What’s on in May: Merlin Annual Pass Guide
- Sunday May 3rd 2026
- Merlin Annual Pass
May is here, and it’s time to make the most of your Merlin Annual Pass. With longer days, warmer weather and a Pass full of unforgettable attractions, there’s never been a better moment to get out and explore. Here are just some of the experiences we think you’ll love this month…
The World of PAW Patrol Has Officially Opened 🐾
Embark on a brand-new mission in World of PAW Patrol, the UK’s first PAW Patrol themed land at Chessington World of Adventures! Get ruff ruff ready to save the day on brand-new missions including Skye’s Helicopter Heroes, Chase’s Mountain Mission, and Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure!
More Hours, More Thrills – all at Thorpe Park 🎢
Make the most of the May Bank Holiday weekend with Thorpe Park Lates.
From 23–25 May, the park stays open until 9pm, giving you extra hours to hit your favourite rides, soak up the evening vibes, and feel the thrill of rollercoasters as the sun sets.
Whether you’re heading out with friends or looking for a fun twist on the long weekend, this is your chance to ride later, laugh longer, and make every moment count.
Twilight at the Towers
Twilight at the Towers arrives from 22nd to 31st May, with extended opening until 8pm, giving you even more time to enjoy your favourite rides and attractions.
Make May Half Term a thrill to remember at Alton Towers Resort, Britain’s greatest escape. Are you bold enough to take on some of the UK’s most iconic, head-spinning, heart-pounding rollercoasters? From the roar of Nemesis Reborn to the twists of The Smiler, the drop of Oblivion and the fire of Wicker Man, experience world-class thrills this May Half Term.
Blackout: Ritual – a NEW Show 💀
Step into the darkness this summer for an exclusive, spine-chilling 18+ Blackout experience.
Drawn off the road into a secluded English hamlet, you arrive as the village prepares for its most sacred festival. The locals are warm, the cider is sweet, and the golden light lingers long into the evening.
You were never expected. You were chosen.
]As the sun finally dips and the longest day gives way to night, something shifts. Smiles linger too long. Old songs echo through the fields. The ritual begins.
Before dawn, one of you will be named the Harvest Child.
This exclusive 18+ after-hours experience is for those who crave something darker than summer revelry.
Celebrate 30 Years of Building Memories 🎢
Join us at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort to experience over 50 awesome rides and attractions – plus join in on the 30th birthday celebrations with the new for 2026 Opening Show.
NEW Viking Raiders Experience 🛡️
Join us at Warwick Castle to witness a live action-packed show where Saxons and Vikings collide in an epic story of invasion and bravery - starting 23rd of May.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tour Coming to Manchester & Loch Lomond 🐟
Calling all islanders! 🌴 Meet fan-favourite characters like Tom Nook or Isabelle, discover incredible marine life, and even hunt for fossils and the shipwrecked Gulliver at SEA LIFE Manchester & Loch Lomond from the 11th of May.
Join us on a Pirate Treasure Hunt 🏴☠️
Help Captain Careless find his lost booty hidden around the aquarium and fill in a treasure map as you go! You can also win a prize for taking part, so be sure to visit SEA LIFE's Brighton, Great Yarmouth, and Weymouth Adventure Park to join the fun.
