Half-Term Days Out in the UK

School half-term dates vary by region and by year, but the same question comes up every time: where to take the kids for a day that isn't screens. Here's where to start looking.

Zoos, farms and wildlife parks

Animal attractions are the reliable half-term choice — most are largely outdoors, work in most weather, and hold a child's attention for a full day. See our zoos & wildlife parks guide for options across the regions we cover.

Keeping costs down

Half-term is peak pricing at most paid attractions, so it's worth checking our free attractions list first — nature reserves, some museums, churches and country parks are usually free to enter year-round.

Wet-weather backup

Museums are the obvious indoor fallback — browse our museums list, or pick a region below and check which of its listed attractions have indoor exhibits.

Find something near you

Always check an attraction's own website before you go — opening hours and half-term events change year to year.