October half-term holidays

Run wild in the great outdoors

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Looking for one-of-a-kind October half term holidays UK?

As the forest turns from green to gold, it’s time for that feeling of crunchy leaves underfoot. That feeling of toasting marshmallows on an open fire and stargazing from your bubbling hot tub. Spend your October half-term holidays in a cosy cabin with the entire forest at your feet. Find your Forest Feeling, find the good life.

  • 1-10 guests
    4-5 bedrooms
    Golden Oak Treehouse exterior at Glentress Forest
    Golden Oak Treehouse

    Reunite with family and friends on a forest experience. Sleeps up to 10, with an additional bedroom across a rope bridge.

    Hot tub

    Log burner

    Barbecue

  • 1 - 8 guests
    1 - 4 bedrooms
    Golden Oak lounge interior at Forest Holidays
    Golden Oak

    Your home from home in the heart of nature. Fire up the barbecue and sink into your private hot tub under the stars.

    Hot tub

    Log burner

    Barbecue

  • 1 - 6 guests
    2 - 3 bedrooms
    Hot tub of Silver Birch, Delamere Forest
    Silver Birch

    Branch off on wild adventures with a Silver Birch as your base. With all the essentials for laid-back October half term breaks.

    Hot tub

Ideas for extra special October half term breaks

Simply pre-book and we’ll do the rest

  • Flatlay of curry, rice and naan bread

    Good food

    We choose naturally good ingredients, sustainably sourced from producers who care about the journey from field to forest… and your fork.

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    Takeaway curry pack presented on a table

    Delicious extras

    Tuck into our tasty takeaway meals. Unwind with treats in front of a movie marathon, or gather round the table for a family feast. Good food, delivered right to your doorstep.

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    Forest secrets uncovered

    Forest secrets uncovered

    Our Forest Rangers have the tools and technology needed for a one-of-a-kind forest experience. As the sun begins to set, get ready to witness a stunning display of biofluorescent species in their natural habitat.

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    Explore the great outdoors

    Explore the great outdoors

    Pre-book your bikes and get straight out into the forest on feel-good days splashing through puddles, zooming down hills, and scouting out hidden gems.

    Cycling holidays

    Forest Ranger Activities

    Forest Ranger Activities

    Find out about the forest on a feel-good wander through the woods, uncovering forest secrets as you go. Learn about creatures from tiny bugs to birds, and build a den in the forest.

    Forest Rangers

Nature by Night
New for 2025
Nature by Night

Sept - March

Guided Woodland Walk
From £8
Guided Woodland Walk

Man using a bow and arrow
From £20
Archery

Excludes Beddgelert

Elvis Owl Nature Trail
From £7.95
Elvis Owl Nature Trail

Pottery painting
In the Forest Retreat
Pottery painting

Foam Clay Painting
In the Forest Retreat
Foam Clay Painting

Couple enjoying a bike ride on their cycling holiday
Pre-bookable
Full break bike hire

Excludes Sherwood Forest & Glentress

Forest Holidays bear in a backpack
Delivered to cabin
Forest Holidays Bear

Breakfast in the Forest Retreat
From £8.50
Breakfast in the Forest Retreat

Close up of a chicken burger with cheese, tomato, lettuce and chips
From £35
Takeaway burgers

Takeaway chicken combo
From £50
Takeaway chicken combo

Plate full of curry, rice, naan and sides
From £35
Takeaway curry

Pizza topped with chicken and drizzled with barbecue sauce, resting on a wooden table alongside additional pizza slices, garlic bread, and cutlery, suggesting a casual dining setup.
From £40
Takeaway pizzas

Around and About' map and torch
From £8.95
Map & torch

Movie night treats pack at Forest Holidays
from £17
Movie night treats

Save 10% on your Go Ape experience when you stay with us.

Take a trip with the whole tribe, packed full of adventure!

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Den building in the forest taken by @lea_turvey
Child sat in front of a pumpkin
Kids taking part in archery at Forest Holidays
Family walking through the forest
Children playing in the forest
Child cycling at Forest Holidays
Child toasting marshmallows in the log burner at Forest Holidays
Children having their photo taken on a photo frame

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