October half term is just around the corner, and there are plenty of family-friendly things to do in Pembrokeshire. From pumpkin picking and Halloween trails to wildlife encounters and free days beside the sea, here are some of our favourite ways to enjoy half term around St Davids and the wider Pembrokeshire coast.
Go Pumpkin Picking
The Friends of Treginnis are holding a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin day at Lower Treginnis Farm, just outside St Davids, on Saturday 17th October. Choose your pumpkin straight from the field, enjoy refreshments and browse the stalls. Entry is free and the event runs from 12 noon until 4pm. Visit the Friends of Treginnis Facebook page for more information.
You can also head to Pembrokeshire Pumpkin Farm near Moylegrove, which is open every weekend from 11th October. As well as choosing which pumpkin you’re going to carve this Halloween from their many varieties (it’s not just the orange ones here!) There is a woodland play area, craft market and bale trail to keep the kids entertained.
Head On An Animal Adventure
Animal lovers are spoilt for choice in Pembrokeshire! At Folly Farm, October brings Spooky Folly Fun, with spooky scarecrow trails alongside all the usual farm and zoo favourites.
At Manor House Wildlife Park, wander around the park at your own pace or book an animal experience for the chance to get closer to some of its residents, from red pandas to rhinos.
For something a little different, Pembrokeshire Llamas offers guided valley treks throughout the year, where you can walk with your very own llama companion. It’s certainly one October half-term adventure the family won’t forget!
Do Something Spooky
There’s plenty of Halloween fun taking place across the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park this half term.
At Carew Castle, follow the Spooky Scarecrow Trail, brave Creepy Mill: A Haunted House, listen to Room on the Broom storytelling or join a family-friendly Halloween Ghost Tour.
At Castell Henllys, hunt for ghosts along the Haunted Henllys Trail from 24th October to 1st November. There will also be apple pressing on 24th October.
Back in St Davids, Oriel y Parc has its Wizard’s Spell Trail running throughout half term, along with Apple Day on 29th October. There are also creative workshops where children can make a Batinator bat headdress or their own clay monster. There’s something different happening throughout the week, so check the full programme before visiting.
Head On A Family Adventure
For fun with a lightly competitive twist, head to St Davids Escape Rooms. Choose between two different activities, work together as a family or split into teams to see who can escape the fastest!
For an outdoor challenge, visit Llys-y-Frân Lake, where you can walk or cycle around the reservoir or try activities including archery and water sports. Entry to the site is free and it’s dog-friendly too, making it a great choice for the whole family.
Do Something Free And Low Cost
Some of the best family activities in Pembrokeshire don’t cost a thing!
October is a wonderful time for seal spotting, with pups often seen resting in quiet coves around the Pembrokeshire coast. Remember to watch from a safe distance and never approach or disturb them.
Head to the beach for an autumn scavenger hunt and see how many shells, feathers, different-coloured pebbles and types of seaweed you can spot. Or wait for the tide to go out and explore the rock pools, where you might discover crabs, anemones and other fascinating sea creatures.
Wrap up warm, put together a cosy autumn picnic and you have the makings of a lovely autumn day beside the sea.
Whether you fill your October half term with Halloween adventures, animal encounters or simple days exploring the coast, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained in Pembrokeshire.
Find your October half-term cottage in St Davids and start planning your family escape.