\nSouth East<\/a>
\nSouth West<\/a>
\nEast Of England<\/a>
\nWest Midlands<\/a>
\nEast Midlands<\/a>
\nNorth West<\/a>
\nNorth East And Yorkshire<\/a>
\nScotland<\/a>
\nWales<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n London is brimming with things to do with children all year round, so you won\u2019t struggle to keep your children entertained here. We\u2019ve picked out some of our favourite activities.<\/p>\n There are plenty of museums in London, with some that are more child friendly than others. We particularly like the V&A Museum of Childhood<\/a>, where alongside the exhibits your child will find plenty of toys to play with. This half term the museum is focusing on Board Games, and children will have the opportunity to become a piece in a giant board game, design their own board game, or use old game pieces to create new jewellery and key rings.<\/p>\n Other child friendly museums include the Science Museum<\/a>\u00a0where the basement is dedicated to fun activities for children, and the Horniman Museum<\/a>\u00a0with a Hands on Base where children can touch some of the museum\u2019s fascinating collection of artefacts, in addition to a huge aquarium, and the oldest nature trail in London. There\u2019s also the Natural History Museum <\/a>, where huge dinosaurs come to life, and the London Transport Museum<\/a>\u00a0that is offering craft sessions for children during half term.<\/p>\n The Royal Observatory Greenwich<\/a>\u00a0holds regular planetarium shows, and the Asteroid: Mission Extreme show gives children aged 7 and over a chance to learn more about how astronauts could visit an asteroid and the benefits this might bring. The shows are held throughout the day and tickets can be booked online.<\/p>\n KidZania<\/a> is a 75,000 square foot mini city located in Westfield Shopping Centre. Here kids rule the roost and they can pursue their dream career of choice, whether it be a pilot, a fire-fighter, or even an estate agent! There are over 60 different careers that children can role play and learn more about, and there is even the opportunity to earn KidZos \u2013 KidZania\u2019s own currency that can be used to purchase goods throughout the attraction.<\/p>\n On Tuesday the 25th October, The Wallace Collection<\/a> is hosting an activity aimed at 7-9 year-olds, where they can learn about bugs and butterflies, before creating a giant butterfly painting to keep. Booking is essential.<\/p>\n The largest performing arts centre of its kind in Europe, the Barbican<\/a> has opened its doors and created an adventure trail for children over six. Decipher clues and follow the trail that will lead you through both the indoor and outdoor spaces of the Barbican with a reward at the end. The trail pack is available free of charge. The end of October brings Halloween and at Blenheim Palace<\/a> you can celebrate all things spooky with a ghost train, pumpkin carving, scary storytelling, and a stroll through a creepy maze.<\/p>\n Over in Surrey, the National Trust are marking the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London this half term with a week of events at Dapdune Wharf<\/a>, which was boosted by a demand for timber following the fire. A plethora of crafts and other activities are available, with the normal admission prices applying.<\/p>\n At Fishbourne Roman Palace<\/a> in Sussex, children can sign up to the Roman Army, enabling them to take part in a parade, practice sword fighting (only fake swords are used!), try some Roman style food, and learn about life on the front line for the average Roman soldier.<\/p>\n It might be chilly during the October half term, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get out and about to explore the UK\u2019s fantastic countryside. In the New Forest<\/a>, a walking festival is taking place where you can book onto one of a number of guided strolls through this beautiful national park. Various route lengths are available to match your ability. From the stunning, idyllic coast of Cornwall, to the thriving city of Bristol and beyond, there is something for everyone this half term in the South West.<\/p>\n The huge bio domes of the Eden Project<\/a> may see many of their plants going dormant for the winter this half term, but there is still plenty to see and do. Halloweden sees the spooky festival come to the Eden Project with spooky pop up performances, scary stories, and pumpkin carving amongst the activities that are available.<\/p>\n North Devon is home to the Milky Way Adventure Park<\/a>, where you will find roller coaster rides, a huge indoor play centre, craft sessions, and so much more. In addition, this half term you can meet Small Clanger, from the CBeebies hit show, the Clangers. Small will be visiting the park on the 23rd of October and normal admission applies.