18/10/2026
in over 24th Oct to 1st Nov
🎃 HALF-TERM WITHOUT THE HORROR BILL: PEMBROKESHIRE’S FAMILY HOLIDAY GUIDE
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
The children are counting down to half-term. The grown-ups are counting the cost. Fortunately, Pembrokeshire has plenty of ways to fill the holidays without requiring a small bank loan and a lie-down afterwards.
From free crafts and teenage activity nights to woodland adventures, wildlife encounters and fireworks, here’s a practical guide for families with children under 16. We’ve covered north, south and central Pembrokeshire, with inexpensive options first, plus a few clearly priced treats.
The council’s half-term dates are Monday 26 to Friday 30 October. This guide includes both weekends. Check individual schools for any extra training days.
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💷 GOOD-VALUE ADVENTURES THROUGHOUT THE BREAK
🎃 SCOLTON MANOR: A £2 TRAIL AND ROOM TO ROAM
At Scolton Manor, Bethlehem, near Haverfordwest, the Halloween trail runs daily from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, 10:00-15:00, at £2 per child. Outdoor play areas, the woodland village and pump track are free to use, with parking charged separately: £4.20 for two hours, £4.70 for four hours or £6.20 all day. Bring a picnic and make an afternoon of it.
For a rainy spell, the house has retro gaming, Halloween crafts and quizzes. House admission is £5.70 per adult, £3.50 per child, under-fours free, or £15.95 for two adults and two children. Crafts run 10:00-15:00; the house programme runs 10:00-16:00.
The fancy-dress parade is Friday 30 October at 14:00. A free craft fayre follows on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, 10:00-16:00. Parking still applies.
Information: https://scoltonmanor.co.uk/upcoming-events/haunting-halloween/
Contact: 01437 731328
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🧙 A SPELL OF FUN IN ST DAVIDS
The Wizard’s Spell Trail at Oriel y Parc, High Street, St Davids, runs throughout our holiday dates, 10:00-16:00. Search the woods, tower and courtyard for missing ingredients, then collect a treat. It costs £4 per child and is a drop-in activity. A useful choice for children who prefer a magical mission to a proper fright.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/wizards-spell-f993
Contact: 01437 720392
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🏰 CAREW CASTLE: SCARECROWS AND A CREEPY MILL
Carew’s Halloween programme runs Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November. The castle opens 10:00-16:30; the haunted Tidal Mill opens 11:00-17:00, with last entry at 16:30. The mill experience is included in admission and recommended for ages four and over, at parents’ discretion. Expect steps and dark spaces.
Standard admission is £9 per adult, £7 for children aged 4-16, or £28.50 for two adults and two children. The smartphone-led Spooky Scarecrow Trail costs another £2.50 per child and runs 10:00-16:00. Workshops and shows below have their own charges, so check the total before booking.
Information: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/events-at-carew-castle/autumn-events/
Contact: 01646 651782
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🌿 STEP BACK IN TIME AT CASTELL HENLLYS
Near Eglwyswrw, Castell Henllys offers roundhouses, woodland and a chance to discover Iron Age life. It opens daily through Sunday 1 November, 10:00-17:00, with last admission at 16:00.
Normal entry is £9 per adult, £7 per child or £28.50 for a family of two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Special events can cost more. Sunday quiet mornings run 10:00-12:00, without loud activities or demonstrations.
Information: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/
Contact: 01239 891319
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🌾 HEATHERTON’S £1 SCARECROW HUNT
Heatherton, St Florence, has free daytime admission and a half-term scarecrow trail costing £1 per person for charity. Other activities cost extra, so agree the spending limit before the go-karts come into view. The announcement does not give trail hours; check before travelling.
For older, braver children, After Dark runs Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October. The scare maze and moonlit golf bundle costs £19 per person, with advance booking essential. The maze is recommended for ages 10-plus and includes live actors, sudden scares and strobe lighting. This is a separate, pricier outing.
Information: https://www.heatherton.co.uk/news/half-term-halloween-thrills-at-heatherton-2026/
Contact: [email protected]
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🎃 PUMPKINS WITHOUT AN ENTRY FEE
Tenby’s Pumpkin Patch at Gumfreston Farm, SA70 8RA, advertises free entry and parking, with no booking needed. Half-term opening is advertised as 10:00-19:00 daily. Pumpkins, refreshments and some activities cost extra.
The barn offers a little shelter, but wellies are a sound investment in family happiness. Check the venue’s latest opening update, particularly for the final Sunday.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/tenby-s-pumpkin-patch
Direct venue contact: not published in the listing.
