The weather might be looking a little unpredictable for the final spring bank holiday of the year, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t make the most of the long weekend.

We’ve got five brilliant days out if you’re stuck for ideas on how to spend the late May bank holiday – but don’t forget to check our full guide to the weekend and our top family events for the May half-term if you need even more inspiration.

DOVER CASTLE

If your family loves a little healthy competition, you can take part in garden games and friendly races at Dover Castle. There’s giant Jenga, balance boards, spacehopper races and more, so you can challenge your friends and family and see who comes out on top. Don’t forget to explore the castle’s underground tunnels and climb to the top of the Great Tower during your visit.

Details: Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, June 1 at Dover Castle. Included in a standard entry ticket, book online here.

CHATHAM DOCKSIDE

Cheer on the dragonboat race while tucking into tasty treats at this year’s Chatham Maritime Food and Drink Festival. The waterfront weekender has a bunch of mouth-watering food stalls and bars serving beer, cider, wine, cocktails and coffee, and boasts a stacked line-up of live music including the North Kent Rock Choir, Side by Side, Unshackled, the Busking Barber and Cloud Nine Jazz.

Details: Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26 at Dock Square at Chatham Dockside. Free entry, no need to book.

HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK, near Canterbury

One of Kent’s biggest wildlife parks is giving animal lovers a chance to visit for less during the half-term. The park is home to more than 390 rare and endangered animals, including the UK’s largest herd of African elephants and more gorillas than any other zoo in the country – and the best part is, in the May school holidays, kids get in for just £10.

If that’s not enough, you can also spend the day at Howletts’ sister park, Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve in Hythe, and explore 600 acres of Kentish savannah. Watch giraffes, zebras and water buffalo roam the reserve from your safari truck and follow the outdoor trails around the park.

Details: Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, June 1 at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Bekesbourne, near Canterbury. Book online here.

LEEDS CASTLE, near Maidstone

You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch brave knights battle each other in an exhilarating display of medieval combat. The Queen’s Joust is bursting with exciting stunts and non-stop action and, at the end of the royal tournament, one knight will be crowned the winner. There’s also traditional workshops, such as blacksmithing and weaving, medieval food, and music and dancing.

During the half-term break, Leeds Castle will also be throwing a Horrible Histories-themed trail where visitors can listen to terrifying tales, create their own apothecary concoctions and receive a gift from the queen. The trail is open from Tuesday, May 27 to Sunday, June 1.

Details: Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26 at Leeds Castle, near Maidstone. Book online here.

MOTE PARK, Maidstone

Two huge festivals are coming to Mote Park for a double bill of live music this weekend. It all starts with Rock the Mote, a three-day tribute festival with bands playing the biggest tunes by Robbie Williams, Oasis, Sabrina Carpenter, Harry Styles, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Taylor Swift and more.

Then, on Monday, family festival Raver Tots kicks off its summer tour with an all-dayer featuring performances from the likes of Romeo, Lisa Maffia and Dan Da Man (So Solid Crew), Artful Dodger, General Levy, Matt Jam Lamont and The Wideboys.

Details: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25 (Rock the Mote) and Monday, May 26 (Raver Tots) at Mote Park in Maidstone.