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School holiday childcare and activities

Find childcare and fun activities.
Childcare support is changing

From 1 April 2024 support for childcare is changing for working families with a 2-year-old.

See Childcare Choices to find out if you’re eligible and apply.

 Don’t forget to check your local park and library for events that are often free.

Horniman Museum & Gardens

Inside the Museum, the Natural History Gallery and Nature base, World Gallery and Music Gallery are open, along with the free displays. 

The Gardens are open, and you can book tickets to visit the Butterfly House.

The Animal Walk is open daily from 12.30pm to 4pm, and you do not need a ticket to enter.

The Albany

The Albany has lots of events and entertainment for you and the whole family.

Visit the Albany website for more information.

Beckenham Place Park

Enjoy the open space and activities on offer  – visit the Beckenham Place Mansion website for more information about events.

The lake is open for wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking but you must book in advance.

Out of school childcare providers

Click on link below to see list of out of school childcare providers.

List of out of school childcare providers.

Contact Lewisham Family Information Service (FIS) should you require further support with finding childcare.

Telephone: 020 8314 3940, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

Email: fis@lewisham.gov.uk

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