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📅 SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
🎬 FREE FILMS FOR BUDDING FILMMAKERS
Theatr Gwaun, West Street, Fishguard, hosts “Your Films, Our Screen” at 14:00. This free gala screening showcases short films from Welsh filmmakers. The venue lists it for ages 12-plus, making it an option for older children curious about creating films themselves. Reserve through the theatre; finishing time is not published.
Booking: https://theatrgwaun.com/production/gala-screening-your-films-our-screen/
Contact: 01348 873421
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🍎 APPLE PRESSING AT CASTELL HENLLYS
Have a go at traditional apple pressing from 11:00-15:00. Bring apples if you have them, and a container for taking juice home. The activity is included in normal admission, rather than being a free-entry event.
Information: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/events-at-castell-henllys/events-autumn-and-winter/
Contact: 01239 891319
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🙌 FREE EVENINGS FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Milford Haven and Fishguard leisure centres both have free Youth Nights, 17:30-20:30, for ages 11-16. Book through Pembrokeshire Leisure’s website, app or the relevant centre. A welcome option for the “too old for pumpkin colouring” contingent.
Booking: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/our-products/holidays/youth-night/
Centre contacts: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/nearest-leisure-centre/
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📅 SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026
👻 SPOOKY STORIES AT HAVERHUB
HaverHub, 12 Quay Street, Haverfordwest, hosts “Spooky Stories from the Other Side!” from 16:30-18:00. Expect storytelling, audience participation and a few shivers. Suggested age seven-plus; tickets are £12 per person. Book ahead.
Booking: https://haverhub.org.uk/event/spooky-stories-from-the-other-side/
Contact: 01437 807224
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🐉 CHOOSE YOUR OWN CASTLE ADVENTURE
The Storymaster’s Tales: The Castle of Blood comes to Carew Castle at 13:00 on Sunday 25, Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October. This interactive fantasy show lets the audience influence the adventure.
It lasts about an hour and suits ages six-plus. Tickets are £8 per person, including accompanying adults, PLUS normal castle admission. Booking is strongly recommended.
Information and booking: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/news/step-into-the-shadows-at-carew-castle-this-half-term/
Contact: 01646 651782
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📅 MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026
🎉 A £6 HALLOWEEN PARTY IN NARBERTH
The Queens Hall, High Street, has two party sessions, with doors opening at 11:00 or 13:30. Expect a magician, disco, games, bouncy castle and soft play for under-twos.
Children cost £6, with a £1 booking fee advertised; adults and under-twos enter free. Children must be accompanied, with up to two responsible adults per child. Choose one session when booking. Finishing times are not published.
Booking: https://thequeenshall.org.uk/events/kids-halloween-party-2026
Contact: 01834 861212
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🦇 MAKE A BATINATOR
Oriel y Parc, St Davids, has bat-headdress making from 11:00-15:00. It costs £4 per child, with no advance booking needed. Homemade Halloween headgear, with considerably more personality than another plastic mask.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/batinator-headdress-a6d6
Contact: 01437 720392
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🦀 GO ROCKPOOLING WITH A MARINE BIOLOGIST
Sea Trust’s Seashore Safaris meet at Ocean Lab, The Parrog, Goodwick, before exploring Goodwick Sands.
The hour-long sessions start at 12:30 on Monday 26 October, 14:20 on Wednesday 28 October and 15:30 on Friday 30 October. Tickets cost £8 per person. Book ahead, wear suitable beach footwear and expect uneven rocks. Sessions depend on the weather.
Booking information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/seashore-safaris-guided-rockpooling-with-a-marine-biologist-aa59
Contact: 01348 688588 or [email protected]
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📅 TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER 2026
🎬 SHAUN THE SHEEP TO THE RESCUE
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, screens “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” at 14:00. This U-rated animation turns a ruined pumpkin patch into a much bigger adventure.
Further screenings are Monday 26 October at 19:30 and Thursday 29 October at 14:00. Running time is 80 minutes. The booking system shows £5.50 children, £8 adults and £23 for two adults and two children; check your chosen performance when booking.
Booking: https://theatrgwaun.com/production/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom/
Contact: 01348 873421
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👻 GHOST STORIES AT CAREW
Carew Castle’s family ghost tours run Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October, 16:30-17:30. Tickets are £9 per adult and £7 for children aged five-plus. Booking is essential. Bring warm waterproof clothing and a torch, and arrive ten minutes early.
