Inspire your October half term
We’ve reached October, and coming up with ideas for a week, or even two, of activities can be difficult. To help, we’ve put together some inspiration, from sporting activities and wildlife adventures to free family fun to help keep costs down.
Sporting days out
Get the kids burning off some energy and maybe even trying a new sport over the holidays.
Minithon
📅 24 October
📍 Lee Valley Athletics Centre
💷 £18.50
Get your little athletes to test out their skills at Lee Valley Athletics Centre's Mini Olympics.
Make a splash at Lee Valley White Water Centre
📅Various dates and times throughout half term
📍Lee Valley White Water Centre 💷From £17.50
Squeeze in one last water session with weekend activities including kayaking, SUP and Water Wipeout on the lake. Young adrenaline seekers can even tackle the rapids with Hydrospeeding, kayaking and rafting sessions also running throughout the half term.
Multi-activity camp at Lee Valley VeloPark
📅Throughout half term
📍Lee Valley VeloPark
💷From £30
Looking for a varied holiday camp? Rising Stars are hosting a multi-activity camp at Lee Valley VeloPark.
Test out the different tracks on two wheels
📅Various dates and times throughout half term
📍Lee Valley VeloPark
💷From £21.50
From track cycling to BMX, your little Bradley Wiggins can hone their skills and try something new.
Take a glide on the ice with daily sessions
📅Various dates and times throughout half term
📍Lee Valley Ice Centre
💷From £13
This seasonal favourite is a great way for the kids to have fun and take a break from screens.
Get ready to cause a racquet at the Tennis Camps
📅26 to 30 October
📍Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
💷£29 per day
Try out different tennis skills and put them to the test in a mini tournament at the end of the session.
Wildlife adventures
Get the kids outside and enjoying the season, seeing the wildlife around them and of course crush those crunchy leaves.
Wonderful Wildlife Weekends at Walthamstow Wetlands
📅25 October
📍Walthamstow Wetlands
💷FREE - donations welcome
Kids can get hands-on with nature and discover what wildlife they can find.
Autumn Nature Discovery at Walthamstow Wetlands
📅27 October
📍Walthamstow Wetlands
💷FREE - donations welcome
Take in the sights of autumn, from crisp fallen leaves to seasonal wildlife preparing for winter hibernation.
Nature Storytime at Walthamstow Wetlands
📅27 October
📍Walthamstow Wetlands
💷FREE - donations welcome
Enjoy an interactive, nature-themed storytime session for young children.
Sensory Walk
📅28 October
📍Lee Valley Ice Centre
💷FREE
Tune into your senses with this wellbeing walk. It's a great activity for both children and adults.
Download our autumn wildlife sheets
Take the kids out to explore your local open spaces and discover nature with our FREE autumn activity sheets.
For the adults
Take some time to take in London nature yourself with this walk round East India Dock Basin and Bow Creek.
A Walk on the Wild Side
📅28 October
📍East India Dock Basin and Bow Creek Ecology Park
💷£3.70
Discover these hidden wildlife oases with our Biodiversity team.
