Half term sorted! Discover fun across Wirral this May

21 May 2026
two children running and laughing in a park

May half-term is almost here and there's no shortage of brilliant ways to keep the whole family entertained across Wirral. Whether you love Justin’s House, wrestling, Teddy Bear’s Picnics, arts and crafts or burning off energy with sports, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your easy guide to what’s on:

🎸 Floral Pavilion:

Justin Live – Just in Time to ROCK

Justin Fletcher is back on stage in a brand-new live show!
Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles.

Catch the show on Saturday 23 May at 11am and 2.30pm. Tickets cost for £25 adults and £23 for children. Grab your seats: Just in Time to ROCK

Superslam Wrestling

Don’t miss another action packed championship line up!
Featuring top British titleholders who will face a host of international wrestlers, including stars from the USA, who promise to bring some American razzmatazz to New Brighton wrestling fans in this star studded bonanza.

Watch the action on Sunday 24 May at 3pm, with tickets from £12. Book your spot: Superslam Wrestling 

Dino Tales – Jurassic Rescue 

Get ready for some ranger danger!
There’s a baby Ankylosaurus lost in the forest who needs your help and you must find her before the Evil Zookeeper Scientist does… You’ll encounter Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the Spinosaurus and Bruce the mighty T-Rex.

With a captivating story and an immersive finale that will bring the house down, Dino Tales is an unforgettable family adventure starring Europe’s largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage.

Take in the drama on Tuesday 26 May, with tickets from £20 and family tickets are available.  
Grab your seats: Dino Tales

 

🏊 Leisure Centres: Active Wirral Half Term Fun

Holiday Pool Programme
Jump in for family swims and fun water sessions running across all leisure centres.
Check times: Swimming Holiday Timetables – Active Wirral

Family Footgolf (£10 per family)
Kick, putt and get competitive on the course this half term.
Details: Golf – Active Wirral – Wirral Golf Courses 

Soft Play & Tag Active (Bidston)
Head indoors for Tag Active challenges or soft play fun.
Info: Bidston Sports and Activity Centre – Active Wirral 

Junior Football Pitches (from £10/hr)
Book a pitch, round up your team and get playing.
Book: Football Pitches – Active Wirral – Invigor8 

 

📚 Libraries

John Piper Puppet Show 

A great time is guaranteed with John Piper and his hilarious puppet show at Birkenhead Central Library on Wednesday 27 May between 2.30pm-3.30pm. 
Book your place here: Puppet Show

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Join for stories, crafts, games and snacks* on Thursday 28 May, running from 3pm to 4pm and then Teddy Bears are invited to a library sleepover.
Come back after 2pm on Friday 29th to collect your bear, certificate and a photo of what your bear has been up to. 
Places can be booked at Bebington Central Library, Birkenhead Central Library and Wallasey Central Library here: Teddy Bear's Picnics

*Snacks are provided, but cannot cater for allergies nor guarantee that there won't be any cross contamination of products.

 

⚽ HYPE Merseyside – Central Park Holiday Club

26th, 27th & 28th May, 10am–3pm, Central Park Hub, Liscard, for ages 7–13
A three day holiday club offering multi sports, arts and crafts, team challenges, games and creative sessions. Each child receives a free healthy lunch, snacks and drinks daily.
Book here: Hype Merseyside

 

🏡 Family Hub Activities

Drop in for early years sessions running throughout half term:

Brassey Gardens (2 Brassey St, Birkenhead CH41 8DA) 

  • Tuesday 26th May - Baby play with breast feeding support (0-pre walking) - 10am-11.30am.
  • Wednesday 27th May - The Positivitree Stay and Play, Ring to book: 0151 458 8033 – 10am-12pm
  • Thursday 28th May - Stay and Play (0-5yrs) - 1.30pm-2.30pm
  • Friday 29th May - Rainbows (0-5yrs) - 9.30am-11am

 

Rock Ferry (Ionic St, Birkenhead CH42 2BL) 

  • Tuesday 26th May - Stay & Play (0-5yrs) - 10.30am-11.30am
  • Friday 29th May - Baby Play (0-pre-walking) - 10.30am-12pm

 

Bromborough (31 Allport Ln, Bromborough CH62 7HR)

  • Tuesday 26th May - The Positivitree Stay and Play, Ring to book: 0151 458 8033 – 10am-12pm.
  • Wednesday 27th May - Bumps to Babies (0-18 months) - 10.30am-11.30am.
  • Friday 29th May - Stay & Play (0-5yrs) - 10am-11am

 

Seacombe (St Paul's Rd, Wallasey CH44 7AN) 

  • Tuesday 26th May - Rainbows (0–5yrs) – 10am–11:00am.
  • Thursday 28th May - Bumps to Babies (0-18 months) - 10am-11am.
  • Thursday 28th May - The Positivitree Stay and Play, Ring to book: 0151 458 8033 – 1pm-3pm.
  • Friday 29th May - Nature Tots (0-5yrs) – 1.30pm-2.30pm.

 

🔍 Still looking for something?

If you haven’t found the perfect activity yet, don’t worry — there’s plenty more happening across Wirral.
Explore even more family events, clubs and activities on Wirral InfoBank – May Half Term