The week-long holiday starts on Bank Holiday Monday, but the build-up begins now as we head into the weekend, so you are probably keen to find out about the events and activities on offer in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.
Our guide returns with a packed list of ideas for things to do and places to go.
Please remember to check the websites of the individual venues to check opening times, admission prices and ticket availability.
Have a great weekend, a wonderful Bank Holiday and an even better half-term week!
5. Epic Pirates v Knights trail at Rufford Abbey
Family fun is guaranteed throughout half-term week (10.30 am to 4pm) at Rufford Abbey Country Park (pictured), which stages a Knights v Pirates Trail for youngsters. It's an epic adventure to save the kingdom of 'Ye Olde Rufford Abbey'. Via activity sheets, your quest is to find the shields and the Jolly Rogers to restore peace between the pirates and knights of Rottingham. At the end, you will win your very own treasure. Photo: m
6. Half-term adventure camp
The Woodland Adventure Zone in Mansfield is a fully accessible forest adventure with a zip line, climbing tower, abseiling, gravity trail and much more. The venue is hosting a two-day holiday club is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 13 on June 1 and 2. Each day includes four different, fun and engaging outdoor activities - two of them involving rope-based activities such as climbing and leap, and two focussing on building skills such as campfire and den building. £25 per child per day. Photo: m
7. Water Meadows
Whenever you're stuck for things to do, Mansfield's Water Meadows leisure complex is always a good option, with its three swimming pools, air-conditioned gym and 17-station indoor climbing zone (pictured) for the kids. The fantastic facilities add up to fun for all ages, especially the Pirate Pool, which is one of the premier indoor water attractions in the Midlands. The complex is open every day during half-term. Photo: m
8. New challenge at Go Ape
You can always live life adventurously at the Go Ape activity centre at Sherwood Pines,. But even more so in 2023 because there's a fresh course to tackle. Tree Top Challenge Plus is the centre's most demanding high-ropes experience yet, testing your mental grit and physical boundaries. On a lesser scale, there are the usual fun ways for youngsters to explore the forest canopy, including via zip-wires and nets. Photo: m