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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.
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May half term runs from Saturday 26th May to Sunday 1st June across South East England and includes the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 28th 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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Food
Woodstock
The Food Festival is one of our most popular events and is set to return between Saturday 24th - Monday 26th May 2025.
Shopping
Faversham
This event is the perfect way to spend a spring day, browsing the variety of plants on sale and gathering great ideas for your garden for the coming season. It is also a great opportunity to get some advice on how to get the very best out of the…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
This is a very unique opportunity to step back in time and take part in a traditional Regency Ball which celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen.
Be serenaded by The Warleggan Village Band (as seen on BBC TV's Poldark) and enjoy a dance performance by…
Comedy
Brighton
Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.
Festival
Basingstoke
Over 800 assorted vehicles, autojumble & trade stalls Refreshments all day, fun and games for the kids.
Childrens Events
Southampton
Get ready for an egg-citing Easter adventure in Southampton's Cultural Quarter with a fun, free, family trail.
Food
Broadstairs
Three day fair with over 100 food and drink producers, promoting the best of the county's produce overlooking Broadstairs Viking Bay
Participatory Event
Henley On Thames
A quintessentially English afternoon tea with a twist, on the spectacular New Orleans, Henley on Thames.
Food
Abingdon
Sunday Carvery Dates for the Diary New Year New Carvery!! 5 Courses plus Tea and Coffee £19.95 per person / £14.95 under 12's / under 3 eat free
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Tour
Reading
Enjoy a fascinating Behind-The-Scenes tour of The Mill at Sonning, near Reading
Heritage & History
Milton Keynes
Join Bletchley Park in celebrating 80 years since Victory in Europe this May with this special weekend event
Fun for all the family, these two-day events are a chance to step back in time and enjoy a marvellous weekend of vintage entertainment…
Festival
Poole
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Harbourside Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Poole Thai Festival.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and…
Water Based Activities
Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Here's an egg-citing Easter adventure on the Aqua Park at Action Watersports
From 5th - 21st April, we're hiding loads of ducks around the Aqua Park. Spot a special prize duck during your session, and you could win some awesome prizes — from…
Tour
Eton, Windsor
Our seasonal programme of guided tours focuses on the historic heart of Eton College, featuring many of the earliest buildings and objects from the College Collections.
Arts
Eton
Between 24 May and 1 June 2025, Eton Arts Week will put local artists’ creativity firmly on the map! Eton will be teeming with art and art-related events. There will be lots of beautiful art to view and to purchase as well as activities to get…
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2024.
Special Events
Lancing
Bookings have now opened for this years Lambing at Coombes Farm
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
This is the time of year to get spring cleaning, to clear out the old rushes and bring in the new, ready for summer. Come and find out how the Mary Rose's crew would have kept themselves and the ship in good order or "shipshape" and celebrate her…
Tour
Rowlands Castle
A knowledgeable tour guide takes you on a guided tour of the historic Stansted House.
Tour
Gravesend
Enjoy a tour about the gardens of Cobham Hall, Kent on this special charity opening for the National Garden Scheme. Refreshments available. Dogs on leads welcome.
The gardens where landscaped for the 4th earl of Darnley by Humphrey Repton which…
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