If you fancy a day out over the May half term holiday we have listed our ‘Top Ten’ ideas. Hopefully, there’ll be plenty of Spring sunshine over the holidays but if not, we’ve also included indoor activities too.
Come and explore the 12 acre site!
Complete our Quiz and enter it in our end of season draw with a chance to win 1 of 5 Season Passes for 2020!
Season Tickets to enable you to enjoy the farm all season long and get 10% off in our tea-room!!!
Willow Warren – play, run, hide!
Den Zone- build your own den, use your imagination and skills to create your own play den.
Timber trail, tiny tots trail, Maze, Giant games, Giant sand pit & Mud kitchen, Mini foot golf, Nature trail, Childrens quiz, Minature railway, Wildflowers, Nature ponds, Lavender, Distillery, Picnic areas, Tearoom, Plant sales and Shop.
Free Parking. Dogs welcome on a lead.
Wolds Way Lavender
Wintringham, Malton
YO17 8HW
www.woldswaylavender.co.uk
Tel. 01944 758641
2. Playdale FarmSituated near Scarborough on the outskirts of the village of Cayton, the farm is packed with things to do to entertain your children whatever the weather. The huge indoor play area includes soft play area, tractor zone, adventure trail and much more!
The Animal Barn and Interactive Paddocks are designed so the children can see animals in a natural farm environment. Come and get to know all our animals up close and join in with feeding.
Carr Lane, Cayton, Scarborough, YO11 3AT
Tel 01723 586351
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3. Scarborough SEA LIFE25th May – 8th September 2019
Join us for our Pirates and Mermaids event this Summer! With fun activities, free transfer tattoos and the chance to have your photo taken with a Mermaid and a Pirate, there is lots of fun to have this summer at SEA LIFE Scarborough!
Don’t forget to stop at our brand new Turtle Rescue Centre where you can rescue your very own interactive turtle, and make sure you head over to our walk-through penguin enclosure where you can learn to waddle with our adorable penguins literally at your feet!
With over 1,000 incredible creatures in over 50 indoor and outdoor displays including Yorkshire’s only Seal Hospital, there is fun to be had for the whole family on a trip to SEA LIFE Scarborough!
Read our review here
ENTER THE PRIZE DRAW FOR A FREE FAMILY TICKET HERE
Pay once and visit throughout 2019
Open daily from 10am
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP. 0871 4232110
4. Wetwang Scarecrow FestivalSaturday May 25th – Sunday June 2nd 2019
Scarecrow trail starts at the village hall, café opens daily from 10AM to 4PM. Parking, toilets, tombola, trail, maps, scarecrow goodies and more…
A fun day out for all the family.
Come one come all to Piglets crazy May-Hem Circus this May half term.
With death defying stunts, upside down juggling and amazing acrobatics, all in the big top tent, it’s unmissable fun for the entire family, from 25th May to 2nd June.
Step right up as the fun just keeps getting better! Take a tractor ride to the amazing Bale Play Baaarn with giant drop slides, straw bale mountain, junior tractor drivers’ area, rope swing and dig’n’play. If you’re feeling peckish, there’s even a heated seating area with delicious food from the Piggy Pizza Parlour or try a tasty treat in Truffle’s Trough.
You can also enjoy a refreshing drink and delicious snacks in the Piglets Coffee House with small soft play are or try a piggy poo ice-cream in the Ice-Cream Parlour!
Plus, don’t miss all the usual adventure farm fun, including Truffles Farmhouse & Barn, giant sandpit, bouncing pillows, crazy golf, barrel rides, magical fairy tale trail and go karts too. And that’s all before you see the cute animals! You’ll find lots out in the paddocks and in the animal barn. See adorable rabbits, goats and ponies plus get up close to little piglets in the Piglet Maternity Ward and if you are lucky see piglets being born, such a memorable experience.
Tumble on down to Piglets Adventure Farm this May Half Term and enjoy an amazing family day out. Get your discounted tickets online today.
Piglets Adventure Farm is located 15 minutes from the centre of York, on Towthorpe Moor Lane, between Strensall Road and the A64, North of York.
For full information please go to pigletsadventurefarm.com or call 01904 499183
Jurassic Week at Stockeld Park!
