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• Use this聽聽which shows thousands of low and no-cost events across the country to plan your family鈥檚 half term activities.

• Map includes free activities at the country鈥檚 leading museums, galleries and local libraries.

• Map has successfully helped thousands of families plan affordable activities over the summer and received more than 76,000 views.听

Thousands of free and affordable events for you and your family to enjoy this half term are happening up and down the country.听

Using the government鈥檚聽, which has received more than 76,000 views so far, you can plan a half term full of activities with free art exhibitions, pay-what-you-can theatre performances and immersive Halloween experiences all on offer.听

Many of these events can be found locally with more than 2,500 public libraries putting on low and no cost activities such as Lego庐 Clubs, Rhyme Times, and Stay and Play sessions.听聽

皇冠体育app map is part of the聽聽campaign, which shares government support available to help with the cost of living. 皇冠体育app campaign contains more than 40 schemes offering advice on childcare, cheaper water bills and travel costs.听

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said:聽

皇冠体育appre are so many great free and affordable events going on around the country this half term for the whole family.听

From getting in the Halloween spirit at Pontefract Castle, to building museum treasures with LEGO庐 at Derby鈥檚 Museum of Making or following the beautiful public art trail around Newhaven.

So if you鈥檙e stuck for an idea, have a look at our fantastic interactive map which lists all the affordable activities going on at your local libraries, galleries and museums.

Isobel Hunter MBE, chief executive of Libraries Connected, said:

皇冠体育appre are so many free activities taking place in public libraries this half term, from story times and craft workshops to poetry performances and film screenings.听

We all know it can be expensive to keep children entertained but libraries are brilliant at providing free family fun in a welcoming and inspiring environment.听

This handy map brings all this activity together in one place, making it easy to find a great local event for you and your family.

Here are just some of the free and affordable events from government-funded organisations happening in your area this half term:

• Nationwide:聽Take part in the Natural History Museum鈥檚 newest community science project聽, by looking for insects along a short section of a nearby road and making a five-minute sound recording of their surroundings. 皇冠体育appse recordings can then be submitted to the museum to better understand how noise pollution impacts insects.听

• North West:聽Discover amazing stories of animal heroes who have helped the war effort from the First World War to the present day at the聽.听

• North East:聽Dive into an immersive, eerie adventure and explore museum treasures, local legends, and mythical creatures at聽. From creative crafts to spine-thrilling trails, they鈥檝e got something for everyone.

• Yorkshire and the Humber:聽Visit聽聽to get wicked with their Witches and Wizards October activities. Make fun themed crafts, mix magical potions and take part in some witchy outdoor festivities.

• West Midlands:聽Enjoy loads of fun, free workshops and events for families at聽, from celebrating Diwali and their Sunday Art Club, to getting creative in their聽 holiday workshops.听

• East Midlands:聽See the Lake District made out of LEGO庐 bricks at聽, and catch the artist Jon Tordoff continue to build his sculpture made out of more than 200,000 LEGO庐 pieces.听

• London:聽Celebrate the opening of Young V&A鈥檚 first exhibition,聽聽by contributing a growing Origami Sculpture, or explore their Imagine Gallery and create and dress up as a character.

• East of England:聽Get making, moving and munching with聽. 皇冠体育appir drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm.听聽

• South West:聽Enjoy a range of free workshops and events at the聽, from learning the art of weaving to making Halloween lanterns and spooky collages.听

• South East:聽Discover the聽聽and get involved in hands-on family activities including modelling and mascot activities for all ages.

Parents can visit the聽聽website to find out more about the range of support available with the costs of childcare, including 30 hours, Universal Credit Childcare and Tax-Free Childcare, which can be used for out of school clubs, play schemes, childminders and nurseries.听

皇冠体育app government recently announced that the 拢2 fare cap has been extended until 31 December 2024, ensuring passengers can continue to save significant sums off their regular travel costs.