We’ve got lots of ideas & suggestions for days out & things to do during May half term for all ages from toddlers to teens including plenty of low cost & rainy day ideas for the holidays.
As well as our special half term events don’t forget to check out our year round “Days Out” pages by clicking here
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25th May – 2nd June 2024
Visit The Hepworth Wakefield this May half-term and get creative as a family while you explore the galleries and garden. There’s something happening every day including a brand new drawing workshop (26, 28, 29 & 30 May, 2 June, 11am – 4pm) and Garden Play (daily, 11am – 4pm) where families can make sculptural dens, explore the outdoor artworks, create drawings inspired by the plants and most importantly, have fun!
Activities in the garden are FREE for everyone. Activities in the learning studios and galleries are FREE with an exhibition ticket.
Exhibition tickets are FREE for Members, Wakefield District residents and under 18s. Non-Wakefield families can get 50% off adult tickets when visiting with children / under 18s during May half-term (25 May to 2 June). Use discount code FAMILY50 when booking online or in person.
Plan your visit at hepworthwakefield.org
Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW (WF1 5QJ for the Car Park)
📆 Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th May 2024
📌 Greetland, Halifax
Art History fun – learn about and be inspired by the work of Mary Cassatt. Holiday Art Classes for Primary School Children.
👉 Visit the Artful Stars Facebook page to book.
Once again, this June Brighouse takes you back to the 1940s with our acclaimed Brighouse 1940s weekend. Dress up and come on down – you can even dance in the streets!
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June 2024
Tel: 01484 937 006
Fun games total football. Greetland all rounders.
28 & 29 May 2024
9am – 3.00pm
Ages 4-13, £20 per player with 10% discount for both days. Early arrival from 8.15am – £5 per player.
07801981415
Springrock grounds, Rochdale Rd, Halifax HX4 8PS
Football and Multi-sports Spring Bank Holiday Camp 2024
28 May – 30 May 2024
9am – 3.00pm
Ages from school years Reception – Year 7
Calling all young designers, engineers and inventors! Embark on a creative journey this half term as we design and build together. Booking is essential.
25th May – 2nd June 2024
Tel: 01422 330069
Fun-packed holiday club for children, with sports, games & creative activities!
28 May – 31 May 2024
Ages 7-11
Warley Road Academy
Fees (Reception children upwards)
Full Day – £37 (7.30am-6pm, inc breakfast & tea
School Hours – £25 (9am – 3.30pm)
It’s never too early to think about arranging your childcare for the year and throughout all school holidays.
28 May – 31 May 2024
10am – 3.00pm
Children aged Reception to Year 6 are welcome at our Camps
27 May – 31 May 2024
9am – 3.00pm
Ages 6-12, £15 per day
A traditional fun, local, family-friendly attraction, visit Ravensprings Park in Brighouse for a day of trains and treats.
There are two miniature, ride-on, railways set within the private grounds for you to enjoy as many times as you like during your visit.
Tel: 07831 585348
Enjoy holiday skating sessions, for just £5, throughout the holidays at the YMCA. Family-friendly sessions with skate hire included. Don’t forget to ask for a loyalty card either!
Sessions run most Calderdale school holidays except bank holidays.
Tel: 01422 353626
28 May – 31 May 2024
9:30am – 3pm (9am – 3:30pm)
Ages Y1 to Y7 – Boys & Girls, £15 per day (£20). We have a limited number of free places for 3-Y7 players
Brooksbank School, Elland
Range of activities such as gymnastics, dance, trampolining, arts & crafts, and games. Breakfast included for those arriving between 8:00 – 8:30 am, & all children need to bring packed lunch & a suitable amount of drinks for the day.
27 May – 31 May 2024
🕗 8am – 3.30pm
👉 Ages 5+
☎ 03300 580 973
📍 Utopia Active, Caldervale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE
Grab your Cowboy hats and join us for May Half Term Hoedown fun! Facepainting, Cowboy games, Line Dancing, Hobby Horse racing and lots more. Booking essential.
Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st May 2024
Tel: 01484 865727
Try out 10 bee inspired activities in the gardens this May half-term. Inside the Hall there are little bumble bees hiding, can you find them all?
This trail is free to participate in, normal admission does apply. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.
25th May – 2nd June 2024
Tel: 01535 607075
