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Energy bills or a half term break? Half of parents blame rising energy costs for being unable to take their kids away this autumn and winter

A recent study conducted by money-saving travel debit card Currensea, sheds light on the attitudes and concerns of British parents towards family holidays.

The research found that one in five British parents say they can no longer afford to take their children on holiday during school breaks at all, with nearly half (47%) of parents planning travel in the next six months stating that...

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Playhenge! Build a Dream Adventure Playground at Stonehenge this Half Term!

PLAYHENGE! Bring your Family and Your Wildest Imagination to Build a Dream Adventure Playground at Stonehenge Fri 17 May - Tues 4 June 2024

Stonehenge, a site steeped in ancient mystery and wonder, will play host to an extraordinary building event over May half term, as English Heritage invites children and adults to grab hammers, saws, nails and wood and construct Playhenge – the temporary...

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WARBURTONS AND MORRISONS ARE BRINGING BACK FREE CRUMPETS WITH ‘ASK FOR ELLEN’ THIS HALF TERM

  • As part of this year’s National Crumpet Week celebrations, Warburtons Foundation and Morrisons have announced they are back with ‘Ask For Ellen’
  • Offering free toasted crumpets with butter and jam to everyone and anyone, no questions asked
  • The initiative first ran over the school summer holidays – with 200,000 portions of crumpets given out throughout July and
  • ...
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A host of October half-term activities for young people at the Roundhouse

Roundhouse, an iconic London venue, is excited to announce a series of creative workshops and courses for young people taking place this October half term.

The Roundhouse youth programme, which supports young people aged 11-30, aims to empower young individuals through the arts and provide opportunities for self-expression and skill development.

This October half term, the Roundhouse...

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Half term escape like no other at The Mole Resort Devon

Family fun and frolics at The Mole Resort this October: discounted breaks, new jam-packed activity bundles and more!

This October half-term, burrow down at The Mole Resort in North Devon for a one-of-a-kind Autumn experience - and stay an extra night for free when you book a three-night stay*.

With a promise of fabulous stays and active days, the luxury resort destination is offering...

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Trick or treat at the UK’s largest zoo

Boo at the Zoo at Whipsnade Zoo Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October

For a wickedly entertaining October half-term, families can trick or treat themselves to a trip to Whipsnade Zoo for its spooktacular annual Boo at the Zoo .  

From Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October , visitors to the conservation zoo can celebrate all things spooky during a fang-tastic day out for the whole family....

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KIDS EAT FREE DURING MAY HALF TERM AT TGI FRIDAYS!

Looking to treat the kids for less this May half-term holiday? Great value family fun is on the menu at American-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant chain TGI Fridays , where children will be able to enjoy a main meal from the kids menu for free when ordered alongside any adult main meal.

School holidays can be hard on parents and bank balances. Take the stress out of the upcoming...

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NEW DINO DISCOVERIES AT ROARR! THIS HALF TERM

ROARR! Has even more to offer this half term with the final phase of development for Valley of the Dinosaurs, which is now even bigger and better after a number of exciting additions and improvements.

The immersive trail combines educational adventure with thrills and surprises as guests follow a 812m-long path through woodland, encountering dozens of prehistoric beasts along the way....

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Discover Gigantic Jupiter this Half Term

Take a ‘pioneering’ visit to the largest gas giant this half term thanks to the Mission Commanders at the award-winning National Space Centre.

Did you know that the gas giant Jupiter has a mass more than two and a half times that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined?

Head along to the National Space Centre from 27 May to 04 June and join their Discovery team to find...

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Coronation and May Half Term family days out in London

Madame Tussauds – Royal Zone

Madame Tussauds London opened the brand-new The Royal Palace experience, which will allow guests to go beyond the gates of Buckingham Palace and get a sneak peek into Royal life in this historic Coronation year.

The monarch, who will be coronated on 6th May, has been given a stunning update to honour the opening of the new experience. Continuing...

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