Best Things To Do & Days Out In South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Plan a family day at Chester Zoo with the Halloween Top Trumps Trail, a ‘zoo vs you’ trail that runs from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.

Discover the Pennywell Pumpkin Festival in Devon, running daily from 26 September to 1 November 2026. All activities are included in the ticket price.

Discover Mother Shipton’s Cave Halloween event in 2026, running from 24 October to 1 November. Car or group tickets are £42 during this time.

Discover TUI Cape Verde holidays in 2026 for families. Choose between Sal and Boa Vista, enjoy year-round sunshine, and plan your perfect beach escape.

Discover TUI holidays for summer 2026. Plan family breaks to Europe and beyond, understand room types, and explore TUI’s flexible payment options.

Discover Fireworks Night at IWM Duxford on 5 November 2026, with tickets from £10. Enjoy fairground rides and aircraft engine runs before the display.

Planning winter sun holidays for 2026? We compare October half term with Christmas school breaks, looking at travel, costs, and weather to help you decide.

Find all Halloween events at Whistlestop Valley in 2026. The official listings include Halloween Ghost Train and Villain Academy fun for families this October.