Half term fun at Haldon Forest Park - without breaking the bank!

Looking for a fun-filled family day out that won’t break the bank?

Haldon Forest Park is the perfect place to escape into the great outdoors this half term, with a whole host of affordable adventures waiting to be discovered. From exploring woodland trails and getting active in the fresh autumn air to making memories together among the trees, there’s plenty to keep little adventurers entertained.

Here’s what’s happening at Haldon Forest Park this October half term:

Room on the Broom family adventure trail

Cost: £4 per trail pack; Halloween bonus activities free with trail pack or £1.50 bought separately

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure to find Witch’s lost hat, bow, and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell. For a spooky Halloween twist, solve clues to complete the crossword to earn a special sticker reward. 

Go on a family bike ride

Cost: FREE, bike hire charges apply

For balance bikes and off-road experts, and everyone in-between, Haldon Forest Park has a cycling trail for you. Warm up with our pump track and build your progress in our skills area, or just enjoy a scenic cycle with some amazing views.

Learn about amazing forests together

Cost: £5 per bag hire

Get up close to the wonderful wildlife and towering trees of the forest with easy-to-follow activities in our Forest Activity Bag. Spot incredible wildlife, uncover hidden forest gems, and put your knowledge to the test with an exciting forest quiz.

Find your new favourite walk

Cost: FREE

Choose an easy going stroll with amazing play to discover and a choice of beautiful picnic spots, or head deeper into the forest for a more challenging hiking adventure. Whichever walk you choose, the whole family can join in with our all-terrain mobility scooter hire. 

Learn orienteering

Cost: British Orienteering maps £1.50 or free to download at home; Gruffalo Orienteering £1.50

Solve a challenge together with orienteering for all ages and abilities! For little learners, Gruffalo Orienteering is an exciting way to explore the deep, dark wood. For older kids, why not try one of our Devon Orienteering courses? We’ll lend you a compass, show you how to use it, then it’s over to you to solve the challenge.

Go on a wildlife spotting adventure

Cost: FREE

The forest is home to amazing creatures from tiny mini-beasts to majestic roe deer all year round. Track them down and tick them off with Forestry England's free wildlife spotter sheet to help children track and record their discoveries.

There are so many great value adventures waiting for you in the forest this autumn, which one will you choose? Visit Haldon Forest Park to plan your half term adventures!

Parking charges apply to all activities. Forestry England members park or free – sign up today.