Families looking for free or low-cost ideas to entertain their children during the upcoming October half term need look no further than the local area for inspiration.
Buckinghamshire's libraries, leisure centres and museums have a wide range of events and activities taking place across the week.
Libraries across the county will be hosting regular and extra activities during half term, including painting workshops, Duplo and Lego play sessions, arts & crafts and book clubs. Most are free but booking may be necessary.
On Friday 1 November, as part of Black History Month, there is a performance of Island Movements – a short ballet that tells the story of Windrush and explores the impact of this generation’s experiences on their families, communities and society. The show takes place 1:30pm to 2:30pm at High Wycombe Library and will be followed by a Q&A with the dancers and creators.
Visit the Buckinghamshire Libraries website for more details on what’s happening in your local library this half term and beyond.
If you are looking for something more physical for you and your kids, then leisure centres across Buckinghamshire have a wide variety of activities taking place this half term including:
- Swimming crash courses at Swan Pool in Buckingham. Crash courses are designed to enable children to quickly develop their confidence and ability in the water and are available for a range of swimming abilities, catering for complete beginners, up to children who can swim up to 25 metres.
- Swimming sessions that are be available throughout the half term holiday at Swan Pool & Leisure Centre in Buckingham, Aqua Vale in Aylesbury, and at Wycombe, Chalfont and Chilterns leisure centres.
- Adventure climbing at Wycombe Leisure Centre.
- Soft play at Chesham Leisure Centre.
- Climbing and soft play at the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre in Amersham.
More information on half term activities at Buckinghamshire leisure centres can be found on the council's website.
Buckinghamshire's museums have a wide selection of interesting and varied exhibitions and activities taking place. The activities include everything from spooky storytelling and craft workshops to creative writing classes.
You can also see what’s on at our fantastic theatres; check out the programmes at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury and The Swan in Wycombe. And if you fancy an outdoors activity there are Halloween Trails at our stunning Country Parks.
Clive Harriss, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure said:
“Our libraries, leisure centres, and museums provide a diverse array of enjoyable activities and events for children and families all year round. During school holidays, there’s an even greater selection, with most activities being affordable and some offered for free, which is fantastic for everyone. If you’re looking for fresh air and exercise, then I recommend visiting one of our country parks and award-winning green spaces.”
There are also lots of other activities and events taking place across the county during half term, including Halloween pumpkin picking! Visit Buckinghamshire Family Information Service website to find out what's on. You can search for events based on location, age group, and type of activity.”
