October Half Term Breaks

October half term is fast approaching and there's no better time for a short break in Staffordshire!

Treat the family to a few days away and enjoy spooktacular events, breath-taking countryside, and indoor adventures.

Enjoy Staffordshire - where the magic happens!

Here are 10 great family days out in Staffordshire for this half term.

10 Half Term Family Days Out in Staffordshire

• Alton Towers Resort

Brave the mazes at Scarefest, enjoy your favourite rides and coasters in the dark, and treat your little terrors to child-friendly live entertainment from the Freaky Five - all waiting for you at Alton Towers Resort this half term.

• Drayton Manor Resort

There's hair-raising antics with Thomas and Friends at Drayton Manor Resort for Halloween, and a stunning fireworks display to round off half term in style.

• Waterworld

Revel in some wet and wild action at Waterworld, home of thrilliant water slides and flumes for all ages, and two new Adventure Golf courses to tackle next door.

• Monkey Forest

Take your last chance to see the free-roaming macaques at the unique Monkey Forest before it closes for winter on October 30th. There's free admission if you're in fancy dress, and a spooky hidden trail too!

• Trentham Estate

Breathe in the fresh air as you stroll around the lake at The Trentham Estate. The kids can let off steam in the Adventure Playground and enjoy halloween themed actvities like the new Pumpkin Patch.

• National Forest Adventure Farm

Screamfest is back at the National Forest Adventure Farm this half term, with five spooktacular scare mazes to choose from, while there's also pumpkin picking and carving for younger visitors.

• Tamworth Castle

Explore the new Battle & Tribute exhibition at Tamworth Castle, and follow the AR trail which brings the characters of the castle's past to life and reveals all about Aethelflaed, Staffordshire's warrior queen.

• Churnet Valley Railway

Scale the heights of Staffordshire's Little Switzerland on the heritage steam trains of Churnet Valley Railway, and tuck into a hearty breakfast or lunch as you go.

• Cannock Chase Forest

Escape to Cannock Chase Forest and witness a dazzling display of Autumnal colour on the new Gruffalo Spotters Trail - perfect for a family nature walk - or as you whizz by on your bike, or the zip wires and high ropes courses of Go Ape.

• Staffordshire Peak District

Stroll through some of Staffordshire's most beautiful backdrops at the Staffordshire Peak District, and be rewarded with breath-taking views at spots like The Roaches, Dovedale and Thor's Cave.

Places to stay for families in Staffordshire

Stay over for a few nights this half term in Staffordshire, and enjoy all the wild adventures, adrenaline-fuelled action.full-on fun and outstanding outdoors.

From hotels close to our theme parks and other great Staffordshire attractions, to campsites in the heart of the countryside, there's an array of places to stay in Staffordshire for families.

Choose from spacious, brand new city centre hotels, themed rooms dedicated to your favourite children's TV characters, and holiday parks and camping and caravanning sites away from the hustle and bustle.

Feel free to explore our Accommodation section and our list of family-friendly places to stay, and start planning your last minute Staffordshire break right now!