May half term adventures in Worcestershire with the National Trust

Posted on Tue 12 May

May half term adventures in Worcestershire with the National Trust

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National Trust places throughout Worcestershire. Across the region, sites are gearing up for a lively week of family-friendly entertainment. Young adventurers can get stuck into hands‑on outdoor experiences, enjoy seasonal trails, try creative activities, and explore the countryside in new and exciting ways.

Croome

Four Seasons Trail, Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026, 9am–5pm

  • Five-point family trail inspired by the Four Seasons exhibition and sculptures. 

  • £1 per child. Trail sheet and pencil available from Visitor Reception

  • Tie dye tote bag workshop, Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Friday 29 May, 10.30am & 11.30am 

  • 2 x 45 minute pre-bookable sessions. £5 per child.

At the heart of Croome lies an elegant neo‑Palladian mansion set within sweeping parkland designed by Capability Brown. With wide paths for little legs, big skies for running free and lakeside views perfect for pausing together, Croome offers plenty of room to wander, play and spend quality time outdoors. It’s a relaxed, spacious setting where families can enjoy fresh air, gentle discovery and an easy‑going day out during the May half term holidays.

Families can get active outdoors on Croome’s Four Seasons trail. The five-point trail leads children around the parkland, with each stop offering a short, engaging activity inspired by the changing seasons. From creating spring poetry to seasonal scavenger hunts it encourages kids to explore spring through fresh eyes while enjoying plenty of space to roam. Alongside the trail, families can book onto a children’s tie-dye tote bag workshop, where young visitors use natural dyes inspired by the Four Seasons exhibition to create their own reusable bag to take home, with 45‑minute sessions running on selected dates during May half term (£5 per child, booking essential, normal admission applies).

Hanbury Hall

  • Ancient Greek Inspired Half Term Trail, Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

  • Myth‑themed family trail set across Hanbury Hall’s formal gardens. 

  • Outdoor games inspired by Greek gods, including Apollo’s Obstacle Course and Zeus’s Disguises. Original card game challenges and a creative craft activity in the Long Gallery

  • £2 per trail. Trail booklet and pencil available from the Long Gallery

Hanbury Hall is a striking William and Mary–style country house surrounded by elegant formal gardens, tree‑lined avenues and open green spaces that invite exploration. With its blend of structure, symmetry and seasonal colour, Hanbury’s gardens provide a distinctive backdrop for imaginative outdoor experiences and shared family time.

This May half term, families can step into a world of myth and legend at Hanbury Hall on an Ancient Greek inspired trail through the gardens, where children take on the role of Charis, a young warrior on a quest to save a missing friend. As the story unfolds, families explore the grounds together, tackling playful outdoor challenges, solving riddles, taking part in themed games and collecting clues, before finishing with a hands‑on creative activity in the Long Gallery, creating sun prints using pressed plants and flowers inspired by nature and ancient Greece. 

The Firs

The Firs is the modest red‑brick childhood home of composer Edward Elgar, set within a peaceful cottage garden on the edge of the Worcestershire countryside. Surrounded by winding paths, wildflower planting and views across the countryside that inspired some of Elgar’s most famous works, it offers a quiet, reflective place to explore. With its intimate scale and creative atmosphere, The Firs invites families to slow down, listen closely and enjoy a gentle connection with nature, music and imagination.

Greyfriars 

  • Self-guided exhibition exploring the life of Elsie Moore Tuesday 26 May to Saturday 30 May

  • Colouring, crafting floral origami and dressing up offer families the chance to fully immerse themselves in the story. 

Greyfriars is a much‑loved city home in the heart of Worcester, where richly furnished rooms overlook a surprisingly secluded garden just steps from the bustle of the streets beyond. Compact, characterful and full of detail, Greyfriars provides an engaging setting for families to discover hidden corners and connect with the past in the middle of the city.

 

To explore upcoming half‑term opportunities and plan your visit, head to the National Trust website.

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