Find out what’s on for your Mini Mumblers in May half term
We are currently updating all of the May half-term holiday listings. All the ones with 2024 have been updated for this year!
Keep checking back as we will be adding all the Summer events here as we find them. To let us know about an event, use the contact form HERE.
The 2024 Fairy Fair takes place at Bradmoor Woods in Norfolk. It is a magical celebration of nature in spring and designed for families with young children by the conservation charity, the Fairyland Trust. We use theatre and folklore to make learning about nature enjoyable. Admission is by ticket only.
The whole event is designed for families with young children and combines nature, arts, crafts, theatre and magical folklore. Many of the attractions and activities are free, and where there is a small charge this is specified on our web pages.
Find out more on our website.
Africa Alive! White’s Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF
25th May – 9th June 2024
Discover the secrets hidden in poop as we explore its importance in the animal kingdom. Through engaging presentations and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a newfound appreciation for the role of animal droppings in the ecosystem!
Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
25th May – 9th June 2024
Get ready to encounter the fascinating world of bugs. Be amazed by our larger-than-life bug exhibition and don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with live bugs at our brand new presentation, ‘Toby Investigates…’ Exploring the World of Insects.
To be Updated
Nowhere Lane, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5PD
BugzUK is a unique attraction in Norfolk, being the largest all invertebrate zoo in the UK. See over two hundred incredible tropical insects from all over the world including millipedes, stick insects, scorpions, crabs, spiders and tarantulas and so many more. You can even book an hourly handling session where you will handle several large insects and other invertebrates which all the kids and adults always enjoy.
01603 855165
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park, Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5JW
It’s time to unleash your adventure at the UK’s best all-inclusive dinosaur-themed adventure park! Set across 85 acres of natural woodland, you can discover over 25 ROARR-some attractions and meet our popular dinosaur mascot Dippy!
Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
Monday 27th May 2024
Kids go FREE! It’s perfect for when you’re looking for things to do with the kids, as it combines sporting action, child friendly entertainment and bustling atmosphere. Expect magic, face painting, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling and fun fair.
Book via website, tickets from £19
Holkham Hall, Holkham Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB
To be Updated
01328 710227
Woolly Whistun
Saturday 27th May – Friday 2nd June 2023 10am – 4pm
With woolly craft activities and un-baa-lievably cute sheep to see – we’d love to have ewe join us at Hirsty’s this May Half Term
Prices: Adult £7.50, Child (3-16 years) £10, Child (1-2 years) £7, Infant (up to 1 year) Free
Heath Gardens, Hill Farm Allotments, Sprowston Road, Norwich NR3 4HY
Saturday 3rd June 2023 11am-3pm
Medieval re-enactments from The Ordgar Vikings, plant sale, BBQ, Craft Stalls, Inclusive Sport Sessions, Ice-Cream, Raffle & Tombola, Games, Vikings Show & Tell
Avian Dance Studios, Vulcan Road North, Norwich, NR6 6AQ
Thursday 1st June 2023
Our JollyHolidays sessions are back, with something for everyone, whether you already attend our classes or not…
9.45am: Perfect for Under 3’s but available for up to 5’s, A fairly unstructured parent & toddler themed class…£8.50
11am or 12.45pm For little ones aged 2-7 who are ready to follow a structured class in a fun and festive way. £8.50
1.30-3.30pm Holiday Camp for little ones aged 4-7 who are ready to follow a structured class on their own. £15
Book via the website.
27th May to 4th June 2023
Bure Valley Railway
Get closer to nature around the railway this May half term! I Spy children’s trail on the train journey with a free prize on completion. To add to this Nature themed event we will be decorating the Whilstlestop Café and Woodland Lunch Boxes will be available to purchase (not included in ticket price)
Adults £19, Children £10
2023
Norwich Theatre Royal Stage Two NR2 1RL
29th May 2023
The Wish Gatherer. Recommended age 7-11 years.
Tickets from £10
See website for details.
Norwich Theatre Playhouse NR3 1AB
30th May – 3rd June 2023
Young Frankenstein
Tickets £18-20
01603 598598
Norwich Theatre Stage Two NR2 1SF
30th May 9.30-12.30pm
Drama Day Ages 7-10
£20 per child – Book both Drama Day and Dance Day for £35
01603 598598
30th May 1.30-4.30pm
Drama Day (Ages 11-14)
£20 per child – Book both Drama Day and Dance Day for £35
01603 598598
31st May 10.30-11.30pm
Imagination Walk (Ages 2-5 with grown-ups)
£7 per child and parent/carer free
01603 598598
31st May 12.30-1.30pm
Musical Explorers for SEND (Ages 6-12)
£7 per child and parent/carer free
01603 598598
1st June 9.30-12.30pm
Dance Day (Ages 7-10)
£20 per child – Book both Drama Day and Dance Day for £35
01603 598598
1st June 1.30-4.30pm
Dance Day (Ages 11-14)
£20 per child – Book both Drama Day and Dance Day for £35
01603 598598
Old Buckenham Country Park, Doe Lane, Old Buckenham NR17 1PP
27th May- 4th June 2023
Every Spring, millions of birds come to the U.K. to breed. Some species travel thousands of miles and a many of them chose to nest in Norfolk, a few of them choose the park. Follow the trail to meet some of the visitors and see if you can spot the odd one out.
