With longer days and hopefully better weather,  May / June half term is set to be an exciting one with lots of places to visits and events.  Here’s the Red Kite Days guide to what’s on for kids in Cheshire & Greater Manchester and some great ideas for days out.  From Stockport to Macclesfield and Chester to Northwich, we’ve got it covered!

SPOTLIGHT EVENT – WOODY’S WILD WEST ROUND UP AT COCKFIELDS

Woody’s Wild West Round-Up will be running from 24th May to 8th June with a jam packed line up for a great family day out this half term. Meet the real-life Woody, enjoy a line dance disco, climb the hay mountain, practise your aim wtih the corn cannons, explore the farm on a tractor ride and so much more.

May / June Half Term Events in Cheshire & Greater Manchester 2025

May / June Half Term Indoor Events in Cheshire 2025

Adventures in Wonderland at Z-Arts (Manchester) until 19th July

The latest Family Friendly immersive play experience  at Z-arts in Manchester.

Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland.  An enchanting play experience which invites children and families to explore Wonderland, using imagination to create their own fantastical adventure.   Follow the White Rabbit into scenes from the beloved book –  splash into the pool of tears, make friends with the Cheshire Cat, have tea as the Mad Hatter, play croquet with flamingos, get lost in a card maze, and wake up back on the riverbank, just in time for tea.  

Pac-Man Live Experience (Manchester)

Tear your teens away from their screens and dive into a computer game!  This immersive Manchester attraction transforms the classic arcade game into a real-life adventure, offering a unique experience for both kids and nostalgic adults.  A high energy experience – make sure you have your comfy trainers on!

• Spring Spectacular at Buxton Pavilion Gardens (Buxton) 24th – 26th May
• Bird Feeder craft at Lion Salt Works (Northwich) 28th – 29th May FREE
• Drop In Crafts at Weaver Hall Museum (Northwich)  26th + 27th May
• Northwich Exploers at Weaver Hall Museum (Northwich)  28th May

May Half Term Outdoor Adventures in Cheshire 2025

The Crocky Trail will be open every day over May Half Term. Packed with challenges and adventures, it’s a great fun family day out.  The special discount code has been set up through Danglebids and might look a little strange but it’s all totally verified.

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• Cirque du Vale at Reddish Vale Farm (near Stockport) 24th – 26th May
• Cheshire Forest School Forest Folk party (Whitegate, near Nortwich) 24th May
• Bolton Abbey welly walk adventure trail (nr Skipton) 24th May – 2nd Nov
• Half term junior farmers at Kenyon Hall Farm (Croft, Warrington)
• Family Deer Workshop at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 27th May
• Junior Longbow at Tatton Park (Knutsford) 29th May
• Walk at Alpaca at Walton Hall & Gardens (Warrington) 31st May
• Half term fun at BeWILDerwood Cheshire

May Half Term Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets in Cheshire 

• The Detective Dog at The Waterside (Sale) 24th – 25th May
• Peppa Meet the Baby Cinema Experience at The Storyhouse (Chester) 25th May
• Breathe at The Waterside (Sale) 1st June
• The Elmer Adventure at The Storyhouse (Chester) 7-8th June
• There’s a Monster in Your Show at The Lowry (Manchester) 27th May – 1st June