May Half Term 2026-What’s on for Families
- FamilyFunDarloMum
- May 15
- 19 min read
Updated: May 22
This guide lists family events and activities across The Tees Valley, County Durham and North Yorkshire for all ages and budgets during the May Half Term (23rd May-31st May 2026)
All information is correct at the time of publishing. Please check directly with the organisers for any updates and availability. Booking/more info links are provided under each listing.
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Or have a scroll through, they are in date order (those running over the full week or more than a couple of days will be listed within the start date)
Thursday 21st-Monday 25th May
Funfair in Newton Aycliffe by PL Cooper Jnr & Sons
👶 All ages
💷 Costs per ride not stated
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
Thursday 21st-Monday 25th May
Funfair in Barnard Castle with Crows Funparks
👶 All ages
💷 Costs per ride not stated
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Friday 22nd-Sunday 24th May
“Based on the original Julia Donaldson, live on stage for the first time! Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn't happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? A heart-warming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs.“
📍Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
🧒 Aimed at ages 3-8
💷 £16 child | £18 Adult | £64 family of 4 (2 ads, 2ch)
🎟️ More info and booking HERE
•Saturday 23rd May
Saturday Sensory Play Sessions at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👶 0-8 years
💷 £6-£7.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd May
Iggle Piggle and Flower Themed Crafts & Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £5.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd May
Free Drop In Elmer Inspired Family Fun Day at Ingleby Barwick Library, Stockton on Tees
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd May
Free Circus Festival in Spennymoor Town Centre
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Saturday 23rd May
“Using recycled materials, you will create your own world of messy adventure, so come and join us! We’ll be playing games, getting to know each other and building something created by you, for you to enjoy!”
📍The Hullabaloo, Darlington
🧒 Recommended Ages 4-10 (Neurodiverse Session also running)
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
Saturday 23rd May
Free Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally at Hopetown, Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ Must be booked. More info here
•Saturday 23rd May
Drop In ‘A Pig on the loose’ a walking sensory story at The Workhouse Museum, Ripon
👦 All ages
💷 Included in Standard Museum Pass or just pay £2 for this activity
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd May
Drop In Meet the Policeman at The Prison and Police Museum, Ripon
👦 All ages
💷 Included in Standard Museum Pass
🎟️ No need to book. More info and booking here
Saturday 23rd May
Little Starz Stay & Play Role Play Village, Sensory Room and Gymnastics at Cheer Starz Academy, Middlesbrough
👦 0-12 years
💷 £4 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd- Monday 25th May
Free Drop In Barnard Castle Meet including parade at Barnard Castle, Lower Demesnes
👦 All ages
💷 Free Entry
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Saturday 23rd May until Monday 25th May
“Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, WizardFest is York’s Official Festival of Wizardry! Come celebrate the best of wizardry and family fun in the city. Almost ALL paid activities sold out last year, so book early before tickets VANISH!”
📍 Various activities and family entertainment across York City Centre
🧒 All ages (some individual activities may have age restrictions)
💷 From FREE to £13pp depending on activity
🎟️ More info and booking of paid activities HERE
• Saturday 23rd-Monday 25th May
Train Rides at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 All ages
💷 £4 per ticket | Under 4’s are free
🎟️ No need to pre-book. Book at the welcome desk. More info here
• Saturday 23rd May until Saturday 30th May (except 24th and 25th)
“Toni and Bev (What’s on for Kids nominees!) will be running their Baby Movers and Little Movers Sessions over half term week with a Fun in the Garden theme. Perfect for early years development, team work and confidence building through fun activities, dance movements and catchy songs”
📍Various locations in County Durham
👶 Baby Movers (Birth to Crawling)
🧒 Little Movers and Little Tutus (Walking to 5 years)
💷 £6.50 per child
🎟️ More info including timetable and booking HERE
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Festival of Transport at Beamish Museum, Stanley
👦 All ages
💷 Included in unlimited museum pass
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Minibeast Trail and Bug Bingo Spotter at National Trust Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Brilliant Bugs Play Trail at National Trust Nunnington Hall, near York
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Pollinator Trail at National Trust Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
(This activity will continue to run until 18th June)
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Musical Mayhem at National Trust Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Saturday 23rd-Sunday 31st May
Drop In Daily Family Crafts Inspired by Movement at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Saturday 23rd-Sunday 31st May
Drop In Wild Cards Spring at RSPB Saltholme, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 £3 per pack plus standard admission (admission is free for RSPB Members, Under 5’s, 16-24 year olds and first child)
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Free Drop In Goathland Festival and Scarecrow Hunt
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Teddy Bears Picnic Event at Studfold Adventure Trail, near Harrogate
👦 All ages
💷 £6.78-£8.86 per child, under 2s free | £8.86 per adult
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May (except 28th)
Days Out with Thomas at Pickering Station with North Yorkshire Moors Railway
👦 All ages
💷 £24.75 per child aged 2-15 | £21.45 per adult
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Bee Week at Woldies Nature Gardens, Trail and Play in Malton
