Stuck on ideas to keep the kids entertained this half term? We've put together our top picks to help you out and have a fun-filled calendar with 'a-May-zing' events and activities taking place across the county.
Lakeside Main Building and Country Park
Every weekday, 8.30am-9am until 5pm-5.30pm
£49 – lunch included
Looking for the ultimate outdoor Adventure Holiday Club! Kids can enjoy whizzing around a sky trail, putting on a mini golf course, paddling on the lagoon, racing around on wet or dry assault courses and more!
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Wednesday 29 May and Saturday 22 June
Two sessions on each day, 12pm -1pm and 3.15pm - 4.15pm
£15 per adult / £12.50 per child (16 and under).
All children must be accompanied by a fee paying adult.
Get up close with these majestic creatures as you handle and fly an owl, fully kitted up with protective gloves. Don't miss the chance to capture these extraordinary moments with plenty of photo opportunities.
Drum and dance! A taster session of rhythm and expression
Mansfield Central Library
Saturday 1 June, drop-in between 10.20am and 12.30pm
FREE
Join Community Arts Practitioners, Janet and Jude, for a taster of mood boosting fun through drumming and dance. Tease out your inner dancer and feel the beat all over your body as you shimmy. Suitable for families.
The Talbot Suite, Rufford Mill
Friday 31 May, 9am - 10.30am and 11.30am - 1pm
£14.95 per person / Under 8's £7.25 / Under 1's FREE
Step into a world of fantastic and enjoy a delightful buffet breakfast accompanied by your choice of unlimited tea, coffee, or fruit juice. The best Barbie themed outfit wins a prize!
The Mill Adventure Base Holiday Club - May half term
Tuesday 28 May until Friday 31 May, 9.30am - 4.30pm
£50 per child day session/ £128 per child for four days
The Mill Adventure Base, Kingsmill Reservoir Sherwood Way South
The Mill Adventure Base Holiday Club Adventurers will experience at least three fun activities each day, ranging from climbing, canoeing, zip wire and many more. Plus, plenty of opportunities to develop and build on new skills as the week goes on.
Five for £5 school holiday bus ticket launches this half term
Our new ‘Five for £5’ ticket allows up to two adults and up to three children unlimited day travel on selected Nottsbus Connect services.
The tickets will be valid during:
May half term - Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June
Summer holidays - Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September
October half term - Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November
You can explore wonderful areas around the county including the Attenborough Nature Reserve, Bestwood Country Park, Berry Hill Park, Kings Park in Retford and Brierly Forest Park.
