EXPLORETime Out London · 2d ago
5 great free things to do in London this October half-term

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London offers several new high-profile complimentary activities during the October half-term period. Executives traveling with family can access the Natural History Museum's latest gallery and a localized Pokémon discovery trail.
- 01New gallery opening at the Natural History Museum provides cost-free cultural engagement
- 02Interactive Pokémon trail offers outdoor activity across key central London locations
- 03Five distinct seasonal events are available throughout the October 2026 school break
- 04All featured attractions require no admission fee and focus on recent site launches
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From a Pokémon trail to the new gallery at the Natural History Museum, these activities are all free and all new