May is here and the flowers are blooming,
We feel that a great day out is looming!
From animal encounters to half-term fun,
Enjoy some family time under the sun!
There’s lots of great things going on during May, from half-term madness at the end of the month, to your little ones favourite characters making appearances! Find an event near you and make some family memories.
Hyperia opening at Thorpe Park!
📆Opens 24th May 2024, 📍Chertsey
The UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster is set to take flight this May! Reaching heights of 236ft and speeds of over 80mph, you will truly never fear again once you’ve conquered this ride! Be one of the first the ride this incredible new experience. Book here.
Bluey and Bingo at Whipsnade Zoo
📆29th May – 2nd June 2024, 📍Dunstable
Reptile Record Breakers at London Zoo
📆25th May – 2nd June 2024, 📍London
Little Farmer Fun Week at Dairyland Farm Park
📆25th May – 2nd June 2024, 📍Newquay
Get ready for a week of farm-tastic fun at Dairyland’s Little Farmer Fun Week! Enjoy bottle feeding, small animal feeding, pony rides, tractor rides, photo ops, feathered friends and lots more fun down on the farm! Book here.
Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre at The Natural History Museum
📆Opens 24th May 2024, 📍London
Head to London’s Natural History Museum for their brand new exhibition which explores the epic story of birds from the weird to the wonderful! Meet some of the world’s most incredible and rare bird species from the oldest modern bird in the world to some of your favourites, and discover fascinating species that you’ve never heard of! Find out more here.
Kash & Kumi’s Birthday Bash at Banham Zoo
📆3rd – 6th May 2024, 📍Norfolk
Celebrate adorable tiger cubs Kash and Kumi’s 1st Birthday and Banham Zoo! These inseparable brothers are throwing a birthday party and you’re invited! Enjoy a life-size tiger sculpture trail, tiger-themed carnival games, birthday keeper talks, face painting, food trucks, daily tiger feed competitions, and much more! Book here.
The Queen’s Joust at Leeds Castle
📆25th – 27th May 2024, 📍Kent
Up to 8% off and get a £5 Picniq voucher!
This bank holiday weekend, prepare for a mighty battle of England and France’s mightiest knights go head to head to gain the attention of the Queen! Witness a real life joust on the grounds of the castle twice a day as you cheer on your favourite fighter and watcht the action unfold. Book here.
Life at Sea: Scrambled Eggs at HMS Belfast
📆Until 24th May 2024, 📍London
Pick up a trail guide and make your way through the ships decks to find the hidden eggs and unscramble the code! With interactive activities along the way, you’ll learn all about life at sea and the ins and out of HMS Belfast. You’re also invited to have a go at biscuit decorating! Book here.
Half-term May-hem at Wicksteed Park
📆25th May – 2nd June 2024,📍Kettering
May half-term fun at Haynes Motor Museum
📆27th May – 2nd June 2024, 📍Yeovil
Race down to Haynes Motor Museum this half-term for a big takeover from The British Motor Show as they bring a range of fun family activities to the museum! Race with a super-sized Scalextric, try out the Sega Rally simulator and take a look at the iconic British Motor Show Mustang! Book here.
Unicorn Activity Day at The Palace of Holyrood House
📆6th May 2024, 📍Edinburgh
Book here and get a £5 Picniq voucher!
Visit the enchanting Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh for a day of celebrating Scotland’s national animal – the Unicorn! Take part in exciting activities at the royal palace, and see how many Unicorns you can spot around the residence. Included with general admission. Book here.
Bug Bonanza at Banham Zoo
📆25th May – 9th June 2024, 📍Norfolk
Get up to 33% off your tickets!
Explore the world of creepy crawlies with this fascinating events! Make your way through a larger-than-life big exhibition, and get up close and personal with some of the amazing creatures during a brand new insect presentation at the zoo. Book here.
The Paddington Experience
📆Opens 31st May 2024, 📍London
Bluey at Banham Zoo
📆18th May 2024, 📍Norfolk
For one day only, Bluey will be making appearances throughout the day at the zoo! Meet and greet everyone’s favourite friendly pup and snap a photo of the moment, all whilst enjoying all the wild fun of Banham Zoo! Book here.
May half-term rumble at Dartmoor Zoo
📆25th May -2nd June 2024, 📍Devon
Steam into the 40’s at Didcot Railway
📆4th – 6th May 2024, 📍Oxfordshire
Travel back in time to the 1940’s at Didcot Railway Centre this bank holiday! Discover the fascinating history of what life was life on the railways during the war with exclusive activities, demonstrations, and train experiences. Book here.
Grand Designs Live
📆4th – 12th May 2024, 📍London
Discover Sharklife at SEA LIFE Weymouth
📆7th May – 19th July 2024, 📍Weymouth
Meet Bluey at Africa Alive
📆19th May 2024, 📍Lowestoft
Meet Paddington at Didcot Railway
📆25th May 2024, 📍Oxfordshire
Visit the Railway Centre ticket on the 25th May or 26th August 2024 and see Paddington who will meet and greet guests at intervals throughout the day! Spend the day exploring the history of the railway through fascinating displays and activities all whilst joined by Paddington! Book here.
Half-term activities at Windsor Castle
📆Selected dates from 27th May – 2nd June, 📍London
Free £5 Picniq voucher with your booking!
Outdoor car displays at Haynes Motor Museum
📆Starts 25th May 2024, 📍Yeovil
CoComelon Song Time at SEA LIFE Weymouth
📆22nd April – 6th May 2024, 📍Weymouth
Bluey & Bingo at Didcot Railway
📆27th May 2024, 📍Oxfordshire
Half-term activities at Buckingham Palace
📆4th 0 6th May 2024, 📍London
£5 Picniq voucher with your booking!
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