October half term activities in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire

What to do with children this October half term in and around Lincolnshire

October half term is just around the corner.  I always find it a tricky one to fill with activities so I thought it might be helpful to share some of the local attractions to help keep the kids entertained this autumn break. With the help of suggestions from some of my wonderful clients here are a selection of the local attractions you could visit.

1) October half term includes Haloween this year and after everything being cancelled or scaled down last year we see the return of many Haloween activities.

The fabulous Burghley House in Stamford turns the scuplture garden in to a fun filled ghost trail.  Find the scupulture garden ghosts and solve the clues in the beautiful gardens of Burghley house.  If you attend in fancy dress there is even a sweet treat gift for you 🙂 

2) Tyrells Farm, near Cowbit, Spalding have pick your own pumkins available throughout half term.  It looks like there are a variety of pumpkins to explore and plenty of photo opportunities as well as picking your own pumpkin to take home and carve.  If your stuck for carving techniques you can also grab your Free downlodable templates here.

3) Keeping with the Pumpkin theme.  Kings Lynn have a fab Pumpkin trail that sounds great for getting out and about.   While your there it is a perfect time to pop in and visit the new Maple Tree Bakes pod!  I hear her wagon wheel cookies are to die for. 

4) The Exotic Pet Refuge just outside market Deeping was a firm favourite with my 2 when they were younger and they are holding a Halloween on 30th October.  A chance to get spooky and support a worthwhile charity too. 

5) This ones not haloween related but great for if the weather is not so welcoming and now my children are older one they are likely to be utilisiing this october holiday.   Inflatanation in Peterborough is a giant inflatable theme park so great for all the family.  Check out their website too for a 15% discount.  

6) Ferry Meadows Country Park – Ferry Meadows is where many of my own childhood memories were made and is somewhere I visit regularly with my own children. There are a range of play areas for children, boat and train rides, walks around the lakes and plenty of open fields to kick a ball or throw a frisbee. There are also lots of picnic areas and BBQ spots that make for a great family picnic. Ferry Meadows also has a water sports centre where older kids can try a spot of wind surfing and canoeing. They often run activities during school holidays so it’s worth checking out their website for more info.

I hope that you have found this article helpful and that you have a spooktastic Half term. Are you planning on visiting anywhere different this holidays? Why not share your top places to visit in the comments for others to share or let me know what you think if you visit any of my recommendations.

Enjoy the half term holiday fun.

Marie