October Half Term at Haynes Motor Museum
- 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
- 10am - 4:30pm
- Halloween Themed Trail
- Young Engineers Club
- Limited Time Exhibition
Make this October Half Term a family day out to remember at Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset. Discover hundreds of iconic cars and motorcycles across our 15 exhibitions. For a limited time only, get up close to five cars that capture the spirit of Aston Martin in the Aston Martin: Power. Passion. Performance. exhibition. Open from 22 October to 1 November. Included with Museum entry.
Follow our Halloween-themed trail around the Museum and discover spooky surprises as you explore the collection. After all the excitement, young drivers can let their imaginations run wild in our motoring-themed play area. Or if it's a rainy day, put your racing skills to the test on our very own Scalextric track.
When it’s time to refuel, make a pit stop at our on-site café for food and drinks for the whole family.
All activities are included with a valid Museum entry ticket. Save 10% when you book online and get a whole year of unlimited visits for free!
Half Term Activities at Haynes Motor Museum
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Halloween Themed Trail
Explore the collection with a fun themed trail to keep little ones entertained - from 24 October to 1 November.
Included with Museum entry. Ask for your trail at reception.
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Aston Martin: Power. Passion. Performance.
Get up close to five cars that capture the spirit of Aston Martin. Limited time - 22 October to 1 November.
Included with Museum entry.
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Young Engineers Club
How are cars designed to keep us safe? Young engineers will design and build a car from a range of materials to protect the passenger... an egg!
Ticketed event, pre-booking required.
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Remote Control Cars
Challenge your family to a race on our Somerset themed Scalextric track.
Included with Museum entry
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Outdoor Play Area
Burn some extra fuel in our outdoor motoring themed play area.
Included with Museum entry
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Interactive Exhibitions
Get hands-on with our interactive STEM stations throughout the Museum.
Included with Museum entry
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Junior Go-Karts
Have a race in our coin-operated go-karts.
Coin operated, please bring £1 coins.
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Ride On Little Tikes
Children can travel around the Museum in our Little Tikes toy cars. Find them by the Museum entrance.
Included with Museum entry
Top Tips for Your Visit
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Timings
We recommend allowing 3 to 4 hours to fully explore our 15 indoor exhibitions and the outdoor Haynes Motorland.
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Food & Drink
Café 750 offers a dedicated kids' menu and highchairs. If the sun is out, feel free to use our outdoor picnic area located right next to the playground.
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Baby Changing
You’ll find clean, spacious baby changing facilities located near the main entrance and within the Café area.
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Accessibility
The entire Museum is level-access or ramp-accessible, making it easy to navigate with prams and double buggies.
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