October half term in Eastbourne: 13 completely free activities and days out with children
Eastbourne is ideally situated on the coast and surrounded by some beautiful countryside, so if money is tight this holiday, grab their wellies and head outdoors – we’ve got some great free indoor ideas for those rainy days too.
By Juliet Mead
Published 22nd Oct 2021, 14:17 BST
From autumn-inspired artwork and a free organised Halloween-themed craft activity to a trip to the local art gallery, even if the weather is bad there is plenty to keep the children entertained for the week in Eastbourne.
Here are 13 ideas - How many will you tick off this half term?
For other days out and paid-for activities in Eastbourne this half term click here for our October half term guide
For full details on the free craft activity in Eastbourne town centre click here
For other days out and paid-for activities in Eastbourne this half term click here for our October half term guide
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Pevensey Castle - Pack up a picnic and explore the ruin at Pevensey. The grounds are free to enter
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Seven Sisters - Blow the cobwebs away and enjoy the South Downs National Park. Whether you park at Cuckmere (charge applies) and walk down to the beach or take on the challenge of walking some of the steep Seven Sisters along from Birling Gap.
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Metro Bank - The bank is holding a free craft event so head down town for some Halloween fun throughout half term. Good rainy day activity. Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
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Cuckoo Trail - Dust off your bikes and head to the Cuckoo Trail. You can pick it up at Hampden Park and the car-free cycle route runs all the way to Polegate, Hailsham, Horam and beyond. Photo by Ian Chamberlain Photo: Haywards Heath