Booking: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/events-at-carew-castle/autumn-events/
Contact: 01646 651782
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📅 WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2026
🎨 FREE MASK MAKING AT COLBY
Colby Woodland Garden, near Amroth, has free Calan Gaeaf mask making in the Bothy Exhibition Room, 11:00-15:00. All ages are welcome and there is no need to book. Make an owl, a bat or your own creature, then explore the autumn garden.
Car parking costs £4 for three hours or £8 all day, with free parking for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders.
Information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/colby-woodland-garden/events/c8651517-13b8-4669-b621-7cbb3f3e7595
Contact: 01646 623110
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🎪 RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS, FOR THE AFTERNOON
Circus Berzercus visits HaverHub, Haverfordwest, 13:00-16:00. Children aged 4-13 can try up to seven circus skills, then show their families what they have learnt at approximately 15:30.
It costs £15 per child. Booking is required, and children can attend without an accompanying adult during the workshop. Bring comfortable clothing and a water bottle.
Booking: https://haverhub.org.uk/event/circus-skills-workshop-with-circus-berzercus/
Contact: 01437 807224
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🐛 BUG HUNTING AND CRAFTS AT THE WELSH WILDLIFE CENTRE
At Cilgerran’s Welsh Wildlife Centre, Mini-beast Hunt Mayhem runs 11:30-12:30, with a bug hunt and a small wildlife home to make. It suits ages three-plus and costs £4 per child.
The Crafty Afternoon runs 13:30-15:30, with half-hour slots costing £4 per painted item. Booking ahead is recommended for both. Allow another £5 per car for parking.
Bug hunt: https://www.welshwildlife.org/events/2026-10-28-mini-beast-hunt-mayhem
Crafts: https://www.welshwildlife.org/events/2026-10-28-crafty-afternoon
Contact: 01239 621600 or [email protected]
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🧹 BROOMS, POTIONS AND LITTLE MONSTERS
Carew Castle’s Room on the Broom workshops run Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October at 11:00 and 14:00. Each lasts an hour, is recommended for ages 4-8 and costs £5 per child PLUS castle admission. Adults must accompany children and booking is essential.
Booking: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/carew-castle/events-at-carew-castle/autumn-events/
Contact: 01646 651782
For a drop-in alternative, Oriel y Parc, St Davids, has clay-monster making on Wednesday 28 October, 11:00-15:00, at £4 per child.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/clay-monsters-b148
Contact: 01437 720392
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📅 THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2026
🍎 FREE APPLE DAY IN ST DAVIDS
Oriel y Parc’s courtyard becomes an apple celebration from 10:30-14:30, with pressing, apple-boat races and seasonal activities. Entry is free and no booking is needed. Bring a container for juice.
The organiser says this event depends on enough apples being available, so check before setting off.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/apple-day-4342
Contact: 01437 720392
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👹 MAKE A CLAY MONSTER AT CILGERRAN
The Welsh Wildlife Centre offers half-hour clay-monster sessions between 13:30 and 15:00. Suitable for ages three-plus, they cost £4 per participant; accompanying adults do not pay unless taking part. Parking is £5 per car. Contact the centre to secure a slot.
Booking information: https://www.welshwildlife.org/events/2026-10-29-clay-monsters
Contact: 01239 621600 or [email protected]
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🔥 SAMHAIN SPECTACULAR
Castell Henllys has a fire performance and Wicker Man burning at 17:30. Recommended for ages four-plus, tickets cost £10 per person, or £16.50 including food. Booking is essential.
Arrive early for the walk up to the village, with warm clothes and a torch. Finishing time is not published.
Booking: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/events-at-castell-henllys/events-autumn-and-winter/
Contact: 01239 891319
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📅 FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 2026
🐍 MEET THE ANIMALS AT MILFORD WATERFRONT
Mad4Animals visits Sybil House, Milford Haven, with sessions at 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30 and 15:00-16:30. Each includes an hour-long show and a 30-minute meet-and-greet.
Children aged 2-15 cost £8.50 and adults £9.50, each PLUS a £1 booking fee. Infant tickets are £3 plus the fee; ask the organiser which ticket applies to a two-year-old, as its published age bands overlap.
Children need an accompanying adult, and hands-on interaction is recommended for ages four-plus.
Booking: https://www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/whats-on/mad4animals
Organiser contact: [email protected]
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🏮 FREE LANTERN PARADE IN HAVERFORDWEST
Gather at St Thomas Green from 17:00 for the 18:00 parade. SPAN Arts brings Welsh legends, handmade lanterns, music and giant illuminated puppets into the town.