<\/p>\n The Haynes International Motor Museum<\/a> is the UK\u2019s largest exhibition of cars and bikes with a fascinating display of some of the most iconic cars ever produced. There is a themed soft play area for children and this half term Haynes is turning spooky with free entry for anyone in full fancy dress, pumpkin carving, and a ghostly treasure hunt.<\/p>\n The National Trust at Studland<\/a> are holding a free one-day event on the 23rd October, where families are invited to take part in a guided woodland walk with some geocaching, followed by a craft session using natural materials.<\/p>\n The month-long Bristol Family Arts Festival<\/a> has plenty of activities taking place across the city throughout half term, including pumpkin carving, lantern making, craft sessions, storytelling, and performance sessions. From Norfolk to Essex, all along England\u2019s eastern coast there are lots of activities for your children this half term.<\/p>\n In Essex you can pick your own pumpkin ready for carving for Halloween at one of a number of locations operated by Foxes Farm Produce<\/a>.<\/p>\n David Walliam\u2019s extraordinary Gangsta Granny character comes to life in this delightful performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre<\/a>. Showings take place twice a day between 25th October and 29th October, and are suitable for children aged 5 and up.<\/p>\n At the Holkham Hall Estate<\/a> not only can you visit the grand stately home, take a walk through the gardens, or run about through the adventure play area, but this half term the estate celebrates Halloween with a series of activities, including spooky cupcake decorating, creepy crawly encounters, face painting, scary story telling, and much more.<\/p>\n Home to a plethora of animals, including an array of big cats, such as tigers, lions, jaguars, and snow leopards, alongside zoo favourites zebras, monkeys, and penguins, Paradise Wildlife Park<\/a> is packed with things to see. This half term they are celebrating Halloween by handing out free wolf masks and running a spooky treasure hunt with fabulous prizes to be won. The birth place of industry is filled with fun activities this October.<\/p>\n Blists Hill Victorian Town<\/a> brings to life Victorian England with its collection of authentic shops and other public buildings. This half term the open-air museum is giving you a chance to explore Halloween Victorian style with spooky tales that inspired the works of Charles Dickens, Victorian treats on sale, and performances of Victorian spooky plays.<\/p>\n Thinktank<\/a>, Birmingham\u2019s award winning science museum, is a great place to take children this half term. Alongside the interactive exhibitions covering engineering, astronomy, science in industry, marine life, human biology, and more, there is a science garden aimed at children with 30 interactive exhibits. This half term the museum is holding free drop in sessions each day with storytelling and crafts on the agenda. There is also an activity pack available. Normal admission prices apply.<\/p>\n The World of Wedgewood<\/a>\u00a0 at Stoke-On-Trent are hosting two exciting events for children this half term, alongside their regular family friendly activities that include ceramic painting and indoor and outdoor play areas. Halloween themed events are taking place each day, including ceramic pumpkin painting and play-with-clay sessions. Dress up in fancy dress and you will receive a free bag of pick and mix sweets. In addition, the centre invites you to take place in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths) Big Draw, where you can draw out a scientific theory or imaginary invention and have it applied to a Wedgewood plate.<\/p>\n This delightful National Trust<\/a> estate features a medieval manor house and acres of woodland and farmland to explore. The estate offers you the chance to pick your own apples from their orchard and there are nature play trails for children to explore. This half term, there is a spooky trail for children to follow, complete with activities and learning opportunities. Brimming with natural beauty from the Peak District to The Fens, there are some great opportunities for half term fun this October in the East Midlands.<\/p>\n Crich Tramway Village<\/a> in Derbyshire is home to the National Tramway Museum, where visitors can take a ride on vintage trams through period style streets, enjoy a woodland walk and sculpture trail, or burn off energy in the indoor and outdoor play areas. This half term there are activities taking place each day and the whole site will be illuminated with a dazzling array of colourful lights.