Be. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Let’s Connect’. We wanted to continue the theme to encourage teenagers to connect with friends in half-term for free!
Here are some fun things you can do together for free in and around London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
Visit London’s Roman Amphitheatre
Located inside Guildhall Art Gallery, the capital’s only Roman amphitheatre was discovered in 1988 by Museum of London archaeologists. Entry to the Amphitheatre is free and included in Guildhall Art Gallery’s general admission ticket.
Cost: FREE
Address: Guildhall Yard, England, EC2V 5AE
Open hours: 10:30am to 4pm daily
Book tickets here
Visit The Science Museum
The home of human ingenuity, with award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement. General Admission tickets to the Science museum is free, exhibitions can be visited at an extra cost.
Cost: FREE
Address: Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
Open hours: 10am-6pm daily
Book tickets here
Visit The Design Museum
Design is a continually evolving subject. The Design Museum offers opportunities to explore the present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions and displays. Advance booking is only needed for paid exhibitions.
Cost: FREE
Address: 224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6AG
Open hours: 10am – 6pm (Sunday to Thursday) / 10am – 9pm (Friday to Saturday)
Book tickets here
Take a bike ride in River Lee Country Park
River Lee Country Park stretches between Waltham Abbey in Essex and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire this 1,000-acre park has a huge variety of activities to enjoy!
Cost: FREE
Address: River Lee Country Park, 231 Windmill Ln, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9AJ
Take a bike ride in Hainault Forest Country Park
Hainault Forest is a large park with woodlands and a variety of activities to take part in.
Cost: FREE
Address: Hainault Forest Country Park IG7 4QN
Open hours: 8am to 4.30pm daily
Egyptology Days at Lowewood Museum
It’s almost 100 years since the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered, The Mummy of the Pharaoh and other treasures from over 3,000 years ago were finally found. Visit the museum and celebrate the amazing culture of ancient Egypt.
Cost: FREE
Address: Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8BH
Open hours: 10.30am-3pm Wednesday 15th & 10.30am-4pm Thursday 16th, February
Visit Parndon Wood Nature Reserve for Safari Week
Throughout the week of February Half Term Parndon Wood Nature Reserve will have various safari-themed activities all week! Entry and participation in all activities will be completely free of charge!
Cost: FREE
Address: Parndon Wood Road, Harlow CM19 4SF
Open hours: Wednesday 15th – Sunday 19th February, Various times apply
Whatever you end up doing, make sure you use half-term as an opportunity to connect!