👦 All ages
💷 £13 adult | £12 child | Under 1s Free
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Mystery Mission at Whitby Abbey
👦 All ages
💷 Standard Admission Applies (Book early and save 15%)
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Mystery Mission at Scarborough Castle
👦 All ages
💷 Standard Admission Applies (Book early and save 15%)
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Enchanted Trail at Thorp Perrow, Bedale
👦 All ages
💷 Standard Admission Applies
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Make your own flea at The Ripon Workhouse Museum
👦 Recommended ages 4 plus
💷 Included in museum pass
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Photo Fit Collage at Ripon Prison and Police Museum
👦 Recommended ages 4 plus
💷 Included in museum pass
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Drop In Courthouse Card Game at Ripon Courthouse Museum
👦 Recommended ages 4 plus
💷 Included in museum pass
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Sunday 24th May
Drop In Matchbox Story Making at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Sunday 24th May
Meet the Dinos and Dino Crafts & Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £5.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Sunday 24th May
Danny Go by The Princess Pavilion at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £11.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Sunday 24th May
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets- The Ultimate Pop Concert at Forum Theatre Billingham
👦 Age Rating not stated
💷 £26.50 per person | £32.50 per person to include VIP Bar
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Sunday 24th May
Free Vintage Wares and Wonders Day at Hopetown Darlington
👧 All ages
💷 Free but must be booked
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Monday 25th May
Toddler Time at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👦 6 months -5 years old
💷 £6.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Monday 25th May
Busy Babies at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👶 0-20 months
💷 £6 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Monday 25th May
Drop In Big Science Show at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ More info here
•Monday 25th May
Drop In Richmond Meet Carnival Floats Parade in Richmond, North Yorkshire
👧 All ages
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Monday 25th May
Messy Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👶 0-8 years
💷 £9.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Monday 25th May
Drop In Music Makers Craft and Create at National Trust Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Monday 25th May
Free 1940s Day at Hopetown Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 Free but must be booked
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Tuesday 26th May
“Sooty heads into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family! Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills and spills and of course lots and lots laughs with Sooty, Sweep and Soo- but watch out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol!”
📍Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
🧒 All ages
💷 £18.50 Child | £21 Adult
🎟️ More info and booking HERE
•Tuesday 26th May
Sensory Play Sessions with Bluey at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👶 0-8 years
💷 £6.95 per child ages 1-8, £5.50 under 12 months
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Drop In Match Box Treasures at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th May
May Forest Club at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
👦 Aimed at ages 2-6
💷 £8.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Little Cup Creators at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough
👦 Ages 4 plus
💷 £5.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Free Drop In Tractor Tuesday in Darlington Market Square
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th May
Rhymetime Adventure Play ‘Beep Beep Choo Choo’ at Cockerton Library, Darlington
👦 Recommended Ages 0-4 years
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Glitz and Glam Pamper Day at Pretty Little Spa, Redcar
👧 All ages
💷 £35/£37.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Bubble Man & Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £8.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Discover what lives in a pond at National Trust Beningbrough, York
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th May
Drop Sports and Garden Games at National Trust Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Tuesday 26th May
Family Dino Themed Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 £1.50-£3.50 per craft plus museum admission
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th May
Family Pool Party at The Dolphin Centre, Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 Normal swim admission applies
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th May
Stay and Play Family Sessions at Tees Valley Gymnastics Club, Middlesbrough
👦 0-12 years
💷 £8 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Tuesday 26th May
Animal Detective Day at The Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough
👦 Age not stated
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Tuesday 26th- Thursday 28th May
Drop In Circus Skills at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 Age not stated
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th- Friday 29th May
Drop In ‘Explainer’ Pop Up Activities at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 Age not stated
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th May
Drop In Creepy Crawly Crafts at National Trust Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Tuesday 26th - Friday 29th May
Steam Train Rides at Hopetown, Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 £7.50 per person
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Wednesday 27th May
“This session celebrates the beauty of nature through creativity, with plenty of messy play, nature-inspired games, and opportunities to explore. It’s the perfect space for curious minds to play, create, and connect with the natural world in a joyful and imaginative way”.
