May half term days out

May half term on a budget

Monday 25th - Friday 29th May

Looking for great things to do this May half term? We’ve taken the mayhem out of the half term rush and put together a list of marvellous activities and events happening all around the West Midlands. Get ready for a fun-filled break with plenty of family-friendly ideas to keep everyone entertained.

Lakeside Cinema & Play Space at the NEC

Enjoy a free family attraction at the NEC with a new outdoor space for all the family. The NEC Lakeside will offer free activities including an outdoor cinema, a children’s play area, activity trail and a picnic area.

The 97A, X1 or X12 will get you to Birmingham International Rail Station which is just a short walk to the NEC. 

Half term fun with Birmingham Museums 

Join the museums this May half term from 23rd - 30th May, for a week full of family friendly activities and events including hands on science experiments at the Thinktank, a fairy tale inspired trail of Aston Hall or a kids jewellery workshop at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. 

Thinktank Science Garden (free after 3pm)

Science loving kids will enjoy the outdoor exhibits at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum. While the full museum requires a ticket, the Science Garden, an outdoor area with hands-on experiments and machines, can be visited for free after 3pm.

Several city centre bus routes stop near Millennium Point. 

Priory Fest at Priory Park

On Friday 29th May get ready for an exciting community celebration Priory Fest comes to Priory Park in Dudley. A day to bring people together for a fun family day out, the festival will feature a mix of live music, delicious food, local traders, and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Priory park is just a short walk from Dudley bus station. 

May Half Term Fun at Wolverhampton Art Gallery!

Visit Wolverhampton Art Gallery this half term and let the kids join in with a number of workshops including 'Build Your Own “Self Sculpture', Art Play and a 'Big Ideas! – Projected Drawings workshop'. All sessions can be booked online. 

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is a short walk from the bus station. 

Rediscover the West Midlands and take advantage of our great attraction offers when you travel by bus.

If you're heading out with your friends or family, save on bus travel with a Group day ticket from £9.20. Up to 5* people can get unlimited travel find out more here.

Don't forget to plan your journey with National Express Bus during May half term click here to plan your journey.