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 

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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! 

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