From enjoying the vibrant autumnal colours in local woodland, to fun-packed days out full of Halloween activities, we’ve got some ideas to keep the children entertained this half term – whatever the weather.
Eastbourne and its surrounding areas has a wide range of attractions and there are reasonably priced ideas if you have started saving for Christmas.
Whether it is right on your doorstep or a short drive away, you should find something to help pass this time this October half term.
![Sharnfold Farm, situated at Stone Cross between Eastbourne and Hailsham is inviting people to come along for some half-term Halloween fun from October 22-31.
There will be Spooky-themed trail and activities, Pumpkin carving in the Sussex Barn (24th-28th only) and stunning Halloween displays. Visit www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA0NGE4ZDVlLWY5YTMtNGRmYi05ZTMxLWQ5OGM3MjdkZTgwYzo0M2ZiY2NhYy04NzY0LTQ1MGUtYTE2MC0yMDAyZmE3YjZlYTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Sharnfold Farm, situated at Stone Cross between Eastbourne and Hailsham is inviting people to come along for some half-term Halloween fun from October 22-31. There will be Spooky-themed trail and activities, Pumpkin carving in the Sussex Barn (24th-28th only) and stunning Halloween displays. Visit www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk Photo: supplied
![Explore the changing season and enjoy the autumn colours. Take a picnic and splash in some puddles. Abbot's Wood, Friston Forest or Hampden Park are all good choices locally. Picture by Steve Muddell](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZkZWEzMjgzLWJmZjctNDVmMi04ZWUwLTQ0ZTZjODFjMWEzYjo1Yzg1ODJhOS00ZGVkLTQ1ZDUtYjE5ZC1iMWMyOTg0M2NiNmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Explore the changing season and enjoy the autumn colours. Take a picnic and splash in some puddles. Abbot's Wood, Friston Forest or Hampden Park are all good choices locally. Picture by Steve Muddell Photo: Steve Muddell
![Knockhatch Adventure Park, near Hailsham, is offering fun half-term terrors including monster discos in the big top, a live action scare maze and a Sherlock Holmes experience. Visit their website for full details.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA0ZjI4Mjc0LTUzZjYtNDAyOC05ZmE5LTE2OWI2NzlmZjY4YzpjNmVjYTIzZC1lYjY2LTQyMzItOGM4NS01NmNkZTU3OTU0MTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Knockhatch Adventure Park, near Hailsham, is offering fun half-term terrors including monster discos in the big top, a live action scare maze and a Sherlock Holmes experience. Visit their website for full details. Photo: supplied
![Rainy day? Pop to Treasure Island on Eastbourne seafront for a soft play adventure.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZhMjA0MWU4LTlkOWItNGViZC1iNzlkLWI2NTFjMmY3MmY2NTpmMGFjNmE5Ny02MGY1LTQyZDAtYTczZi04NDJmOGI5NjA3ZDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Rainy day? Pop to Treasure Island on Eastbourne seafront for a soft play adventure. Photo: supplied