It feels like we've barely recovered from the Easter holidays and spring half-term, so how has another Bank Holiday arrived so quickly in 2025?
For those of you who feel you've exhausted your options for family activities during one of the busiest periods of the year for public holidays, we're here again to help those across the Yorkshire region with some last-minute ideas for the long weekend.
From Scarborough lighting up its streets with a cavalcade of street performances to celebrating spring with tulips or admiring majestic Highland cattle, or just taking in some introspective folk music around the area, we've collated 17 possible ways to occupy your time this time of year.
Many of the events we've chosen are either free or have a very nominal fee, but what caught our eye for some last-minute Early May Bank Holiday activities around the region in 2025? Read on to find out!
19. Spring at Seacroft Community Forest Garden - May 3 2025
Celebrate the beauty of Spring with the volunteers at the much-loved Seacroft Forest Garden on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with nature through refreshments, engaging arts and crafts, and hands-on planting activities. 📌 Seacroft Community Forest Garden, Kentmere Avenue, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1LY. | Provided
20. Spring at Drighlington Community Orchard - May 3 2025
Join the Friends of Drighlington Orchard for a community open day on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Enjoy guided tours of the community orchard, along with refreshments, engaging nature trails, and captivating storytelling. 📌 Drighlington Community Orchard, Whitehall Road, Drighlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 1BP. | Canva
21. Horsforth Hall Park Funfair - until May 5 2025
Enjoy the thrills and excitement of the Horsforth Hall Park Funfair, which is running from Friday, April 25th to Monday, May 5th, 2025. This funfair offers a variety of rides and attractions for all ages to enjoy during the spring bank holiday period. 📌 Horsforth Hall Park, Hall Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5JE. | Mike Cowling
22. Birstall Mega FunPark - until May 5 2025
Experience thrills and family fun at the Birstall Mega FunPark, open until Monday, May 5th, 2025. Enjoy a wide selection of rides and attractions perfect for all ages at this exciting funfair event. Wristbands are available for unlimited rides during specific sessions throughout the day. 📌 6 Lane Ends, Leeds Road, Birstall, West Yorkshire, WF16 9BJ. | Canva
23. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House - daily
Discover the newly upgraded Adventure Playscape nestled within the woodland at Harewood House . This impressive play area features three towers connected by bridges and lookouts for climbing adventures. More active children will love the zip wire, while quieter play can be found in the natural nooks among the trees. With slides, logs, pulleys, and more, the playscape encourages open-ended play for all ages. Made from natural materials, it blends beautifully with its surroundings, offering a relaxing environment for adults. 📌 Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LG | Provided
24. Bubble Fun at Piglets Adventure Farm - May 3 - May 5 2025
Bubble Fun at Piglets Adventure Farm: Experience a weekend of bubbly excitement at Piglets Adventure Farm in York from Saturday, May 3rd to Monday, May 5th, 2025. Join in the bubble-themed fun and enjoy all the other attractions that Piglets Adventure Farm has to offer for a fantastic family day out. 📌 Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9ST. | Provided