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May half-term

Family fun throughout the May half-term at Sewerby Hall & Gardens!

Our 2026 May Half Term event has now ended.
This page shows everything that happened during the event.
We’re already planning our next school holiday fun! Check back soon for what’s coming for 2027.

Experience adventures, magic and activities this half-term

Join our adventuring heroes in The Great Flying Caper, or Search for the Golden Fleece. Enjoy Magic and face painting, meet the knights of the round table, or take part in Zoo activities or Wildcats crafting! There’s something for everyone this May.

AND don’t miss the Natural History Museums’ 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, with us from 9 May until 19 July.

Half term fun for everyone

Also available over the school holidays:

  • Enjoy our afternoons of animal feeding times - Lemurs 2pm, Coatis 2.15pm, Penguins 3pm, and the Hoof Stock 3.15pm
  • Meet the Hoof Stock and other zoo activities
  • Orangery concerts hosting a wide variety of musical specialities and artists
  • Enjoy lunch, drinks and a selection of cakes at the cafe

Pre-book in advance to save. Two day and family tickets available. Find out more by visiting our prices and passes page.

Take a look at what's on

What's on during May half-term?

Search on this page to discover family friendly and children's activities taking place throughout the May half-term. Or go to the What's On page to browse all of our events.

Outdoor walks

What was here?

Download the free What Was Here app and compare the Sewerby Hall of now with times gone by.

Love Exploring

Download the free 'Love Exploring' App to enjoy a variety of games and trails from the palm of your hand.

Planning your visit

Getting here

For information on how to find Sewerby Hall and parking, please visit the getting here page. Everyone is welcome at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, to ensure you and your loved ones are as prepared and comfortable as possible throughout your visit, we have all our accessibility information online.

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Tickets

You can get a discount for family tickets (two adults, two children) and for buying in advance online. Children under 3 go free with a paying adult.

Buy a day pass Get an annual pass

Tickets are valid only for the date on your ticket, no transfers or refunds. All tickets say 9.30am entry, however, you can arrive at any time on the day during opening hours. Please note, there are last entry times for the House and Zoo, and last hot food ordering times for the café.

If you have opted for printed tickets (care of box office) these will be available to collect from Bridlington Spa box office.

If you opted to receive eTickets, you can find it in your email inbox sent from Bridlington Spa box office. You will need to show the ticket on arrival on your device or printed out.

Events listed in the school holiday what's on pages are included on the Sewerby Hall Annual Pass, Great Houses or HHA passes unless otherwise indicated.

Your feedback is important to us

Thank you for joining us during the school holidays. We'd love to hear about your experience! Your feedback will help us plan and improve future events. Please send us a message on our contact us page.