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October Half Term & Halloween Holidays 2025

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Enjoy the freedom and flexibility to holiday throughout the season with exciting adventures or tranquil escapes, we’re sure that Verdant Leisure has the perfect park for you.

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When is October Half Term 2025?

England: 27th October - 31st October
Dumfriesshire & Perthshire: 13th October - 20th October
Ayrshire, East Lothian & Berwickshire - 13th October - 17th October

Are you ready for a fantastic holiday? At Verdant Parks, we've got the best time lined up for your whole family to enjoy.

October Half Term & Halloween Breaks

Treat the whole family to a fun-filled October getaway! Our October Half Term and Halloween breaks are packed with family-friendly activities, from pumpkin carving and creepy crafts to themed shows and outdoor adventures. With cosy lodges, caravans, and accommodation to suit families of all sizes, everyone can relax, play, and enjoy quality time together.

Make this Halloween and October half term extra special with unforgettable memories, spooky fun, and entertainment designed to keep both kids and grown-ups smiling!

Monster Weekends

In 2025, Monster Weekends headed to two our parks, giving guests the chance to enjoy plenty of spooktacular activities over the Halloween weekend.

Guests enjoyed a 2 night stay arriving on 31st October at Thurston Manor or Riverside for a wonderful weekend of seasonal fun.

There was also the fang-tastic Monster Ball, which took place at most parks.

Keep an eye out for more information about our 2026 Halloween breaks.

What's on this October Half Term

October Half Term activities

In 2025, we enjoyed a week filled with non-stop entertainment and activities*! Here's just a glimpse of the thrilling activities that took place during October Half Term:

Creepy Crafts and Pumpkin Carving
Outdoor Cinema
Halloween themed Nerf Battle
And so much more!

Enjoy a short break for Halloween

Get ready for a spooky October getaway with our Halloween breaks across the UK! Perfect for families, friends, or couples, our Halloween short breaks and October holidays are packed with seasonal fun.

From Halloween family breaks to caravan October Half Term stays, you’ll enjoy creepy crafts, themed activities, and plenty of thrills. With options to suit all budgets, it’s the ideal way to celebrate Halloween and make October half term unforgettable!

Our top picks for where to stay in October Half Term

East Lothian

Thurston Manor

Nestled at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills in Scotland, Thurston Manor is a great place to get away for a fun-filled family break. With plenty of spooky goings on from Cauldron Crafts to Zombie Nerf Battles, there's something for everyone!

Check out what's on this October Half Term!

October Entertainment at Thurston Manor

Northumberland

Riverside

Situated on the banks of Wooler Water, Riverside is the perfect place for a family holiday this Half Term. There's plenty to do on park, such as Creepy Cake Bakes and Mini Pumpkin Hunts, and you can even venture out to visit some of the spooky castles located nearby for the ideal Halloween day out.

Check out what's on this October Half Term!

October Entertainment at Riverside