October is an exciting month, with Halloween and half term to look forward to! There are many attractions and events across the country to keep your children entertained – Here are some great ideas for family friendly places to visit this October…

TAG Active in Nottinghamshire

TAG Active at Lammas Leisure Centre is the ultimate adventure-packed assault course. If you’re aged eight or above, come and test your strategy, speed, and agility by reaching all the illuminated TAGs.

Whether you’re a kid, or a kid at heart, this arena-based game it is the perfect challenge for everyone!

Spooky Spectacular at West Midland Safari Park in Worcestershire

Visit West Midland Safari Park this Halloween season, 22^nd – 30^th October, for the fantastic Spooky Spectacular event! Enjoy live shows, a free scratch card trail, hundreds of pumpkins, PLUS, discover rides and dinosaurs in the dark!

Booking is essential for a frightfully fun day out this October half term!

British Motor Museum in Warwickshire

Children can get up close to one of the Ford Anglias which starred in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and then join the mad scientists for some magical, mind-blowing experiments or extraordinary family tours plus make an optical illusion to take home!

Jump In Trampoline and Adventure Parks in various locations nationwide

Jump In trampoline and adventure parks has Fangtastic special events throughout October. Half term & Halloween brings big fun with a host of extra activities. Jump, climb, play, dance, make and dress up!

Hard Rock Cafe in London

A perfect half-term treat, Lil’ rockers are always welcome at Hard Rock Cafe London and Piccadilly Circus. Experience a menu packed full of kid-friendly delights! Headliners on the Roxtars Menu include the famous Hard Rock Cheeseburger, Razzi’s Chicken Tenders and Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hot Dog! Suitable for Children under 10.

HalloWellyWeen at Wellington Country Park in Berkshire

Join us for our biggest Hallo’Welly’Ween ever! From family shows to recycled junk crafts, from pumpkin carving to slime making, there is so much to do this October half-term. Perfect for children up to the age of 8 years old, spend family time together and make unforgettable memories.

October half term activities at Guildford Spectrum in Surrey

There’s always something fun to do at this great leisure complex! Choose from one of the following, or do them all! Have lots of fun in the leisure pool, a crazy wave machine, eight amazing waterslides and a pirate ship. Enjoy a family game of ten-pin bowling, or spend the day at the Rock Box, where children can attempt to scale the range of climbing walls to try to reach new heights! It’s great for adults as well.

Visit Guildford Spectrum’s website to see a full list of activities on offer.

FANGTASTIC Pumpkin Spooktacular at Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire

Take a Bewitching Ride on a trailer, with some fun surprises along the way. Pick your own Pumpkin* from the Pumpkin patch, brave the Haunted House, be thoroughly entertained at the Magic & Mayhem Illusion show. Plus so much more… you’ll be sure to have a FANGTASTIC time.

Spooktacular Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire

There will be plenty of things going bump in the night at this spooktacular family raceday on Saturday 29^th October. Racegoers can expect an abundance of Halloween-themed activities and fairground rides to enjoy throughout the day alongside thrilling racing action.

Tickets from £30pp. Kids Go Free with a full paying adult.

PYO Pumpkins@ Lower Drayton Farm in Staffordshire

Big pumpkins, little pumpkins, orange, green and white pumpkins – Lower Drayton Farm has them all in its MASSIVE pumpkin patch! Onsite carving, friendly animals, an outdoor playground, spooky photo booths and potatoes, carrots & sweetcorn to pick makes this a great way to start your Halloween fun!

Enter our competition to win a family ticket to PYO pumpkins at Lower Drayton Farm

Visit our voucher page to save 10% on tickets to PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm and save 10% on PYO pumpkins ticket!

City Cruises in London 

Enjoy a memorable and entertaining day out on London’s No 1 Thames sightseeing cruise.

It’s the perfect way to take in the capital’s iconic riverside landmarks. For families, a Thames river cruise is the most relaxing way to see the sights , avoiding traffic and busy trains. Kids get an activity book to enhance the experience, and you can get snacks from the fully stocked bar serving drinks and snacks.

Total Pop Party – The Scream & Shout Tour!

Come join the TPP girls and celebrate the modern-day pop legends! Including Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Pink, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo and many more! Brilliantly entertaining and a non-stop pop party from start to finish!

FRIGHT NIGHT at RedKangaroo in various locations

Halloween Half term and FRIGHT NIGHT at RedKangaroo! Join us this half term for a holiday bounce or end your half term week with our Spooktacular 2-hour event. We’ll be turning the lights down and the fun up, as we dress our parks in a Spooktacular theme on Friday the 28th of October, 6pm-8pm.

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