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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

Best October half-term holiday destinations in the UK for a 2023 staycation

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Keeping the kids entertained at home over the October half-term holiday can be challenging, with often rainy, overcast days causing a potential headache for parents.

But you don’t have to go far to have fun. A half-term staycation can provide an opportunity to see the best of a new town, city or county in the UK, with plenty of destinations packed with family-friendly attractions and activities, whether you’re looking to bundle little ones out on an autumn yomp or stay busy indoors in museums and galleries.

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