It is free to attend, making this a strong choice for families watching their budget. Finishing time is not published.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/span-arts.org.uk-bd40
Organiser information and contact route: https://www.span-arts.org.uk/lantern-parade/
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🔦 SEE NATURE IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT
Castell Henllys has a ranger-led biofluorescent woodland walk at 18:30. UV torches reveal hidden colours in fungi and lichens, with equipment supplied.
It costs £15 per person, suits ages eight-plus and requires booking. Expect uneven ground; the finishing time is not published.
Booking: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/events-at-castell-henllys/events-autumn-and-winter/
Contact: 01239 891319
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📅 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
🎨 FREE HALLOWEEN CRAFTS AT HAVERHUB
Drop into HaverHub, Haverfordwest, between 10:00 and 15:00 for Halloween crafts, games and fancy-dress fun. Entry is free, with a voluntary £2 donation suggested for materials.
Children must be accompanied. Stay for a little while or make a longer visit.
Information: https://haverhub.org.uk/event/kids-craft-club-halloween-extravaganza/
Contact: 01437 807224
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📖 FREE WELSH AND ENGLISH STORIES AT COLBY
Colby Woodland Garden’s Stories and Flames sessions take place in the Bothy Exhibition Room. English sessions are 11:00-11:30 and 14:00-14:30; Welsh sessions are 12:00-12:30 and 15:00-15:30.
All ages are welcome, with no booking required. Parking charges apply as above.
Information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/colby-woodland-garden/events/104f1754-8c15-4a66-901e-794d0191cfef
Contact: 01646 623110
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🔥 CALAN GAEAF IN THE IRON AGE VILLAGE
Castell Henllys celebrates from 11:00-16:00, with activities, storytelling and a gathering around the fire at 15:00.
Special admission is £11 per adult, £9 per child or £35.50 for a family of two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Activities are included and booking is recommended.
Information: https://www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/castell-henllys/events-at-castell-henllys/events-autumn-and-winter/
Contact: 01239 891319
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🎆 FREE FIREWORKS IN SAUNDERSFOOT
Saundersfoot Harbour has the Little Bang at 18:30 and the Big Bang at 20:00. Both displays are free, with donations welcome. The earlier display is described as the gentler option for younger children.
The funfair opens at 14:00 on Friday 30 October and noon on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Rides cost extra; individual prices are not published.
Information: https://www.saundersfootharbour.co.uk/news/the-big-bang-2026/
Organiser updates: https://lovesaundersfoot.co.uk/saundersfoot-big-bang-weekend-2026/
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🙌 FREE YOUTH NIGHT IN PEMBROKE
Pembroke Leisure Centre has its free activity evening for ages 11-16 from 17:30-20:30. Book through Pembrokeshire Leisure or contact the centre.
Booking and centre contacts: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/our-products/holidays/youth-night/
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📅 SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2026
🔍 ONE LAST OUTDOOR MISSION
Colby’s free explorer backpacks are available from the Welcome Centre, 10:00-14:30. Borrow magnifiers, guides and other equipment for a family nature hunt.
They are also available on Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Saturday 31 October. No booking is needed; parking charges apply.
Information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/colby-woodland-garden/events/067653f8-0239-48ce-a719-64f66492e1f9
Contact: 01646 623110
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🎬 A LITTLE PRACTICAL MAGIC
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, screens “Practical Magic 2” at 16:00. The 12A-rated sequel follows another generation of the Owens family as they confront their curse.
Other holiday screenings are Wednesday 28 October at 19:30, with subtitles, and Friday 30 October at 19:30. Wednesday’s booking page shows £3.50 children and £6.50 adults; confirm prices for the other performances.
Running time is 130 minutes, and under-12s require an accompanying adult.
Booking: https://theatrgwaun.com/production/practical-magic-2/
Contact: 01348 873421
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🏃 EVEN MORE FREE LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Pembrokeshire Leisure has several useful options beyond the diary above. Book through its website or app, or contact your centre. Spaces are limited.
FREE PLAY SESSIONS, AGES 0-8
Inflatables or bouncy castles, soft play and toys.
• Monday 26 October: Crymych 10:00-11:30; Pembrokeshire Sports Village, Haverfordwest, SA61 2NX, 11:00-12:30.
• Tuesday 27 October: Pembroke 12:00-13:30.
• Wednesday 28 October: Fishguard 13:00-14:30.
