As May half term fast approaches we have pulled together some of the top family events and attractions to visit across the UK. We know kids can become bored over a week off and with May proving to bring the sunshine we hope this half term and Bank Holiday will also offer up the chance to get outdoors.
Go Ape, Nationwide
Head to Go Ape this May half term for adventure up high in the tree tops. With 19 Tree Top Junior locations in the UK, Go Ape Tree Top Junior is a one hour experience made up of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale. Designed for the whole family, if you’re looking for family fuelled fun this half term, challenge yourself to the tree tops! Are you ready? More…
Oxygen Freejumping, Nationwide
Oxygen Freejumping are the UK’s favourite trampoline parks. Explore different zones and take your skills to the next level with over 100 connected trampolines and innovative zones to get you bouncing, climbing, somersaulting and smiling like never before! They also offer exclusive toddler sessions for age 5 and under and Peaceful Play sessions for people on the autism spectrum or with sensory/learning difficulties. More…
Wellington Country Park, Berkshire
Explore the outdoors and get creative during May half term with Wellington Country Parks Nature Activity Week… Go on an adventure with a nature booklet, get stuck in with nature crafts, find out what lives in the lake with pond wildlife workshops and look at some unusual mini beasts with the ZooLab team! More…
Hire day boats at Chertsey Meads Marine, Surrey
Head along to the family run boatyard this May half term, on the River Thames in Chertsey, Surrey, offering self drive day boats for hire, from 2-12 people. It’s the ideal day out for all the family on easy to handle boats, some with toilets. You can choose from hourly and daily hire, free buoyancy aids available in all sizes and dogs are welcome aboard. More…
Secrets and Spies at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire
Shhh… it’s a secret! From Tuesday 29th May – Thursday 31st May enjoy the family activities at Bletchley Park. Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley is now a vibrant heritage attraction. This May half term create your own spy profile, learn top secret messaging techniques and find out about spies linked to Bletchley Park. More…
Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire
Paradise Wildlife Park is home to over 800 exotic wild animals including being the only zoo in the UK to home five different big cat species. Visit during May half term and enjoy the newly opened, World of Dinosaurs! This is Hertfordshire’s biggest and most spectacular animatronic dinosaur attraction, with over 30 life-size, moving and roaring dinosaurs. More…
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The Canterbury Tales, Kent
Nestled in the heart of Canterbury since 1988, this long-running and well-loved visitor experience encapsulates Chaucer’s famous tales in an authentic and engaging way. The Canterbury Tales have truly stood the test of time, as the attraction remains a must-see experience for domestic and overseas visitors to Canterbury! Bring kids along during half term and enjoy the special Campfire Tales evenings starting 17th May, every Thursday evening until the 30th August. More…
Wet’N’Wild, Newcastle
“Whoooo-hoooo!!” That’s the sound of your kids going down the flumes this May half term. There’s 10 exciting flumes, including the Abyss and Black Hole! You could even tackle the Kamikaze – if you DARE! Float around the lazy river and ride down the Calamity Canyon! There’s also a wave machine, and a mini water park for the younger ones. Find out more and opening times here. More…
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Have a #wildtime at Rainforest Cafe, London
Housed under a rich canopy and beneath a starscape, it is the perfect and ideal venue for those looking to shake up their dining options for the May half term holidays. Enjoy a tasty meal surrounded by the magnificent animatronic rainforest animals, including elephants, a menacing jaguar, a snapping crocodile, chattering, friendly gorillas, mechanical butterflies and orangutans. Find out more and book a table today. More…
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Crich Tramway Village, Derbyshire
Experience the Great Outdoors with a Step Back in Time this May half term. Historic trams run down a period street and out into the surrounding Derbyshire countryside, providing breathtaking views. Experience the fascinating Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail, visit the Red Lion Pub and Tearooms, and explore the interesting Exhibitions. Find out more about special events and opening times here. More…
