Things To Do May Half Term In Tameside
Keep the kids entertained this year with our guide of things to do over May Half Term for kids in Tameside 2025.
The school holidays are on the way, which means weeks to keep the kids busy and hopefully, us parents staying sane.
For most Tameside primary schools the half term will run from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 9th June 2024.
If you are looking for inspiration to keep the kids busy we have put together a full list of fun things to and what’s on across Tameside for families over the May Half Term.
Read on for our top picks.
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Free and Cheap Holiday Activities In Tameside
With the cold weather and often rainy days, it is not always easy to entertain the kids over the February half-term.
However, we are lucky that there are lots of great free and cheap events going on in Tameside over the school holidays.
To help you find the best cheap and free events in Tameside this half term we have put together our top picks of free and cheap events on across Tameside.
Free Activities at IKEA Manchester
Saturday 18th May to Sunday 2nd June 2024
You can keep the kids busy this half term with some great free activities at IKEA Manchester.
Here’s what they have in-store:
- Saturday 18th May to Sunday 2nd June 2024 – Go on a playful adventure to find out if your more dog or cat with a chance to enter the draw to win a hamper.
- Tuesday 28th May – Pet Themed Crafts – Mask Decorating (10.00 am to 11.30 am) Head to the dining department showroom to make your own pet mask. Drop-In and free.
- Wednesday 30th May – Pet Themed Crafts – Mask Decorating (10.30 am to 13.30 am) Head to the dining department showroom to make your own pet mask. Drop-In and free.
They also offer kids meals from 95p and are doing half-price food on Fridays – More >>> kids eat free offers.
More >>> Half Term Activities at IKEA
Elmer Day Story Time Dunkinfield and Droylsden Library
Saturday 25th May 2025
Celebrate Elmer is turning 35 at Droylsden and Dukinfield Libraries with a themed story time.
Your invited to wear your brightest colours and enjoy stories, songs and colouring.
The session is Droylsden session aimed at preschoolers, Dukinfield session aimed at 3-6 years.
Both will run from 11.00 am to 11.30 am. Drop in, just turn up.
Read More >>> Elmer Day In Tameside
Make, Do and Play, Portland Basin
Monday 27th Thursday 6th June 2024.
Portland Basin will be running it following Make, Do and Play craft sessions over the bank holiday and half term.
- Monday 27th May 2024 – Butterfly Fun! Join artist Caroline Coates and create a Butterfly puppet
- Tuesday 28th May 2024 – Orgami Canadian Geese. Join Caroline Coates and grab a piece of square paper! Follow the step-by-step instructions and get creating.
- Thursday 30th May 2024 – Paint your own Folk Heart. With Caroline Coates, who will teach you how to paint your own canal art rose, inspired by the wonderful canal and narrow boats outside our wonderful museum.
- Tuesday 4th June 2024 – Love Letters Straight From Your Art Join artist Carrie Williams to make a colourful ’Love Letter’ to someone you love, maybe that’s your Mum or Dad, your best friend or to yourself.
- Thursday 6th June 2024 oin artist Carrie Williams and make these colourful, old fashioned, boiled sweets that look good enough to eat.
The sessions run 11.00 am to 3.00 pm, cost £1.35 per child and are suitable for all ages.
More >>> Craft sessions at Portland Basin
Free Make Me A Story Half-Term Events at Tameside Libraries
- Dukinfield Library, Tuesday 28th May 2024, 10.30 am to 11.30 am
- Hattersley Library, Thursday 30th May 2024, 2.00 am to 3.00 pm
- Mossley Library, Friday 31st May 2024, 10.30 am to 11.30 am
- Droylsden Library, Friday 31st May 2024, 2.00 am to 3.00 pm
- Hyde Library, Monday, 3rd June 2024, 10.30 am to 11.30 am
- Stalybridge Library, Wednesday 5th June 2024, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
- Denton Library, Thursday 6th June 2024, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
- Ashton Library, Friday 7th June 2024, 10.30 am to 11.30 am
More information about the Make Me A Story Session at Tameside Libraries
LEGO Club, Ashton Library
Tuesday 28th May 2024
Head Ashton Library for lots of Lego Fun.
The Lego is provided, there no need to bookand it aimed at children aged 7+ and their families.
The event will run from 4.00 pm to 5.00pm
Read More >>> LEGO Club, Ashton Library
Free Half-Term Activities, Hyde Claredon Arcade Pop-Up
Wednesday 29th May to Friday 7th June 2024.
