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
| Date and time | Activities and times | Cost |
| Tuesday 26 May 2026 10.30am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3pm
|
Minibeast hunt and craft activity |
£5 |
| Wednesday 27 May 2026 10am – 11.30am and 12.30pm – 2pm
|
Terracotta pot painting and planting activity |
£8 |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 10am – 11.15am
|
Storytelling (for children aged 5 or under) |
FREE |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 11.30am to 1pm
|
Colour dabs nature activity | £5 |
| Thursday 28 May 2026 1.30pm – 2.15pm
|
Storytelling (for children aged 6 or above) |
FREE |
| Friday 29 May 2026 10am – 11.30am and 12.30pm – 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.