Kids days out in October half term
The summer is officially over and as we head into Autumn, our delightful children have only been back at school for a couple of weeks and already we are looking for things to do in the October half term.
I always look forward to October half term as the weather can sometimes take you by surprise, by being quite warm and sunny, although don’t quote me on that!
Taking the kids out for the day during half term can be cheap and great fun. My kids love to run through leaf strewn parks and woods chasing the dog, with the promise of a mug of hot chocolate or a bowl of hot steaming soup – normally at a National Trust House!!
BritEvents.com have come up with few ideas to keep your children occupied during the Autumn half term break.
1. Spooky Secret Island: Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey.
This lively and eclectic mix of activities during 22nd -30th October, includes science shows with Professor Nitrate’s evil twin Dr Gore, an array of spooky activities, including face painting, make your own monster snot and gruesome feely boxes. Get spooked during the ghost busting antics whilst armed with your very own gun-style rocket launchers, or why not jump on the Land Train and explore the Spooky Secret Island. Lots of fun for all the family!! Click the link above for more information.
2. Long In The Tooth Object Handling Workshops at Hunterian Museum Royal College of Surgeons.
During two days at the Royal Collage of Surgeons (25th and 26th October) why not let your children get up close and personal with the skulls and teeth from the odontological handling collection. This FREE event is held Tuesday 25th October, and is recommended for ages 6 – 10 years of age, whereas Wednesday 26th October is recommended for 11 – 14’s. Both sessions last approximately 45 minutes and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Click the link above for more information.
3. Conkers Discovery Centre, Moira, Leicestershire
There is always so much to do at Conkers Discovery Centre with 120 acres of woodland to explore with 23 different activities including a children’s and adult’s assault course for you to tackle, explore the interactive exhibits indoors, or even take a ride on the steam train.
Why not finish off at the lovely Olive Tree Restaurant, that offers luscious lunches from pasta dishes through to pizzas, with good news for adults…….It has a Starbucks coffee lounge in the Gallery!! The landscape at Conkers during half term is always alive with colour or whenever you choose to visit! Click the link above for more information.
4. The Weald And Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester.
The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum will be putting on some wickedly wonderful seasonal activities during 24th – 28th October. Get your little ones involved with fun and farming, by either carving a really scary pumpkin, join in with the conker matches or enjoy using your artistic skill with the many art and craft activities laid on this half term week. Don’t worry if the weather is wet, the activities will be held under cover!! Click the link above for more information.
5. Big Fun With Little Trains, National Railway Museum, York.
The National Railway Museum in York are organising a weeks event during half term called Big Fun With Little Trains from 22nd – 30th October. Entry is Free to this fantastic week of toys, models and rides. The whole family can get stuck in, with pedal train driving for kids, and mini rail rides for the grown ups who fancy going back to their childhood again! There are model layouts, hands on toys of all shapes and sizes, and loads more. This event has been sponsored by Hornby, and will be fab day out for all train enthusiasts young or old! Click the link above for more information.
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There you are, just a handful of ideas for you and your family during October half term. Check out Britevents.com to find out about loads more family attractions or activities including events, shows, musicals or theatre.
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