Let's Go explore this May!

May events for the family

During the month of May we are treated to two Bank Holidays and a half term! With all this excitement and time to fill, you will find loads of your favourite attractions hosting great family May events. Discover what’s happening this month…

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Events taking place this May...

Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park

Meet Peppa Pig at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire on Monday 6th May 2024!

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Mucky Pups at Wicken Fen

Little ones will have lots of fun at these delightful Mucky Pups sessions at the Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire.

Medieval Festival – A Skirmish at Arundel Castle

Don't miss all the excitement at Arundel Castle this Bank holiday weekend! Held from the 25th to the 27th of May.

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King Alfred and Somerset Day at Avalon Archaeology

Celebrate Somerset Day with a family visit to Avalon Archaeology on 11th May and join in children's activities to find out about life in Saxon Somerset.

Medieval knights on horseback at Stonor Park in Oxfordshire.

Medieval Jousting at Tumblestone Hollow

The past comes to life at Stonor Park's Tumblestone Hollow in Oxfordshire on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May with a spectacular medieval jousting tournament.

Poster of children's characters Bluey and Bingo.

Bluey and Bingo visit Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Enjoy a day out at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park near Bath over the early May Bank Holiday weekend and meet adventurous pups Bluey and Bingo.

Meet JJ and Cody from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park

Meet JJ and Cody from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire on Saturday 4th May 2024!

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Nature Tots for Pre-Schoolers at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

Let your little ones learn from nature at the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve in Kent. Sessions are held weekly in April and May.

Windsor at War – History Weekend at Windsor Castle

Find out more about WW2 and get hands on with activities at Windsor Castle's living history event over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Book in advance.

Roman Gladiators at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Watch Roman gladiators battle for survival at Chiltern Open Air Museum in Buckinghamshire on 26th and 27th May. Great choice for the May Bank Holiday!

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Celebration of Wool at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Meet Shaun the Sheep and Timmy from Timmy Time and celebrate the world of wool on a day out at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park in Buckinghamshire on 19th May.

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Welly Tots at Wellington Country Park

Planning activities for toddlers in the Reading area? Head to the Adventure Room at Wellington Country Park on weekdays in term time and join in the fun.

Character Week at West Midlands Safari Park

Families can look forward to meet & greets with favourite kids' characters at West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire during the May half term break.

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Days Out with Thomas at Spa Valley Railway

Book your tickets for a wonderful train journey together with Thomas at the Spa Valley Railway! Held on selected dates in April and May.

Ocean Squad 2024 at the National Marine Aquarium

Book your children into these great Ocean Squad sessions at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, Exeter.

Tudor May Day at Speke Hall

Step into a Tudor May Day Festival at Speke Hall in Merseyside when you can enjoy meeting Tudor characters and watch Elizabethan displays.

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Dawn Chorus Nature Trail at RSPB Ham Wall

Buy a family trail pack and learn more about birds with the Dawn Chorus Nature Trail around RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset from 27th April to 12th June.

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Exhibition: Jason Wlsher-Mills at Ferens Art Gallery

See the new family friendly exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery in Hull of artwork from Jason Wilsher-Mills-Mills running from 24th February to 2nd June.

May Day Celebrations at Kent Life

Take part in the wonderful family May Day celebrations at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park near Maidstone. Held from the 4th to the 6th of May.

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Kids Rule! at Kenilworth Castle

Learn about medieval weapons and armour, then have a go at foam sword fighting games! Treat the kids to a day out at Kenilworth Castle this May half term.

The Paddington Bear™ Experience

This multi-room, immersive, family-friendly experience in London will take you into Paddington’s world.

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Thomas at The Watercress Line

Book your tickets early for a wonderful train ride with Thomas at the Watercress Line in Hampshire. Held from the 25th May to the 2nd of June.

Junior Experience Days 2024 at Thruxton Race Circuit

Juniors can enjoy the thrill of getting behind the wheel at Thruxton Race Circuit in Hampshire. Held on selected dates during this period.

Bing’s Nature Explorers at WWT Slimbridge

Plan a day out with the children at Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire and learn about wetland nature and wildlife from 23rd March to 2nd June.

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Energy Unleashed – Science Show at Techniquest Cardiff

Learn more about energy at this exciting live science show in the theatre at Techniquest Cardiff on selected dates from 23rd March to 19th May.

Bing’s Nature Explorers at WWT Llanelli

Learn about wetland nature and wildlife with family activities at Llanelli Wetland Centre in Carmarthenshire on selected dates from 23rd March to 2nd June.

Toddle Tate at Tate St Ives

Take part in some fun activities for little ones at Tate St Ives in Cornwall. Held on selected dates once a month till November 2024.

Family fun events and activities at Windsor Racecourse

Big May Bank Holiday Family Fun Day at Royal Windsor Racecourse

Head to Windsor Racecourse on 6th May for a fun day out featuring flat racing and entertainment such as a funfair, birds of prey and circus acts.

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Brick Express at the Avon Valley Railway

Get creative with toy bricks on board Avon Valley Railway's Brick Express train ride from the outskirts of Bristol on 1st or 2nd June. What will you build?

