There's admittedly been a brief respite between holidays, but the late May Half Term break is upon us, with some scratching their heads about what to do over the next week (May 24 - June 1 2025).
Thankfully, there's plenty on offer around Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Coast to keep everyone entertained before the big summer holiday getaway – which for many across the country, starts around June 23, 2025, so mark that on your calendar if you haven't yet.
But before then, we've amassed 35 different events that range from trails and activities to a bit of hands-on edutainment for those who still want their little ones to learn something over the half-term. Though some of the events might seem pricey, they are also the ones where attendees will take something home with them; be it slime, a trinket from a trail, or even something woollen if you're around the Leeds area.
Here’s our pick of what’s on offer this May Half Term to help inspire some suggestions around the dinner table later this week
5. The Baddies - May 23 - 25 2025
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world at the Carriageworks Theatre! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! The Baddies love being bad. They roar, spook and cast wicked spells to try and scare a girl out of her wits…who will succeed? Or perhaps the girl is braver than they think… 📍 Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD | Provided
6. H20 Heroes - May 24 - June 1 2025
Climb on-board this May half-term for an action-packed week supported by The Deep's very own H₂O Heroes, RNLI, HM Coastguard, Humber Rescue and new for this year, the Humberside Marine Protect Unit! From 24th May to the 1st June 2025, join the team for plenty of hands-on activities and demonstrations, themed around staying safe in and beside water at our local coastline. 📍 The Deep, Samuelson House, Hull HU9 1DW | The Deep
7. Woolfest - May 31 2025
Discover the fascinating science and industry at the heart of Leeds’ history, all under one roof in the vast spaces of Leeds Industrial Museum. This May half term, they are paying tribute to all things woolly as we mark the school holidays with our famous Wool Festival on 31 May; featuring craft stalls, workshops, live demonstrations, a pop-up tea room and loads more. You can also keep little ones entertained throughout the school holiday with our drop-in Wild Wet Felting workshops, plus with family ‘mystery matinee’ film showings in their unique 1920s cinema throughout the week. 📍 Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds LS12 2QF | Provided
8. Mischief and Mayhem - May 24 - June 1 2025
Roll Up, Roll Up for a Circus Spectacular This May Half Term at Piglets Adventure Farm! Step right up and join the team at the farm for a week of big top magic and circus fun! This May half term will be a whirlwind of wonder, laughter, and excitement! Running from Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2025. 📍 Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST | jpimedia