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E’VE just enjoyed the hottest bank holiday on record, so it’s fingers crossed for the next one. Schools in Kirklees break up on Friday, May 26, until Monday, June 4, with the spring bank holiday falling on Monday, May 28.

For those planning a great day out with children during the holiday we’ve compiled a guide to eight exciting places and events offering something for all ages.

Choose from a trip down t’ pit, family ramble across the moors, journey on a miniature railway, lego modelling session or other child-friendly activities.

Some events are free and all are in Kirklees or within an hour’s drive of Huddersfield. guided ramble around the moor’s reservoirs starts at 10am and ends at 3pm. Take a picnic and meet at Marsden Railway Station.

The event is free and described as a ‘gentle walk.’ Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/marsden-moorestate for more information. Ravensthorpe and Kirkheaton.

The events aim to combine healthy outdoor exercise with stories on a circus theme. For times and availability visit communitydirectory.kirklees gov.uk

Kirklees Light Railway, which operates between Clayton West and Shelley, has a special half term offer for children – take your favourite toy along and get a half-price ticket.

Toys and their owners can enjoy a round trip for £2.75. Tickets for accompanying adults are £6.50 in advance from kirkleeslightrailway.com

Alternatively, weather permitting, the miniature railway in Greenhead Park should be operating over the holiday weekends and on Bank Holiday Monday from 1pm until 4pm.

The refurbished Piece Hall in Halifax has activities over half term, including a day of Lego modelling on Wednesday, May 30. There’s a free drop-in activity