#WhatsOn in Hertfordshire > Things are getting ROAR-some at #HertfordshireZoo this October half-term! Meet over 800 amazing animals, explore Pumpkin Valley and discover prehistoric giants in the World of Dinosaurs 🦖🌙 hertfordshirezoo.com

🦇 Get ready for a spook-tacular family adventure at Gulliver's Theme Park Resorts this Halloween! Families can enjoy a full day of spooky fun at four UK locations, with tickets from just £19pp. Why not extend the magic with a themed sleepover? gulliversfun.co.uk

#WhatsOn in Essex 🧙‍♀️ Witch way to the Halloween fun? #MuseumOfChelmsford is brewing up some magical creativity with Museum Magical Makes! chelmsford.digitickets.co.uk…

One magical relic. Two brothers. Three wishes – and monstrous consequences. Be careful what you wish for… Enter our competition for your chance to win a copy of The Haunting of Old Splinter 🌕 Enter here > tinyurl.com/6ahsezrk

#WhatsOn in Somerset > Step back in time with Avalon Archaeology! 📅 On 29th October, young history explorers can make an Iron Age clay pot, hear epic tales of Beowulf, strike their own coin and even carve a Viking rune on an interactive family tour! swheritage.org.uk/avalon-arc…

A spooky snack that’s almost too creepy to eat! Turn blackberries into little spiders for a fun Halloween treat the kids can help create. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes or a spooky after-school snack 🕷️ Would your little monsters give these a try? 👻

#WhatsOn in Dorset > Get ready for some ‘fang-tastic’ half-term fun at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park. Spooky fun starts on 26th October 🩸 farmerpalmers.co.uk/events/h…

Ten-year-old Jacob Oolong is on the trail of a mysterious chocolate thief! Enter our competition for your chance to win a copy of Alex T. Smith Presents J. Algernon Pickle in The Mystery at Odd-Doings House 🔎 Enter here > tinyurl.com/mvrvrwam

#WhatsOn in Edinburgh & The Lothians > There’s plenty for families to discover at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, with animals, play and fascinating Scottish heritage all in one place. This October, stay after dark for Family Fright Nights 👻 almondvalley.co.uk

These fun little skulls are made from cucumber slices, turning a simple salad into something playful for children. Add your favourite extras like tomatoes, peppers or herbs to mix it up — perfect for getting kids excited about healthy food 🥒 food-bites.com/skull-cucumbe…

#WhatsOn in East Sussex > Celebrate Diwali at @BatemansNT this #OctoberHalfTerm! Explore Rudyard Kipling’s former home, discover his connections to India and enjoy colourful decorations, glowing lights and family crafts inspired by the Festival ✨ nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/s…

Fly back to Neverland in a dazzling original adventure of friendship, belief and magic, for a whole new generation of readers. Enter our competition for your chance to win a copy of The Neverland Thieves 🧚‍♀️ Enter here > tinyurl.com/uuvxmz2n

#WhatsOn in Somerset > Extend the Halloween adventure with a spooky break in Somerset 🦇 Families can explore the famous caves and enjoy Halloween entertainment before settling in for an overnight stay at the #WookeyHole Hotel. wookeyhotel.co.uk/somerset-o…

🎉 Head to any Smyths Toys Superstore this Saturday to pick up a FREE catalogue and enjoy face painting, giveaways and more. A fun way to kick-start those Christmas wish lists! smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/in-s…

#WhatsOn in Essex > Autumn is a wonderful time to explore @RHSHydeHall. One of only five RHS Gardens in the UK, its 365 acres offer families plenty of space to explore, discover and enjoy the spooky season 👻 rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall

Turn giant pasta shells into creepy eyeballs with a little spinach, mozzarella and sliced olives. A simple way to make Halloween dinner just as much fun as the treats! 👻🍝 Would your little monsters give these a try?

#WhatsOn in Leicestershire & Rutland > Travel back in time and discover Leicester’s Roman past at #JewryWall Roman Museum! This immersive experience offers families the chance to explore the people and stories behind Roman Leicester. jewrywall.com