May Half Term 2025 Family Days Out
Fun and Games at Brodsworth Hall
24th May to 1st June 2025
Challenge your family and friends to giant lawn games, bounce around on spacehoppers, and splash about in our sand and water pits. With plenty of hands-on activities in the beautiful grounds of Brodsworth Hall, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and family fun!
Eboracum Roman Festival
24th to 31st May 2025
From a living history encampment and an impressive parade through the streets, to a symposium and lectures featuring Professor Mary Beard, Peter Addyman, John Oxley and many others, the Roman Festival will have something for everyone.
Wizard Fest
24th to 26th May 2025
WizardFest is a new exciting festival coming to York on 24th to 26th May 2025. Expect wizard walks, Harry Potter movies, witch and wizard specials at local eateries, birds of prey and much more.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Indoor Funfair at Harrogate
24th May to 1st June 2025
With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment. At Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
RHS Children's Gardening Week at Temple Newsam
24th May to 1st June 2025
Step into the Temple Newsam walled Garden Adventure Trail and discover the magic of growing! As part of RHS Children's Gardening Week, discover a fun, interactive trail where young explorers can learn about the walled garden and its history, plants and wildlife.
Fun and Games at Whitby Abbey
24th May to 1st June 2025
Challenge your family and friends to giant lawn games, bounce around on spacehoppers, and splash about in our sand and water pits. With plenty of hands-on activities in the beautiful grounds of Whitby Abbey, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and family fun!
Go Ape Half Term Adventures
Head to Go-Ape at Temple Newsam or Dalby Forest for a half term adventure in the tree tops. With courses available for different ages and abilities.
Jungle Adventures at Williams Den
24th May to 1st June 2025
The wild jungle experience is packed with thrilling challenges, hilarious trials, and memory-making moments for all ages.
From taste tests and mystery boxes to obstacle courses and scavenger hunts, the jungle is bursting with surprises around every corner. Do you have what it takes to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle?
Loads of Lego at Experience Barnsley
27th May 2025
Get ready to unleash your inner architect at "Loads of LEGO"! This vibrant and engaging event invites LEGO lovers of all skill levels to gather and create their own imaginative constructions. With a seemingly endless array of colorful LEGO bricks at your disposal.
The Secret Forest at Hazelwood Castle
24th May to 1st June 2025
Nestled within the enchanting grounds of Hazlewood Castle lies the Secret Forest, a whimsical woodland trail designed to ignite the imaginations of young explorers. Step into a world where every corner holds a new adventure, from playful hideaways to mystical encounters.
May Half-Term fun and Games at Scarborough Castle
24th May to 1st June 2025
Challenge your family and friends to giant lawn games, bounce around on spacehoppers, and splash about in our sand and water pits. With plenty of hands-on activities in the beautiful grounds of Scarborough Castle, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and family fun!
Dino Live at Thornton Hall Country Park
24th, 25th, 26th, 29th, 30th May, 1st June 2025
Dino encounters, live show, dino archeological dig and a dino trail, plus all the fun at the farm.
World War II at Royal Armouries
24th May to 1st June 2025
There will be 5 live presentations throughout the day, including combat demonstrations, battle stories and talks about weapons.
There will also be a new display in the War Gallery to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan during the Second World War.
Step into Oz! at Stockeld Park
24th May to 1st June 2025
Go somewhere over the rainbow and delve into the magic of the Wizard of Oz at Stockeld Park this May half term. Find live action Oz characters and themed activities, including th emunchkin maze and giant bubble fun.
Teddy Bears Picnic at Studfold Adventure Trail
24th May to 1st June 2025
The fairies and pixies live at Studfold all year round. At May half term treat your favourite Teddy to a visit to Studfold Adventure Trail at one of the most beautiful times of the year. And why not dress up too?
The Great Garden Gameathon at RHS Harlow Carr
24th May to 1st June 2025
Step into the gardens and discover a world of giant garden games, perfect for testing your skills and having a great time with friends and family. From oversized chess to jumbo Jenga, there’s a game for everyone to enjoy!
