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October half-term at the Natural History Museum

Meet the animals that lived alongside dinosaurs, hear stories from a life-like T.rex, take guided tours and visit the Museum out-of-hours

This October half-term, those searching for rainy day activities for all the family, or a free green space to make the most of any October sunshine, should look no further than the Natural History Museum. From 26 October to 1 November , children and their...

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October half term with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this October half term, from apple celebrations to spooky Halloween trails, and storytelling to silent disco beach cleans.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...

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Spooktacular trail at The Donkey Sanctuary this October 

This October, visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can explore the sanctuary with the Haunted Hay Bales Halloween Hunt.

By following clues on their trail sheet, people will be able to search for the hidden Neddie characters around the sanctuary, while meeting some of the friendly resident donkeys along the way.

Perfect for all the family, and a great excuse to get out and...

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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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Five UK Pumpkin Patches You Need to Visit This Autumn

Five UK Pumpkin Patches You Need to Visit This Autumn (Plus Tips and Tricks to Pick the Best Pumpkin!)

Spooky season is well and truly upon us! If you’re one of the 43 per cent of Brits who enjoy celebrating Halloween in one way or another, you might be considering a visit to a pumpkin patch this year.

Carving pumpkins has been an admired activity in the United Kingdom since the...

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Fun & easy Halloween decoration ideas and costume hacks for half-term fun!

CRAFTING LEGEND LOUISE PENTLAND PARTNERS WITH MCDONALD’S TO HELP FAMILIES GET SPOOKY THIS HALLOWEEN

Louise’s family-friendly crafting tutorials are available on the McDonald’s Family Hub for a spell of creativity this Halloween

As families head into the October half-term, McDonald’s is providing fun activities to keep the kids entertained at home, with crafting videos from social...

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LINCOLN'S SPOOKTACULAR AUGMENTED REALITY TRAIL

Spooky season is approaching – are you ready for a ‘fangtastic’ free interactive trail?

The LoyalFree app, in partnership with Lincoln Business Improvement Group (BIG) has created a spooktacular new augmented reality trail which will be launching in Lincoln and running from the 14th of October until the 31st of October.

The trail tells the story of the forgetful witch Wanda and her...

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Family Activities this Half Term at the Imperial War Museums

DISCOVER STORIES TO INSPIRE WITH IWM’S FAMILY ACTIVITIES THIS HALF TERM

This October half term, Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to enjoy a range of free family activities full of stories to inspire. Visitors can uncover the secrets of camouflage with Camouflage, Dazzle and Disguise, season of activity at IWM London and IWM North packed with trails, crafts and performances....

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Make Halloween less scary with these five safety tips

The scariest day of the year can become all the more menacing if injuries and allergic reactions strike. With this in mind, education experts at Skillstg.co.uk have outlined preventative measures and solutions to five potential Halloween dangers.
  1. Carve your pumpkin carefully

Carving pumpkins that you may have picked yourself from a pumpkin patch can be a fun activity if...

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