• Friday 30 October: Milford Haven 13:00-14:30.
Parents of under-eights must remain in the building.
Information: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/our-products/holidays/play-sessions-free/
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FREE DESIGN SQUAD, AGES 4-10
Arts and crafts with something to take home.
• Monday 26 October: Pembroke 09:00-10:00; Haverfordwest 11:00-12:00.
• Wednesday 28 October: Crymych 10:00-11:00; Tenby 13:00-14:00.
• Thursday 29 October: Fishguard 09:30-10:30.
• Friday 30 October: Milford Haven 15:15-16:00.
An adult must remain in the facility for children aged eight and under.
Information: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/our-products/holidays/design-squad/
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FREE YOUTH CIRCUITS, AGES 11-16
• Wednesday 28 October: Tenby 14:30-15:15; Fishguard 15:45-16:30; Pembroke 16:00-16:45.
• Friday 30 October: Haverfordwest 15:00-15:45.
Instructor-led exercise for children who would welcome an energetic session with friends.
Information: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/our-products/holidays/youth-circuits/
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SWIMMING AND A QUIETER OPTION
Fishguard’s timetable lists a quieter, free ALN family swimming session on Thursday 29 October, 15:00-16:00. Contact the centre about access needs and supervision.
Selected swimming sessions are also free for registered young people aged 19 and under; check the holiday timetable rather than assuming every swim is included. Ordinary swimming costs £3.50 per child and £5.50 per adult; under-threes swim free. Admission and adult-supervision rules apply.
Timetable: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/fishguard-leisure-centre/fish-timetables/
Booking, addresses and contacts for all leisure activities: https://pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk/nearest-leisure-centre/
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🥾 WALKS AND DAYS OUT THAT WON’T EMPTY YOUR POCKETS
These are flexible, self-led outings for any suitable holiday day. Visit in daylight, check local conditions and choose a distance that suits your children. No event booking is needed.
🌳 MINWEAR FOREST, NEAR BLACKPOOL MILL
An easy, waymarked 2.6km circular walk, taking about an hour, with woodland, picnic stops and a Cleddau viewpoint. Entry and parking are free.
There are steps and potentially muddy sections, so this is a boots outing rather than a guaranteed buggy route. Follow the official directions, as the postcode covers a wide area.
Route and visitor information: https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/south-west-wales/minwear-forest/?lang=en
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🚲 THE BRUNEL TRAIL, JOHNSTON AND NEYLAND
Bring bikes or walk a section of this mainly flat former railway route. Start at the free Greenhall Park car park in Johnston and turn back whenever the legs, or snack supplies, suggest it.
The route towards Neyland passes Westfield Pill’s tidal pools. There are a few road crossings, so keep younger riders close.
Route: https://www.visitwales.com/destinations/west-wales/pembrokeshire/four-easy-family-friendly-bicycle-rides-around-pembrokeshire
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🦆 LLYS-Y-FRÂN: GO SHORT OR GO LONG
The Boat House Walk is just 0.58km and St Meilyr’s Church Walk 0.76km. Both offer an alternative to tackling the whole reservoir circuit, which is a much more demanding 10.1km.
Walking is free; October parking costs £1.50 for an hour, £4 for four hours or £6 all day. From November, all-day parking is £1.50. Paid activities and bike hire are extra.
Routes: https://llys-y-fran.co.uk/walking-routes/
Contact: 01437 532273
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🪨 PENTRE IFAN: AN ANCIENT MYSTERY FOR FREE
Visit the remarkable prehistoric tomb near Newport, SA41 3TZ, and challenge the children to imagine how its builders moved those stones.
Entry is free, 10:00-16:00, with last admission at 15:30. There is a small roadside lay-by and potentially muddy ground. Look, photograph and wonder, but keep climbing adventures for the playground.
Visitor information: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/pentre-ifan-chambered-tomb
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🍂 BOSHERSTON LILY PONDS AND STACKPOLE
The National Trust’s one-mile Bosherston Lily Ponds trail offers waterside scenery and wildlife spotting. October is about autumn colour and birds rather than flowering lilies.
Walking is free; car parking costs £4 for three hours or £8 all day, with free parking for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders. Check the route’s terrain before bringing a buggy.
Routes and access: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/stackpole-estate
Contact: 01646 623110
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🏖️ MAKE YOUR OWN BEACH CHALLENGE
Try a daylight beach visit at Saundersfoot, Tenby or Broad Haven. Give everyone a photograph challenge: find five colours, three textures and something shaped like a face. Or build a sand sculpture and let the tide be the judge.
