October Half Term 2025

Half term is a great opportunity to spend some quality time as a family and with Cardiff Bus, you’ll never run out of things to do. We’ve found the best places to go this half term, so you don’t have to so keep reading, we have something for everyone!

Don’t forget our family tickets are only £12 in the Cardiff fare zone, £10 within Barry or £16 across our entire network. Find out more about our family tickets here.

Things to do:

Cardiff Halloween Festival - 25 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025
Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF64 1TQ
Get there on service: 6 

Spooky Studio at the Red Dragon Centre - 31 Oct 2025
Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay
Get there on service: 6

Spooky Science Party at Techniquest - 25 Oct 2025
Techniquest
Get there on service: 6 

Ghost Busters at Mermaid Quay - 28 Oct 2025
Mermaid Quay
Get there on service: 6

Halloween nights at St Fagans National Museum of History - 29 – 31 Oct 2025
St Fagans
Get there on service: 32

Adventure Golf
Various prices & offers / Treetop Golf / Open from 10am during half term

With two, indoor, 18-hole mini golf courses – there’s plenty to keep your little explorers entertained. Tackle the Tropical Trail together and explore our Mystic Wood or brave the ruins of the Ancient Explorer.

Whichever route you choose, don’t forget to take on the Bonus 19th hole for a chance to win a free round. You can also grab a snap at the free photo booth to take home a treasured memory from your visit. Grab handmade pizza from Pizza Cabana, tropical drinks from The Thirsty Toucan and freshly brewed coffee from the Jungle Buzz Café.

Cardiff International pool & gym
Make a splash with us this October Half Term in our Leisure Pool complete with flumes, lazy river and our unique Spacebowl; which is guaranteed to get you in a spin! Plus we have a beach area with toddler slide and play structure; great fun for all the family!

Why not finish off your visit and try one of our delicious hand made pizza’s! Booking is essential; head over to the website today to secure your space!

For More things to do this October half term, click here

Sight seeing 

There are plenty of options if you fancy a day out exploring, why not visit one of the places listed bellow...

Cardiff castle
Roath park
St Fagan's
Cosmeston
Barry Island 
Tredegar Park 

Shopping

Fancy a shopping spree? There are plenty of options for you in Cardiff, why not visit one of the locations listed below...

St David's shopping
Leckwith retail park 
Cardiff Bay retail park

There are plenty of things to do with your family this half term, check out our family fares for a cost effective way to travel with Cardiff Bus.

Our Journey Planning tool will help find the best route for you.