25th May – 2nd June 2019, 10am-6pm
**See below for Mumbler offer on pre-booked tickets**
Did you think the age of dinosaurs was well and truly over? Think again! Enter through our Jurassic gates this Spring and prepare yourselves for a MONSTER day out because something ROAR-some is happening at Stockeld Park during May half term!
Take a walk through the Enchanted Forest but watch out… somewhere deep inside, dinosaurs are on the loose and we need your help to find them!
You can dig for fossils at our dig site and take part in our dino craft sessions with the Stockeld Rangers too!
Keep your wits about you during your visit because you never know when you might come face to face with our Raptor who will be roaming the park every day! He’s a curious creature and is looking forward to meeting you, so grab a selfie if you dare!
Our adventure playgrounds, boats, maze, skating rink and more will all be open for fun too!
The Jurassic week event is included free with your day pass. Pre-book online for 10% discount off your day passes, and use the Mumbler code MUMSCARBOROUGH for an additional 10% off!! Click here to book http://bit.ly/2UKbNrH
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Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN. Tel: 01937 586333
7. Sewerby Hall – May Half Term ActivitiesSewerby Hall have some fantastic events happening this May 2019 half term:
Sewerby Hall, Church Ln, Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1EA (01262) 673769
8. Scarborough Museum Trust Holiday ActivitiesSaturday 25 May
Party like a Victorian
10am-12pm & 2-4pm
Woodend
Make your way to Woodend to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 200th birthday. Picture games, music, crafts, fancy dress and more, we’re going all out this year.
FREE, drop in
Tuesday 28 May
Fossil Handling
10:30am-12pm & 1:30-3pm
Rotunda
Explore Prehistoric times and find out about dinosaur footprints in hands-on sessions with our geologists.
FREE, drop in
Wednesday 29 May
Make Your Mark
10am-12pm & 2-4pm
Scarborough Art Gallery
Design and make your own stamps and explore different types of printing to create unique works of art. Dress to Mess!
FREE, drop in
Thursday 30 May
Awesome Egyptians
10am-12pm & 2-4pm
Rotunda
Make your own Egyptian ushabti or headdress inspired by our Ancient Egyptian objects.
FREE, drop in
All activities are FREE with an Annual Pass and Under 18s go FREE unless otherwise stated
All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Venue details
Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 2PW
T: 01723 374753
Rotunda Museum, Vernon Road, Scarborough, YO11 2PS
T: 01723 353665
Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough, YO11 2PW
T: 01723 384500
9. Dalby ForestDalby Forest, managed by the Forestry Commission, offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore, enjoy and discover.
Great play area for children, accessible walking and cycling trails for all.
Cafes and bike hire centre.
Dalby Activity Centre, Go Ape and Forest Segway is also here.
ZOG is great for kids.
Adderstone Field has the Enchanted Wood and the Gruffalo Trail which are also fantastic for kids.
Staindale Lake is great for picnics.
£9 per car
Dalby Forest
YO18 7LT
01751 472771
Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May 11am-5pm 2019
Get to grips with the art of kite flying at Scarborough Castle. Expert kite flyers will dazzle you with their skills as they create a spectacle on the headland.
See gigantic kites in flight, watch synchronised demonstrations to music, have a go at making your very own kite and try it out in the family flying area where we’ll also give you some top tips on making it soar.
If you have a kite at home make sure you bring it along to join in the fun!
Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June and Friday 7th June to Sunday 9th June 2019
With 3000 years of history, Scarborough Castle is covered in traces of times past, and this spring we aim to uncover some of them. During our 2 weekends long archaeological excavation in the castle grounds you are invited to see the archaeologists in digging action, listen to the experts and even take part in revealing the castle’s past yourself.
For all young archaeologists visiting there will be a hands on experience uncovering exciting artefacts from times gone by.
Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HY
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Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May 2019 11am – 5pm
Join us as we delve into the world of classic writers such as Bram Stoker, Emily Bronte and Charles Dickens. Learn more about their literature in the very setting which inspired many of them, and if you ever dreamt of standing face to face with your favourite classic writers, this may very well be your chance…
And if you’re feeling inspired why not enter our children’s’ writing workshop?
Whitby Abbey, Whitby, YO22 4JT
01947 603568
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For lots more ideas for activities and events over the May Half Term see our full What’s on Guide here or visit our Days Out page.
Why don’t you join our Ryedale & The Coast Mumbler chat group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.
We hope you have a great May Half Term.
