Term Dates and Holidays
September 2023 to July 2024
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Activities, events and places to go outside of term time
Children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals and their families will be able to access free activities during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) has provided funding for the scheme.
Haringey are working with a number of local partners to deliver the HAF Programme. They include schools, local voluntary and community organisations and childcare providers.
About the HAF programme
The programme will cover the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays from 2021 to 2024, for a minimum of:
- one week at Easter
- one week at Christmas, and
- 4 weeks in summer
The programme is aimed at children and young people in school from Reception to Year 11 who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.
Your child will qualify for the HAF programme if all these statements apply to you;
- Your child or children are eligible for free school meals (FSM)
- You live in Haringey
- Your child or children are aged between 5 and 16 years
If you answered no to any of the above statements, your child or children can access Haringey's community holiday programme which offers online workshops, courses and fun sessions to all during all holidays except the Christmas break.
Any questions about the HAF Programme can be submitted through the HAF enquiry form.
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Museums
Bruce Castle Museum
Runs activities for families on Sunday afternoons and school holidays.
Entry is free
Lordship Lane, London, N17 8NU
020 8808 8772
Buses 123, 243 or 318
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/brucecastlemuseum
The Geffrye Museum
Explore the changing styles of English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.
Entry is free
Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA
020 7739 9893
Northern Line to Old Street (exit 2). Buses 243, 67, 149, 242, 243, 394
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/
Museum of Childhood
Has many activities including dressing up, storytelling, arts and craft.
Entry is free
Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA
020 8983 5200
Overground train from Bruce Grove or Seven Sisters to Cambridge Heath
http://www.museumofchildhood.org.uk/
Science Museum
Have fun all day long at the Pattern Pod, The Garden, the Launch Pad or in the Human Bubble. Let your children’s imaginations run wild in the numerous hands on and object rich exhibitions.
Entry is free
Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD
0871 703 8137
Piccadilly Line to South Kensington
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
Natural History Museum
Explore the natural world including larger than life dinosaurs. Visit ‘Investigate’ to discover geological specimens or make use of the Explorer Backpacks to bring out the explorers in your children.
Entry is free
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
020 7942 5000
Victoria Line to Kings Cross St Pancras or Piccadilly Line to South Kensington. Buses 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414 or C1
Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A hosts a number of spectacular exhibitions (check their website for details). Let your children explore history through fascinating angles such as the evolution of fashion as we know it.
Entry is free
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
020 7942 2000
Victoria Line to Kings Cross St Pancras or Piccadilly Line to South Kensington. Buses C1, 14, 74 or 414
London Transport Museum
The museum hosts family events throughout the year (please check their website or contact them directly) and is home to some fascinating exhibitions about the history of London’s transportation systems.
Please contact the museum / look at their website for current entry fees
Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
020 7379 6344
Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden or Leicester Sqare. Bus 243
Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum London
The museum is home to a world-class collection of aircraft, aviation artefacts and memorabilia. Areas include Historic Hangars, Aeronauts Interactive Centre, Battle of Britain and the Bomber Hall.
Entry is free
Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL
020 8205 2266
Northern Line to Colindale. Bus 303
Parks and Gardens
Kensington Gardens
Diana Memorial (Peter Pan) Playground consists of a giant wooden pirate ship to let your children’s imaginations soar. There is also a sensory trail, teepees and a beach.
Entry is free
London W2 2UH
0207298 2141/ 0300 061 2000
Central line to Lancaster Gate & Queensway, Circle and District Lines to High Street Kensington.
http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens
Wolves Lane Horticultural and Garden Centre
Tropical palm house to look around with birds and fish.
Entry is free
Wolves Lane, London, N22 5JD
020 8888 5306
Bus W4
Coram’s Fields
Fantastic children’s play areas with a fountain, 7 acres of playground, vast expanse of grass, sandpits and a city farm. The enclosed park is only open to those with a child.
Entry is free
93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN
020 7837 6138
Victoria Line to King’s Cross St Pancras, Buses 259, 17, 45, 46, 7, 59, 68, 91, 168 or 188.
Railway Fields
Explore Haringey’s secret nature reserve full of wildlife and beautiful flowers.
Entry is free
Green Lanes, London, N4 1ES
020 8348 6005
Opposite Harringay Green Lanes Station
Clissold Park
Discover the amazing play park and paddling pool. Visit the ducks on the lake.
Entry is free
229 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 9HJ
020 8356 4215
Take the 476 or 341 from Tottenham
Hampstead Heath
Have fun playing on the vast expanse of green grass and hills and explore the playground (Gospel Oak Station side). In summer you may also wish to enjoy the children’s paddling pool and lidos.
Entry is free
Overground train from South Tottenham or Harringay Green Lanes to Gospel Oak station
http://www.hampsteadheath.net/
Highgate Woods
Have fun in the award winning children’s playground or running around on 70 acres of grass. Every Thursday at 2.30pm a free outdoor group is run called ‘Nature Play’, encouraging children to learn and enjoy nature.
