October half-term holidays in Cornwall
It may finally be time to accept that the scorching temperatures and long sunny days of Summer are gone until next year...
But with October half-term just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start planning your week away.
Look forward to a week of family fun, away from screens, gaming and the day-to-day housework.
What's on in Cornwall this October half-term?
Halloween at the Eden Project
Meet some extra special guests at Halloweden's petting zoo, where all is not quite as it seems.... Master your potion-making skills and become a pumpkin-carving master, available from mid-October.
The Spooky trail at Trebah
Wander around the beautiful gardens at Trebah, near Falmouth, hunting for scary creatures to get a prize.... there is also pumpkin carving and creative workshops.
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Creepy Crawlies at Heligan
The gardens at Heligan are a joy at any time of year, but at half-term there will be plenty of extra activities for the kids.
Craft your own bug head-dress, follow the creepy paths on the look out for wonderful creatures among the woodland, and create a dream web to hang above your bed!
Nasties at Newquay Zoo
With over 13 acres of lush tropical gardens, there are lots of hiding places for nasty surprises.
As well as the ever popular lions, monkeys, gorillas and red panda, you can also see nocturnal creatures, bugs and reptiles.
You may even win a prize if you come in scary fancy dress.
Half-term laughs at Lappa Valley
Climb aboard the steam train and take the winding track through the wooded valley to the fun park.
Here you'll find a boating lake, more train rides, play areas, toddlers' maze and much more.
There is also the chance to win a prize for anyone in Halloween fancy dress.
Dog-friendly
Bring the whole family this October half-term, including the dog, when you book a dog-friendly holiday home by the sea.
Treyarnon Bay, just a few steps from your front door, is dog-friendly all year so pooch can stretch his legs, satisfy his urge to dig, and jump the waves all day long!
Browse holiday cottages & apartments
Tastefully decorated, with stunning views across the white sands and turquoise waters of Treyarnon Bay, Ocean Blue Cornwall has it all.
From a ground floor apartment to a three-storey beach house, there's the perfect accommodation for you.