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May School Holiday Events

There’s plenty to do in Bristol and the surrounding area this May half term. Browse the events below and our things to do section for information on local attractions and activities.

Get the kids away from their screens to enjoy outdoor activities, or pay a visit to our gardens and animal attractions. There are also plenty of things to do indoors on rainy days out.

Need somewhere for the kids to refuel? We've pulled together a list of family-friendly places for you to choose from, including The Maple Lounge and restaurant where you can get a kids meal for £1, and The Coconut Tree where kids eat for free. Explore more school holiday deals here.

If you're coming for a longer visit, browse the family-friendly accommodation section to help you pick the right hotel for you.

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May Half Term at Go Ape Forest of Dean Mallards Pike Lake

Gloucestershire

Adventure awaits this May half term at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean!

Dates

From:

27 May 2024to2 June 2024

Price
Guide Price From £38.00 Per Ticket
Avon Gorge Cruise with The Matthew

Central Bristol

Experience the fantastic view of the Avon Gorge passing beneath the Clifton Suspension Bridge and down the Avon to Pill and back. Look out onto the river with the second highest tidal range in the world!

Dates

From:

1 June 2024to2 June 2024
Big Bristol Walk

Central Bristol

Join Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity for a 5km walk around Bristol Harbourside and raise money for the local hospitals.

Dates

From:

2 June 2024to2 June 2024

Price
Guide Price From £5.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket
May half term at Aerospace Bristol

Patchway

There's fun for all the family at Aerospace Bristol this May half term! Try your hand at shaping a car body as well as racing a remote-controlled car alongside the last Concorde ever to fly.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to2 June 2024
Brick Express at Avon Valley Railway

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

Jump onboard the Brick Express and try building with the world's most popular construction toy bricks. What will you be inspired to build?

Dates

From:

1 June 2024to2 June 2024
Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for New Parents at The Wardrobe Theatre

Old Market

Bristol's adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to, lovingly curated and compered by Angie Belcher.

Dates

From:

31 May 2024to31 May 2024
Gruffalo Party Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

Dates

From:

10 Feb 2024to14 Sept 2024
Mollie's Movies Drive In Cinema

M4/M5 Corridor

Mollie’s popular American-style drive-in cinemas are back, presenting several evenings of open-air movies with a meal included.

Dates

From:

30 May 2024to30 May 2024
Shelf: The Kids' Show at The Wardrobe Theatre

Old Market

Join best friends Rachel and Ruby for a kids' comedy show that's fun for all the family!

Dates

From:

29 May 2024to29 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £10.00 Per Ticket
Guided tour of St Mary Redcliffe Church

Redcliffe

Discover over 800 years of history with a guided tour of one of England's finest churches - a masterpiece of gothic architecture.

Dates

From:

1 Mar 2024to21 Dec 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

2 June 2024to2 June 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

26 May 2024to26 May 2024
Weekend Shuttle Service to Beeses with Bristol Ferry

Old City

Get to Beeses by boat on the weekend -
Beeses is without a doubt one of the most beautiful venues on Bristol's waterways - and there is no nicer way to get there than by boat!

Dates

From:

27 May 2024to27 May 2024
Real Outdoor Rock Climbing at Mendip Activity Centre

North Somerset & the Mendips

This 2 hour outdoor climbing session takes place on a real rock face at Mendip Activity Centre's private quarry, Sandford quarry.

Dates

From:

29 Mar 2024to7 Mar 2025

Price
Guide Price From £22.00 Per Ticket
Life on Two Wheels: The British Motorcycling Story at Haynes Motor Museum

Bath

Haynes Motor Museum is set to unveil a major new exhibition telling the story of British motorcycling from its origins to the modern day.
'Life on Two Wheels: The British Motorcycling Story', which opens on Saturday 21st October, will provide a…

Dates

From:

21 Oct 2023to30 June 2027
Broad Meadow - wildflower installation & audio experience at Broadmead

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Step into the lost nature of Broadmead.

Dates

From:

24 May 2024to24 May 2024

Price
Free
Broad Meadow - wildflower installation & audio experience at Broadmead

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Step into the lost nature of Broadmead.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to20 June 2024

Price
Free
Magique at Wookey Hole Caves

Somerset

Wednesday evenings, during school holidays, Wookey Hole have a special event to delight and confound your senses.

Dates

From:

29 May 2024to29 May 2024
Friday Lunch Trips To Beeses with Bristol Packet Boat Trips

Central Bristol

Leave the city behind and enjoy a leisurely cruise up the river with a 90min stop for lunch at this popular destination on the banks of the picturesque Avon.

Dates

From:

21 May 2024to24 Sept 2024
Dragonfly and damselfly guided walk at RSPB Ham Wall

Somerset

Learn to tell a common darter from a four-spotted chaser, or a large red damselfly from a banded demoiselle.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to25 May 2024

Price
Guide Price From £9.00 Per Ticket

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