<\/p>\n The National Space Centre<\/a> in Leicestershire is a brilliant day out for your budding astronauts. There is a 42-metre high rocket tower, complete with rockets, a replica space station to explore, a lunar base, and much more. This half term the centre is going spooky with fun activities each day, including Harry Potter inspired lessons, create your own slime sessions, and more.<\/p>\n Rand Farm Park<\/a> in Lincolnshire are going ghoulish this half term with a range of activities available throughout the week, including crafts, magic shows, and pumpkin carving. The park is home to an indoor and outdoor play area, as well as traditional farm animals.<\/p>\n Nottingham\u2019s famous outlaw son is celebrated this half term at Nottingham Castle<\/a>, where there is a three-day pageant from 28th October until 30th October. There will be live jousting, street performances, and a chance to meet Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Various craft sessions are also available. From Chester to Carlisle, the North-West has some of the UK\u2019s most vibrant cities, and most beautiful countryside, all waiting for you to explore this half term.<\/p>\n Chester Zoo<\/a> has been put under a spell! A wicked sorcerer is attempting to steal the animals\u2019 magic. Visitors need to follow a trail, where along the way they will see various live performances, in order to break the magic.<\/p>\n With venues across the city, the Manchester Science Festival<\/a> is taking place between 20th October and 30th October, and there are plenty of activities aimed at children. Experience virtual reality, create colourful artwork, and learn about the universe that we inhabit.<\/p>\n East Lancashire Railway<\/a> is taking on a spooky theme this half term. Ghost trains run along the historic tracks, and you will find a host of intriguing and terrifying characters, from clowns to mad scientists.<\/p>\n Brockhole<\/a>, the Lake District\u2019s Visitor Centre operated by the National Park Authority are holding daily events during half term week, many of which are following a Halloween theme. You can take part in a ghoulish scavenger hunt, meet some spooky owls, or listen to some spooky stories.<\/p>\n E Nesbit\u2019s classic and much-loved tale about three children who are forced to leave their home in London and move to Yorkshire is brought to life in this delightful performance that brings together music, drama, and comedy. Performances are taking place at Liverpool\u2019s Epstein Theatre<\/a> on the 25th and 26th October. From South Yorkshire up to the Scottish border in Northumberland, half term activities include science, wildlife, and magical characters.<\/p>\n The National Railway Museum<\/a> in York is home to a fantastic collection of trains from various periods and around the world. There are interactive displays and play areas for children. In addition, during the school holidays the museum hosts two science shows that explore the science behind train travel and our ever-increasing need for speed.<\/p>\n Pickering\u2019s Beck Isle Museum<\/a> that is dedicated to local history has set itself the gigantic task of creating a huge map of Yorkshire, and needs your help. This half term your children can draw a picture or create a collage that will be used to form part of a gigantic Yorkshire map.<\/p>\n The National Coal Mining Museum<\/a> at Wakefield gives you the opportunity to explore a mine, and learn more about how mining has influenced our history. For children there are indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as interactive exhibitions, and during half term the museum is hosting a number of child friendly events, including a science show, a lantern parade, and an arts festival.<\/p>\n Whilst extensive restoration works are taking place at Auckland Castle<\/a>, there are a number of events taking place within the grounds of this grand estate during half term. Children aged 6-12 can spend the day learning bushcraft skills with a qualified teacher. Spooky tours are available in the chapel, or you can take an eerie evening stroll that features live performances with tales of mystery.<\/p>\n The classic childhood film is given new life in this stage performance at The Theatre Royal<\/a> in Newcastle that features the original award winning music. Afternoon and evening performances are available throughout half term. The Scottish October break typically falls one week before the English equivalent. We\u2019ve picked out some of the best events available between the 17th and 23rd October.<\/p>\n What better way to explore Her Majesty\u2019s floating royal residence than on a hunt for a stray corgi? At The Royal Yacht Britannia<\/a> in Edinburgh children can search through the palatial boat to hunt for hidden cuddly corgis with prizes to be won.