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Things To Do This Bank Holiday Monday

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We can’t quite believe how quickly the year is going, soon enough summer will be here in full swing! But first, we have May to get through… We’re hoping the sun will be shining, so we can all get outside! Let’s dive into a list of things to do this bank holiday!

From family-friendly days out, fantastic events, crazy golf and all things fun!

Things To Do on Early May Bank Holiday

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SicilyFEST, London

Any foodies out there? This is a May bank holiday event you’ll be able to sink your teeth into.

Enjoy the sweet Sicilian lifestyle this May as you taste the very best of Italy. From mouthwatering arancini to the most delicious pizzas, cannoli and indulgent gelato!

Not to mention there’s even interactive classes by top-class Italian chefs – so you can pop in and learn how to make them at home!

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Business Design Centre,
52 Upper Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 0QH

Opening Times

2nd - 5th May 2024

Pricing

From £3.50

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kids at belvoir castle

May Day at Belvoir Castle, Nottingham

Roll up for a fantastic family May Day weekend at Belvoir Castle! You’ll find a whole host of fun family activities that everyone gets stuck into. From entertainers, and musicians that play jazz and a crafts tent filled with lots of creativity and fun!

Not forgetting the brill display of Morris Dancers too! But that’s not all, you can wander through the glorious gardens and admire the colours all around you and the budding trees growing. Or the kids can go wild at the Adventure Playground where they can pretend to be sailors or pirates on the ship, zoom down slides and whizz past on zip wires!

But wait… this year, there’s the added extra of horticultural activities and the Garden Party! So, you can enjoy nostalgia, stalls, games and so much more.

To top the day off, there will be tasty food and refreshments on hand – so you’re well taken care of!

If the weather is beautiful and shining, then it makes for a fantastic family event for a May bank holiday day out!

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Belvoir Castle,
Grantham,
Leicestershire,
NG32 1PE

Opening Times

4th - 6th May 2024

Pricing

Adult £23.40
Child £9.00

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meadow sprites

Magical May at Crich Tramway Village, Derbyshire

Spread the magic this May with an enchanting fairy trail! Your kids can meet the ethereal Fairy Queen while making a wish!

Not only that but they can get stuck into an array of arts and crafts like making their own wand, fairy crown, fairy dens and even attend wizarding school!

There will be a face painter there, live dancers and even tearooms to stop for a nibble and bite! An exciting event filled with family fun and magical madness.

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Crich Tramway Village,
Crich,
Matlock,
Derbyshire,
DE4 5DP

Opening Times

5th - 6th May 2024

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shaun the sheep sculpture painted with vegetables

Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock, Tatton Park

Take part in a baa-rilliant family adventure this Spring!

Wander through colourful art trails in Tatton Park’s wonderful garden! You’ll find all sorts of supersized Shaun the Sheep sculptures that have been designed by local artists. Whether it’s floral-themed or vegetable-adorned Shauns!

There are over 50 acres of sprawling gardens to discover and explore at Tatton Park. And if it’s sunny, it’ll make for the perfect family day out!

Can you find them all?

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Tatton Park
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6QN

Opening Times

Until 23rd June 2024
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Pricing

Included in entry
From £8 - 9.50 per car

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Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza May at Llandudno

Enjoy the Welsh tradition of the fantastic annual event! Llandudno plays host to a wonderful Victorian Extraganaza that features old-time fair rides, fun stalls, steam engine trains, a Victorian street fair and of course, a crowd of people dressed in Victorian costumes!

There will be street parades every day from 12:00 and street entertainment for everyone to enjoy!

Plus, it’s FREE to attend and welcomes all!

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Llandudno,
LL30 2PD

Opening Times

4th - 6th May 2024

Pricing

Free

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luke skywalker and darth vader

Star Wars Day, Madame Tussauds

Of course,  you can’t celebrate the bank holiday without celebrating May the 4th!! All Star Wars fans everywhere get together to commemorate the fantastic franchise with the iconic line: May the force…be with you.

So, every year on the May 4th you’ll find a whole host of Star Wars-themed days. And at Madame Tussauds in London, you can enjoy an immersive Star Wars exhibit, partnered with Disney and Lucasfilm.

Discover life-like wax figures of all the iconic characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn and Luke Skywalker’s final confrontation with none other than Darth Vader!

You can even feast your eyes on the flight deck of the Millennium Falcon and explore Jabba the Hutt’s Throne Room. There’s so much more exciting stuff happening, you should check it out! And… May the Fourth be with you.

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Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
NW15LR

Opening Times

4th May 2024
10:00 - 16:00

Pricing

Adult from £33.00
Child from £29.00

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helter skelter and waltzer ride on brighton pier beach in the sunset

Brighton Festival, Brighton

Get down to the coastline and have fun with this 3-week celebration of wonder, magic, fun and hope. The famous Brighton Festival is back and is filled with all sorts of weird and wonderful activities, exhibits and events that the whole family can experience!

From musical performances, family shows and outstanding art exhibits, you’ll come back a changed person! Plus, there will be live book clubs, circus performances and so much more.

