Eastbourne and its surrounding areas has a wide range of attractions and there are some free and reasonably priced ideas if you have started saving for Christmas.
Whether it is right on your doorstep or a short drive away, you should find something to help pass this time this October half term (25 to 29).
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It's not just the animals enjoying Halloween at Drusillas - the park's annual Shriek Week is back from October 23 to 31.
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Talk to the children about the changing seasons and enjoy the autumn colours. Take a picnic and splash in some puddles. Abbot's Wood, Friston Forest or Hampden Park are all good choices locally. Picture by Steve Muddell