<\/p>\n Edinburgh Zoo<\/a> is home to the UK\u2019s only panda pair, but at half term attention is drawn away from these cute and fluffy bears, and towards the world of the creepy crawlies. Children can get hands on with an array of bugs during this special exhibition with handling sessions available throughout the day. The exhibition is free, but normal zoo admission prices apply.<\/p>\n Building confidence and creativity in children, the Fearless Theatre School is holding three days of activities during half term week, covering sports, baking, games, and of course, theatre. Places are limited so advanced booking is necessary.<\/p>\n Aberdeen Play Forum<\/a> is a charity dedicated to promoting the importance of play for children. They are hosting free activities throughout half term, with morning and afternoon sessions available. Children will be encouraged to use their imagination and use a range of materials and objects to develop their play.<\/p>\n Haddo House<\/a> is a fine stately home close to Aberdeen and now run by the National Trust for Scotland. On Friday 21st October and Sunday 23rd October you can take an evening tour of the park grounds, where you may meet a fairy, a tree spirit, or a ghost. From Cardiff to Bangor and the valleys in between, Wales is brimming with opportunities this half term for fun and adventure.<\/p>\n If your children like the idea of trampolining but you don\u2019t fancy giving over 10ft of your back garden to one, then Go Air<\/a> in Cardiff has everything you need. Wall-to-wall trampolines occupy this huge indoor space, and it\u2019s a great way to burn off some energy. Booking in advance is recommended.<\/p>\n Cardiff\u2019s fairy tale castle<\/a> takes on a spooky theme this half term with an interactive creepy crawley workshop on the 25th October, and an invasion by the Highway Man on the 29th and 30th October.<\/p>\n Swansea\u2019s rainforest in the city, Plantasia<\/a>, is holding interactive creepy crawley workshops through the half term holiday. The centre is also home to an array of tropical plants and animals.<\/p>\nLondon<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMuseums<\/h3>\n
Planetarium Show<\/h3>\n
Kidzania<\/h3>\n
The Wallace Collection \u2013 Beautiful Butterflies<\/h3>\n
The Big Barbican Adventure<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nSouth East<\/h2>\n
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\nFrom Oxfordshire to Sussex, there are lots of family friendly activities available in the South East this half term.<\/p>\nHalloween at Blenheim Palace<\/h3>\n
Half Term Fire! Fire! Fun.<\/h3>\n
Roman Army Week<\/h3>\n
New Forest Walking Festival<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nSouth West<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHalloweden<\/h3>\n
Meet Small Clanger<\/h3>\n
Haunted Haynes Week<\/h3>\n
Studland Woodland Walk and Draw<\/h3>\n
Bristol Family Arts Festival<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nEast of England<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPick Your Own Pumpkin<\/h3>\n
Gangsta Granny<\/h3>\n
Halloween at Holkham<\/h3>\n
Howl-o-ween At Paradise Wildlife Park<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nWest Midlands<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVictorian Halloween<\/h3>\n
Free Events At Thinktank<\/h3>\n
STEAM Powered Big Draw and Halloween at Wedgewood<\/h3>\n
Halloween At Brockhampton Estate<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nEast Midlands<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStarlight Spectacular at Crich Tramway Village<\/h3>\n
Spooky Science<\/h3>\n
Rand Farm Park<\/h3>\n
Robin Hood Pageant at Nottingham Castle<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nNorth West<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Enchantment of Chester Zoo<\/h3>\n
Manchester Science Festival<\/h3>\n
Halloween Ghost Trains<\/h3>\n
Halloween at Brockhole<\/h3>\n
The Railway Children \u2013 Live Theatre<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nNorth East & Yorkshire<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nScience Shows at The National Railway Museum<\/h3>\n
Map Out Yorkshire<\/h3>\n
The National Coal Mining Museum<\/h3>\n
Autumn Adventures at Auckland Castle<\/h3>\n
Mary Poppins at The Theatre Royal, Newcastle<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nScotland<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt<\/h3>\n
Creepy Crawlies at Edinburgh Zoo<\/h3>\n
Fearless Theatre School Glasgow<\/h3>\n
Aberdeen Play Forum<\/h3>\n
Haddo House Halloween Magic<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/p>\nWales<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGo Air Cardiff<\/h3>\n
Halloween at Cardiff Castle<\/h3>\n
Animal Antics at Plantasia<\/h3>\n
Halloween Trains \u2013 Bala Lake<\/h3>\n