- Slime Making Workshop – Wednesday 29th May 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Sweetcones and Biscuit Decorating – Thursday 30th May 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Rock and Canvas Painting – Friday 31st May 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Arcade Pop-Up event (See below) – Wednesday 5th June 2024 10.00 am – 5.30 pm.
- Design Your Own Suncatcher – Friday 7th June 2024 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Retro arcade machines – thousands of games including Street Fighter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario and more
- Gaming Stations – Xbox Series S running FC24 as well as other top titles.
- Virtual Reality Experiences – Immersive state of the art gaming
More >>> Free Half-Term Activities, Hyde Claredon Arcade Pop-Up
£2.50 Half Term Family Films, Hyde Festival Theatre
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Hyde Festival Theatre will be opening up their family Cinema again over the half term and will be showing:
- Migration (U) – at 1.00 pm
Tickets are just £2.50 each and need booking in advance.
More information and to book tickets here.
Half Term Crafts at Lymefield Garden Centre
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Enjoy a fun craft workshop in the Lymefield Garden Centre over half term.
Refreshments will be included.
Sessions aimed at children aged 3 to 12 years and cost £6.00 per session.
To book and read more >>>Half Term at Lymefield Garden Centre
Moss and Forage Walk, Denton West End Community Library
Thursday 30th May 2024
Enjoy a fun family day at Denton West End Community Library.
During this family drop-in workshop there will be lots to do including:
- Felting small moss pods, inspired by natural textures and using traditional felting techniques
- Learn all about moss, an ancient plant family which was amongst the first to colonise the planet.
- Create your own ‘curiosity cloud’ out of clay
- Go on a short foraging walk, where you will bring your cloud with you and fill it in as you go.
Each craft workshop starts on the hour with the walk at half past the hour, no pre-booking required.
Contact events@tameside.gov.uk or call 0161 342 4144 for more information.
LEGO Club, Stalybridge Library
Wednesday 5th June 2024.
Head Ashton Library for lots of Lego Fun.
The Lego is provided, there no need to bookand it aimed at children aged 7+ and their families.
The event will run from 4.00 pm to 5.00pm
Read More >>> LEGO Club, Stalybridge Library
£2.50 Movies for Juniors at Cineworld Ashton
A trip to the cinema always makes a great holiday treat.
The kids are occupied for an hour or two and you can sit back and relax – with the exception of the odd toilet break of course.
To help with the cost Cineworld Ashton will be showing Movies for Juniors kids films during the summer holidays which cost just £2.50 per person plus a booking fee.
The films usually change each week from on Fridays.
Read More >>> Cheap Kids Films at Cineworld Ashton Under Lyne
Half-Term Inflatable Fun Denton
Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June
- Giant inflatables,
- A huge assault course
- Minions Mania Inflatable Play Centre
- Children’s rides
- Entertainment including Dinosaurs and Star Wars on set days
- Game Stalls
- Food Kiosks
- And lots more.
The event will be open from 11.30 am to 5.30 pm daily. The rides and inflatables will cost from £2.50 each with set token bundles.
Read More >>> Denton Inflatable Fun weekend
Fun Fair at Debdale Park
Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June 2024
The fun fair is back at Debdale Park over May Half Term.
There will be fun fair rides for all ages with family and children’s rides.
You can also expect side stalls, food and treats.
Plus rides will cost a maximum of £2 per ride and will be open longer over the weekend dates.
Read More >>> Fun Fair at Debdale Park
Wild West At Cockfields Farm
Saturday 25th May to Sunday 9th June 2024What better way of enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend than a trip back in time to the Wild West. You can expect Wild West Games in ‘The Ranch’ a fun hoedown Disco, Marshmallow toasting at ‘The Pit’ and more.Plus you can enjoy all the fun of the farm including their indoor roleplay centre, bouncy pillow, animal activities, tractor ride, carousel and more. Read More >>> Wild West At Cockfields Farm
Slides, Inflatables and Fun Swimming Sessions at Tameside Pools
Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th February 2024
A trip to the swimming pool makes a great half-term day out and Tameside pools have some extra fun in-store.
Kids and adults alike can enjoy fun sessions with toys, inflatable and even slides at their Swim , Slides and Waves at Hyde Leisure.
Times and More >>> Slides, Inflatables and Fun Swimming Sessions at Tameside Pools
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