Looking to entertain the little ones over October half term" We’ve rounded up the best family days out and things to do in and near London during October half term.
There are two words that tend to spark fear into lives of busy parents: half term. No school, excitable children and pressure to cram as many activities and play dates into one or two weeks humanly possible.
Family Days Out: Things to do in October Half Term
To help you come up with some creative ideas to keep you and your little ones occupied during October half term, we round up the best family days out and things to do in and around London.
Spooky Fun at Squire’s Garden Centres

Squire?s Garden Centres sees the welcome return of its popular ?Create & Grow? event this coming half term, from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October, with a spooky-themed craft activity planned ? and fancy dress is welcome! Squire?s invite young visitors to Paint a Spooky Tealight Holder with two designs including ceramic pumpkin or bat. Once decorated, it can be taken home – along with a complimentary battery-operated LED tealight – to brighten up a bedroom during dark, spooky evenings that lie ahead at this time of year.
There is also a free Ghost Pursuit activity, with young visitors invited to follow the trail of ghost characters around the garden centre and receive a spooky sticker, plus a chance to win a prize.
When: 24th-28th October 2022, 9am-3pm
Where: Various Squire’s Garden Centres
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