Gloucestershire May half term guide

Make the most of a week off school and the spring bank holiday weekend, with SoGlos's guide to the best May half term events in Gloucestershire.

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Find something fun to do in Gloucestershire this May half term.

Packed with ways to keep the kids busy and plenty of places to explore, SoGlos shares the most exciting things to do in Gloucestershire this May half term, from Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June 2024.

Please note, this page will be updated by SoGlos's journalists as new events are announced.

May half term events beyond the border

May half term activities at Eastnor Castle

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When and where?

Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, is hosting its annual Eastnor Steam and Vintage extravaganza on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 May, as well as letting little visitors blow off some steam at its May half term run-around days from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 May 2024.

What's happening?

Enjoy two days of nostalgic family fun at Eastnor Steam and Vintage this May half term, with an impressive line-up of vintage vehicles to see in the castle courtyard.

Kids can ride on model steam engines, learn some new moves at old-school dance workshops and hop on vintage fairground rides, all within the rolling grounds of Eastnor Castle — where there's rope swings swaying from trees, an adventure playground, junior obstacle course and a challenging Knight’s Maze to discover, too.

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To round off the half term holiday, Eastnor Castle is holding a family fun day on Sunday 2 June 2024, where visitors can zoom down a zip wire and challenge each other to garden games. 

The important bits

Tickets for Eastnor Steam and Vintage must be booked online in advance and cost £14 for adults and £8 for children aged three to 15. Children aged two and under go free and don’t require a ticket.

The same fees apply for general admission tickets to the castle and grounds; while grounds-only tickets cost £10 for adults and £6 for children aged three to 15.

How to book

Visit eastnorcastle.com to book tickets online.

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