Play After School (September- December 2025)

Stop by after school and discover different play activities on Thursdays and Fridays (term time).  

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • 23 – 24 October 2025

    6 – 7 November 2025

    13 – 14 November 2025

    20 – 21 November 2025

    27 – 28 November 2025

    4 – 5 December 2025

    11 – 12 December 2025

    18 – 19 December 2025

  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • Across the museum

  • Families

  • Free event

Join us for FREE, regular drop-in sessions for families at the Young V&A!  
  
Explore exciting play adventures with our friendly team of Play Champions in our interactive galleries. Activities run from 15:30-17:00 and alternate between the activities below each week.

Activities:

Design Challenges: Design Gallery

Join in with Design challenges alongside our Play Champions. Create playful designs inspired by the Design gallery or build local landmarks using LEGO all set against the backdrop of a custom-made map of Tower Hamlets.

Most Suitable for ages 2+ 

Play Together: Play Gallery  

Take on moving and making challenges with our Play Champions! Put your construction skills to the test in our Build It area or go on an adventure inspired by one of the objects in our Play Gallery.  

All ages    

Imagine This: Imagine Gallery  

Unleash your creativity by playing with props and costumes to invent your own stories. Then, bring them to life on our mini-theatre stage for an exciting performance experience!  

All ages  

Board Games: Town Square

A pop-up board game café, inspired by 'The Arcade.' It’s a fun, family-friendly event where you can explore a variety of board games, learn new ones, and share your own unique 'House Rules.' Come together to enjoy quality time and friendly competition!

All ages