HERE are some suggestions on how to stay local and occupied in Half Term around Evesham and Pershore.

The Children in Elm Class at Elmley Castle C.E. School and Pre School have put together a list for you.

1. Tiddesley Wood – Perfect for an adventure in the woods near Pershore on bikes or feet. Visit worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/nature-reserves/tiddesley-wood-harry-green-reserve

2. Regal Cinema (Evesham) – definitely the most civilised and children friendly cinema in Worcestershire – go and cuddle up on the love seats with your children, pizza and a glass of wine. Cheap family tickets at low peak times. Visit theregal.ac/

3. Walk up Bredon Hill to Elephant rock - for amazing views, a bracing but do-able walk with children and wonderful adventures on the way up with a climb on Elephant Rock at the top. Visit gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/ -and Finish with a hot chocolate at the Queens in Elmley Castle. Visit elmleycastle.com/

4. All Things Wild – Close to Evesham with animals, dinosaurs, a soft play barn and indoor and outdoor play areas. Visit allthingswild.co.uk

5. Broadway Park – Simply the best playground for all ages in Worcestershire and you can warm up afterwards in one of the lovely cafes a couple of minutes away in Broadway High Street. For information go to: visit-broadway.co.uk/things-to-do/broadway-activity-park

6. Clive’s of Cropthorne – Relaxed farm café and deli with a wonderful enclosed playground for all ages, a maize maze and pumpkin picking for Halloween, located between Pershore and Evesham. For information visit: facebook.com/Clives-Of-Cropthorne

7. River Avon and Avon Meadows – Only a 5 minute walk from Pershore Town Centre, Avon Meadows is a wonderful place to get away from it all, relax and reconnect with nature, next to the River Avon. Visit: wychavon.gov.uk/avon-meadows

8. Halloween at Sudeley Castle in Winchcome – slightly further afield; follow a magical trail through Sudeley Castle and its gardens, discovering scenes from a host of famous stories from Grimm’s fairy tales, including Snow White, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. For details see sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/enchanted-sudeley

9. Visit your local Church or Abbey - we’d love you to visit ours for some time out, history, reflection and calm at St Marys Church, Elmley Castle. For details visit achurchnearyou.com/

10. Bredon Playground - with its mini bike and skate park and playground. For information visit: bredonplayingfields.co.uk/

11. Worcester Woods – Another great playground, woods and a lovely healthy café with lots of events lined up for halfterm and Halloween. Visit: facebook.com/WorcesterWoodsCountryPark/

12. Abbey Park in Evesham - with its many playgrounds, skate park and boat trips down the Avon. Visit: wychavon.gov.uk/abbey-park-evesham

13. Croome National Trust - for walks, playground, den building and a lovely café. Visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

14. Babyccinos in Evesham - for the little ones, an affordable café experience and a play in their enclosed play area: Visit facebook.com/BabyccinoCoffee/

15. The Almonry Evesham – offering a full week of spooky trails and Halloween events: Visit: facebook.com/almonryevesham/

16. The Valley Evesham – Combine a bit of grown up shopping and kids entertainment at the Valley, with walks, an outside play area and miniature steam train. Visit thevalleyshopping.co.uk