The October half-term is almost here and parents across Liverpool and Merseyside will be hoping to spend some quality time with their children. But with a whole week off school, it can be tricky to find family-friends things to do.
With this in mind, we have put together a guide filled with our top suggestions for family fun - from Halloween-themed activities to attractions that are wonderful all year round.
9. Visit Britain's top secret war bunker
Western Approaches is Britain's top-secret underground bunker, and it's right beneath us here in Liverpool. With the outbreak of war in 1939, the Royal Navy acquired the newly built Derby House in Exchange Buildings and work began on a new top secret headquarters, including a two-storey underground bunker. With walls and ceilings of thick, reinforced concrete, the headquarters had a staff of nearly 1,000 Royal Navy and RAF personnel, 80% of them women. Today, the wartime bunker has been restored to exactly how it used to be and is open to the public as a memorial to those who died to save Britain and the rest of Europe. | Emily Bonner
10. Enjoy a free Halloween festival
Katumba is once again bringing its Halloween Carnival to the city streets, starting at Bold Street and ending in Liverpool ONE. Celebrating 10 years of Katumba, this year’s theme “Ancestral Spirits, Ritual Fire” blends Afro-diasporic beats, dance, and fire in a breathtaking display of rhythm and light. The event runs from 7pm on October 31. | Liverpool ONE
11. Watch a movie at the Plaza
Crosby’s Plaza Cinema is a treasured community asset, offering a ‘proper’ cinema experience. Families can enjoy films such as Gabby's Dollhouse The Movie and Grow. | Local TV
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12. Have a spooky safari adventure
Kids go half price with a paying adult this half-term, and families can expect a Halloween experience at the safari. Wander through the Foot Safari, where mischievous characters are waiting to surprise you with trick-or-treat surprises. | Knowsley Safari