01953 861466
Discover fun for all the family with a variety of activities across the Norfolk National Trust this half term. Discover all sorts of events and activities for your kids to let their imaginations run wild and have lots of fun. Hire bikes or bring your own, explore the parks and gardens with wildlife to spot – there’s lots to see and do this May half term. Why not visit somewhere new with your little explorers?
Somerleyton Hall, Lovingland, Suffolk NR32 5QQ
27th-29th May 2023
At this special event we have everything from meeting farm animals, to tractor rides and learning about how we’re working to bring nature back.
Book via the website.
Friday 12th – Sunday 28th May 2023
Norfolk and Norwich Festival
For 17 days each May, the Norfolk and Norwich Festival transforms public spaces, city streets, performance venues, parks, forests and beaches, bringing people together to experience the same brilliant and inspirational events. The flagship arts festival for the East of England, our world-class programme spans music, theatre, literature, visual arts, circus, dance and free outdoor events.
Includes family events and free events.
Whittingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich
2023
Tubing runs all day every day and anyone over 6 can join in – 45 minutes of slope sliding action for just £17 per person
Fancy learning how to ski? Join one of our friendly instructors and learn the basics in just 3 days with our holiday beginner course!
For the kids aged 8-14, we are running one of our super fun day camps! Skiing, snowboarding and tubing all in one day with lunch included.
01603 662781
Station, North Norfolk Railway PLC, Station Approach, Sheringham NR26 8RA
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June 2024
Historic steam and heritage diesel trains in action including the unique Quad-Art set of articulated teak-bodied carriages which celebrate their 100th Birthday this year!
Book via website
Norwich NR1 4DH
2023
Children’s Craft Sessions: Cathedral Treasures
Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 31st May 2023 on the hour ever hour 10-2pm
1 Hour sessions £2.50 per child plus treasure trail around the Cathedral
Children must be accompanied by an adults. Maximum of 30 children per session, first come first served. Pay on the day (cash). Aimed at Primary aged children.
01603 218316
Norwich Puppet Theatre, St James Court, Whitefriars, NR3 1TN
2024
DIG!
27th May 2024
Join us for a gentle first theatre experience, perfect for the very young with music, rhythm and singing.
This is a production for ages approx. 6 months – 2 years old.
Running time approx 30 mins.
£15 adult and child together / £10 additional adult
Finders Keepers
28th May 2024
Full of original music and lots of mystical fun, this 45 minute adventure will inspire even the most intrepid explorer.
This production is recommended for ages 4-7
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
George and the Dragon
30th May 2024
Beware! In a cave under the castle lurks a fiery dragon waiting to devour monks, knights, sheep and …princesses – will George be bold enough to challenge it , or will he run away?
This production is recommended for ages 5+
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
The Tales of Robin Hood
31st May 2024
The Tales of Robin Hood is guaranteed to be more fun than The Plague and entirely suitable for young, old and the middle ages!
This production is recommended for ages 4+
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
01603 629921
Blenheim Way, NR21 7PL
27-28th May 2023 10-4pm
Younger children can enjoy searching the displays for some Dinky jet fighters whilst the adults learn all about the fascinating history of RAF West Raynham.
Parking and entry are free. Tour tickets £2 per person, under 16s free.
Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN
May 27th to June 4th 2023
This unique trail is designed to stimulate all of your senses, and it’s full of nods to the classic story of Alice in Wonderland. Whether you’re as fast as a hare or as calm as a caterpillar make sure to touch, smell, taste, see, and hear the natural world around you.
Book tickets via website
Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Church Rd, Reedham, Norwich NR13 3UA
Family adventure park with domestic and exotic animals, kids’ rides, live entertainment and a cafe, Now open. Booking is essential. Fun rides and Jurassic Golf included in admission price.
Adnams Spiegeltent, Chapelfield Gardens
Friday 24th May 2024 10.30-11.30am
Children’s book author and illustrator Kate Read invites you to join her on a colourful journey through the natural world.
Kate will count, rhyme and sing her way through two of her books, Boo!: A Fishy Mystery and One Fox, A Counting Book Thriller. There are also craft activities to enjoy, courtesy of Bookbugs & Dragon Tales!
Suitable for families with children up to seven years old.
£ 5.00 – per child, Adults go free!
30th May – 1st June 2024
Leisure Way, Lowestoft NR32 5DZ
Dino Time…They’re Back!
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Low Rd, Strumpshaw NR13 4HS
31st May 2023 10-12.30pm
The theme of this wild family day is ponds! Come along and find some of the most fantastic and ferocious beats that live beneath the surface – will you be lucky enough to find mighty dragonfly nymphs, water scorpions or the magnificent great silver diving beetles?
