October Half Term 2026

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.

Spooktacular October in the Jungle at Treetop Golf Cardiff
Sun 4 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026

“The jungle has a few tricks up its sleeve this October.” Spooky spiders have taken over Treetop Golf Cardiff’s two indoor 18-hole mini golf courses, and the team needs help spotting them."

How to get there: 
All city centre services

Halloween Costume Party @ IKEA
24th & 31st October

"Ghouls just want to have fun. Come to IKEA Cardiff in your best Halloween get-up for a costume party in the Customer Restaurant, with themed crafts and games for all the family and a selfie area with some special guests."

How to get there: 
7, 9, 305

Haunted Gingerbread Mansion @ IKEA
26th Oct 2026

"Calling all little witches, wizards and master builders! This Halloween, turn gingerbread into a spooky spectacular - build and decorate your very own Haunted Gingerbread Mansion, using icing, sweets and colourful decorations to create a house that's creepy, kooky and completely your own."

How to get there: 
7, 9, 305 

Halloween Nights @ St Fagans
31st Oct 2026

"Halloween is drawing near, and it’s time to bring your little goblins and ghouls to the Museum for a night of FRIGHT-full family fun! Brace yourselves for a spooktacular after-dark event that's not to be missed..."

How to get there: 
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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.