Looking for family-friendly things to do this May Bank Holiday? Make a day of it on London’s South Bank, where the new Crayola World of Creativity pop-up arrives at the Oxo Gallery, bringing a free, immersive and colour-filled experience for kids right by the river.

Just moments away, Art Yard Bar & Kitchen at Bankside Hotel is offering a relaxed spot to refuel, with a new Kids Eat Free offer running across the May Bank Holidays and school half term (2–4 May and 23–31 May). When dining with an adult ordering a main, children can enjoy a complimentary two-course meal, with dishes designed to be as fun and colourful as the setting itself—from pan-fried salmon with tenderstem broccoli and crispy chicken goujons with fries, to penne pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan, followed by treats like a chocolate brownie with caramel or a simple scoop of ice cream.

Tucked away just behind the riverfront near Tate Modern and the London Eye, Art Yard is a creative and welcoming family-friendly space that offers a welcome pause from the crowds, with alfresco seating overlooking a private piazza and thoughtful touches like colouring activities at the table. With a relaxed atmosphere, flexible dining, and space to move, it’s somewhere everyone can feel at home – including four-legged family members.

The perfect follow-on from Crayola’s hands-on creativity, with a colourful, art-inspired lunch just moments away at Art Yard. Perfect for a full day out on the South Bank this May Bank Holiday.