May Half-Term Activities in Yorkshire 2026
As another half-term fast approaches, parents begin frantically assembling a packed schedule to ensure the kids remain entertained for the week. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a wide list of fantastic May half-term activities in Yorkshire your little ones will love.
Instead of dreading a half-term locked indoors, take the family out and explore all of these exciting places hosting the best things to do in Yorkshire.
May Half-Term Activities in Yorkshire 2026
Spring activities: Great British Food Festival
Great British Food Festival is back at Harewood House come the end of May, and it’s the perfect family friendly day out for foodies. With live entertainment, competitions, plenty of streetfood and over 100 top local and national producers.
Completely dog friendly too, it’s a great day out.
Where? Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ
When? 23rd – 25th May
Spring activities: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park has plenty to be getting on with this May half-term. Their hidden forest activities are aimed at families with children under five, and include drawing, sculpture building and sensory activities. It’s also completely free.
In an idyllic setting, spend a long afternoon exploring the rest of the sculpture park – their onsite cafe and restaurant, The Weston has you sorted for homemade seasonal breakfast and lunch.
Where? West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG, in West Yorkshire, UK
When? 28th-29th May
Explore some of our favourite walks in Yorkshire
From breezy coastal walks to dust of the cobwebs, or a
Or, you’re simply looking for a long walk with a promising pub lunch at the end of it.
Get your wellys and a coat this Spring, and check out our favourite walk in the Yorkshire region.
Where? Throughout Yorkshire
When? Throughout May
York Spring Fair and Food Festival
Back to York Knavesmire for only it’s second year, York Spring Fair and Food Festival is one largest vintage funfairs seen in North Yorkshire. This classic funfair is a real blast to the past, with dodgems, a helter skelter and swing boats too.
There’s plenty of streetfood, from proper burgers to woodfired pizzas, and picnic tables to enjoy your food in the sunshine. The perfect day out to keep everyone entertained, this festival is running throughout the half term holidays, from the 27th May – 5th June.
Where? The Clocktower Enclosure, Racecourse, Knavesmire Rd, York YO23 1EX
When? 27th May – 5th June
Activities at Brimham Rocks
Brimham Rocks is a great family friendly day out all year round, a collection of fascinating natural rock formations in North Yorkshire. Whether you fancy a long walk, or just need somewhere for the younger ones to let off some steam, Brimham Rocks is a great day out.
This half term, they are hosting pond dipping sessions, where kids can meet the park rangers and learn about the creatures who live at the pond. For the older ones, there’s even abseiling and climbing taster days.
Where? Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
But don’t wait for half-term activities to have fun, check out our things to do in May to ensure you don’t miss a thing!
Harvey Nichols Leeds Cocktail Masterclass
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Bar, Leeds LS1 6AZ- Tastings, demonstrations, and the chance to perfect your favourites
- Within Harvey Nichols striking Fourth Floor Bar
- SAVE 15% off
£60 Oak Tree Inn Helperby Restaurant Voucher
Raskelf Rd, Helperby, York YO61 2PH- Seasonal dishes and pub classics
- Beautiful North Yorkshire rural location
- SAVE 50% off
Lykke Sheffield Bottomless Brunch
Lykke, 11 New Era Square, Sheffield S2 4RB- 2 hours of bottomless drinks with pizza or brunch dish
- Danish-inspired bar and restaurant
- SAVE 20% off
Sunday Lunch at Hotel Du Vin Harrogate with drink
11 Prospect Pl, Harrogate HG1 1LB- AA Rosette award-winning bistro
- Start with their French Market buffet before enjoying a roast cooked over fire
- SAVE up to 19% off
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13/02/2026