Things to do in Herefordshire May half term 2026
With May half term 2026 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in Herefordshire. Lots of attractions have events taking place this year and others are reopening for the summer. From family trails to fun days, there’s lots to see and do around Herefordshire. If you’re on a budget, check out my post about free things to do in Herefordshire as well.
This post covers the Herefordshire area only. If you are looking for May half term days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Berrington Hall National Trust
Follow a Spring spotter trail around Berrington Hall this May half term and go on a family mini-adventure. Look out for seasonal discoveries, sensory prompts and simple challenges. All aim to help families to notice nature, slow down and spend quality time together.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Berrington Hall
Brockhampton Estate National Trust
Follow a Spring spotter trail around Brockhampton this May half term and go on a family mini-adventure. Look out for seasonal discoveries, sensory prompts and simple challenges. All aim to help families to notice nature, slow down and spend quality time together.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: National Trust Brockhamption.
Courtyard Theatre Hereford May half term 2026
This year’s Ludwig Theatre Arts (LTA) production for May half term is Frozen. Look out for your favourite characters and songs from the film, along with new music written for the stage. The production is full of humour and magic along with a story of acceptance, sisterhood and true love.
Dates: 27th to 30th May 2026.
Website: Courtyard Theatre
Croft Castle
Look out for pests and garden guests as you become a mini-beast detective at Croft Castle this May half term. Follow the trail around the castle and gardens looking for tiny creatures that live there. Look for clues, see what’s going on behind the scenes and play bug-spotting bingo. Discover fun facts about insects along the way, finding out how the house’s treasures are looked after.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Croft Castle.
Eastnor Castle May half term 2026
A few different events take place at Eastnor Castle during May half term 2026. Information about the events is below, along with a link to their website for full details and to book.
- Eastnor Steam and Vintage weekend 24th and 25th May 2026: Visitors will see vintage vehicles and steam engines, live music and old fashioned dancing. Enjoy giant games in the garden and ride on a model steam engine, chair swing and vintage carousel.
- Pirates of Eastnor 26th to 28th May 2026: Enjoy everything the castle has to offer along with pirate themed arts and crafts.
- Family Fun Day Sunday 31st May: Enjoy garden games and a zip wire on the valley lawn.
Website: Eastnor Castle.
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Eastnor Castle.
Goodrich Castle May half term 2026
Follow a Norman Detective trail around Goodrich Castle this May half term. Ideal for families, the challenge is to help the Baron to crack a cold-case from the 13th century as part of the Goodrich Castle Investigation Unit. A myth has spread that Goodrich is a Gothic castle, so forensic experts need to use their survey kit to search for clues from its Norman creators. The trail is included with the price of entry. It’s 15% cheaper to book online in advance and English Heritage members to free.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Goodrich Castle
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Goodrich Castle.
Newbridge Farm Park
Visitors can enjoy a tractor ride, swings, a zip wire, hay bale tunnels and rope swings in the haybarn, indoor and outdoor sandpits, slides, climbing frames, go-karts, ride-on tractors and a soft play barn. This year, they’ve also added a Jolly Jungle indoor soft play area. It is worth bearing in mind that this is not an animal based attraction anymore.
Dates: 23rd and 25th to 30th May 2026.
Website: Newbridge Farm Park.
Ralph Court Gardens May half term 2026
Ralph Court Gardens is open daily throughout May half term. Explore their stunning themed gardens including animatronic dinosaurs, a recreation of Monet’s garden and different parts of the world and fairy tales brought to life in Herefordshire. Visit on Sunday 24th or Monday 25th May to see their interactive dinosaur and keeper roaming the gardens. Book at least 24 hours in advance to make your day out extra special with an Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea, complete with drink-me potion. The restaurant is open daily with delicious cakes and meals cooked on site using fresh local ingredients, some of which is grown in their own garden.
Website: Ralph Court Gardens
Dates: Open daily throughout May 2026.
