15 October Half Term Discounts for UK Days Out with Kids (2026)

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I’ve been hunting for UK attractions offering discounts over the 2026 October half-term holiday – so that you can have some fun days out with the kids without breaking the bank. There are plenty of amazing UK attractions offering great discounts to make your spooktacular days out with the kids more affordable – and if you come across any other places offering deals over October half-term please share them in the comments.

Whether your little ones love theme parks, zoos, movies or castles there’s something for everyone. Here 15 of the best UK days out offering discounts for the 2026 October half-term holidays – with a sprinkle of Halloween-themed fun…

1. Half price Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo Entry

If you’re looking for days out with the kids in Yorkshire over October half-term – Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo are offering fab discounts via Wowcher. These half price tickets are priced from £29pp and there are family tickets (with further discounts) available. The offer is valid on visits until 1st November 2026 and they’ve got Halloween fun at the park too. Click here to head to the Flamingo Land deals on Wowcher.

2. ‘2 for 1’ entry with Diggerland

Diggerland are offering 2 for 1 entry with special tickets through the Sun Savers/Sun Club. The offer needs to be redeemed at the gate and it’s valid at their sites in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire. The tickets are £39.50 for two people and they’re valid for October weekends and over October half-term week (from 26th) until the 31st October 2026. Click here to find out more on their website.

3. Brick or Treat LEGOLAND offers

I think LEGOLAND is without a doubt one of the best days out in the UK for younger kids and their Brick or Treat event looks fantastic. It runs on selected dates over October – including half-term week – from £37pp. With the entire resort transformed into the ultimate Halloween event, it’s the perfect autumn day out for families with little monsters. Click here to find out more on the LEGOLAND Windsor website.

4. £13 tickets for Gulliver’s Theme Parks

Another one of the best Wowcher discounts for the October half-term school holidays, Gulliver’s Theme Parks have cheap tickets and lots of Halloween fun on offer. Tickets are available from just £13 per person until the 1st of November 2026. It’s available across all four sites – Gulliver’s World, Gulliver’s Kingdom, Gulliver’s Valley and Gulliver’s Land – with parks located in Rotherham (S26 5QW), Matlock Bath (DE4 3PG), Milton Keynes (MK15 0DT) and Warrington (WA5 9YZ). Click here to find the discounted Gulliver’s tickets via Wowcher.

5. Kids go free at Howletts Animal Park, Kent

Howletts Wild Animal Park, located in Kent, is home to an incredible range of wildlife, including gorillas, elephants and big cats – this conservation-led zoo is dedicated to protecting endangered species. They have a fabulous October half-term offer – kids go free! All Halloween activities are included and it runs from 23rd October – 1st November 2026. Click here to check out my Howletts article for more info.

6. £5 tickets for Jet & Space Week at Royal Air Force Museum London

If you’re looking for something fun (and cheap!) to do in London with the kids over October half-term week – the Jet & Space Week at Royal Air Force Museum London looks great. Tickets are from £5pp and they’ve got all sorts of fun activities (like laser tag) alongside their immersive planetarium, aviation and space-themed experiences. You can buy your tickets via Love To Visit and it’ll be running from 24th October – 1st November 2026. Click here to find tickets for the Jet & Space week.

7. Alton Towers Scarefest Deals

If you’re looking for something spooky to do over half-term to celebrate Halloween with the kids, the Alton Towers Scarefest deals might be just the treat! They have a few different ticket options – as they run both family-friendly events and teen-friendly scare attractions. These combination tickets offer access to the rides and the additional Scarefest activities with the park open until 9pm. I’ll pop the links you’ll need below:

8. £2 family films with Cineworld

If you fancy a relaxing afternoon at the cinema, or the weather lets you down, then you’ll be delighted to hear that Cineworld are offering discounted ‘Movies for Junior’ tickets over October half-term. You can enjoy some Halloween themed movies like ParaNorman and Minions & Monsters! Book for one of these showings and tickets are just £2 per person.

9. Teen combo tickets for Thorpe Park Fright Night

If you’re trying to impress teens over October half-term then check out the combination ticket discounts for the Thorpe Park Fright Nights for one of the spookiest days out. There are a few different ticket options available – with prices from £39pp. Thorpe Park offers the ultimate spooky experience with scare mazes and attractions until late. My two love Thorpe Park! Click here to head to the Thorpe Park website to take a look – it’s spooktacular!

10. £1 family films with Odeon

Odeon are also offering cheap kids’ movie screenings over the October school holidays with £1 tickets on selected films. It’s valid on select days and times, so head to their website for more info. This is the perfect cheap activity if you get a rainy day over half-term week.

11. Save 20% with English Heritage

If you fancy having lots of days out with the kids then you might want to take advantage of the current offer the English Heritage are running – there’s a 20% discount and you can use your membership for a whole year at over 400 sites. With your membership, they’re offering free entry for kids and there are lots of Halloween themed events at their sites (though some may have additional charges). Click here to find out more and use code: EPIC20 when you sign up.

