Here’s our round-up of fun and inspiring activities to try over autumn half term…
Leeds Castle Fireworks, Maidstone ? 4th to 5th November
Bonfire Night is upon us, and this year?s stunning fireworks display at Leeds Castle is set to go off with a bang! With a ?Best of British? theme, spectators can expect to hear some truly iconic British tracks as they marvel at exploding rockets lighting up the night?s sky, against beautiful backdrop of the castle. Arrive early to make the most of live music, entertainment, a falconry display and some delicious food options, too. Child £14.50, adult £22. leeds-castle.com
CLAWS, The Sea Life Centre, Brighton
Credit: Julia Claxton
Launched earlier this year, the Sea Life Centre?s new CLAWS installation guarantees a fascinating insight into the world?s most spectacular shell-dwelling creatures. Come face-to-face with one of the most brightly-coloured animals in the world, the Peacock Mantis Shrimp, which can move its arms with such force that the water around it boils. Visitors can also get sight of Tropical Cray Fish and Land Hermit Crabs, plus the gigantic 1.3-metre-long Japanese Spider Crabs (above), which can grow to the size of a car! Tickets from £10.50. visitsealife.com A Railway in Time, North Yorkshire Moors Railway ? 13th to 15th October
Credit: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Travel back in time aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and enjoy a host of remarkable re-enactments and vehicle displays along this hist...