Besides, there’s so much to do in Brighton for families. From Brighton Pier and fresh fish and chips to sunbathing on the beach (if you don’t mind a rocky bed!).

Opening Times

4th - 26th May 2024

Pricing

Free

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Things To Do On Spring May Bank Holiday

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London

If you’re looking for a blooming beautiful thing to do on the late bank holiday weekend, then this annual special event is the place to be.

From gorgeous gardens filled with the latest and cutting-edge garden designs to spectacular displays of entrancing flora! Wander around the garden as you inhale the sweet aroma, and lay your eyes on the colourful flowers and impressive flora displays!

Then if you want, you can treat yourself to some new garden equipment to take home.

But get this…for the first time, there will be a RHS Chelsea garden designed by kids, for kids! So, there will be no adults allowed!! The kids can enjoy a fantastical journey through a lush woodland, blooming wildflowers meadows and a wetland too! They’ll even be oversized bog plants, not to mention a surprise at the end…

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London Gate,
Royal Hospital Road,
Royal Hospital Chelsea,
London,
SW3 4SR

Opening Times

21st - 25th May 2024
Tuesday to Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:30

Pricing

Tickets from £47.85

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spring adventure at stockeld park

Spring Adventures at Stockeld Park, Yorkshire

Enjoy a woodland journey through an enchanted forest as you take part in a super fun quiz! Embark on a whimsical journey through Wonderland and celebrate all things spring with magical activities inspired by Alice in Wonderland!

Meet 4 characters that will host a unique activity for you:

Queen of Hearts: Croque with the Queen
Cheshire Cat: Pin in the Grin on the Cheshire Cat
Mad Hatter: Hatter High Tea
Ace of Spades: Higher or Lower

All the activities are super FUN and exciting and perfect for the entire family. From the Enchanting Forest Trail to the Labyrinth Maze, there’s things lurking around the corner and unforgettable memories ready to be made!

Plus, at Stockeld Park, you can have an amazing adventure, no matter the weather. From exploring the magical maze and Playhive to discovering the hidden adventure among the ancient trees!

Did you know that The Playhive, is one of Europe’s largest and most original indoor play centres? Let your imagination lead the way as you journey through four interconnected worlds of space, air, the jungle, and the sea! Adventure across high-level walkways and down spiralling tunnel slides!

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Stockeld Park,
Wetherby,
West Yorkshire,
LS22 4AN

Opening Times

25th May to 2nd June 2024

Pricing

From £16.00

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Sheffield Food Festival, Sheffield

Foodies, you know you’ll love this! Experience Sheffield’s finest food, drinks AND live music all for FREE!

Wander around street food stalls as you taste delicious foods, sweet treats and all sorts of drinks – strong or soft! A day of family fun doesn’t have to be exhausting – it can just simply be trying new foods together!

The festival will be split into 4 areas: Street Food, Artisan Market, Info Village and Main Stage & Bar – so there’s plenty of food to taste!

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Peace Gardens
50 Pinstone Street
Sheffield
S1 2HH

Opening Times

25th to 27th May 2024

Pricing

Free

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Springfest, Bristol Zoo Project

This spring bank holiday, come along to Bristol Zoo Project for a spring-tastic day out!

From colourful spray painting, while learning about conservation to engaging in den building and letting your kids imaginations go WILD!

Plus, they can even make their own seed bombs, take them home and plant them! See how they grow and how much they help protect the wonderful wildlife in your garden.

Think that’s it? There’s storytelling, giant lawn games to play, sway to some music and strike a post with some photo ops!

There’s so much going on at Bristol Zoo Project this May,  you can’t miss out!

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Zoo Project,
Blackhorse Hill,
Bristol,
BS10 7TP

Opening Times

25th May to 2nd June 2024

Pricing

Adult from £20.45
Child from £16.36

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The Paddington Experience, London

Let’s end this with a BANG!

So…we know this isn’t opening on the 31st May, but we thought it was too good not to include!

Introducing, the most anticipated Paddington event this year – The Paddington Experience!

At this brand-new attraction, you can join Paddington as he’s on a mission to help The Brown family prepare for the Marmalade Day Festival!

The multi-sensory journey will have the entire family immersed in all things Paddington! Board a life-sized train, experience the sights and sounds of London and enjoy the funfair games! Plus, you can munch on tasty marmalade treats too!

We think it’s going to be a fab family day out this May bank holiday!

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Riverside Building
Country Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
Greater London
SE1 7PB

Opening Times

Opening 31st May 2024!

Pricing

Child (2-15) : £24.00
Adult (16-18+) : £34.00

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We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of things to do this bank holiday. Whether you’re looking for events to do in the early or spring bank holiday, you can be sure to find the very best here!

If you’re looking to deep dive into nature during May, we have plenty of inspiration for you. From exploring nature reserves, fruit picking, navigating through outdoor mazes or heading out on family walks – your family adventures will be extraordinary. Maybe head to a sunflower farm too, you can pick some and bring them home.

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