Our top picks for the May half-term!

Here are our favourite events happening in and around West Norfolk for you and your family this May half-term!

Saturday 25th May 2024

Meet and greet with Julia Donaldson's Fictional Characters

The Vancouver Quarter are bringing the popular Gruffalo and Stick Man characters to life! Get your cameras at the ready and come along for a FREE meet and greet with these popular story book characters. They will be on stage in the Vancouver Quarter at regular intervals between 10am and 3pm!

Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June 2024

Power of Pollination at Pensthorpe Park

Bzzz… Come and bee a brilliant explorer at Pensthorpe this May Half Term and uncover the Power of Pollination.
Did you know butterflies use their feet to taste?
Or that one honey bee colony can pollinate 300 million flowers in a day!?
Or, that in fact moths are the largest pollinators?!

Learn more about our wonderful and whacky pollinators at our May half term event with a fun and interactive trail on the reserve.

There will also bee FREE crafts, pond-dipping, flamingo talks, bee and butterfly themed treats in the cafe and so much more!

You can book tickets here.

Wednesday 29th May 2024

Enchanted Woodland Fun

Continuing from the Julia Donaldson event, Vancouver Quarter are offering you a day filled with enchanted woodland fun. Join them for a FREE story telling session with Munchkin and Me, FREE face painting and enjoy a woodland trail around the Vancouver Quarter between 10am and 3pm.

For more great things to do, check out our key dates section of the page!