May half-term events by the canal

Find fun-filled events for all the family by the canal this May half-term. Celebrate spring and feel better by water.

If you're looking for something to do this May half-term, you've come to the right place. With the support of our partners, our charity invites you to a host of events that kids of all ages will enjoy.

A male common blue butterfly, bright blue with brown lining around the wingtips and a white fringe.

Go wild this half-term

Join us at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, as we take a look at canal wildlife: 25 May - 2 June

Tall Ships at Gloucester taken by Jonathan Goldberg

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

Admire the marvellous spectacle of tall ships in the historic setting of Gloucester Docks: 25 - 27 May

Wide shot a marina filled with colourful narrowboats

Crick Boat Show 2024

Enjoy Britain's biggest boating festival. Northamptonshire: 25 - 27 May

Two people in winter coats walk along a rural towpath, lined with wildflowers, as a narrowboat moves in the distance.

Circular walk from Oxford

Join a guided walk along the Oxford Canal towpath and meet like-minded people: 25 May

Roses & Castes at Foxton

Meet local artist Alison Root and learn more about the traditional craft of Roses & Castles: 26 - 27 May

Diglis Island and Fish Pass - aerial shot

Diglis Fish Pass drop-in sessions

Visit the fish pass and underwater viewing gallery in Worcester: 28 - 29 May

A stall painted with traditional canal Roses & Castles, picturing a Viking boat on the top.

Learn to paint Roses & Castles

Join this fun workshop at Foxton Locks and learn to paint traditional canal art: 1 June

People in 1940s military uniform standing around patient

Medical Marvels

Explore the pivotal medical developments throughout history at National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port: 2 June

Find more canalside events in our calendar

Last Edited: 03 May 2024

May half-term events by the canal

Stay connected