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The markets, craft events, exhibitions and small, lovely things worth your time — hand-picked, never the tourist-trap stuff. If it's here, we'd go ourselves.
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FamilyUntil 8 Nov · Dorking
Moominvalley Trail at Polesden Lacey
A gentle garden trail through the National Trust's Surrey estate, meeting the Moomin family among the borders and woodland.
Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BDFree with garden admission (Adult £14 / Child £7 / Family £35; free for National Trust members)
Family👋 Meet peopleUntil 8 Nov · Brighton
The Story Trail
Thirty giant, artist-painted BookBenches turn Brighton and Hove's streets and parks into a free citywide trail.
Streets, parks and open spaces across Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1Free
FamilyUntil 2 Nov · Bristol
Howl-oween: Creatures of the Dark
Bristol Zoo Project turns spooky-but-sweet for half term, with a nightly trail and dark-loving creatures included in your ticket.
Bristol Zoo Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol BS10 7TPIncluded in admission (from £15.80 online, under-2s free)
FamilyTue 27 Oct – Mon 2 Nov · South West
Half-Term Family Fun at the Holburne
Free family admission and drop-in creative workshops at Bath's lovely Holburne Museum over October half term.
Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DBFree for families; drop-in workshops 28–30 Oct free
FamilyWed 4 Nov · London
Design Baby: sensory play for under-3s at the V&A
A free, bookable sensory play session for babies and toddlers up to age 3 at the V&A.
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RLFree (booking required)
FamilyThu 5 Nov · North Yorkshire
Fireworks at the Farm, Monk Park
A low-bang fireworks display set to Disney music, with a bonfire, marshmallows and street food on a Thirsk farm.
Monk Park Farm, Thirsk YO7 2AGTicketed (see website)
Family👋 Meet peopleUntil 18 Dec · London
Sound Explorers at Young V&A
A free drop-in music and sound session for babies and toddlers, running Thursdays and Fridays at Young V&A.
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PAFree
Family👋 Meet peopleSat 7 Nov · London
SEND Play at Young V&A
A free monthly play session for children with SEND or sensory differences and their families.
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2Free
Family👋 Meet peopleSat 14 Nov · East Of England
Teen Chill Club at Dunmow Library
A free, drop-in Saturday club for teens to relax, hang out and meet new people.
Dunmow Library, Great Dunmow, EssexFree (no booking)
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