May Half Term in York 2019: The Little Vikings Guide

Take a step back in time this bank holiday weekend at Murton Park to see what it was like living in the Wild West and as Viking!

Roll up, roll up to the big top tent and be wowed by the amazing Fatt Matt! With death-defying stunts, upside down juggling and amazing acrobatics, it’s jaw-dropping entertainment every day over half term at Piglets Adventure Farm. That’s as well as the usual Piglets fun, including tractor rides, bouncy pillows, big sandpit and indoor

Join the ZooLab rangers for an exciting animal handling experience at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens this half term. Meet some amazing animals including snakes, scorpions, tarantulas and many more. And don’t forget to discover some fantastic new friends along the critter trail.

This May half term, trot to Mother Shipton’s for a day of unicorn magic and have a roarsome time searching for dinosaur footprints. Unicorns and dinosaurs are in the park: follow the adventure trail and you never know what you might find! Mother Shiptons – 25th May to 2nd June 2019 – 10am to 5.30pm (last

For one weekend only, we’ll be throwing off our Viking helmets and embracing all things Roman for this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival. Go back in time and immerse yourselves in York’s Roman history at the Roman Living History camp in York Museum Gardens where there’ll be demonstrations, activities and talks galore. While you’re there, why

Budding Master Masons will have the chance to create their own version of York Minster this May half term using the best-selling video game, Minecraft. Using the 3D construction game, they can build the cathedral and see their creations projected onto a big screen inside the Minster on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th

Join in with the fairy tale themed fun this May half term at Lotherton. Can you find all of the fairy tale characters hidden around the house, grounds and throughout Wildlife World with the help of the Traditional Tales Trail? Dress up like your favourite fairy tale character, or have a go at magical crafts

Take part in a nature scavenger hunt, paint with goodies from the garden and join a guide to discover creatures great and small from around the site.

Dive in and learn more about super shark senses at The Deep in Hull this May half term.  Join an interactive shark senses workshop and discover the amazing senses that sharks have used to survive for over 450 million years. You can even try your hand at hunting for prey just like a shark too!

Compare your school holidays to the Terry children and play games inside and out, from 1920s pinball to garden games like clock golf, tennis, bowls and croquet.

From 27th May to 2nd June, join in with a nature-inspired week of activities including a ‘nurture and grow’ garden trail, critter crafts and nature natter. On 25th May and 26th May, get hands on with bird box making and bug hunting and get closer to nature with Lion Learners animal encounters.

The ever-popular Scarborough Kite Festival is returning for 2019! Watch the experts as they create a spectacle on the stunning headland and see kites unlike any you’ve seen before. Have a go at making your own kite and flying it in the family flying area, or bring your one from home and get airborne. Scarborough

Fans of the loveable dragon from the popular Julia Donaldson books will enjoy this new trail at Dalby Forest. Head to the Visitor Centre first to pick up your activity pack (small charge), then embark on the trail and see who and what you can find!