With much of the UK under restrictions, heading out for some half term fun with the kids seems to be off the cards.

To keep parents and their little ones entertained at home throughout the school break, Matalan has discovered the best virtual activities for kids that you can enjoy from the sofa this half term, including some all the best sights of London.

Discover some virtual half term fun this October…

Enjoy London’s attractions with the kids from the comfort of home

If you’re missing out on all your favourite London attractions, museums and experiences then here’s some good news – there’s so much to explore online! Take a virtual tour of the National Gallery, visit the Tower of London at home or ride the Mail Rail at the Postal Museum from your sofa.

Discover more virtual activities across the UK to enjoy…

Looking to explore more of the UK? There’s plenty of virtual activities going on up and down the nation that you can explore from the sofa…

The Potter Trail in Edinburgh

Perfect for the Halloween season, the Potter Trail is running virtual tours to take you through the cobbles of Edinburgh and let you explore the sights, sounds and streets that inspired the iconic Harry Potter films. Wands not included, so make sure you have your own for this virtual magic adventure.

Chester Zoo

Get up close and personal with nature from your living room with a virtual trip to Chester Zoo. The zoo has been praised for its ‘at home’ activities during lockdown and now you can learn about the animals you might find at home, play exciting games or lead your very own fact-finding missions with your family – there’s so much to get stuck into.

We the Curious

Bristol’s science and art centre, We the Curious, have fully embraced the fun of staying home with their extensive range of online activities, tasks and games.

From building a bug hotel and crafting spaghetti bridges, to creating your very own pop-up puppet theatre. All the activities are completely free and come with a list of equipment and materials required.

There are even handy step-by-step picture-led instructions so the whole family can get involved. Let the crafting commence!

National Football Museum in Manchester

For little football fanatics, a virtual trip to the National Football Museum lets you learn all about the nation’s favourite sport and learn from the pros on how to talk just like a commentator. With so many activities available, even the most knowledgeable football fan might find something new to learn.