Top Tips for a marvellous May Half Term in Solihull and Warwickshire
May Half Term is about to arrive hot in the heels of Easter. With a bank holiday and (hopefully!) better weather you’ll need to plan ahead for this week to make sure you make the most of it. To help you get ready, we’ve pulled together a round-up of our 12 favourite places to go and things to do around Solihull and Warwickshire this May Half term!
1. West Midlands Safari Park – Giraffe Jamboree
A brand-new event, celebrating one of the most iconic animals at the Park – the tower of beautiful giraffes! There will be a brand-new, exciting show, trails, competitions and the chance to win amazing prizes. There will also be the chance to see the newest members of the herd – calves Namara and Olive, as well as learning all about these incredible creatures.
2. Hatton Adventure World – Junior Jurassic
Junior Jurassic is back – bigger, better, and bolder than ever! Get up close with life-sized dinosaurs, take part in thrilling interactive shows, and enjoy hands-on animal encounters perfect for the whole family.
Stratford Butterfly Farm is inviting families to enjoy the magical experience of wandering through the tropical rainforest filled with colourful butterflies. With fish-filled pools, waterfalls and lush plants and blooms, the popular family attraction is the perfect place to share a moment of wonder.
4. The Chocolate Shed – Chocolate Making workshops
Children’s Chocolate Making Workshops in our Warwickshire chocolaterie for children to come and celebrate the joy of making hand made chocolates. During this season’s workshops we are offering children the opportunity to come and and try their hand at chocolate making and make some delicious chocolatey treats to take home with them and enjoy.
In a Snapshot… The MAD Museum does what it says on the tin! Based in the center of Stratford upon Avon, this quirky attraction displays interactive pieces of mechanical art, in particular; kinetic art and automata.
6. Market Hall Museum – Fossil Trail
Dive into Jurassic Warwickshire’s watery world this May Half term in Warwickshire and follow our free family trail to hunt for fossils and beasts in the museum.
7. Birmingham Hippodrome – The Gruffalo (21 – 24 May) / Belgrade Theatre, Coventry – The Gruffalo (27 – 30 May)
Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
8. Village Hotel, Solihull – Inside The T Rex
This May Half Term in Solihull, families are invited to step inside one of the most extraordinary predators in history.Inside the T Rex is a live, immersive science experience that takes audiences beneath the surface of Tyrannosaurus rex to discover how evolution engineered the ultimate hunter. Presented in a dramatic yet welcoming theatre setting with a unique hands on element, this 90-minute event combines expert-led explanation, large-scale visual demonstration and interactive science to create an experience that is both exciting and educational.
9. Thinktank Birmingham – Dino Lab!
Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Lab experience! Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur trackway. Using dinosaur footprints, you’ll design a prehistoric pathway and discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.
At F1® Arcade UK in Birmingham, state-of-the-art bespoke F1 racing simulators provide a thrilling racing experience like no other. Grab your group and enjoy head-to-head racing around some of the world’s most iconic race tracks whilst experiencing the full motion of Formula One cars. With a variety of race modes available team up or take on your friends head-to-head at the best F1 racing experience in the UK.
With over 10 exhilarating outdoor activities for ages 4-104, there’s something for everyone this February Half Term at Go Ape. From high ropes courses for kids to high ropes courses for adults, bouncy nets 30 ft above the forest floor, to all-terrain Forest Segways, plus so much more. We have all the forest adventure boxes ticked.
12. Thornborough Events – Reggae and Ska Weekender
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 May 2026. The Reggae & Ska Weekend returns to Thornborough for two days of live music, relaxed festival atmosphere, and early-summer energy. Across the weekend, enjoy a lively mix of reggae and ska bands, DJs, and local artists, all set in Thornborough’s open-air venue. With licensed bars, food stalls, and plenty of space to enjoy the music, this is a friendly, feel-good festival that’s become a regular highlight of the Thornborough calendar.
