Latest News
Have some fun with MCard this half term!
23 May 2025May half term is approaching, and we have you covered when it comes to entertaining the kids! 😆
We have plenty of FREE or low-cost offers on events and activities across West Yorkshire, suitable for young children, teens and families.
Make travel easier and use MCard to buy and store all your tickets, activating them when needed. Our Family DaySaver allows 2 adults and 3 concessions or 1 adult and 4 concessions to travel across West Yorkshire for £16.40! Jump on and off any bus or train across West Yorkshire at a great price with the family this half term!
Download the MCard Mobile App today from the IOS or Android stores.
Check out our favourites below. 🚌
Bradford
Half term trail at East Riddlesden Hall
Learn all about the plants and flowers growing in the formal gardens, completing activities along the way. 🌻🌱
24 May – June 1
Cost: This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
By bus: West Lea Avenue stop on 662 The Shuttle service from Bradford and Keighley. Also service K4 Keighley
By rail: Keighley Rail Station is the closest
Discover contemporary artwork in the Open Village in unique spaces across Saltaire and Shipley.
24 May – 26 May
Cost: £3 (free to trail guide holders and under 16s)
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Saltaire Rail Station is the closest
Family Activities at Bradford Cathedral
Enjoy family activities based around animals and nature, with lots of crafts, colouring and quizzes! 🐄🦆
27 May
Cost: Free but booking is advised
By bus: Any bus that goes to Bradford City Centre. The closest bus stops are Cathedral P, Q and N.
By rail: 11-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 11-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Kids Club at Pictureville Cinema
Visit Kids Club every Saturday and Sunday morning for family favourite films and crafty activities for just £3 a ticket. 🎥
Ongoing
Cost: £3 pp
By bus: Any bus that goes to Bradford City Centre. The Ice Arena, City Park Way and Senior Way T are the closest bus stops
By rail: An 8-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 14-minute walk from Bradford Forrester Square Rail Stations
Calderdale
Scavenger Workshop by Noisy Toys
Get hands on and dive into the world of circuits, sound, vibrations, waves, magnets and electromagnetism. Learn all about hacking, tinkering, fixing, breaking and upcycling. 🤖
28 May
Cost: FREE or pay as you can, booking is essential
By bus: Catch service 576 Halifax from Halifax Bus Station to the Haley Hill stop
By rail: A 22-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Build, Code and Play at Eureka!
Build your own robots, code your own projects and play with interactive technology in a fun and engaging environment! 🤖👩🏽💻
24 May – 1 June
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
A variety of sporting activities are available for children from 5+ across the Calderdale area. ⚽🎾
May half term and ongoing
Cost: Free places for school aged children from reception to Year 11 in receipt of Benefits-Related Free School Meals. Additional paid places are available depending on activity.
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Let's go Shopping at Bankfield Museum
Take a trip down memory lane at Halifax shopping streets with a pop-up mini mart for children to enjoy. 🛍️
8 March 2025 - 13th September.
Cost: Free
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Halifax Rail Station is the closest
Kirklees
Visit with family or friends and enjoy jumping up and down on a range of inflatables!
Cost: See website for details
By bus: Catch services 310, 314, 316 and 324 from Huddersfield Bus Station to Colne Road stop. Nearest for Inflatanation.
By rail: 18-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Roll up, roll up! Step into a magical world of the circus this half term at Whistlestop Valley! 🎪
24 – 30 May
Cost: Visit Whistlestop Valley for more information
By bus: Catch service D1 from Huddersfield to the Whistlestop Valley Railway in Clayton West
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Build and get creative at free family fun drop-in sessions across the district.
Ongoing until 2026
Cost: Free
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Come down for some laser fun, perfect for families, teens and their friends!
Cost: Visit LaserZone for details with special discounts at certain times/days.
By bus: Catch 360 from Market St or 549 from Huddersfield Bus Station to the St John’s Crescent stop. Nearest for Laser Zone.
By rail: A 9-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Leeds
Visit Temple Newsam and step into their Walled Garden Adventure Trail and discover the magic of growing! 🌷
24 May – 1 June
Cost: Free
By bus: Catch service 19 from Leeds City Centre to New Temple Gate stop. Then it is a 10 minute from the stop to Temple Newsam
By rail: Cross Gates Rail Station is the closest
Make a visit to the Royal Armouries during half term during their World War two themed week. Free presentations, combat demonstrations, battle stories and talks about weapons will be on throughout half term.
24 May – 1 June
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 21-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station or you can travel by the Leeds Dock Water Taxis for £3 (under 5s go free) from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock
Kirkstall Abbey Scarecrow Festival
Be on the lookout for fun and wonderful scarecrows this half term while exploring the abbey ruins.
24 May – 1 June
Cost: Included in admission
By bus: Services 33, 34 and A1 from Leeds Bus Station stop at Kirkstall Abbey.
By train: The nearest rail stations are Kirkstall Forge and Headingly, both 1 mile away.
May Half Term: Blood and Beats
At Thackray Museum it's all about blood this half term! Learn exactly what it is and what it does. 🩸
24 May – 1 June
Cost: Free with a museum ticket
By bus: Services 16, 42, 49, 50 and 50A go regularly from Leeds City Centre to St James Hospital near the museum.
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Wakefield
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Book tickets for the Theatre Royal and enjoy the opening of the mysterious chocolate factory.🎟️🍫
23 - 25 May
Cost: £15
By bus: A 9-minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station with Westgate A, B, C, D, E, G and H bus stops the closest and Retail Parks K and J bus stops.
By rail: 18-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station and a 4-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
Bring your dog to Nostell and treat them to a doggie fun day. Have fun on the grass in front of the house and let your dog enjoy the agility equipment.🐶
23 May - 24 May
Cost: Free
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the nearest
Half-term tweets: Feathered Friends Trail
Follow the bird trail through the gardens, pausing to identify the unique calls of woodland birds at the trail points along the way.🐦
24 - 31 May
Cost: Free event but admission applies
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the nearest
Half term at the National Coal Mining Museum
Explore the great outdoors this May Half Term with hands-on activities, woodland wonders and much more.
24 May - 1 June
Cost: Free but some activities require a pre-booked ticket
By bus: Visit our Moovit journey planner to plan your journey by bus
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
Back to News