Free and Low Cost Days Out in Northamptonshire this May Half Term

The school holidays can be a lot of fun and offer lots of opportunities to enjoy days out with friends and family. However, costs can quickly mount up, so here are some free and low cost days out in Northamptonshire this half term.

I also have some general advice on keeping down the cost of days out, which you can read here.

My Facebook group Days out in Northamptonshire has lots of ideas for keeping the whole family entertained and is updated regularly.

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The Reading Tree, Weedon Depot

Free arts and crafts, treasure hunts and more 23rd-31st May. No booking required, suitable for all ages.

Wellingborough Museum

The museum is free to enter and has activities all week, including a Punch and Judy show on Wednesday 27th at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm.

Abington Library

Abinton Library has activities all week including: Tony Howes Magic Show on Tuesday at 11am (£2 per child), arts and crafts on Tuesday at 2pm and Lego club Thursday at 10am. There is also an activity session on Friday 10-11.30am with lots of fun things to try.

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Free entry, temporary exhibits, as well as the History of Northampton and the Shoe Gallery.

Free Activities in Daventry

Free activities all week, including board games at Zepic Games on Tuesday 26th, Forest School on Wednesday 27th, swimming, football and Makes in the Museum.

Northamptonshire Children’s Book Group

Wednesday 27th May 10.30am-12pm Free storytelling and craft event at the Beehive Cafe, NN2 8LR

Swansgate Shopping Centre, Wellingborough

Wednesday 27th May 11am-3pm. Grab the family for a day of FREE interactive fun that’s sure to be a “1-Up” for your half-term plans! Activities include meet and greets with your favourite characters, interactive go kart Scalextric track and colouring station and power star search trail through the centre.

Family Nature Walk

Meet at Irthlingborough Library NN9 5PU Wednesday 27th May 10.30-12pm

Corby Boating Lake Xplorer

Corby Boating Lake NN17 2UN, Friday 29th May 10am-12pm

East Hunsbury WI Trail

£3 per child, fun walking trail with a prize for every child. 22nd-26th May

Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne

The Canal Museum is free to enter (parking charges apply), plus on Wednesday 27th May 11am-12pm they have a storytelling of the ‘Quack, Quack, Take Two Steps Back!’ book, with colouring, drawing and other activities. A chance for children to learn about staying safe when visiting our canals and rivers. Children will take home a free copy of the ‘Quack, Quack!’ book.This is a free event with squash and biscuits provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Topple Academy

Tuesday 26th May, Leisure Terrace, Rushden Lakes 10am-2pm £2.50 (bookable at www.ticketsource.com/toppleacademy) and Wednesday 27th May 10.30-1.30pm Bede House, Higham Ferrars £3 (no booking required, just turn up)

Lego and Craft Freeplay

Tuesday 26th May, The Bede House, Higham Ferrars NN10 8BT 2-4pm

I will be adding to this post, so keep checking back for the latest information.