It’s May half term! Join us in Staffordshire and enjoy our thrilling days out, exciting events, and peaceful countryside.
Here’s our guide to things to do for May half term and the best Bank Holiday days out.
Things to do for May half term
1. Alton Towers Resort:
Join the stars of CBeebies this half term for live entertainment, family fun, and meet & greets with special guests including Bluey and Bingo.
2. Drayton Manor Resort:
Fiestaval is back at Drayton Manor Resort, bringing a vibrant celebration with samba rhythms, fiesta festivities, and an explosion of colour.
3. Staffordshire County Show:
There’s JCB Dancing Diggers, dog display team, showjumping, country pursuits, climbing wall, and much more, at the Staffordshire County Show.
5. Lower Drayton Farm:
Everyone’s welcome at Lower Drayton Farm for the Teddy Bears Tea Party – including your favourite teddies and soft toys. Join in with the story-time sessions, craft workshops and picnics.
Bank Holiday days out
1. The Trentham Estate:
The Wedding Fayre at The Trentham Estate brings the finest wedding suppliers to the stunning gardens, plus a chance to meet the estate’s expert wedding team to discuss plans for your big day.
2. National Forest Walking Festival:
Escape the rat race and breathe in the fresh air on one of the walks of the National Forest Walking Festival, which has a host of Bank Holiday Weekend events for walkers of all abilities.
3. New Vic Theatre:
Enjoy a thrilling ghost play at Newcastle-under-Lyme's 360 degree theatre.
4. Endon Well Dressing:
A quintessentially British tradition with Maypole dancing and Morris Men, the Endon Well Dressing also has duck races, a dog show, tribute bands, and much more.
Other things to do for May half term
Make a splash at Waterworld and have an action-packed day at the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Bring out your creative side at World of Wedgwood and Lichfield Cathedral, tackle a trail at the National Memorial Arboretum, and chug through Staffordshire countryside on the steam trains of Churnet Valley Railway.
For more ideas and inspiration, our Things To Do section has everything you need to know about Staffordshire attractions, activities, shopping and entertainment.
