Become a Heaton Park Explorer this May half term with a week of outdoor adventures, nature activities and family-friendly events.

Heaton Park Explorers Half Term Activities

• Dates: Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 31st May 2026
• Location: Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Manchester, M25 2SW

Families are invited to explore Heaton Park with a packed programme of outdoor activities and community events taking place across the week.

Try your hand at radio orienteering with Bury Amateur Radio Society and discover how navigation and radio skills work together in this unique outdoor adventure activity.

There will also be two Orienteering for Absolute Beginners sessions, including one specially aimed at families and another designed for adults wanting to learn the basics.

Nature lovers can join the fun at the Balsam Bashing Disco, helping remove invasive Himalayan Balsam plants from the park while enjoying a lively disco soundtrack.

At the end of the week visitors can take part in a social walk hosted by the British Mountaineering Council and enjoy a huge range of activities for all ages at Eid Cycle Fest, led by Heaton Park-based non-profit organisation Bike It Walk It.

With outdoor fun, community activities and plenty of opportunities to explore nature, this is a brilliant way to enjoy the May half term in Manchester.