If you want to get away with the kids on a package holiday or short break, the October half term is your last chance before Christmas and the cold winter months. So, don't waste this time off as a family, make the most of your week off together and re-charge your batteries ahead of the all-shopping, all-celebrating weeks to come in November and December.
Many people will opt for some early winter sun at this time of year so trips to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, Florida and Egypt are all firm favourites along with city breaks, UK holiday park breaks and stays in country cottages.
Traditionally, the October half term holiday is over the last week of the month. However, dates can vary across the country and within regions, so it's always wise to check with your child's school or education authority for the exact days.
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Lanzarote from £249pp
Departing from London - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £249pp
Departing from the South- 7 nights 2 adults, 2 children from £249pp
Departing from North West - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £320pp
Departing from Midlands- 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £389pp
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Egypt from £559pp
Departing from London - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £559pp
Departing from the South- 7 nights 2 adults, 2 children from £579pp
Departing from North West - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £585pp
Departing from Midlands- 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £610pp
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Tenerife from £370pp
Departing from London - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £399pp
Departing from the South- 7 nights 2 adults, 2 children from £370pp
Departing from North West - 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £459pp
Departing from Midlands- 7 nights for 2 adults, 2 children from £479pp
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When is October half term 2013?
- The south east - London schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
- The Midlands - Birmingham schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
- The north - Manchester schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
- Scotland - Glasgow schools break up on October 11 and return on October 21.
- Northern Ireland - Belfast schools are not closed for half term, although most are closed on October 31 and November 1.
- Wales - Cardiff schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
- West Country - Bristol schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
- The north east - Newcastle schools break up on October 25 and return on November 4.
Please note: Dates vary within areas, by local education authority and even individual schools. Please check the exact dates with your child's school as these dates are merely provided as generic guidance.
