Activities Autumn Days Out Ideas

What’s on this October half term

Written by Amy Hughes

The kids are out of school again,
We’ve found the best events to lighten the strain!
A spooky castle, the Gruffalo, and Mickey’s birthday,
You’ve got October half term covered – hip hip hooray!

 The Gruffalo, Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth

23rd October 2018
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Come and meet Julia Donaldson’s most famous character The Gruffalo at intervals at Adventure Wonderland this half term, for photo opportunities with the orange-eyed monster and lots of fun rides and attractions to keep the kids occupied for the whole day!

 90 Years of Mickey, Disneyland Paris

October -December 2018
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Mickey Mouse is headed for his next milestone – 90 years of nonstop entertainment! To celebrate 90 years of Mickey magic Disneyland® Paris are hosting the World’s Biggest Mouse Party from October through to December 2018. Disneyland® Paris will also mark Mickey’s birthday, November 18th, in honour of the release of his first theatrical film, Steamboat Willie on November 18th, 1928. What a great time to visit Disneyland® Paris!

 A Halloween Tale: Mysteries of the Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

27th Oct – 4th November 2018
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The infamous Dr Watson is ready to greet you and lead you to Gough’s Cave where you need to look out for some very ghostly characters!

Frightwater Valley, Lightwater Valley, Yorkshire

27th – 31st October 2018
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For half-term why not treat the family to a day out at this brilliant theme park! Not only are there exciting rides for kids of all ages but as it’s Halloween, there are lots of ghoulish goings-on planned too as darkness descends!

 Halloween Half Term, Godstone Farm, Surrey

20th Oct – 28th October 2018
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Get ready for a week of happy Halloween fun packed with crafts, games and quizzes. The week ends with a spooktacular Firework Display that is suitable for all the family whatever their age!

She Tells Sea Tales, The Cutty Sark, London

22-27 October 2018
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Set sail on the Cutty Sark this half term where kids will enjoy their storytelling festival of high sea voyages.  Brace yourself for amazing tales of mermaids, adventures and storms!  Kids can also take part in crafts in the Sammy Ofer Gallery!

Boo at the Zoo, Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

20- 31st October 2018
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As it is Halloween this half term, why not visit the Whipsnade Zoo for a creepy-crawly encounter, animal demonstrations and hands-on crafts. Families can enjoy Halloween versions of the zoo’s most popular animal talks, feeds and demonstrations. You’ll be sure to be screaming with delight when you enjoy this spooky schedule of activities! More Treat Than Trick, Drayton Manor, Staffordshire

Spooky Castle, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

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20th Oct – 28th October 2018

Calling all ghosts and ghoulies for a scary visit to this islands haunted castle! Explore the grounds and graveyard and listen to spooky tales from Victorian times gone by. Dress the kids in their spooktacular best for a chance to win a monster prize!

 Pirate Tale Half term at Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth

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25-26th October 2018

‘Ahoy me hearties’ Head up the Spinnaker Tower this half term where the tower will be awash with Pirates!  Follow the map to find the gold hidden in the tower! You can also create your own paper-pirate flag to take home!

The Great British Autumn, Longleat, Warminster

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20 October – 4th November 2018

Longleat is the place to be this October half term with an array of amazing Autumn activities to keep the kids busy! From pumpkin carving to owl demonstrations and fantastic fireworks to ferret racing, this half term extravaganza is not to be missed!

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