Half-term is around the corner – again! Whether you’re juggling work, entertaining little monsters, or just trying to make it to Halloween without losing your sanity, I’ve pulled together a few treats, tricks and things to do to help you through.
🍽️ Kids Eat Free (or Almost) Deals
Because feeding hungry pumpkins can be as exhausting as entertaining them – save, share and enjoy!
🗺️ Things To Do: Days Out & Events
- Halloween Trail at Kenwood House – illuminated spooky trail with fire show, spider tunnels, witches and more
- ZooTown, London Zoo – a new role-play centre for ages 3-8, with fun zoo-jobs and hands-on play
- Flight, Camera, Action! at the Tower of London – immersive performances and themed activities
- Ascot Fireworks Family Race day – racing + fireworks + fairground rides
- Burghley House Halloween Trail – haunt your way through their sculpture gardens, find hidden ghosts, collect treats
- English Heritage Halloween Events – across many sites: spooky woodland walks, ghost stories, craft workshops
- National Trust Sites – many autumn / Halloween themed events: pumpkin carving, haunted trails, storytelling in woods
- BeWILDerwood Glowing Lantern Parade – a magical forest world of treehouses, zip wires, slides, and storytelling. Glowing lanterns and spooky surprises!
- Adventure Play, Windsor Great Park – giant treehouses, climbing nets, slides and tunnels set in beautiful woodland next to The Savill Garden
- Theme Parks – From LEGOLAND®’s Brick or Treat to Alton Towers Scarefest and Paultons Park Spooktacular Event, so much spooky fun this October
☔Don’t Forget the Wet Weather Gear
Because it will rain (it’s the UK, after all) – and nothing ends a day out faster than soggy socks.
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🕸️ Halloween Special
Still need costume inspo, pumpkin décor or spooky movie night ideas? My Halloween Special has you covered – from last-minute looks to fun at-home activities.
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