October Half Term at Haynes Motor Museum
- 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026
- 10am - 4:30pm
- Themed Trail
- Included with Museum Entry
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, including the legendary DeLorean from the Back to the Future movie franchise and Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 Renault.
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 or RC Racing.
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!
Kids' Activities at Haynes Motor Museum
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Interactive Exhibitions
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Halloween Themed Trail
Explore the collection with an engaging trail to keep little ones entertained.
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Remote Control Cars
Challenge your family to a race on our Somerset themed Scalextric track or RC Racing.
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Outdoor Play Area
Burn some extra fuel in our outdoor motoring themed play area.
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Junior Go-Karts
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Ride On Little Tikes
Children can travel around the Museum in our Little Tikes toy cars.
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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