Whats on May Half Term

Published: 15th May 2026

Things to do in and around Hertford for May Half Term

Well here we are... we blinked and somehow the Easter holidays are over, we've had two bank holiday weekends and suddenly we are approaching May half term.....

Now don't forget the events featured in this article are only the tiny tip of the iceburg. Our webpage has hundreds of local events and things to do on it.

You can view our full whats on guide here.

And our Things to do page here.

As always we have rounded up our top picks of things to do in and around Hertford Hertfordshire and you'll find them below.

Budget Friendly Options

Times are tough for many of us and the prospect of entertaining the kids for a full week on limited funds can be daunting.

Thankfully there are some great budget friendly events on this May Half term in Hertfordshire.

Rivers Day a fantastic local event and completely FREE.
Hertford Museum are also running some budget friendly activities this half term with drop in crafts details here.
On the subject of musuems don't forget that Lowewood Museum is free and fabulous and they are running two amazing Egyptology days.
If the warm weather is set to stay Splashlands at Stanborough Park is a brilliant activity for hot days.
Cedars Nature Centre are also back with their budget friendly days out, this time its Magnificent birs and its just £2.40 pp. In addition to all the usual meet and greets and animal talks they provide on a daily basis each child will be given a sheet upon arrival and will embark on a self lead trail.
There is also a FREE stay at play at Hertford Heath.
The Hoddesdon spring model railway show is also a huge hit for families and just £5 an adult with children FREE details here.

Local workshops

The Southern Maltings have a great range of workshops on for half term here.

Wonderden also have their Doodle Den back for half term!

Live Theatre

The Spotlight have some great shows on.

And of course BEAM have some fab things on!

Full days out and Splurge events.

So we've covered the budget friendly events and attractions above but if you are looking for a special day out this half term then we can help with that too.

Hertfords very own Foxholes Farm have lots to offer this half term.

Capel Manor Gardens have some great events on.

Willows Activity Farm are hosting Dragon and Princess adventures-With a fire breathing dragon!!

Its Mega May Half term at Lee Valley Farm

Its Native Species Trail at Hertfordshire Zoo
One of our other favourite attractions locally is Beckonscot Model village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway is the world's oldest original model village, opening for the first time in 1929. With over 90 years of history, huge model railway, 1.5 acres of well kept gardens and finely detailed model buildings Bekonscot is a great day out for everyone.