Entry is free
Buses 43, 134 or 263. Nearest underground station is Highgate (Northern Line)
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/highgate_wood.pdf
Springfield Park
Enjoy the children’s play area and the accompanying canals. Just over the bridge you will find the Walthamstow Nature Reserve.
Entry is free
South Tottenham, London N15
020 8356 8428 / 9
Buses 243, 149 or 76
http://www.hackney.gov.uk/springfield-park.htm
Markfield Park
Situated near Tottenham Hals, there this park as large play area as well as a playgroup within Markfield Project (please see their timetable). You can also join the Friendly Health Walk on a Wednesday or the Women-only Jogging Group on a Thursday (buggies welcome) (please check their website for up to date information)
Entry is free
Crowland Road, London N15 4RB
Buses 318, 149, 243, 76 or 349
http://www.markfieldpark.org.uk/
Trent Country Park
Enjoy the 320 hectares of land and all the grazing animals, fox dens and rabbit warrens.
Entry is free
Bramley Road, London N14
Piccadilly Line to Oakwood or Cockfosters stations. Buses 121, 298, 299, 307, 377 or 384
http://trentcountrypark.com/Welcome.html
Farms
Freightliners Farm
Meet some farm animals in the middle of the city.
Entry is free
Sheringham Road, London, N7 8PF
020 7609 0467
http://www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk/
Hackney City Farm
Meet some farm animals in the middle of the city.
Entry is free
1A Goldsmiths Row, London, E2 8QA
Overground train from Bruce Grove or Seven Sisters to Cambridge Heath
Kentish Town City Farm
In addition to being home to farm animals for the children to see, the farm hosts activities such as messy play and pony riding (please see website for details and costs).
Entry is free
1 Cressfield Close, London NW5 4BN
020 7916 5421
Northern line to Kentish Town or Chalk Farm. Overground train from South Tottenham or Harringay Green Lanes to Gospel Oak station. Buses 24, 46, 134, 214, C2 or C11
Lee Valley Park Farm
Take a short trip on a tractor trailer, learn about life on a real farm, see the giant rabbits and look at the long-necked llamas.
Please contact the farm / look at their website for current entry fees
Stubbins Hall Lane, Essex EN9 2EF
0199 2892 781
Tottenham Hale to Cheshunt railway station (plus a 20 minute walk). Buses 250 or 251 (plus a 20 minute walk).
http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/
Libraries and Bookshops
St Ann’s Library
Enjoy the wonders of your local library. Borrow books for free, access the internet for free or join the Garden Club (see website for further details).
Entry is free
Cissbury Road, London N15 5PU
020 8489 8775
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/community_and_leisure/libraries/findalibrary/stannslibrary.htm
Wood Green Central Library
Enjoy the wonders of your local library. Borrow books for free, access the internet for free or listen to the story tellers (see website for further details).
Entry is free
187-197A High Road, London N22 6XD
020 8489 2780 / 2781
Buses 41, 29 or 123. Tube from Seven Sisters to Wood Green
http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/community_and_leisure/libraries/findalibrary/lwoodgreencentral.htm
Marcus Garvey Library
Enjoy the wonders of your local library. Borrow books for free and access the internet for free.
Entry is free
Tottenham Green Centre, 1 Phillip Lane, London N15 4JA
020 8489 5350
Buses 149, 76, 41, 349, 476, 318, 230, 279 or 259
Big Green Bookshop
An award winning bookshop in Wood Green, stocking a wide variety of children and adult books as well as hosting book groups, knitting club, writers workshops and book signings (please see website for further information).
Entry is free
Unit 1 Brampton Park Road, London N22 6BG
020 8881 6767
Buses 41, 29 or 123
http://www.biggreenbookshop.com/
Community Venues
Bridge Community Hut
The hut is a community centre offering a wide range of activities such as gardening, cooking, marital arts and yoga groups. There is an outdoor space with micro allotments, wildlife and an eating area.
Entry is free
Tewksbury Road, London N15 6SE
020 8442 5695
Buses 259, 279, 253, 254 or 67.
http://www.bridgerenewaltrust.org.uk/
Places of interest
Hampton Court Palace
Visit the royal palace to discover the history of the monarchy, situated in beautifully maintained gardens and located by the River Thames. Get lost in the maze and have a picnic by the fountain.
Please contact the palace / look at their website for current entry fees
East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU
0844 482 7777
Train from Waterloo to Hampton Court
http://www.hrp.org.uk/Hamptoncourtpalace/
Tower of London
Explore the wonders of the awesome fortress and the stories behind the iconic palace. Find out about the people of the palace and unlock the facts of some of England’s famous kings and queens associated with the Tower.
Please contact the tower / look at their website for current entry fees
London EC3N 4AB
0844 482 7777
District or Circle lines to Tower Hill station. Train to Fenchurch Street or London Bridge Station. Buses 15, 42, 78, 100 or RV1
http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/
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