Beach access is free, although parking may cost. Check tides, stay away from cliff edges and rough surf, and leave wildlife undisturbed. A flask and packed lunch help keep the day inexpensive.
Local beach information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/
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☔ WHEN THE WEATHER HAS OTHER IDEAS
🐟 SEA MÔR AQUARIUM, GOODWICK
Visit Pembrokeshire lists daily half-term aquarium entry, 10:30-15:30, through Sunday 1 November at Ocean Lab, The Parrog. See local marine creatures at close quarters.
Listed admission is £9.50 adults, £7 children aged 15 and under, under-twos free and accompanying carers free. These details come from the tourism listing; use its booking route to confirm your visit.
Information: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/whats-on-listing/ocean-lab-aquarium-october-half-term
Contact: 01348 688588 or [email protected]
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🏛️ THREE SMALLER MUSEUMS WORTH A LOOK
Narberth Museum, Church Street, opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00-17:00. Standard admission is £5.90 adults, £3.15 children aged 4-17, under-fours free, or £15 for a family. Its displays introduce the town’s past without the price of a major attraction.
Information: https://www.narberthmuseum.co.uk/opening-times/
Contact: 01834 860500
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Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Hill, advertises Monday-Friday opening in October, 10:00-16:00, with last entry at 15:30. Under-13s enter free; adults pay £7. Confirm the rate for children aged 13-15. There is a steep approach up Castle Hill.
Information: https://tenbymuseum.org.uk/plan-your-visit/
Contact: 01834 842809
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Milford Haven Museum, The Old Customs House, opens Monday-Saturday, 10:30-16:00, through October. Adults pay £4.50, children £3.50, under-fives enter free, and a two-adult, two-child family ticket is £12.50. Explore the stories of the town and its maritime past.
Information: https://www.milfordhavenmuseum.co.uk/visit/
Contact: 01646 694496
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📚 DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY
Joining and borrowing books are free. Let children choose a book, explore a new interest or set up their own half-term reading challenge.
Check your branch’s opening hours and ask about holiday activities. A complete, verified October half-term library programme was not available during our checks, so we are not carrying summer sessions into this guide.
Branch information and contacts: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/libraries-and-culture
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🍿 MORE CINEMA OPTIONS
The Torch Theatre in Milford Haven lists “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” through Wednesday 28 October, with under-16 tickets £6, adults £7.50 and a family ticket £24.
Exact holiday screening times were not confirmed in the accessible listing, so check your chosen date before travelling.
Booking: https://www.torchtheatre.co.uk/events/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom-u/
Contact: 01646 695267
The Palace Cinema in Haverfordwest was also checked, but its holiday films, times and prices could not be verified. Check its current programme directly rather than relying on older bargain-screening posts.
Programme and contact route: https://www.haverfordwestcinema.co.uk/
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⚽ A LONGER SESSION FOR SPORTY CHILDREN
Haverfordwest County AFC’s camps at the Dynamite Bridge Meadow Stadium run Monday 26 October for mixed groups and Wednesday 28 October for girls only, 10:00-15:00.
Ages 7-14; £25 per child per day. This is a higher-cost option, but provides a full day of activities. Book ahead and bring lunch, a drink, suitable 3G football boots and weather-appropriate clothing.
Booking and organiser enquiries: https://form.jotform.com/HCAFC/october-half-term-holiday-camps
Separate venue contact: not confirmed.
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📌 BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
The St Davids biofluorescent walk on Thursday 29 October is listed as SOLD OUT.
Oriel y Parc’s Creatures of the Night workshop has conflicting dates: Visit Pembrokeshire says Saturday 24 October, while the organiser’s latest announcement says Sunday 25 October. Call 01437 720392 before making plans for that workshop.
Pack waterproofs, snacks and a spare layer. For outdoor outings, check daylight and local conditions, especially after the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October. Book popular sessions early, check any accompanying-adult charges and remember that “free activity” can still mean paying for admission or parking.
Details checked on 17 October 2026 across organisers, venues, council services, tourism listings, conservation bodies, cinemas and accessible public listings. This is a broad guide, not a claim to include every community event or private Facebook group. Prices, spaces and arrangements can change, so follow the linked venue updates before travelling.
Save this guide, share it with another parent and tell us which inexpensive Pembrokeshire outing your children would put at the top of the list. There’s a lot of holiday to enjoy before anyone needs to utter the words “back to school”. 🎃
