Ladies with their dogs enjoying a day at the Blenheim Palace Food Festival.

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

27th - 29th May 23

May Half Term Week and Spring Bank Holiday 2023

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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. Thames Explorer 80 Minute River Cruise with Thames Rivercruise

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    Caversham

    Our most popular trip takes you to Mapledurham Lock, which feels a world away from life in Reading. Following the Thames upstream, you will see wildlife, open countryside, islands and look out towards the Berkshire Downs.

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    1 Mar 2023to30 Nov 2023
  2. Secret Stash - Discovering a Bronze Age Hoard

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    Exhibitions

    Maidstone

    Have you ever found anything buried or buried something yourself? Take a closer look at the Bronze Age Hoard discovered at Boughton Malherbe. We take an in depth look at what makes it 'treasure', where it came from, what the pieces are and possible…

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    From:
    8 Feb 2023to17 June 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  3. 'A Taste of Denbies' Sparkling Vineyard Trail & Gallery Dinner

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    Tour

    Dorking

    Enjoy the summer evening commencing with our Outdoor Vineyard Train tour, your evening commences with an Outdoor Vineyard Train tour, offering spectacular views of the vineyard, overlooking Box Hill and Dorking. Sparkling wine will be served during…

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    6 May 2023to29 July 2023Open 18:00 - 22:00
  4. Explorations in Art Exhibition

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    Arts

    Petworth

    Explorations in Paint, a specially curated exhibition from the Royal Academy of Arts, features artworks not previously lent by the Royal Academy and a new work never before exhibited by Rebecca Salter PRA.
    The exhibition features artworks by Sir…

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    6 Mar 2023to24 Sept 2023Open 10:30 - 16:00
  5. Denbies Sparkling Outdoor Trian Tour & Afternoon Tea Hamper on the Lawn

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    Dorking

    The Vineyard Tour…

    Enjoy a glass of Denbies Sparkling Wine as you are taken through the vineyard to the highest viewpoint on this informative tour. Denbies Award winning Sparkling wine is made from carefully selected handpicked grapes on the estate…

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    1 Apr 2023to27 Aug 2023Open 13:00 - 18:00
  6. Southsea Treasure Hunt The Mystery of the Laughing Sailor

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    Tour

    Portsmouth

    Turn the streets of Southsea into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!

    Please Note: The Museum is closed on Mondays.

    Discover Southsea's amazing history and secret hidden gems

    -Combine your skills to crack the clues and unravel the epic…

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    17 Apr 2023to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  7. Footsteps in Time - costumed guided tour

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    Guided Walk

    Rochester

    Footsteps in Time are offering their costumed guided tours to the general public on a "turn up and go" basis.

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    24 Feb 2023to24 Nov 2023
  8. Brick by Brick International LEGO® Brick Art

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    Exhibition

    Bohemia Rd, Hastings

    An exhibition in LEGO®

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    1 Apr 2023to18 June 2023Open 10:00 - 04:00
  9. Hobbs of Henley 1 hour sightseeing

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    Participatory Event

    Henley On Thames

    Hobbs of Henley's passenger vessels the Consuta, the Hibernia and The Waterman operate frequent river trips on the beautiful Henley Royal Regatta Reach between Marsh and Hambleden Locks.

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    1 Apr 2023to30 Sept 2023
  10. Explore the Thames with Thames Rivercruise

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    Participatory Event

    Reading

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    2 Apr 2023to30 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
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    2 Apr 2023to30 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
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    2 Apr 2023to30 Oct 2023Various Opening Times
  11. 'In and Around the Mill' presented by Visual Marks – Textile Artists

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    Arts

    Whitchurch

    Visual Marks – Textile Artists have taken inspiration from the Silk Mill itself and the surrounding grounds to create a site specific exhibition "In and Around the Mill".

    The group uses a variety of mediums including machine and hand stitch, paint,…

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    1 Apr 2023to25 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
  12. Quills and Characters

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    Exhibitions

    Alton

    In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, vast quantities of paper, ink and time went into creating and maintaining communities through letter-writing. Letters joined people across distances. The first novels were written in letters, capitalising…

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    8 Mar 2023to3 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  13. Forest Bathing

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    Countryside

    Ardingly, Haywards Heath

    Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life at one of our forest bathing workshop.

    Based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing allows you to slow down as you immerse yourself in the forest environment.

    Swedish…

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    1 July 2023
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  14. Forest Bathing at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Romsey

    Are you ready to slow down, forget the busyness of life and find your inner peace? This gentle, guided, 3-hour mindfulness-in-nature experience will leave you floating away feeling cleansed, calm and with a profoundly deeper level of connection to…

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    From:
    23 Mar 2023to7 Dec 2023Open 10:30 - 13:30
  15. Moët Summer

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    Special Events

    Marlow

    A recipe for hot Summer nights....

    We aim to bring together the local Marlow & Henley crew, with good food, funky music in a relaxed setting and embody the spirit of Champagne!

    Every Friday night throughout June, July & August between 5-11pm we…

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    9 June 2023Open 18:00 - 23:30
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    16 June 2023Open 18:00 - 23:30
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    23 June 2023Open 18:00 - 23:30
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    25 Aug 2023Open 18:00 - 23:30
  16. The Walrus Pub Quiz

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    Other

    Brighton

    Grab your friends and family and head down to The Walrus for a great night full of fun, great quiz rounds and excellent prizes!

    We've got a £35 bar tab up for grabs, with the chance to gamble for the cash rollover! We've also got a prize for our…

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    6 June 2023to31 Oct 2023
  17. Enjoy a Bluebell Walk at Hole Park Gardens

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    Guided Walk

    Cranbrook

    Often described as one of the best places to see bluebells in the country, Hole Park Gardens in Rolvenden, Kent, is also renowned for its mature rhododendrons and magnificent standard wisterias.

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    1 Apr 2023to8 June 2023
  18. Friday Night Supper Club - Chef Dan Matthews

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    Food

    Albourne

    We are very excited to be welcoming back the hugely talented chef and local resident, Dan Matthews for his incredible barbeque. After experiencing his fantastic cooking at our Feast over Fire event in 2021 he is returning for two dates for this…

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    8 Sept 2023Open 17:00 - 21:00
  19. Guildford Makers Market

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    Free Event

    Guildford

    Independent Surrey businesses will showcase their handmade products at the beautiful High Street positioned Georgian red-brick church with medieval chapel - Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 11 March.

    Treat yourself or a loved one to an abundance of…

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    22 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Bird Watching Cruise

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    Water Based Activities

    Poole

    Departing during the puffin nesting season from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. Join us for a spectacular evening cruise along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast to Dancing Ledge and back. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or not, this cruise is…

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    From:
    12 May 2023to30 June 2023Open 18:00 - 22:00

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