Half term is here again! Keep the kids busy while they’re off school with our picks of the best activities around Leeds.
Keeping children entertained throughout half term isn’t an easy job but luckily Leeds is home to a wide array of activities, walks, and days out. Whether it’s something outdoors, a theatre trip, or fun inside when the weather isn’t on your side, we’ve compiled a list of some exciting activities that will ensure your kids have an action-packed half term.
Kemps Farm | Horsforth
A day at the farm is sure to keep children entertained, especially when they can get stuck in and pick their own pumpkins. Just hop on the tractor or trailer ride to the pumpkin field and you’ll find a variety of pumpkins in different colours, shapes, and sizes. You can purchase a carving set at the farm once you’ve chosen your pumpkin and carve it on site, keeping your home mess free! You’ll also be able to see the animals during your visit, there’s a café serving refreshments, and a children’s play area so both parents and kids can enjoy themselves.
Lego Build the Change: Rewild Our Museum! | Leeds Industrial Museum
From 29th to 31st October you’ll find this fun and interactive activity at Leeds Industrial Museum. Get creative using Lego bricks to design how you think the museum can make its grounds better, for the museum and the environment. Design anything you can think of and let your imagination run wild at Build the Change – the weirder and more wonderful your idea, the better!
Museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Meanwood Valley Trail
Going for a walk is one of the best and money-saving things you can do during half term, and Leeds has plenty of great options. One of the most well- known walks is the Meanwood Valley Trail, which stretches over seven miles from Woodhouse Moor to Golden Acre Park but can be split into sections if you’re looking for a shorter walk. Wrap up warm and enjoy a woodland ramble where you’ll be surrounded by a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours from the trees that are transitioning seasons and take a look at the cultural and natural history from Hustler’s Row to the Seven Arches.
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park | Seacroft
A great option for the inevitable rainy days in October, the Ninja Warrior Adventure Park is inspired by ITV’s Ninja Warrior UK. Perfect for letting kids expel all their energy, you can climb, balance, jump, and swing across a whole range of different obstacles – including the famous warped wall – and its huge inflatable airpark. There’s even a soft play available for younger children up to three years old so the whole family can get involved.
The Bubble Show | Carriageworks Theatre
Another great rainy-day activity is a trip to the theatre. On 30th October you’ll find The Bubble Show at Carriageworks Theatre, which is great for kids aged three to 12. It’s a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science, and bubble art hosted by The Highland Joker, a Guinness World Record holder and one of the top bubble artists in the world. Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles as The Highland Joker brings you an interactive, fun, award-winning
