Blackpool Zoo set for spooktacular half-term
Special Halloween trail will have people chasing tails! Visitors to Blackpool Zoo can get involved in a mystical half-term trail to find a mermaid that went missing as she searched for her one true love. From Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October the Dinosaur Safari will be transformed into a spooky land of mermaid make-believe
Around The Corner
Icelandair brings the Spirit of Iceland to London this October with an immersive experience for families during half-term. Open daily for free 28-30th October 2022, with a special family day on Sunday 30th October – Phonica Records, 51 Poland St, London W1F 7LZ Icelandair is inviting you on-board a journey to Iceland! You will travel
Halloween Half Term Fun at Hatfield House
Expect spine-tingling interactive experiences, supernatural and creepy characters, a spooky disco and pimp-a-pumpkin fun This Half Term the grounds of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire will be transformed into a giant playground of Halloween fun and hair-raising adventure between Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st October. Designed to capture the imagination of kids and families, little monsters,
The New Forest
The New Forest is probably one of THE most dog friendly areas in the country. Home to the largest remaining wildwoods in Western Europe. Famous for its abundant wildlife set in 220 square miles of wooded copses and acre upon acre of heathland where dogs can romp and play – not forgetting 40 miles of
GET DOWN WITH THE KIDS AT DOWN HALL
The kids are back at school, but Half Term is firmly on the horizon, and Mums and Dads looking for a break that also entertains the kids need look no further than luxury Essex country house hotel, spa and estate Down Hall and its Adventure Camp with the UK’s leading creative kids party and event planners, Sharky & George. What’s more, the
A full day of family fun at The O2 this half term
October half term is nearly upon us, along with the inevitable quest for days out and activities that keep both the kids and adults entertained. With over 30 bars and restaurants, a climbing experience with Up at The O2, shopping at Icon Outlet, the latest blockbusters at Cineworld, and interactive experiences including TOCA Social and
Luxury Family Hotels
Luxury Family Hotels is announcing a number of exciting pop ups at its hotels this year to entertain families as they enjoy a well-deserved break post lockdown. After a year of not seeing family and friends, 2021 could well be the year of the big reunion too. So whether you are holidaying with immediate family
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
October Half-Term Activities, Monday 21 October – Sunday 3 November 2019 No pedalling, no party! That’s the mantra being repeated at The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester this October Half Term with the launch of a People Powered Party that relies on the enthusiasm and energy of cyclists to get the music pumping and
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels
Junior Builder Week returns to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels this February half term (15 – 23 February 2019) for a brick-filled week of fun. Junior Builder Week 2019 sees a celebration of creativity and building with LEGO® bricks from just £48pp, including an overnight stay and breakfast at the unique LEGOLAND Hotel or the
Half Term South East England
Dover Castle Secrets & Spies Mon 18 – Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise, code cracking and clues. Adults: £20.00 / Concessions: £18.00 / Children (5-15): £12.00 / Family: £50.00: www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover King Henry’s Tudor Court Tudors in Love Half Term Activities
February Half Term London Events
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Monday 18th – Mouse Story Time 11.45am + 2.15pm Drop in between 11-12.30 + 1.30-3.30 to make a set of Mouse ears and we’ll add a face painted nose and whiskers! See Harvest Mice on display. Tuesday 19th – Feed the Birds! Make your own bird feeder and encourage birds in
Half-term headaches caused by parents failing to put eye tests first
Vision Express, the leading experts in eye health, has revealed that October half term is one of the most popular times to have children’s eyes tested, as kids adjust to life in the classroom during the autumn term. Research commissioned by the opticians this summer showed that eye tests fall low on the to do
Autumn half term fun at Kielder
It doesn’t need to be all about ghosts and ghouls at this time of year! Why not head to lovely Kielder Water & Forest Park in Northumberland and enjoy some great open-air adventures with the family instead? Here are eight ideas for a fun day out without a single spook about! Bushcraft activities for families
St Michaels Falmouth
Having recently undergone a huge transformation following a multi-million-pound investment, St Michaels Falmouth has emerged as the perfect family friendly resort on the Cornish coast, for October half-term and beyond. A landmark on the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach, St Michaels has unveiled 32 new Beach House bedrooms inspired by the resort’s coastal location, a laidback
Ladies Premiership Rugby & Camps at Half Term.
Harlequins Ladies host Saracens Women at The Twickenham Stoop Twickenham Stoop, Saturday, October 20th 3:00pm kick-off, £10 Adult, £5 Children The Tyrell’s Premiership The highly anticipated Harlequins Ladies fixture takes place at Twickenham Stoop. It is the first time the London rivals have played each other since last season’s first ever Tyrells Premier 15s final. Saracens Women narrowly beat Harlequins
More Oct18 Half Term & Halloween events
Adding to previous Half Term & Halloween events for October 2018 published here www.parents-news.co.uk/category/halloween-half-term We have many more: Alnwick Castle Saturday 20 October to Sunday 28 October 18. Children cast horrible Halloween spells and mix dark, magic potions with the mysterious Medieval Alchemist all week. He’s bringing his slithery leeches with him too, for Half Term.
October Half Term Family Activities in the South East
The South East boasts many world class museums and attractions which will be offering a programme of activities for families to enjoy and to learn together this October Half Term. This month is the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors before the winter sets in with walks in the stunning countryside. For days when the
Snazaroo Face Paint for Halloween
Halloween Snazaroo, is getting the nation ready ahead of Halloween, by putting the easy back into face painting. From simple looks to more daring creations, fancy dress parties to trick-or-treating, Snazaroo’s wide range of easy to use face painting sets and how to guides has got Halloween covered. Mini Theme Pack The Snazaroo Mini Theme
Canterbury Tales Spook Quest
20th – 28th October 2018 The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG Adult £10.95, Child £8.95 (aged 5 – 15 years),Concessions £9.95, Family £32.50 01227 696 002, info@canterburytales.org.uk, www.canterburytales.org.uk October 2018 Half Term & Halloween This October half term, ghosts and ghouls are hidden throughout The Canterbury Tales! Young visitors can enjoy a spooky trail
Family Half Term Holidays in France & Crete
This October half term (from 22-28 Oct 18), families are spoilt for choice with a selection of unique ‘Just for You’ Family Hotel experiences at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, fantastic family savings at Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Crete, extensive kid facilities at Terre Blanche, Provence, a new Cinema Offer from Les Manoirs de Tourgeville and family city