Arrrr me harties – are you excited for some pirate fun this Half Term? Check out the swashbuckling adventures you can have across the UK these holidays – a treasure trove of adventure!
Conwy Pirate Weekend
June 25th & 26th
The pirates are headed to Wales with this fun pirate weekend, with magic, games, races, competitions and more swashbuckling fun!
There is even cannon fire to close the events!
They have a full schedule on the official website , and kids can go dressed up in their favourite pirate gear – don’t forget the eye patch!
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Purbeck Pirate Festival, Swanage
29 – 31 July
This is the FIRST of hopefully many pirate festivals in Swanage!
During this festival, there’ll be pirates galore, canon and musket fire, walking the plank and off-shore treasure hunts with sailing ship, Moonfleet, who have teamed up with outdoor experts, Cumulus Outdoors, to provide some truly exciting activities for the whole family!
They’ll have tours of the Shtandart and insights into the ship’s fascinating history as it moors alongside the historic Swanage Pier.
There’ll be the Pirate’s Rum Tent and BBQ throughout the festival, along with other delicious edible delights to keep you going!
Shanty singers and pirate bands will be entertaining, and they’re hoping for a bit of theatre too….
Kid’s activities galore throughout – bring the whole family for a really affordable, fun-filled time! Don’t miss the Kid’s Pirate Disco on Friday night – with an actual one-legged pirate DJ!
Sheppey Pirate Weekend, Isle of Sheppey
6th – 7th August
Head on over to the annual weekend of Pirate antics and shenanigans raising money for the RNLI, a great cause!
The pirate weekend features the infamous ‘Water Fight’, Cannon Fire, Water Jousting, Living History, Camping, Live Music, Beer, BBQ and much, much more!
You can camp at Bartons Point Coastal Park – great family fun!
Please call 07909 994196 to reserve your camping pitches.
Pirates Week Half Term – Marsh Farm Park, Essex
28th May – 3rd June
Ahoy me hearties! Join Blackfoot the Pirate and friends as they set the sails at Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park in Essex for a swashbuckling week of fun this May half term!
Search for Blackfoot’s Booty on the ‘Treasure Trail’ adventure – fun for all the family – use your map to locate hidden treasures around the farm for the chance to win a special prize! Get messy with Crows Nest Crafts, enjoy bouncy fun on the inflatable Galleon Ship, meet costumed characters, watch Magic Shows and much more!
Why not dress up for even more high-seas silliness?
Great fun for all whose timbers be shivering!
Pirates Cove Indoor Play, Barnsley
If it’s raining these holidays – never fear! There is always indoor play!
Pirates Cove is about indoor fun and energetic play for all children aged 0 to 12, and is all about giving parents a break, knowing that the children are safe, happy and actively enjoying themselves.
They’re away from the TV, getting exercise and pleasure, exploring the world of Pirates Cove. Your kids will love the play equipment -from the speed and excitement of the giant two lane slide to the safety and confinement of the toddlers den.
And it’s all pirate themed!
Royal Museums Greenwich
Year round
From the Golden Age of Piracy, to fictional characters like Jack Sparrow, and even how pirates were brought to justice – there are a host of exhibits where kids can learn all about the life of pirates, and what they were really like!
Kids can learn 300 years of nautical history, and have all of their questions answered! While you are there, there are a host of other exhibits to explore too, so make a day of it!
Check out the exhibits on the official website!
Pirate Walks, Bristol
Year round
Did you know that Blackbeard was supposedly born in Bristol? Pretty cool!
Pirate Walks are a great way for the family and kids to not only see the city, but learn all about the menacing pirates that lived in the area
The walks are around an hour, and you can pick which one is best for you. It’s where you can learn how important Bristol was as a pirate port, and hear the tales of yester year and life as a pirate!
Pirates Quest, Newquay
Pirate’s Quest is an immersive walk-through experience which combines talented theatrical actors, amazing special effects, and detailed 360⁰ sets in an authentic, atmospheric adventure.
The hour long voyage will also allow you and your crew-mates to feel, hear, smell and see Cornwall’s intriguing legends and exciting history, from King Arthur and Merlin to Smugglers and Giants.
Your journey will begin with a LIVE pirate helping you escape a shipwreck – all the actors are skilled in pitching their performance to each individual group. Your pirate guide will then lead you through several different sets and scenes; mystical caves, murky streets, and even an eighteenth century Tavern! Eventually you’ll arrive at the Captain’s Ship, ready to set sail!
The last section is self-guided so spend as much time as you like exploring Below Decks and the Captain’s Cabin, before returning to the Treasure Shoppe with your completed Treasure Map to claim your Pirate Booty!
Golden Hind, London
The Ship strikes a great balance between living history, learning, and FUN! For the children, it’s an exciting ‘Pirate Ship’ to explore and for adults an opportunity to learn about Drake’s momentus Tudor circumnavigation.
Explore, see & sense life on board and the cramped and atrocious conditions the crew would have had to endured during extremes of cold and heat, not to mention being continuously drenched in sea water and with a lack of fresh water and food.
See the Great Cabin and rear balcony and see how the ten officers and gentlemen lived as well as seeing typical weapons and guns that they carried during their voyage of over 1000 days.
Discover the lower gun deck on the full size replica with atmospheric lighting and uneven creaking floor planks, featuring realistic displays and artefacts including the surgeon, gunner and carpenter’s quarters.
Learn about Drake’s life, from a modest Devonian background, to become one of the most famous men in the world.
Try hands on activities such as rope tying & rope hauling as well as a full size ship’s wheel!
Captain Blackheart of Brixham is on board Mondays to Fridays from 13th February and throughout the summer.
So get out there and have a swashbuckling time these holidays with Blackbeard, Jack Sparrow, and kids – make sure you DRESS UP!
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Day Out With The Kids 