The May half term coincides with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, so there are many exciting events going on in the area.
This guide also takes you further afield with things to do around Mid Sussex.
![The big lunch event will be held at the popular National Trust site on Sunday, June 5, from 10am to 5pm. Bring family, friends and a picnic to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in the beautiful gardens. Admission to the picnic is free but normal admission fees apply. The stunning gardens will still be open for walking and exploring](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhjMjJkN2U0LWRlYWMtNGFlYi1iZWQyLTE5OTVhY2JiZmRmODo2YjliNzU4Ni0wNTQzLTRkZTUtYjQyOS1iZmM2YjUxMmI5ZmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Nyman's Gardens at Handcross
The big lunch event will be held at the popular National Trust site on Sunday, June 5, from 10am to 5pm. Bring family, friends and a picnic to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in the beautiful gardens. Admission to the picnic is free but normal admission fees apply. The stunning gardens will still be open for walking and exploring Photo: Steve Robards
![Huxley's Birds of Prey centre offers family fun with daily displays and informative talks. The centre is home to many great owls, falcons, hawks and meerkats. Visiting times are Wednesday to Saturday - 11am - 5pm (Last Admission 4.30pm) and Sunday - 11am - 4.30pm (Last Admission 4pm).](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1MGViOWU0LTFkNGUtNDBmMy1hYjE2LWUxMTZhYjljODgxZjphNGViYzc5NC03ZjhiLTQ4NzItOTcyNy1mYzZhOGJlNDA0MDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Huxley's Birds of Prey centre, Horsham
Huxley's Birds of Prey centre offers family fun with daily displays and informative talks. The centre is home to many great owls, falcons, hawks and meerkats. Visiting times are Wednesday to Saturday - 11am - 5pm (Last Admission 4.30pm) and Sunday - 11am - 4.30pm (Last Admission 4pm). Photo: Megan O'Neill
![Horsham Pavilions offers many activities this half term including a the swimming pool, cafes, soft play and High Ropes adventure. Photo from Google Maps](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM3YzU1N2NmLTAwNDctNDc0MC05NTg4LTU2MjQ3YWVkYzNmNzo5NDRmMzgwYi0zYTFmLTQ4YzItYmMxMy1jOTU1M2Q0ODE1MTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Horsham Pavilions
Horsham Pavilions offers many activities this half term including a the swimming pool, cafes, soft play and High Ropes adventure. Photo from Google Maps Photo: Google maps street view
![Visit The Capitol for theatre and cinema screenings on offer this half term. Sing 2 and Encanto are just two of the great family favourites available. https://www.thecapitolhorsham.com/whats-on/](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjExMzBiYzkwLTkxZmItNDQ3Zi1iNTVkLTMyZDc0YzdlMTI5NTo5MGQ5ZTBhMC1lMzBkLTQyMTUtOWQxMC02NjNiZjViMTM3MDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. The Capitol, Horsham
Visit The Capitol for theatre and cinema screenings on offer this half term. Sing 2 and Encanto are just two of the great family favourites available. https://www.thecapitolhorsham.com/whats-on/ Photo: Steve Robards