With schools closing for May Half Term at the end of tomorrow (Friday, 22 May), you might be looking for things to do to keep the little one's entertained while schools close.

Well, there is plenty to do in and around Teddington this May Half Term, so here is a list of six Half Term activities to get the kids involved in.

May Half Term Watersports courses at The Lensbury

Watersports season at The Lensbury has officially started and the hotel is inviting local children to take to the Thames with its May Half Term camps and activities, suited for complete beginners and kids looking to improve their skills.

Over the course of a single day to four days, kids aged between eight and 16 can try out a variety of sports with The Lensbury's 'fun week' or master sailing and paddling with ease in its watersports centre.

The courses will run from Monday, 25 May - Friday, 29 May, and range from £136 - £240 for members and £170 - £300 for non-members, depending on which session your child chooses.

The Lensbury is also inviting kids aged between eight and 16 to join its sailing and paddlesport clubs throughout spring and summer.

Both clubs are for The Lensbury's junior members and non-members to go and practice their skills learnt on its courses and to have fun on the water.

The club is run by The Lensbury's instructors and is there for kids to practice their skills and have fun.

The club costs £11 for members and £13.75 for non-members.

All that is required is that the junior has completed the RYA sailing stage 1 course or the paddlesport beginners course.

The Lensbury's Watersports Centre is open Monday through Sunday from 9.30am - 6pm.

To book your place, contact the Watersports Centre at [email protected] or call 020 8614 6554.

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May Half Term Tennis camps at The Lensbury

This May Half Term, The Lensbury will also host Tennis camps, which will run from Tuesday, 26 May - Friday, 29 May and are available to all local children (members and non-members).

Speaking about its camps, The Lensbury said: "Our fun and inclusive tennis camps support young players to learn, move and grow with confidence through games‐based activities and age‐appropriate coaching in a positive, supportive environment."

The Lensbury's Tennis Camps schedule is as follows:

Red Ball – five to seven years: 9.30am - 12.30pm

A fun first step into tennis using smaller courts and softer balls.

• Perfect for beginners
• Game-based learning
• Builds coordination and confidence

Orange & Green Ball – eight to 10 years: 9.30am - 2.30pm

Develop rally skills and movement on a slightly larger court.

• Improves technique and Control
• Tactical awareness and consistency
• Transition towards full court tennis

Yellow Ball – 11+ years: 9.30am - 2.30pm

Full-court tennis focused on skill development and match play.

• Technique, tactics and scoring
• Suitable for club players
• Challenging but supportive environment

Additionally, The Lensbury will host a Kids Camp during May Half Term, which is running from 12.30pm - 5pm. The camp is priced from £33 for members & £37.95 for non-members per day. Discounted full week prices are available.

To book, contact [email protected], call either 020 8614 6432 or 020 8614 6420 or visit The Lensbury's racquets page here.

Heading up the racquets programme at The Lensbury is the hotel's new Racquets Manager, Richard Henman.

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Bushy Park Activity Camp

Bushy Park Activity Camp is returning for May Half Term, offering children a fun and active holiday experience.

The camp will run from 9am – 3pm on Tuesday, 26 May - Friday, 29 May, with extended hours available from 8.30am – 4pm. The cost is £35 per day (standard) or £40 per day with extended hours, with a full week option available for £125 including extended hours.

As a special thank you, the camp is offering an exclusive £5 discount on all bookings with the code TNUB.

Bushy Park Activity Camp is packed with sporting activities, arts and crafts, and exciting new additions such as curling and tri-golf. It is a brilliant way for children to stay active, make new friends, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

The camp is OFSTED registered and accepts various childcare payments, including Childcare Vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare.

Dominic and Will, Bushy Park Activity Camp Founders, said: "We're really looking forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces this May Half Term."

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The Big Bahooey at Hampton Court Palace

This late May Bank Holiday, The Big Bahooey is returning to Hampton Court Palace for a family-friendly festival of fun.

With a brand-new lineup of world-class entertainment and jaw-dropping acts, the gardens of Henry VIII's palace will transform into a vibrant playground of carnival joy.

Presented by Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Hampton Court Palace, in collaboration with pioneering show-makers Cirque Bijou, The Big Bahooey will come to life with everything from circus magic to riotous comedy, and street theatre to acrobatic stunts, for a long weekend of celebration.

Across the palace gardens, audiences can expect a colourful blend of visual spectacle, music and oodles of silliness, designed for visitors of all ages.

Families are invited to marvel at aerial cabarets with gravity-defying performers, dance along to lively beats, take part in creative workshops and more – The Big Bahooey offers a gloriously silly escape into a weekend of serious nonsense.

What's in store at The Big Bahooey:

• Hands-on fun: Learn tricks of the trade, from juggling to wire walking, or get crafty in make-and-take creative workshops.
• Gravity-defying aerial cabaret: Marvel at performers as they take to the skies, featuring a live violinist in flight, striking trapeze displays and flying acrobatics.
• Exciting circus and street acts: A rolling programme of circus displays blending street spectacles and comedic antics, from the raucous Falconry Dismay to acrobatic archery.
• Live music: Jam along to high-energy beats and spirited rhythms, ranging from explosive beatboxing to traditional Ghanaian music.
• Interactive fun and exciting encounters: Take part in pop-up performances, exciting interactions and meet playful creatures roaming around the gardens.
• Street food and family picnics: Grab a tasty treat from a selection of street food vendors, with plenty of space to relax on the grass for a picnic.

Entrance to The Big Bahooey is included in standard admission to Hampton Court Palace.

To catch their breath from the thrills of the festival, visitors can adventure through 60 acres of historic gardens, run wild in the Magic Garden or brave the world's oldest puzzle maze, before exploring one of Britain's most iconic palaces.

Soft Play for zero to five year olds at Teddington Sports Centre

Looking for something to do with your younger ones?

Well why not head to Teddington Sports Centre where its soft play sessions provide a colourful and safe environment for the little ones.

You can find out more here.

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Teddington RNLI Open Day and Duck Race

The Teddington Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is hosting an Open Day on Sunday, 31 May from 1pm - 5pm, marking the end of Teddington Lifeboat Week, which starts on 24 May.

In preparation for the Open Day, Teddington RNLI is asking residents to look out for local promotions like a Lifeboat Treasure Hunt in Teddington's independent shops and special activities in restaurants and pubs.

The Open Day itself invites everyone to visit the lifeboat station to celebrate the week of events and enjoy a day of river-themed fun and activities, including the "now-famous " duck race.

1,600 ducks raced along the Thames at Teddington in 2025 and over £5,000 was raised for the RNLI.

Activities are still being planned, but visitors will be able to:

• Climb aboard a lifeboat and its tractor
• See lifesaving demonstrations by volunteer crew
• Enjoy food and drink from local outlets such as Shambles, The Anglers and The Wharf, as well as RNLI volunteer-made cakes, tea, coffee and cold drinks
• Cheer along the Teddington Duck Race supported by Teddington Together, representatives of Teddington independent businesses who put on Teddington Lights Up each year.
• Meet firefighters and see a fire engine
• Play water safety themed games
• Get gory with a make up artist
• Hear ukulele and wind bands play favourite their tunes

Speaking about the event, Teddington RNLI said: "Put the date in your diary now for a week of RNLI lifeboat activities and then come and meet the volunteer crew, local traders and our neighbours."

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