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Things To Do In October Half Term 2024

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Image Credit: Bee Felten-Leidel

When October Half Term is here there is a good chance that you are probably looking for some ideas too keep the kids entertained now that they are not at school.

October Half Term 2024 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland falls between Monday 28th October 2024 to Friday 1st November 2024.

In Scotland it runs from Monday 14th October 2024 to Friday 25th October 2024. Scottish schools have been back since August so it's a very long term - that's why they get two weeks.

A few schools in the other parts of the UK have two weeks holiday at this time, always check your individual school to confirm the dates.

UK school holiday dates

As October Half Term is close to Halloween, lots of October Half Term activities are combined with spooky Halloween events for kids, so be prepared for a plethora of pumpkins, a gaggle of ghosts and a veritable wave of witches and wizards!

Things To Do Inn October Half Term

There is lots to do this October across the UK. Whether you like adventure, the theatre, a movie or to get into the great outdoors there is something for everyone.

October Half Term Holiday Events Across The UK

Family events happening across the whole of the UK during the school October Half term holidays this year.

There are events that are happening across the UK, then you can find out what is happening where you live.

October Half Term Holiday Events In England

Family events happening across England during the school October Half Term holidays this year.

October Half Term Holiday Events In Scotland

Family events happening across Scotland during the school October Half Term holidays this year.

The October half term holiday is usually a little earlier than the rest of the UK to reflect the fact that the Autumn term begins in August, and may also be two weeks long.

October Half Term Holiday Events In Wales

Family events happening across Wales during the school October Half Term holidays this year.

October Half Term Holiday Events In Northern Ireland

Family events happening across Northern Ireland during the school October Half Term holidays this year.

Even More Half Term Ideas

As Halloween falls during half term week (except in Scotland - sorry Scotland), it is a fantastic opportunity to do some goulishly fun things! How about these Spooky Days Out For Halloween at some spine-chilling locations across the UK?

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