Things to do in Shropshire May half term 2026
With May half term 2026 rapidly approaching, it’s time for a list of things to do in Shropshire. 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 Shropshire. If your dog would like to join you for some half term fun, check out my post about dog friendly days out in the West Midlands, which includes Shropshire.
This post covers the Shropshire area only. If you are looking for May half term days out in nearby counties, please see below:
Attingham Park
It’s all the fun of the fair at Attingham Park this May half term, with the Lakin Amusements vintage fairground rides on site. Enjoy a mix of traditional fairground rides and games. These are all historic rides that are still working, some of them are even steam-powered. There is an additional cost for individual rides and games on top of the usual admission cost.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Attingham Park
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire May half term 2026
There’s no event yet confirmed for May half term 2026 at Blists Hill Victorian Town, but I’ve read a BBC article saying that it’s going to reopen in May, so it may well be open in time for half term. I’ve linked to the National Trust website so you can check for updates.
Dates: Not yet announced.
Website: Blists Hill Victorian Town
Review: Plutonium Sox review of a dog friendly family day out at Blists Hill Victorian Town.
Boscobel House English Heritage
There’s no specific event listed for May half term 2026 at Boscobel House at the time of writing, but it’s worth checking their website nearer to the time. Boscobel House will be open daily throughout the school holiday. Don’t forget to check out the playground and learn about the history of this house where Charles II hid during the Civil War from costumed storytellers. There’s no need to book in advance, but entry tickets are 15% cheaper when you book online.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Boscobel House
Exotic Zoo Telford, Shropshire May Half Term 2026
There will be meerkat mayhem at Exotic Zoo this May half term. Keepers will be giving talks about these fascinating animals as well as the equally delightful otters. Visitors can also watch them being fed.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Exotic Zoo
Hawkstone Park Follies
Hawkstone Park Follies are open every day during May half term 2026 but there’s no particular event listed on their website. However, it’s always a lovely place to explore as a family. The follies are set in a 100 acre parkland with caves, towers and bridges. The attraction is dog friendly as long as dogs are on a lead at all times. Only the visitor centre and Grand Valley are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Hawkstone Park Follies.
Park Hall Farm Countryside Experience
Shropshire May half term 2026 is Jurassic Week at Park Hall Farm. Look out for dinosaur races, baby dino meet and greets and meeting Dora the dino in her den. Dig for fossils and take home your favourite, hunt for dino eggs, take part in a dinosaur footprint quiz and look out for other dinosaur themed activities. Visitors will also be able to meet rabbits and guinea pigs, go on a tractor ride and play in the climbing zone. Don’t forget to check out the indoor and outdoor play areas and museums while you’re there.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: Park Hall Farm.
RAF Cosford, Shropshire May half term 2026
Learn about the heroes of the air at the RAF museum this May half term. Follow a fun hero trail, with an activity booklet full of interactive things to do as you tour the museum. Explore exhibitions, learn inspiring stories and act as a detective to discover hidden answers throughout the galleries.
Dates: 23rd to 31st May 2026.
Website: RAF Museum.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Learn about the stars and planets this May half term at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Enjoy space-inspired crafts, games and interactive experiences. Create a constellation and a tin-can planetarium. Learn about patterns seen in the stars by different cultures and how things weigh differently on every planet. Find out the distance to our nearest stars and walk the distance between the sun and the earth. This is designed for 4-11 year olds and they’ll need to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: 25th to 29th May 2026.
Website: Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
