May Half-Term activities
Come and enjoy our seasonal trail for children and families as you explore Capel Manor Gardens. Discover garden highlights including the Fairy Forest, Walled Garden, Holly Maze and mini zoo for daily animal talks.
Let nature inspire you by joining one of our creative workshops, or book a private animal experience!
Garden visitors on can also enjoy our Cactus and Succulent Annual Show running throughout May half-term, find out more below.
Admission prices*
Adult (16+): £10
Concession (60+, students): £9
Child (2–15 years): £6
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £30
Under 3’s: Free
Friends of Capel Manor: Included in membership
*Additional booking fees apply online.
Half-term activities cost extra and have limited availabilty, book now to save your spot!
Half-term activities
Tuesday 26 May
10.30am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 3:00pm
Minibeast hunt and craft activity £5
Wednesday 27 May
10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm
Terracotta pot painting and planting activity
Thursday 28 May
10.30am to 11.15am – Storytelling (for children aged five and under) Free
11.30am to 1pm – Colour dabs craft activity £5
1.30pm to 2.15pm – Storytelling (for children aged six and above) Free
Friday 29 May
10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm Terracotta pot painting and planting activity £8
Animal talks and feeding
Enjoy daily talks at our enclosures:
10.45am – Meerkats
11.30am – Lemurs
1.00pm – Saki monkeys
2.30pm – Scottish wildcats
3.00pm – Barn owl
Animal experiences
Private animal experiences are available to book daily throughout the half-term week. They are led by the keepers in our mini zoo making them fun, safe and informative. Creating special bonds with our furry friends promises to be a great day out for all the family. All experiences include full access to the Gardens.
Cactus and Succulent Annual Show
From Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May, you can also gain access to the Cactus and Succulent Annual Show that exhibits an unbeatable variety of cacti and succulents. If you have an interest in these plants, you will have the opportunity to speak to our exhibitors and find out more.
Date and time
Saturday 23 – Saturday 31 May 2026
10am – 5.30pm (last admission at 4pm)
On-site parking
Free parking is available at the Gardens, follow the signs from the main entrance.
Admission tickets
Tickets include general admission to our Gardens.
Located in the heart
of North London
Capel Manor Gardens is situated less than five minutes from junction 25 of the M25 making our venue easily accessible with ample parking.
Become a member and help make a difference
With a Friends of Capel Manor annual membership, you can enjoy unlimited access to our historic estate and 30-acres of beautiful Gardens.