Family Twilight Tales at The Soapbox Children’s Theatre

Enjoy storytelling performances with The Soapbox Children's Theatre in Plymouth, Devon. Held on the 10th of May and the 12th of July.

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Dino Takeover at Wellington Country Park

Find yourself face to face with dinosaurs such as the T-rex and Brontosaurus at Wellington Country Park near Reading on selected dates this May half term.

CoComelon at SEA LIFE Weymouth

Join JJ on an activity trail around SEA LIFE Weymouth and have lots of fun! Held from the 22nd of April to the 6th of May.

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Baloo’s Clues Trail at Batemans

Baloo the brown bear has hidden lots of things to find at Bateman's in Burwash, Sussex. The Trail is held on selected dates in February, May and June.

Blossom and Bees – May Half Term Trail at the Nature Discovery Centre

Follow the self-led activity trail at the Nature Discovery Centre in Berkshire on selected dates during May half term and learn more about pollinators.

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Play Unstoppable Festival at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

See the new 4D movie, design your own spirit animal, join in the dance party and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Birmingham from 16th March to 6th May.

May Half Term Fun at Haynes Motor Museum

Try out the super-sized Scalextric and the Sega Rally simulator on a day out at Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset on selected dates during May half term.

ZooLab Animal Handling Show at Hanbury Hall

Meet a variety of exotic creatures and learn how they relate to folklore on a visit to Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire on selected dates this May half term.

You Choose! Interactive Musical Theatre Show at Seven Stories

Join the show on 5th-6th May where you choose what happens at Seven Stories in Newcastle based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt.

Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park

Meet JJ from CoComelon at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire on Saturday 4th May 2024!

Ethical Animal Encounters at Moseley Old Hall

Learn more about wildlife, both native and exotic, at Moseley Old Hall near Wolverhampton this May half term. See snakes, tarantulas and more on 31st May.

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Wild Tots at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve

Book your young children in for these fun sessions held at Carlton Marshes near Lowestoft in Suffolk. Held on selected dates.

Lamb Feeding Experience at Chatsworth Farmyard

Get hands-on at the Farmyard at Chatsworth in Derbyshire and bottle feed the new lambs from 15th April to 20th May.

Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace

History comes to life with a joust, birds of prey and living history camp at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire over the early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Marvellous Materials Family Show at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Visit Thinktank in Birmingham from 27th to 31st May and enjoy this fun and interactive family science show. A great day out with the kids for May half term!

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Lace Wars Re-enactment at Tamworth Castle

Learn more about life in the 18th century on a day out at Tamworth Castle in Staffordshire on the Sunday and Monday of the early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Hawkeye Falconry at Hampton Court Castle

Enjoy a day out at Hampton Court Castle in Herefordshire on the 5th or 6th May and watch amazing flying displays by Hawkeye Falconry's birds of prey.

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Ugly Bug Ball Trail at Hestercombe Gardens

Name all the creepy crawlies you discover on the interactive family trail around Rook Wood at Hestercombe Gardens near Taunton this May half term holiday.

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In the Night Garden Live at The Woodville

Book your tickets for this delightful show being held at The Woodville in Gravesend, on the 8th and 9th of May.

Bing’s Nature Explorers at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

Learn all about wetland nature and wildlife with Bing and his friends at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in Sussex. Held from the 23rd March to the 2nd June.

Dino Encounter at Roves Farm

Treat your young dinosaur fans to a great day out at Roves Farm near Swindon this May half term. Dino meet and greets, interactive live shows and more!

Siege The Day with the Merrymakers at Pembroke Castle

Take the children to join in imaginative siege-themed activities at Pembroke Castle in South West Wales on selected dates from March to August 2024.

Dino-Fest 2024 at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

For a fun day out in Shropshire on the early May Bank Holiday Monday, choose Dino-Fest at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World. Look out for the roaming dinosaurs!

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Kids Art at Quay Arts

Children aged 8 to 12 years old can enjoy great art sessions once a month at Quay Arts, Newport, on the Isle of Wight.

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Keeper Talks at the New Forest Wildlife Park

Spend some time at the amazing New Forest Wildlife Park and enjoy a Keeper Talk. Held daily throughout 2024.

Steam Club at National Coal Mining Museum

National Coal Mining Museum hosts exciting workshops based on STEM subjects for 11-16 years children from 16th February to 16th June 2024 on selected days.

Little Acorns in the Gardens at Wimpole Estate

Little ones will love these Little Acorns sessions held at Wimpole Estate in Arrington, Cambridgeshire. They take place on selected dates.

SpringFest! at Bristol Zoo Project

Join in activities such as den building, spray painting, seed bomb craft, wildlife encounters and more at Bristol Zoo Project from 25th May until 2nd June.

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The Merry Monarch at Berkeley Castle

Meet King Charles II at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire on the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Enjoy maypole dancing, music and more on 26th and 27th May.

Family Saturdays at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Family Saturdays at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens are great fun! Held on selected dates from May to November.

Spring Arrivals Weekends at Hatton Adventure World

Take the children to meet the baby animals and enjoy a host of fun family activities at Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire on weekends until 19th May.

