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. There are free options as well as paid-for activities, at varying prices.
5. Arundel Wetland Centre
October half term is eek! week at Arundel Wetland Centre, including an interactive trail. Will you dare to put your hand in a snake box, grab a photo opportunity with a bat or get up close and personal with a toad? For pond dipping, a £3 donation per family is appreciated.Photo: Jim Johnston / WWT
6. Walking in the woods
Explore the changing season and enjoy the autumn colours. Take a picnic and splash in some puddles. Try Clapham Woods, the Angmering Park Estate and Lancing Ring.Photo: Steve Muddell
7. Drusillas Zoo Park
Drusillas Zoo Park near Alfriston has Hallowe'en Shriek Week running from Saturday, October 21, to Sunday, October 29, with lots of fun events. The whole park will be draped in pumpkins, skeletons, spiders, cobwebs and more.Photo: Contributed
8. Sheffield Park
The National Trust's Sheffield Park has some of the most spectacular autumn scenes you will see in the country.Photo: The National Trust