May half term in Coventry City Centre

Although the last school holiday may feel like it’s only just passed, blink and May Half Term will be here!

If you’re stuck for a whole new set of activities to keep your kids entertained this half term, don’t worry – Coventry City Centre has plenty going on to keep the boredom at bay.

Here’s our round-up of activities and adventures for families of all ages.

Activities happening in May half term

With so many activities in Coventry City Centre this May half term, it can be hard to know where to start with making plans – but luckily, we’ve got you covered with this handy summary of what’s on.

Herbert art gallery may half term — Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Woven Wonders, Crafts – Taking place Monday – Saturday of half term from 10.30am – 3.30pm, celebrate Coventry’s rich weaving heritage with these creative weaving workshops. There’s no need to book, simply drop in for £2.50 per child. Find out more here: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1858/woven-wonders-crafts

Art Masterclass: Macrame Wall Hangings – Suitable for ages 8-16, join this engaging workshop on Thursday 29^th May to learn from a macrame artist how to create a beautiful wall-hanging piece to take home and display. The cost of the class is £12.50 per child and takes 2 hours. To find out more and book in, head here: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1860/art-masterclass-macrame-wall-hangings

Brick Dinos Roarsome Family Day – On Saturday 31^st May between 10am and 4pm, head to the museum to celebrate the launch of the brand-new exhibition, Brick Dinos, with a hands-on, prehistoric family event. Meet REAL dinosaurs, make some awesome dino crafts, and book tickets to tour the new Brick Dino exhibition. Find out more and book here: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1871/brick-dinos-roarsome-family-day

Coventry Transport Museum

Tinker | Make | Play Engineers – Running both Saturdays and Thursday of half term, 11am – 3.30pm, let them play, explore and develop their engineering skills in a safe and supported environment. Included with entry fee, this drop-in session is great for letting their imaginations run free and creativity take over. Find out more here: https://www.transport-museum.com/events/1616/tinker-make-play-engineers-may-half-term

MiCLab Holiday Club | Go-Karts – On Wednesday 28^th May, book your child into a STEM workshop unlike any other. Ages 7-10 will be building a simple Go Kart, while ages 11-16 will be designing and building human powered Go Karts. It’s a great opportunity for budding young engineers to develop their creativity, teamwork and tool skills – all for £16.96 per child. For more information and to book, head here: https://www.transport-museum.com/events/1623/miclab-holiday-club-may-half-term-go-karts

Coventry Cathedral

Family Yoga drop-in – Take a break from the non-stop activities on Wednesday 28^th May and drop into a family yoga class at The New Cathedral. Designed to be suitable for primary school aged children, this session is open to everyone to join in, and runs at 11am, 11.40am, and 12.20pm. Find more information here: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/family-yoga-drop-in

Let’s Play: May Half Term! – Not sure what to do on Thursday 29^th May? Why not drop in to this completely free session, running from 10.30am to 12pm for families of all ages to enjoy indoor games and crafts. Find out more here: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/lets-play-2

Let’s Watch and Make: Cars – On Friday 30^th May, enjoy watching Lightning McQueen on the big screen after making some Cars-themed crafts. Free of charge, crafting begins at 10am, with the movie screening at 10.30am. For more information, check here: https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/events/lets-watch-and-make-cars

The Belgrade Theatre

An Ant Called Amy – On Friday 30^th and Saturday 31^st May, enjoy this moving story about a little ant that learns how to slow down with the help of her friends. Recommended for ages 5-9, this charming tale is about finding true contentment, even after something difficult. Read more about the show and book tickets here: https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/an-ant-called-amy/

Boom Battle Bar

Family Boom Package – Available on weekdays only in half term, a family of four with older children (9-17) can make the most of their time together by choosing three 30-minute games from Boom Battle Bar’s incredible selection of adrenaline pumping experiences. Check availability and book here: https://boombattlebar.com/uk/coventry/social-events/family-boom-package/

Saturday 31^st May and Sunday 1^st June

This is shaping up to be a busy weekend, with not one, but THREE events in Coventry City Centre.

MotoFest Coventry Weekender – Although official MotoFest Coventry is taking a well-deserved break this year, there is still plenty going on this weekend. Many popular elements will still be featured including the classic vehicle displays in Broadgate, Coventry Concours in the Cathedral Ruins, and live motorsport in the Autotest Arena in Gosford Street under the famous Ring Road. Don’t miss out, find out what’s going on here: https://www.coventrymotofest.com/motofest-takes-a-break-for-2025-but-theres-still-a-lot-happening-on-31st-may-1st-june/

The Herbert Craft & Gift Market – As part of the admission price to the museum, drop into the craft and gift market from 10am – 4pm on Saturday and 12pm – 4 pm on Sunday for a range of fabulous independent traders showcasing incredible gifts, jewellery, artwork and more. Head here for more information: https://www.theherbert.org/whats-on/1851/craft-gift-market

FarGo Village Summer Vegan Festival – From 11am – 5pm on Saturday and 11am – 4pm on Sunday, head to FarGo Village for their annual Summer Feastival, featuring mouth-watering plant-based food, cruelty-free cosmetics, eco-friendly clothing and more. For more, head here: https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/vegan-feastival

Places to visit to keep the kids entertained this May half term

If you need ideas for great family activities in Coventry that will provide hours of fun and wear them right out for bedtime, look no further than our epic list below.

The Wave

Dive into the fun at The Wave, as Coventry is lucky enough to have one of the UK’s most thrilling indoor waterparks. With high-speed slides, a lazy river, splash zones, and a wave pool, it’s perfect for kids of all ages – and of course, adults too! Book here: https://bookings.thewavecoventry.com/

Putt Putt Social

This vibrant mini golf venue in Coventry’s Lower Precinct brings an extra dose of fun with neon lights, exciting Asian-inspired themes, and even delicious food and drink options for a family treat. A great choice for a little friendly competition… as long as you let the kids win! Book your entry here: https://www.puttputtsocial.co.uk/book/

Flip Out

Let them loose to run off some energy at Jump In at the Lower Precinct. With giant inflatables, drift trikes, laser tag and much more – all for one entry price – it’s a brilliant way to burn off steam while having a blast. Book your time slot here: https://www.flipout.co.uk/locations/coventry

Star Pins

For classic family fun, Star Pins in West Orchards Shopping Centre offers state-of-the-art ten-pin bowling with kid-friendly lanes, along with additional games like shuffleboard, ice-free curling, mini golf and more! Plus, with epic arcade games and food options, it’s ideal for an entertaining afternoon. Book your games here: https://starpins.co.uk/

Social Climbing Coventry

For something a bit different, try indoor climbing at Social Climbing Coventry. Children aged 5 and up can scale colourful walls in a fun, safe environment that’s both mentally and physically rewarding – and will definitely help them sleep at night! Check out sessions here: https://www.social-climbing.com/centres/coventry