The On Our Doorstep May Half-Term Guide

May half-term

Activities at Kirklees Museums and Galleries

Family Gardening Day at Oakwell Hall!

Join us for a day of outdoor fun as you and your family help keep Oakwell Hall’s beautiful gardens in tip-top shape! Work alongside our Country Park team, planting, weeding, and tidying up the garden together. 

When:

  • Tue 27. May 2025 at 10:00 – 12:00
  • Tue 27. May 2025 at 13:00 – 15:00

Where: Oakwell Hall

Cost: Free

World Stitch Day

Join us for World Stitch Day, a vibrant celebration of the universal language of stitch and textiles! Inspired by the iconic Red Dress Embroidery Project, this immersive event brings together community groups, expert stitchers, and textile enthusiasts to explore the rich tapestry of global embroidery traditions.

When: 1 June, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where: Oakwell Hall

Cost: Free

Visit your local museum

Entry to all our museums and galleries is free! Donations are welcome.