📍 The Hullabaloo, Darlington
👧 Recommended Ages 2-5 (Neurodiverse Session also running)
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking HERE
•Wednesday 27th May
Free Drop In Shed of Stories at Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Wednesday 27th May
Sensory Play Sessions with Paw Patrol’s Chase at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👶 0-8 years
💷 £6.95 per child ages 1-8, £5.50 under 12 months
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
‘Don’t bug me!’ At Hardwick Park, Sedgefield
👦 Age not stated
💷 £12 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Grass Head Creators at Cherry Hill Garden Centre, Middlesbrough
👦 Ages 4 plus
💷 £4.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Drop In Wild Wednesday at Kiplin Hall, Richmond
👧 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Wednesday 27th May
Free Drop In Wacky Wednesday: Create your own summer bug suncatcher at Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington
👧 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Wednesday 27th May
Hive on Tour! Dreamcatcher Making at Cockerton Library, Darlington
👦 Recommended Ages 6 plus
💷 £3.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Hive on Tour! Pet Planter Making at Cockerton Library, Darlington
👦 Recommended Ages 6 plus
💷 £3.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Rockpool School at The Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough
👦 Age not stated
💷 £6 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Teddy Bears Picnic Activity Trail with Wensleydale Railway, departing Leeming Bar
👦 All ages
💷 £6 per child | £5 per adult
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Crazy Creatures & Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £11.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Bluey and Bingo Party with Bev & Play at Land of Make Believe, Stockton on Tees
👦 Play facilities aimed at 0-8 years
💷 £12.50 per child | £6.50 under 12 months
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show at Darlington Hippodrome
👦 Age not stated
💷 £14.50-£18.50 per child | £15.50-£19.50 per adult
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Wednesday 27th May
Silent Dino Disco at Kirkleatham Museum and Grounds, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 Free, takes place outdoors in the grounds
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Wednesday 27th May
Little Sporty Stars at Ferryhill Sports and Education Centre
👦 Walking to 5 years
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Thursday 28th May
“In this session with Karina, you will get to hear the story ‘What a Mess’ and engage in some fun & messy tuff tray activities, too! There will be rhymes, a chance for you to join in on the story, and lots of fun trays themed around the book to engage with”.
📍 The Hullabaloo, Darlington
👧 Recommended Ages 0-5 (Neurodiverse Session also running)
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking HERE
•Thursday 28th May
‘’Come Fly with Me!’ At Wharton Park, Durham
👦 Age not stated
💷 £12 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop In Match Box Treasures at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Magical Music for Minis at Cockerton Library, Darlington and Darlington Library
👦 Recommended Ages 0-5 years
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Shine and Design Workshop at Pretty Little Spa, Redcar
👧 All ages
💷 £5.50-£12 depending on item chosen
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Meet and Greet Bluey & Play at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £4.50 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Pony Rides with Shelly Equine Assisted Therapies at Petite Street Playtown, Durham
👦 Play facilities are aimed 0-7 years
💷 £8.95 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Taylor Mania at Darlington Hippodrome
👦 Age not stated
💷 £19-£30 per person
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop In ‘Discover what lives in a pond’ at National Trust Beningbrough, York
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop in ‘Marvellous Moths’ at National Trust Brimham Rocks, Harrogate
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission (free but parking costs apply)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop In Music Makers Craft and Create at National Trust Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Thursday 28th May
Drop In Live Music: Eagles Ukes at National Trust Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop In Origami and Calligraphy Workshop at National Trust Crook Hall Gardens, Durham
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
• Thursday 28th May
Family Dino Themed Crafts at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 £1.50-£3.50 per craft plus museum admission
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Dino Discovery Days at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 Included in museum admission
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Stay and Play Family Sessions at Tees Valley Gymnastics Club, Middlesbrough
👦 0-12 years
💷 £8 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Drop In ‘We dig the Roman’s’ at The Green Howard’s Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire
👦 0-12 years
💷 £3 per child plus museum admission
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st May
Matilda the Musical JR by Darlington Academy of Performing Arts at Darlington Community Theatre
👦 Age not stated
💷 £5-£10 per child | £7-£13 per adult (plus small booking fee under £1pp) | Discounted family tickets available
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st May
Darlington Big Weekend Fun Park with Crows Funpark at The South Park
👦 All ages
💷 Entry cost not confirmed. Costs will apply on the day for rides
🎟️ More info here
•Thursday 28th May
Kids Fest K-Pop Party at Stack, Middlesbrough
👦 Aimed at ages 2-7 years
💷 £3.60 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Thursday 28th May
Animal Detective Day at The Dorman Museum, Middlesbrough
👦 Age not stated
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Friday 29th May
“Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination”.