12. Kids for £1 at Banham Zoo, Norwich

Banham Zoo is another fantastic choice for animal lovers. Located in Norfolk, this award-winning zoo is home to over 2000 animals, including tigers, giraffes and cheetahs. They offer some fabulous school holiday discounts and this October half-term kids’ tickets are just £1. It’s an early bird offer so book by Friday 25th October 2026. Click here to find out more on Banham Zoo website.

13. Save 20% with Go Ape’s family discount

Available Sunday – Friday, families can save 20% on a Go Ape visit with discount code: FAMILY20 on bookings for between 3 and 6 people. One or more of the participants must be under 18, and at least one adult must participate too, so if you fancy a family high ropes adventure this is a great way to cut costs a little bit. To find out more about it, and find a location near you, click here to head to the Go Ape website for all the details.

14. Spooktacular Halloween events at Chessington

Chessington World of Adventures is another theme park offering spooktacular Halloween entertainment this October with brand new Halloween shows, theme park rides at dusk and spooky fun for kids of all ages. You can get discounted entry from £34pp by pre-booking online and they have some fabulous short break deals on offer too – click through to the Chessington website to find out more.

15. Warwick Castle Halloween fun

We love Warwick Castle and their Halloween events will make your visit even more fun. You’ll need to book in advance on their website to get the best discounts and there are a few different ticket options. Families with younger ones can enjoy Halloween-themed activities in the day time. While the ‘Castle After Dark’ festival style evening event and the Castle Dungeon attraction are best-suited to older kids. Click here to find out more on the Warwick Castle website.

How else can I save on the big attractions?

Never pay full price for your family adventures without having a good hunt around for the best offers! To save on days out with the kids all over the UK, have a look at the discounts and deals below that you can take advantage of all year round – these don’t just run over October half-term! Here are some ways to save money on popular attractions when you’re out and about with the kids:

lovetovisit.co.uk: The ‘Love to Visit’ website offers discounted tickets for family-friendly days out with the kids all over the UK – so it’s worth checking their current prices for your favourite attractions before you book.
Tesco Clubcard points: Lots of popular attractions are part of the Tesco reward scheme so save your points and you could visit for free! You can use them for tasty meals out too – we often save ours to take the kids out for dinner in the school holidays.

National Rail 2-for-1 offers: If you’re travelling by train you can get 1/3 off or 2 for 1 tickets on loads of attractions when booked through the National Rail 2 for 1 scheme.
Kids Pass: You can sign up to a Kid’s Pass trial for just £1 to access discounts on days out and eating out all over the UK.
Supermarket promotions: Cereal brands like Kelloggs run promotions for discounted tickets (things like 2 for 1 tickets) for days out with the kids by purchasing specially-marked boxes.
Blue Peter Badges: Blue Peter Badges are awesome because the kids can get in for free at over 200 UK attractions – literally halving the cost of your family days out! You can use them at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, ZSL London Zoo, The Tower of London, the HMS Belfast, The Heights of Abraham, The Eden Project, The London Bridge Experience and loads of other places – read more about it in my Blue Peter Badge Guide.
Multi-attraction tickets: Look for combination tickets to get the best deals. For instance, Merlin have five main London attractions, with each typically priced at around £30pp, but book a multi-attraction ticket and it’s so much more affordable. You get 90 days to enjoy your chosen attractions so it’s worth buying in bulk – and it can cost as little £12 per attraction!

Merlin Annual Pass: With a Merlin Annual Pass you can access absolutely loads of attractions including: Alton Towers, Chessington, LEGOLAND Windsor and Thorpe Park; indoor fun like SEA LIFE centres, Shrek’s Adventure!, The London Eye and Madame Tussauds; and historical and immersive experiences like Warwick Castle, The Dungeons and even Cadbury World. Kids under 90cm go free and you can check out all of the pass options and what’s included here: Are Merlin Annual Passes worth it and which pass is best?

Other ways to have fun on a budget over October half-term…

As well as the big days out, don’t forget to have fun picking pumpkins, trick-or-treating and making the most of what’s on your doorstep. Look for free or low-cost Halloween events in your community, such as: village hall parties, school events, free Autumn firework displays, pumpkin festivals, country-park activities and spooky scarecrow trails for the kids to complete. (My two used to love the trails!) Check with your local library for Halloween-themed activities, such as storytelling sessions or craft workshops as well. There are often plenty of budget-friendly days out to enjoy too!

When it comes to the big attractions – be sure to book in advance where required and check the terms and conditions of each offer to make the most of these fantastic deals. And, whatever you get up to with the kids this October half-term, I hope you have a fabulous time with the kids! 😊