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Things to do with the Family this October Half Term

1 September 2025

October half term could be a pleasant respite from school runs, homework and packed lunches or, you could find yourself struggling for affordable things to keep you and your family entertained! We’ve come up with a few ideas which may help. This being said, why not check out our special offers and join us for a October Half Term?

Spooky Silent Disco at Kents Cavern

This Halloween, head underground for a fang-tastic silent disco just for kids at Kents Cavern! Pop on your glowing headphones, choose your tunes, and dance through our ancient caves. FIND OUT MORE

The Abbey After Dark at Torre Abbey 

Torre Abbey’s gardens open after dark for a new, family-friendly Halloween event. From October 29 to November 1, step into a world of spooky trails, haunting illuminations, and interactive scares. FIND OUT MORE

Spooky Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

27th – 31st October 2025 – Open 10.00am to last entry 6.00pm (Close by 8.00pm) – Booking not required. Halloween comes to the Babbacombe Model Village as ghouls, ghosts and spooky scenes create havoc for our miniature residents. Enjoy all that the Model Village has to offer, including indoor attractions and crazy golf. Kids can also enjoy our Miniature Pumpkin Hunt – All successful young explorers will take home a small Halloween TREAT (only suitable for children aged 3 years+). FIND OUT MORE

Shaldon Zoo – Fright Night!

Visit Shaldon Zoo and take part in their Fright Night! Taking place on the 25th and 26th October from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Children are £8 and an adults goes free with every child. There sill be goody bags, a quiz, costume competition, bug handling and a ghostly trail. FIND OUT MORE

Pumpkin Festival at Pennywell Farm

27th September – 2nd November 2025 – A fun-filled autumn adventure for the whole family! Explore the Pumpkin Patch, follow the Pumpkin Trail, enjoy games, live music, marshmallow toasting and heaps of photo-worthy moments – all included with your day ticket. Also join in their Pumpkin nights on selected dates during October! After dark our Pennywell Pumpkin Nights are a cosy, festive evening filled with live music, food, drink, instagrammable moments, and pumpkin picking under the stars. FIND OUT MORE

If you’re looking to take a short break over the October Half Term, then head over to our website and take a look. FIND OUT MORE


Please note: Dates, times and events correct at time of publication. We cannot be held responsible for changes to these details.


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