Days out by bus this October Half Term
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Make the bus part of your day out this October half term! Here are some activities happening in the local area during the school holidays, all accessible by bus.
Single fares are just £3 and up to 2 kids under 5 travel for free. Our dayriders offer great value too if you're making several trips within the same day.
Spooktacular Halloween Trail at Swanage Pier
Take part in a frightfully fun Halloween Trail that's perfect for the whole family. Explore the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises hidden along the way. Once you've discovered all the eerie items and completed your quiz sheet, head to the Pier Gatehouse to claim your treat.
The Breezer 40 from Poole or the Breezer 50 from Bournemouth both take you into the heart of Swanage. Hop off the bus at the bus station for a gentle walk down to the pier.
Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail
Start your journey by making your wand and fill in your wizards passport as you go. What will you find out about the hidden wildlife of Studland along the way?Will you win the egg and spook race? Can you find all the hidden animals?
Catch the Breezer 50 from Bournemouth, sail across the water on the Sandbanks Ferry and hop off in Studland the Knoll House Hotel stop for a short walk to the meeting point.
Haunting Half Term at Russell Coates
Have a Haunting Half-Term at the Russell-Cotes! Follow their spooktacular garden trail, play fangtastic garden games, make something monsterous in their drop in craft sessions or go ghost hunting in the historic house indoor trail.
Hop on any bus that serves Bournemouth Town Centre to arrive a short walk away!
Halloween at the Picking Patch
Picking Patch is back open this October for a spooktacular Halloween event with lots of activities to entertain the family. Enjoy pumpkin picking and carving, graffiti and witch crafts, the Scare Maze and more.
Get on the X3 between Bournemouth and Salisbury - your closest bus stop is Gorley Nurseries.