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Fill this February half term with family-friendly fun in Greenwich with plenty of events to keep visitors of all ages entertained. Here’s our pick of the best things going on in the neighbourhood, with the highlight of the half-term calendar being the incredible Pancake Race at Greenwich Market.
Flip your way to prizes in Greenwich Market’s Pancake Race
Where? Fry’s Court in Greenwich Market
When? 12 pm to 2 pm on Tuesday, 17 February
Greenwich Market’s annual Pancake Race, hosted by a Pearly Queen, is back, raising funds for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. Reserve your space to take part in this free event through Eventbrite – the first 50 ticket-holders who registered get a gift bag from Bonne Maman, or come along to cheer on the racers as they flip their reusable and mess-free pancakes to the delight of the crowds. Fresh pancakes are on sale all day!
Eat your fill of veg, meats and sweet treats at Greenwich Market
Where? Greenwich Market
When? 10 am to 5.30 pm daily, individual stall times vary
If thinking about all that pancake flipping makes you hungry, fill up on delicious, fresh meals served by Greenwich Market’s street-food vendors. Veggies and vegans have plenty of choice, from authentic Ethiopian flavours at Addis Taste to Turkish flatbreads from Yummy Bites. For meat, try juicy slow-cooked rotisserie chicken from Wall of Flame or tuck into a British roast dinner or steak sandwich from Red Cow Carvery. Planet Pancake serves Greenwich’s original mini pancakes with all the toppings you could dream of, or indulge in a waffle from Mery’s Waffles.
Snap and share with your loved ones at Greenwich Market on Valentine’s Day
Where? Greenwich Market
When? Saturday 14 February
Greenwich Market is getting all dressed up for Valentine’s Day, with a love heart-shaped wall for the ultimate selfies. Snuggle up with your family, pose with your bestie, or grab your girlfriends and mark Galentine’s Day with the perfect group shot. Enjoy a live music performance from Anna Nova and grab a free rose between 12 and 2 pm for the ultimate #GreenwichMarket selfie.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with family-friendly activities
Where? The Queen’s House
When? 17 to 20 February
With character actors making history come to life, storytelling from the depths of the sea, and pirate-themed arts and crafts, the Queen’s House is packed with exciting free activities to keep all ages occupied.
5. Get creative at half-term craft workshops
Where? Cockpit Deptford / Charlton House / Old Royal Naval College
When? Various times, 17 to 20 February
Explore various arts and crafts dedicated workshops across Greenwich. Starting with Charlton House, where you can get hands-on with history in a fun family craft session. Children can create historical-inspired crafts to take home, from paper ruffs to corgi puppets. The award-winning creators at Cockpit are also running a new series of craft workshops for families to create their own unique handmade pieces together. Try printmaking, embroidery or patchwork led by talented visual artists in this specialist craft studio space in London. Alternatively, become an eco-architect this half-term at the Old Royal Naval College. Build your own structural masterpieces out of recycled materials and discover more about the world of design and architecture.
