May Half Term

23rd - 30th May 2026
Scalextric Track & RC Racing
Running Vehicle Displays
Limited Time Exhibits
Motoring Themed Play Area

Get ready for an action-packed May Half Term at Haynes Motor Museum with a great line-up of activities for the whole family.

Our popular outdoor car displays return for 2026, bringing the Museum’s incredible vehicles to life. It’s your chance to get up close to these iconic machines — and you might even get to sit inside some of them! Young drivers can also take the wheel and race their very own go-kart in our motoring-themed play area.

Back by popular demand, this half term's Young Engineers Club will introduce children to the world of robotics and programming. In these interactive sessions, young learners will build and program their own mBot2 robot!

Looking for even more high-speed fun? Don’t miss our exclusive Somerset-themed Scalextric track, where you can race through famous local landmarks, from Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage to the dramatic curves of Cheddar Gorge and beyond.

If the sun is out, make the most of our dedicated outdoor play area, designed to encourage children to immerse to themselves in the world of driving in a safe and fun environment.

Make the most of May Half Term with a full day of fun, discovery and hands-on experiences at Haynes Motor Museum. Even better, your standard ticket includes 12 months’ entry — so you can visit again and again for free.

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Half Term Activities

Young Engineers Club

Join Siz from Tech Ed Club for exciting, hands-on workshops designed to introduce children to the world of robotics and programming.

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Live Vehicle Displays

Taking place daily* the Running Vehicle Displays bring a selection of the Museum’s vehicles to life, spanning a range of eras and marques — a unique opportunity to get up close and see them in action.

*Weather dependent
Enthusiast Talks: The Chevrolet Corvette

Join our expert volunteers to explore the Museum's collection of this all American icon. Talks will take place every Thursday throughout May - no registration required, just turn up! A valid Museum entry ticket is required.

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Motoring Themed Play Area

Our motoring-themed adventure playground is an interactive space where children can immerse themselves in the world of driving in a safe and fun environment. Featuring coin-operated go-karts, mini diggers, and picnic space. Ideal for a sunny day!

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Scalextric & RC Racing

Challenge your family to a race with remote control cars.