📍Darlington Hippodrome
👦 All ages
💷 £10-£13 per child | £12-£16 per adult
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Friday 29th May
Sensory Play Sessions with Mickey Mouse at Cuddle Cubs Sensory Playground, Middlesbrough
👶 0-8 years
💷 £6.95 per child ages 1-8, £5.50 under 12 months
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Friday 29th May
Drop In Match Stick Maps at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Friday 29th May
Free Drop In Arts and Crafts at Albert Park, Middlesbrough
👦 All ages
💷 Free but limited
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Friday 29th May
Rockpool School & Play at Moobears, Chester Le Street
👦 Play Facilities aimed at ages 0-6 years
💷 £10 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Friday 29th May
Drop in Pond Dipping at National Trust Brimham Rocks, Harrogate
👦 All ages
💷 Included in standard admission (free but parking costs apply)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Friday 29th May
Brilliant Bubbles at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Friday 29th May
Stay and Play Family Sessions at Tees Valley Gymnastics Club, Middlesbrough
👦 0-12 years
💷 £8 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Friday 29th May
Kingdom Party at Stack, Middlesbrough
👦 Aimed at ages 2-7 years
💷 £3.60 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Friday 29th May
“You’ll be surrounded by lots of objects that make different marks, leaving endless opportunities to make your own artwork in your own special way! There will be games to see if you can identify different objects and the impressions they make, as well as a chance to make your own art, too!”.
📍 The Hullabaloo, Darlington
👧 Ages 2-10 (Neurodiverse Session also running)
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking HERE
•Friday 29th May
Dino Discovery at Cockerton Library, Darlington and Darlington Library
👦 Recommended ages 3-7 years
💷 £5 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Friday 29th May
Mini Pride and Silent Disco at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 Included in museum admission
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 30th May
‘Frozen’ Afternoon Tea Cruise with Teesside Princess, Stockton on Tees
👧 All ages
💷 £22.95 adult | £22.95 child aged 3-15 | Toddler 0-2 Free
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 30th May
Demon Hunters & Play at Land of Make Believe, Stockton on Tees
👦 Play facilities aimed at 0-8 years
💷 £15 per child
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 30th May
Free Drop In Emergency Services Day at Darlington Market Square
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 30th May
Free Drop In Cornmill Mini Con by Cute Fox Events at Cornmill Shopping Centre, Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Saturday 30th May
‘A Pig on the loose’ a walking sensory story at The Workhouse Museum, Ripon
👦 All ages
💷 Included in Standard Museum Pass or just pay £2 for this activity
🎟️ More info and booking here
• Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st May
Train Rides at Locomotion, Shildon
👦 All ages
💷 £4 per ticket | Under 4’s are free
🎟️ No need to pre-book. Book at the welcome desk. More info here
•Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st May
Free Darlington Brick Show at Hopetown Darlington
👦 All ages
💷 Free but requires booking
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Sunday 31st May
Drop In Big Science Show at Preston Park Museum, Eaglescliffe
👦 Age not stated
💷 Included in museum admission (valid for 12 months)
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Sunday 31st May
Back to School Party at Darlington Rugby Club (Blackwell Meadows)
👦 All ages
💷 £6 for under 16’s | Adults Free
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Sunday 31st May
Eid Al-Adha Celebrations at Darlington Indoor Market and Market Square
👦 All ages
💷 Free
🎟️ No need to book. More info here
•Sunday 31st May
Dino Discovery Days at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar
👦 All ages
💷 Included in museum admission
🎟️ No need to pre-book. More info here
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR EVERY DAY ATTRACTIONS
•Saturday 23rd until Monday 1st June
Kids Meal Deal, Slush and 90 minute Play at Ninja Warrior Teesside Park, Stockton on Tees
👦 All ages
💷 £20.50 per child (just £2 more than a standard play session)
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
10% DISCOUNT off Air Trail, Tees Barrage, Stockton in Tees
-When booked by 20th May. USE CODE MAY2026 At checkout online-
👧 Based off height (minimum 1 metre if accompanied by adult)
💷 £13.05 per person
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Saturday 30th May (running selected dates)
15% DISCOUNT off Kaying, Paddleboarding or White Water Rafting at Tees Barrage, Stockton on Tees
-When booked by 20th May. USE CODE MAY15 At checkout online-
👧 Age requirements vary: from 8 years dependent on activity. Other requirements apply.
💷 £13.05 per person
🎟️ More info and booking here
•Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
Tickets for just £17pp to Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park, Ripon. Use code MAY17
👦 Aimed at under 10’s
🎟️ Book here
• Saturday 23rd until Sunday 31st May
50% off bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Teesside Park when you prebook online and bowl before 11am
👦 All ages
🎟️ Use code MAYFUN50 at checkout. Book here
FULL DAYS OUT ATTRACTIONS WITH EXTRA ACTIVITIES FOR MAY HALF TERM
These are FULL days out attractions that offer various activities most of the year for a mixture of ages and that are offering extra activities or special events for May Half Term.
Emerald Adventure at Mother Shiptons Cave, Knaresbrough -Mostly Outdoors- More info here
Adventure Valley, Durham - Indoor and Outdoor activities - More info here
Beamish Museum, Stanley - Indoor and Outdoor activities - More info here
Farm Academy at Monk Park Farm- Indoor and Outdoor activities- More info here
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