Download February Half Term on Glorious South Bank

February Half Term on Glorious South Bank
Spend time with the family at South Bank this half term with an action packed programme of magical
experiences, interactive learning and exciting discovery to keep you busy all day long.
// MAGICAL EXPERIENCES
A trip to the BFI IMAX is sure to bring out the Spielberg in your family, and this half term IMAX are
showing To The Arctic 3D; a snowy adventure to the northern lands with never-before-seen footage
from the perspective of a mother polar bear and her cubs as they navigate the icy wilderness they call
home. Add another dimension to your visit to the EDF London Eye with their new 4D experience, a
groundbreaking 3D film with in theatre effects such as wind, bubbles, and mist.
// INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Drop into Florence Nightingale Museum for a Letter Writing Workshop (21 February) to learn Victorian
handwriting and learn how to write the perfect letter. For the best filmmaking experience this side of
the Atlantic, take your kids of the half term Fantasy School at BFI Southbank, featuring filmmaking
workshops, and films to suit all ages including Dragon Slayers and Fantastic Fantasy Animation.
// EXCITING DISCOVERY
Head to Southbank Centre’s Imagine Children’s Festival for talks, shows and storytelling with The Big
Sing, Anthony Horrowitz and Cath Cassidy, Peter Rabbit puppet shows and Where’s Spot. Sneek a Peek
Backstage at National Theatre, handle props from some of the productions, experience how all of the
backstage area works, and even try on some of the costumes such as Mr Toad’s prison uniform from
Wind In The Willows.
Hopefully there is something there to entertain all of your offspring no matter what the age. Keep
checking our website for all the latest family activities on South Bank.
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Notes to Editors
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About South Bank Marketing Group
We are an association of key attractions, cultural venues, restaurants and hotels in the area committed
to promoting South Bank as one of London’s top destinations, including: BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, Coin
Street Community Builders, EDF Energy London Eye, Florence Nightingale Museum, IWM London,
London Duck Tours, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, National Theatre, OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar &
Brasserie, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, Park Plaza County Hall, Park Plaza Riverbank, Plaza on the
River Club & Residence, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Southbank Centre, Thames Clippers, The Old Vic and
Young Vic.
Our role is to:
• Provide destination leadership
• Maintain and grow South Bank’s profile as one of the capital’s top destinations
• Increase visitor dwell time and spend throughout the year
• Build strategic alliances which enhance the area’s profile and its influence
• Influence local public realm schemes which impact on the visitor
For South Bank visitor information see www.southbanklondon.com
Follow us on Twitter @southbanklondon
Become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/southbanklondon
South Bank Marketing Group is run by South Bank Employers’ Group, a not for profit organisation in the
South Bank, Waterloo and Blackfriars area committed to achieving the best possible experience of South
Bank for visitors, employees and residents. www.sbeg.co.uk
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