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Pirate Treasure Hunt at SEA LIFE Brighton

Can you help Captain Careless this Easter holiday at SEA LIFE Brighton? Held from the 22nd of March to the 7th of June.

The Old Bear’s Nature Trail at Hampton Court Castle

Find beautifully carved animal sculptures as you follow the nature trail for families at Hampton Court Castle in Herefordshire until 29th September.

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Awful Auntie at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Don't miss this great family show being held at Cambridge Arts Theatre in Cambridgeshire. Held from the 29th of May to the 2nd of June.

Blue Light & Services Weekends at Sundown Adventureland

Visit the theme park designed for under 10s with discounted tickets for services NHS, Police, Fire, RNLI, Military, Blue Light on weekends 11th to 19th May.

Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park

Meet Hey Duggee at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire on Sunday 5th May 2024!

The Taunton Garrison visit Montacute House

Find out about early military camp life at Montacute House's living history event in Somerset from 29th May to 1st June. A great day out for May half term!

Civil War Soldier School at The Commandery

Join in drills, play games and help King Charles II escape the Parliamentarians! Visit The Commandery in Worcester on selected dates during May half term.

Steve Backshall Live at Longleat

Book your tickets for a live animal show presented by Steve Backshall at Longleat in Wiltshire this May half term and help raise funds for charity Tusk.

May Half Term at Countryside Adventure

Exotic animal encounters, dinosaurs, farmyard fun, adventure play! Plan a day out at Over Farm's Countryside Adventure near Gloucester for May half term.

Spirit of Invention Exhibition at the Discovery Museum

Choose a date to visit the new exhibition 'Spirit of Invention' at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne running from 16th March to 23rd June.

Gnometastic – Family Trail at Waterperry Gardens

Can you help the gnomes who have forgotten their names? Enjoy a day out at Waterperry Gardens near Oxford this May half term and follow the family trail.

Somerscience 2024 at Haynes Motor Museum

For a free day out in Somerset on early May Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, take the family to this STEM-based festival packed with activities for all ages.

Storytime at Dorset Museum

Take your little ones to these delightful storytelling sessions at Dorset Museum in Dorchester. Held on selected dates.

Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway

Don't miss the delightful Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway! Held on selected dates in April and May.

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Medieval Life at Stokesay Castle

Living history at Stokesay Castle in Shropshire this May half term. Meet characters from the past and hear tales from long ago on 26th and 27th May.

Children's entertainer in the big top at Hogshaw Farm.

Hogfest Countryside Fete at Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Circus skills, miniature train, games, animals and more from 27th to 31st May. Join in the family fun at Hogshaw Farm in Buckinghamshire this May half term.

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Photography Crafts – May Half Term at Lacock

Join a pinhole camera workshop and enjoy other photography-themed crafts and activities at Lacock near Chippenham in Wiltshire over the May half term break.

Jungle Cubs at Paignton Zoo

Join in these special morning events designed for the very youngest zoo explorers at Paignton Zoo in Devon. Held on selected dates.

Play all day at CONKERS this May Bank Holiday

Family fun is guaranteed, come rain or shine at CONKERS from Saturday 4th May till Monday 6th May 2024!

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Roman Snail Trail at Chedworth Roman Villa

Follow the family trail and learn about the Roman snail at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire over May half term. Can you spot one as you explore?

Oak Apple Day 2024 at The Commandery

The past comes to life at The Commandery in Worcester with pike drills, musket firing and living history camps on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th May.

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Holiday Workshops at Woburn Safari Park

Book a day of hands-on activities ideal for children who are passionate about animals and conservation at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire.

Knights on horses at a medieval joust reenactment.

The Joust at Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire comes alive with a spectacular medieval joust on 5th and 6th May. A great day out for the early May Bank Holiday weekend!

Play Unstoppable Festival at Legoland Discovery Centre

Design a spirit animal, join a Play Unstoppable Dance Party, meet & greet with LEGO Mascots at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester 23rd March to 6th May.

May Day Merriment at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Step back to the past on a family day out at Chiltern Open Air Museum's Elizabethan May Day event on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May in Buckinghamshire.

A Grand Medieval Day Out at Kenilworth Castle

Plan a day out at 900-year-old Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire on 5th or 6th May and watch re-enactors bring the medieval age to life.

The Castle Garrison at Caernarfon Castle

Living history events bring Caernarfon Castle in North Wales to life on selected dates from March to August. Learn more about life in medieval times.

Family Activities at IWM Duxford

Every weekend families can enjoy great activities at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire. Held on selected dates.

Dinosaurs Alive! at Hatton Adventure World

Dinosaurs Alive! is back at Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire from 25th May to 2nd June. Enjoy a fun-packed daily programme of themed activities.

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Mini Painters at The Lightbox

Book your tickets in advance for these delightful workshops at The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey. Held on selected dates.

There’s a Monster in your Show! at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Don't miss this wonderful live show at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Surrey. Held from the 17th to the 19th of May.

Spring Fair at Holker Hall

On weekend 11th and 12th May visit Holker Hall to celebrate the coming of spring with stalls, plants, gifts, food, music and a fun dog show.

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