10 Ways to Have fun May Half Term 2016 in and around Harrogate

10 Fun Ways to Enjoy Time with your Family during May Half Term 2016 – Harrogate

18th May 2016

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Fresh air, picnics, scenic venues and entertainment for the whole family – what else could you wish for?

Studfold Adventure Trail - “The Bluebell Experience” (28 & 29 May) an event which is part of the Flowers of the Dales Festival. Picnic areas, lovely walks and crafts. . Also on the 29^th May is the Caravanner’s Meningitus Tombola & Duck Race!
RHS Garden, Harlow Carr – Children’s woodland festival (28 May), Woodland Pirates, Survive, Scouting, Garden detectives, storytelling and more..
Stockeld Park - Spring Adventure (28 May – 5 June) activities include: Enchanted Forest & adventure playgrounds, Outdoor roller skating rink, fun filled maze, chopper go karts, inflatable zone, indoor play, electric scooters (extra charge) and events include: lamb national, creepy creatures, petting farm & face painting
Knaresborough Family Fun Day, at Knaresborough Castle, 28 May, 11am to 4pm. Lots of activities for the family including games, sports and crafts. This is a free event. You can also visit the Castle, Sallyport and the Museum for £1.00 (child) £2.00 (adult)
Mother Shipton’s Faerie vs Goblin - 28 May – 5 June. Explore the grounds, follow the trail, find the clues to the quiz and get a treat.
Newby Hall & Gardens – opening of ‘Brandreth Bears’ 28 May – entry includes adventure playground, café, miniature railway and more…
Ripley Castle – May Family Fun – 28 May – 5 June
Ripon Museums – Crafty Convicts – half term family activities – Mon to Fri
Lightwater Valley – Meet the Birds (Angry Birds) 29 & 30 May, Superheroes Live 4 & 5 June
Nidderdale AONB - 27 May Bat Walk

Local National Trust Properties:

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – activities include a bat detectives nature walk, deer tracks & signs, plant it – grow it – eat it, family bike ride, specialist tour – medieval industry, pond dipping day, family abbey tour – a monk’s life and more…
Brimham Rocks – Kids Outdoor Day, Brimham Adventure and more…
Beningbrough Hall – 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ half-term…

Further afield:

Skipton Castle – War or the Roses re-enactment 28-30 May
Bolton Abbey - “Welly Walk” 28 May – 30 Oct

Enjoy!

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