£3.50 for RSPB members. £4 for non-members plus entry fees to the reserve for non-members.
Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
24th May – 4th June 2023 2pm-6pm
Bring the kids down to see an award-winning family circus guaranteed to surprise and delight. The show is approximately two hours long and includes pirates, lasers and feats of strength and skill that will keep children and adults alike entertained, with a great family day out.
Turn Up or Book Ahead: Tickets £8-£22
07752218805
Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3AH
17th April – 18th June 2023
Everybody’s favourite little girl, Peppa Pig, will be waiting for you at SEA LIFE in Great Yarmouth for her Aquarium Adventure!
Booking is essential.
Main Road, Titchwell PE31 8BB
Saturday 25th May 2024
Bouncy Castle, kids eat free (12-5pm), live music, play park, face-painting (2-5pm)
Free Entry
Strumpshaw Steam Museum
Saturday 27th, 28th & 29th May 2023
There are around 50 working Steam Engines, 60 working Miniature Steam Engines, all of which take part in parades in the grand ring, along with 100 tractors, vintage and classic cars and motorbikes. There are static displays of military vehicles, stationary engines, fire engines and vintage equipment and vehicles.
Admission £10 / Under 16 FREE
The Firs, Nr Dereham Rd, Wendling, Norfolk NR19 2LT
Sunday 28th May 2023 3-9pm
Billy Lubach, Robin Evans Esq. and Millie Kirkpatrick
Live Music, pizza, family fun, kids trails and camping available.
Tickets from £5, visit website for details.
The Firs, Nr Dereham Rd, Wendling, Norfolk NR19 2LT
Monday 29th May 2023, Kitchen opens 12pm and Screening 2pm
Escape to the Fire Pit for an afternoon of kids cinema, We’re back with Norfolk’s newest and most exciting travelling cinema – Broomshed, after the joy of Encanto it’s now time to bring out the mics and get your Sing on.
Popcorn, pizza and fancy dress encouraged.
£5 per person, under 3s free
Ancient House Museum, 21-23 White Hart Street Thetford IP23 1AA
Tuesday 30th May 2023 10-2.30pm
Find out what life was like in Viking Thetford, meet costumed characters and try out some Viking games and crafts.
Free with museum admission.
Old Hall Road, Norwich NR13 5FA
Monday 29th May 2023 11-3pm
Plant sale, garden & nature themed stalls, children’s fun & games and raffle.
Come and enjoy our beautiful Victorian walled garden. Café and shop open.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby Road, Thrigby, NR29 3DR
Gardens home to a variety of animals, small zoo animal encounters plus treetop and tunnel walks.
Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX
2023
Monday 29th May 10-12.30pm
Biscuit Icing in the cafe
Free with a cafe purchase
Wednesday 31st May 10.30-12.30pm
All About Trees in the wooded area near the car park
Nature Art using clay, a tree treasure hunt and more
Free but donations welcome, weather permitting
Thursday 1st June 10.30-12.30pm
Kite Flying in the big field. Bring your own kite or use ours.
Free but donations welcome, weather permitting
Friday 2nd June from 10am
Treasure Hunt: Find the food eaten by The Very Hungry Caterpillar then choose yourself a lolly, an apple or a nice green leaf.
Free with a café purchase
Island Café Boating Lake & Ornamental Gardens, North Dr, Great Yarmouth NR30 4EW
Thursday 1st June 2023
A day of family fun, fete, games, food & drink and activities.
Norwich Waterstones, Castle Street
Saturday 3rd June 2023 2pm
Edgefield Hill, Holt NR25 6SP
Little Wildlife Detectives
Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June 2023 10-2pm
Which wildlife species can you spot in the woods? Spot the wildlife as you walk around a woodland self-guided trail of your choice. £2 oer sheet (collect from Hetty’s), suitable for ages 3+
King Arthur’s Treasure Trail at Pretty Corner Woods
Tuesday 30th May 2023 10-12pm
Join our Ranger Team at Pretty Corner Woods for some half terms family fun! Follow Merlin’s trail through the woods, solving clues to discover where the Knights of the Round Table treasures are hidden and receive a royal reward from King Arthur. £4 per child, adults free. Suitable for 3+
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QU
Saturday 27th May – Sunday 4th June 2023
Join us during half-term for all the fun on the farm and in our fun park with your all inclusive ticket. Plus, our Barnyard Buddies and Bella & Barney will be on hand to add some fun & entertainment to your day. Plus, unlimited rides on our fun park.
Admission prices Adult: £14.50 Child (aged 2 to 18): £14.50 Under 2’s go free!
22-24 The Royal Arcade, Norwich NR2 1NQ
Monday 27th May 2024 10-12pm
Fun and engaging trivia questions for all ages – expect delicious food & refreshments delivered to your table, friendly competition and prices for the top scoring families
£2 entry per person
