October Half Term Fun for Children in Bromley
A guide to family-friendly activities in the borough and beyond, from Banana Moon Bromley
October half term is here, and Banana Moon Bromley is here to help you plan some fun for your little ones. Here's a guide to some of the best family-friendly activities in Bromley and beyond, with links to more information:
BECKENHAM PLACE PARK
Beckenham Place Park is hosting a variety of Halloween-themed events during half term, including a pumpkin trail, spooky storytelling, and a fireworks display. You can also visit the park's farm and explore the ruins of the old palace. Beckenham Place Park's October half term events:
https://beckenhamplacepark.com/news/october-half-term-in-bpp
THE GLADES
The Glade’s shopping centre is home to a variety of family-friendly attractions, including the Odeon cinema, bowling alley, and arcade. During half term, there will also be a number of special events taking place, such as face painting, balloon sculpting, and magic shows. The Glades' family-friendly attractions:
https://www.theglades.co.uk/bromley-life/kids-about-town
MYTIME ACTIVE
MyTime Active is a soft play centre in Bromley that's perfect for kids of all ages. They have a variety of play areas, including slides, ball pits, and climbing frames. There's also a café where you can grab a bite to eat or drink. MyTime Active's soft play centre:
https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/activities/soft-play
BROMLEY CENTRAL LIBRARY
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND FOOD PROGRAMME
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is a government-funded initiative that provides free food and activities for children during the school holidays and half term. There are a number of HAF providers in Bromley, so you're sure to find something that your kids will enjoy. Bromley's Holiday Activities and Food Programme:
https://www.bromley.gov.uk/Holidayactivitiesandfoodprogramme
YOUR BROMLEY
Your Bromley is hosting a number of trick-or-treat events in the borough during half term. These events are free to attend and are a great way to get your kids into the Halloween spirit. Your Bromley's trick-or-treat events:
https://yourbromley.com/trickortreat/
If you're looking for something to do further afield, here are a couple of suggestions:
- Horniman Museum and Gardens: The Horniman Museum and Gardens is hosting a Brick Dinos exhibition during half term. This exhibition features over 50 dinosaur models made from LEGO bricks. Horniman Museum and Gardens' Brick Dinos exhibition: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/brick-dinos/
- Godstone Farm: Godstone Farm is a family farm park located in Surrey. They have a variety of animals to see, including cows, pigs, sheep, and goats. There are also a number of play areas and indoor activities to enjoy. Godstone Farm's family farm park: https://godstonefarm.co.uk/
We hope this guide gives you some ideas for how to keep your children entertained during October half term. And if you’re one of our current parents, don’t forget to upload your photos to the parent app to share with us!