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Aquarium lays on spine-tingling activities for half term
Lake District visitor attraction, Lakes Aquarium, has a frighteningly good array of activities lined up for October half term week, when children can get up close and personal with creatures, give themselves a few scary moments and also enjoy a ‘Wondrous Witchy Wednesday’ with a children’s author.
The Stratford Halloween Festival
As the nights grow longer and Horribly Hideous Halloween approaches, the Tudor World Halloween Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon is busy organising even more ghoulish going-ons for this spine-chillingly spooky time of year.
Stirring up a treat for Christmas at Lakeside Hotel & Spa
The Lakeside Hotel & Spa, located on the shores of Lake Windermere, is stirring up a fantastic weekend break for visitors to take part in a one off cookery class and learn how to make a traditional Christmas Pudding.
Bristol's golden greats
Some of the UK’s finest autumn nature experiences can be had in the south west of England this autumn.
Yoga and mindfulness meditation in Suffolk
Healthy holiday specialist Satvada Retreats is hosting a four day ‘Art of Relaxation’ retreat near Framlingham in rural Suffolk from 29 November – 2 December 2013.
Carbs & Craic at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is warming up for its annual festival of fun and running in Inverness on 28th & 29th September.
Travel back in time as Edinburgh's Grassmarket Area returns to Middle Ages
Edinburgh’s Grassmarket is set for a medieval spectacle later this month hosting two days of family events commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden over the weekend of 28 & 29 September.
The best autumn walks in the South West
Once the summer crowds have gone, autumn is a perfect time to visit Cornwall.
The West Country opens its beaches to dogs once again
On 1 October, many of the West Country’s most popular beaches - having enforced seasonal dog bans over the busy summer - will be open to keen canines again.
Discover the autumn retreat of Anglesey
The Isle of Anglesey has plenty to offer every kind of holidaymaker this autumn season, from relaxing foodie weekend retreats, outdoor adventures to historic trips discovering the gems of this beautiful Welsh isle.
Explore the great outdoors in the heart of Cheshire
Explore the Great British Countryside at its best this autumn with a trip to The Lymm Hotel, part of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, and get a taste of true village life.
Get up close and personal in Brighton this autumn
Anyone who feels in need of rejuvenation, a bit of self-exploration or adding some spice to a relationship would be making a good start by heading to Brighton & Hove this autumn, where the city will be hosting both The Love, Sex and Intimacy Fair and the Mind Body and Spirit Festival.
Active autumn breaks with a difference
There is no better time of the year to visit the Great Glen and Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands than autumn, when September and October can be mild and fine and the changing seasons dazzling patchwork of foliage on show wherever you look.
Christmas walking breaks in the UK
Celebrate the festive season with fabulous food, lots of entertainment and great walks - ideal for walking off those Christmas excesses - on a Christmas UK getaway with HF Holidays.
Oxford Castle Unlocked transformed into city’s only scare attraction for Ghost Fest 2013
The hunt is back on for ghosts and ghouls this October at Oxford Castle Unlocked as the award-winning Ghost Fest returns for the eighth year with its most thrilling line-up yet