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Discover colourful carnivals, dramatic jousting, arts, comedy, and some great free family fun days out across South East England this May half term. The Spring Bank holiday weekend also means you'll find an ever-growing number of events and activities for all ages, to get you out and about making the most of the long weekend. Whether you live here or are just in the region for a day out or enjoying a weekend away, take a look and discover what's on this half term holidays.
Find something near you to enjoy in our featured list below from value-added activities to family-friendly events. Whether you are looking for something to do over half term in Hampshire or along the South Coast, in the Surrey countryside, or planning on touring around the destination, use the links above to search what's on or head to the bottom of the page for a full listing of events across the South East over the half term holidays.
Planning a May half-term holiday? Discover great value accommodation across the South East for a spring getaway. You can also search by destinations to link up with the local offical tourism websites across the region. Our newsletter archive and YouTube channel is also a great place to discover things to do in South East England.
May half term runs from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June across South East England and includes the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 27th May. This is the last of the three bank holidays in the UK in May. The May holidays generally bring brighter longer days, more consistent weather and see the South East welcoming a host of music events and food festivals, outdoor trails and evening events to keep everybody thoroughly entertained.
Find hundreds more events and things to do in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset this May Half Term holiday and Spring Bank holiday in our guide below. Whether you're looking for something near you, or if you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local.
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Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Tour
Washington
Join us for a guided walking tour of our beautiful vineyards hidden away in the South Downs, which incorporates a tasting of our award-winning English Sparkling wines and a picnic lunch in the vineyard. Join us for a guided walking tour of our…
Comedy
Brighton
Every dress, every suit tells a story.
The year is 1989 and loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop in Sheffield for three decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day a journalist from The…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Have an action packed May Half-Term at Beaulieu!
From 25th May – 2nd June, join us as over 800 years of history comes to life! With so much to see from living history characters and fascinating falconry to motoring parades and activities in Palace…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
THE MUSIC! THE FASHION! THE TRAINS!
We've transported the railway back to 1967 to celebrate all things Sixties. The Beatles and Rolling Stones are in the charts, Carnaby Street is 'swinging', the pound has been devalued, and Sandie Shaw has…
Special Events
Oxfordshire, Oxford
Celebrate the extraordinary life of Sir Winston Churchill with us this year as we mark 150 years since his birth. Discover the pivotal moments that unfolded here at Blenheim Palace – from his birth to his heartfelt proposal to beloved wife…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Crawley
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Tilgate Park, Crawley for a day out in the…
Walking
High Street, Rochester
Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town.
Curious About…
Food
Woodstock
The Food Festival is one of our most popular events and is set to return between Saturday 25th - Monday 27th May 2024.
Walking
Great Missenden
Embrace the seasons on a guided Roald Dahl countryside walk; kick up some leaves, ramble through woods, smell the flowers and listen to extracts from Roald Dahl's My Year in the beautiful woods and fields that inspired the book.
My Year was Roald…
Exhibition
Woodstock
Get ready for a special treat at Britain's Greatest Palace as we prepare for our blockbuster exhibition in March 2024.
Walking
Broad Street, Oxford
Discover the vibrant history of the oldest university in the English-speaking world on the only official University of Oxford walking tour. Learn how Oxford grew from a small market town to become the city of dreaming spires.
Starting and ending at…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
D-Day 80 will be marked at Fort Nelson with a host of events including a special exhibition, artillery trail and a D-Day weekend.
Walking
Town Quay, Southampton
Have fun (re-)discovering Southampton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating and…
Family
EAST COWES
Join Queen Victoria and her beloved Albert at Osborne for old-fashioned thrills and spills on traditional fairground rides like swing boats and the helter-skelter. Giggle and gasp at the silly antics of the palace Jester and marvel at mesmerising…
General event
Marlow
An informative 1 hour tour of the magnificent 65 acres where you will discover the numerous unique plantings as well as the Italian garden.
Gardens
Arlington, Nr Polegate
This Plantswoman's tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland Garden created around a majestic oak tree. Colour themed Middle Garden. Courtyard Gardens with seasonal container displays. Front Garden a spring and autumn joy with…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Long Nose Puppets.
When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world's greatest magic show! But how do you make real magic happen? What ingredients do…
Arts
Mentmore
Welcome to Mentmore Arts Festival
The 14th Mentmore Arts Festival will be held from Saturday 25th May to Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2024 from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Our charities for 2024 will be Guide Dogs for the Blind and MK Act.
We are…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Horsham
3-5 & 24-26 May | Doors open 18:00 | Last entry 20:00
Bask in live music as the sun sets over our vibrant spring gardens with our exciting series of late-night openings.
BACK for 2024 after a sell-out first year!
Explore our 240-acre estate,…
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