Visit Cornwall This October Half Term

If you are planning a UK break with your family for half-term this October, there are many great reasons to choose Cornwall. Although Cornwall is a UK seaside destination which is usually associated with the summer holidays, there are plenty of great reasons why you should wrap up a little bit warmer and visit Cornwall during the colder winter months. For those planning to visit Cornwall during the October half-term, you’ll definitely be met with a great range of things to see, do and experience during your holiday. We’ve listed some of the best things for families to do in Cornwall this half-term.

Heartlands
Kids will love Heartlands, the biggest free adventure playground in Cornwall which offers a range of state-of- the-art exhibitions, a giant adventure play area for kids, climb-on sculptures and epically diverse gardens. Along with this, families can also take part in the range of art and craft studios available, and have lunch in the funky café located in an old carpenter’s workshop. If you’re looking for family-friendly accommodation in Cornwall that’s close by to Heartlands, visit Away with the Kids.

Halloween Events
Visiting Cornwall during the month of October means that you and your family will be able to attend some of the many National Trust events held for Halloween. This half-term, Godolphin is hosting ‘Halloween Happenings’, where kids can join the wicked witches and creepy crawlies in a whole range of different activities throughout the garden. Or, there’s a spooky Halloween trail to be joined at Lanhydrock. If you have older kids, a visit to the haunted house and paranormal activity is in order at Cothele.

Go to the Beach
Who says that you can only visit the beach during the summer time? Cornwall is home to a large number of great beaches, many of which are open to the public all year round. During your October half-term stay in Cornwall, you might want to visit one of the beaches which are great for playing with kites, footballs and other games even if it’s too cold to sunbathe. Many beaches in Cornwall are the perfect destinations for family walking adventures, games and picnics.

Eden Project
Visiting the Eden Project in Cornwall is a great idea for families who are staying over the half-term. This October, Halloween is definitely the theme of the Eden Project, and kids can participate in a whole range of different spooky activities such as making protection charms and potions, learning about creatures of the night and pumpkin carving. The Eden Project is also hosting a Halloween themed event for kids, the Little Monsters’ Ball, the day before Halloween, which will have a disco and ice rink.

If you’re planning to go on a family holiday during this October half-term but travelling abroad simply isn’t in your budget, there are many reasons to choose a UK destination. Cornwall is traditionally a UK destination visited by families during the warmer summer months, but there are many great reasons to visit during the autumn as well.