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May Half Term Week and Spring Bank Holiday 2024

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Discover colourful carnivals, retro comic cons, dramatic jousting and 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 weekend away, take a look and discover what's on this half term holidays.

Half Term and Bank Holiday Monday Events

Find something near you to enjoy in our featured list below from value-added activities to family-friendly events. Whether your 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 lisiting 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.

When is the May Half Term Holiday 2023?

May half term runs from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June across South East England and includes the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 29th 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.

Half Term Activities near me 

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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  1. Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival

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    Food

    Winchester

    The Cheese & Chilli Festival is set to spice up the summer, with highlights including a chilli eating competition, food challenges, cooking demonstrations, family friendly entertainment and much, much more! The Cheese & Chilli Festival offers a…

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    1 June 2024to2 June 2024
  2. Portsmouth Comic Con

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    Festival

    Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2024.

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    11 May 2024to12 May 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00
  3. Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch

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    Comedy

    Brighton and Hove

    Bingo, brunch & the Bogan Bingo boys!

    Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo show is bringing you a limited run of Saturday afternoon bingo

    Tickets include:

    - 2 hours bottomless selected drinks (including Bear Island Pale Ale, Bloody Marys, and…

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    30 Mar 2024Open 12:30 -
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  4. 999 Emergency Services Display

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    Special Events

    Eastbourne

    A fantastic free emergency services spectacular on Eastbourne's seafront Western Lawns.

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    29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
  5. Alton Walking Festival

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    Walking

    Alton

    Alton is a vibrant Walkers are Welcome Hampshire town which truly has community spirit at its heart. Situated at the source of the River Wey and enjoying a stunning rural backdrop at the gateway of the South Downs National Park, Alton is known by…

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    From:
    1 May 2024to31 May 2024
  6. Brighton Festival

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    Festival

    Brighton

    In 2024, Brighton Festival - the largest annual curated multi-arts festival in England - will be curated by screenwriter and novelist Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

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    4 May 2024to26 May 2024
  7. The Queen's Joust

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    Special Events

    Maidstone

    Join us for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.

    Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite knight gallops past, and watch as England and…

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    From:
    25 May 2024to27 May 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00
  8. Big Easter Bunny Hunt at Waterperry Garden

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    Easter

    Oxford

    Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt around the ornamental gardens. £3.50 per child with a prize – children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies.

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    From:
    1 Apr 2024to14 Apr 2024
  9. The Best of Kent Food, Drink and Craft Festival

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    Food

    Walmer

    The Best of Kent Food, Drink and Craft Festival arranged by Walmer Town Council on Walmer Green.

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    From:
    15 June 2024to16 June 2024Various Opening Times
  10. North Wessex Downs Walking Festival

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    Walking

    North Wessex Downs AONB

    Save the Date for the 2024 North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Walking Festival.

    Explore the Big Chalk with 9 days of walks to suit all ages and abilities.

    Full programme to follow

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    From:
    2 June 2024to11 June 2024
  11. Eastbourne Carnival

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    Carnival

    Eastbourne

    The biggest Seafront Carnival in the South East will return this year.

    More than 1,500 walkers are expected to take part with some 25,000 fans and supporters.

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    25 May 2024
  12. Blenheim Palace Food Festival

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    Food

    Woodstock

    The Blenheim Palace Food Festival promises a fantastic weekend, filled with delicious food and drink from a huge variety of stall holders, cooking demonstrations from world-renowned chefs, the opportunity to taste a wide range of delicacies and a…

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    From:
    25 May 2024to27 May 2024
  13. Seafood & Sparkling Evening at Artelium

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    Streat

    It’s a quintessential pairing: fresh seafood and sparkling wine.

    Join us for a special evening of plateau de fruits de mer, served alongside our award-winning sparkling wines.

    It is one of our most popular events at Artelium, so pre-bookings are…

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    19 Apr 2024Open 17:00 - 21:00
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  14. Fritillary Season at Waterperry Garden

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    Gardens

    Oxford

    See the county flower of Oxfordshire in all its native splendour as it flowers in our wildflower meadow and riverside walk throughout April (normal garden entrance fee applies).

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    From:
    1 Apr 2024to30 Apr 2024
  15. Dogstival 2024

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    Festival

    Burley

    Does your pooch deserve some love this summer?

    Dogstival returns to the Burley Park, in the heart of the New Forest National Park on 1st & 2nd June 2024 and is packed full of canine approved entertainment.

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    From:
    1 June 2024to2 June 2024
  16. Sunday Roasts at The Rows & Vine

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    Food

    Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common

    Live life in full flavour at The Rows & Vine, converted into a unique winter dining space by our Chardonnay vineyard. It's the perfect spot to sip, savour and celebrate.

    We are now serving seasonal Sunday Roasts alongside our small plates menu.…

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    22 Jan 2023to5 Jan 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00
  17. Simply Porsche at Beaulieu

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    Run / Rally

    New Forest

    All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both Porsche owners and enthusiasts.

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    From:
    2 June 2024