Love Your Zoo Week at Lotherton
24th May to 1st June 2025
Celebrate all the animals in Wildlife World. Follow the 'amazing animals' trail, hop on board our famous tractor trailer for a deer park tour, get crafty in the House and find out more about the wildlife in our zoo.
May Madness at Sewerby Hall
24th May to 1st June 2025
Join adventuring heroes; Dr Doolitle, the Heroes and Villains or the Knights of the Round Table Rusticus adventures. Don’t miss magic and face painting, Wildcats, Zoo experiences and the Natural History Museums’ Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
May Half Term at Woldies
24th May to 1st June 2025
Ride Woldie’s miniature railway, enjoy sand play, dens, forts and play zones, explore 2 giant mazes, and test your skills on foot golf and foot pool!
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Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Marvellous May at Whistlestop Valley
24th May to 1st June 2025
Roll up, roll up! Step into a magical world of the circus this half term at Whistlestop Valley. Join the Ringmaster and learn to dazzle with real circus skills. Then be amazed by the mini circus show, packed with jaw-dropping tricks, laughter, and plenty of surprises!
May Half Term Trail at East Riddlesden Hall
24th to 28th and 31st May, 1st June 2025
Complete the activities around the house and gardens to learn all about the plants and flowers which are growing around the formal gardens.Discover how bees pollinate flowers and how they grow and thrive throughout the spring and summer.
Big Machine Weekend at Blacker Hall Farm
24th to 26th May 2025
If you have a little (or a big person) who LOVES tractors, tele handlers, diggers and wagons then this event is for you! Come along and take a closer look at the amazing machines used to run this family farm.
Pit Stop at National Videogame Museum
24th May to 1st June 2025
Drive into accessible gaming this May half term! Take the wheel in fan favourites like Rocket League and Forza, featuring the PS5’s accessible controller for the first time at the Museum!
🎮 Jump into high-speed action with Mario Kart on the Wii, or try legendary titles like Crazy Taxi and Need for Speed Underground 2.
Historic Heroes at Murton Park
25th May to 1st June 2025
Murton Park are bringing history to life with historical heroes and a range of different activities including trails, trains, storytelling and crafts.
Paw Patrol at Boston Park Farm
27th May 2025
Skye and Rubble from Paw Patrol will be visiting the farm. They will be making appearances throughout the day for meet and greet sessions. Plus entry to the farm and play areas!
Meet Your Favourite Character or Superhero!
Lilo and Stitch Hawaiian Party Screening at Station Cinema, Richmond
25th May 2025
Lilo & Sitch Hawaiian Party Screening! Join us and celebrate the new release of Lilo & Stich! Stitch, himself, will be there to welcome you in! The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Meet Your Favourite Character or Superhero!
Pirates and Princesses at Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway
26th to 29th May 2025
A magical journey filled with swashbuckling fun, royal adventures, and enchanting entertainment. With priate and princess entertainment, storytime, face painting, photo ops and more.
May Half Term at Big Sheep Little Cow
24th to 31st May 2025
Meet the chicks, HElp the Big Hen findhis lost eggs, complete the chick trail, test your skills in the egg toss and all the usual fun of the farm.
Classic Car Day at Hull Museums Quarter
24th May 2025
Stroll through the Museums Quarter Garden to explore vintage and classic motor vehicles from the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club, find out the history of the vehicles and take photos of your favourites.
H2O Heroes at The Deep
24th May to 1st June 2025
Climb on-board for an action-packed week supported by Hull's very own H₂O Heroes, RNLI, HM Coastguard, Humber Rescue and new for this year, the Humberside Marine Protect Unit! Plenty of hands-on activities and demonstrations, themed around staying safe in and beside water at our local coastline.
May Half Term at Ponderosa Zoo
Crafty Devilz 26th and 28th for circus skills. Metal detecting session on the beach on the 30th, Rose's Face Painting on 27th, The Woodland Trust on 26th, to talk about all things nature!
Pirate Treasure Hunt at Sealife Scarborough
10th May to 1st June 2025
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Enchanted Fairy Forest at Tropical Butterfly House
24th May to 1st June 2025
Enchanted Fairy Forest woodland walk, full of surprises. Stumble upon the mischievious goblin, peep through fairytale windows and make even more discoveries on the way to the white witches cottage.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
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