Walthamstow & nearby · October half term 2026 · 26–30 October · refreshed 13 October 2026
Plan cover for 26–30 October with local camps and a budget calculator. Confirmed October dates are marked; other providers still need checking. Prices appear only where an October source supports them.
Term dates from the Waltham Forest Council calendar (2026–27 term dates, checked 5 September) — individual schools can vary, so confirm yours. October half term: Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026.
Tell the planner each child's age to filter the options. Confirm age and school-year eligibility with the provider.
Browse the directory, tap ♥ on anything promising, then compare hours, prices and food side by side.
Choose cover for each day. The planner totals booking costs and shows which days still need cover.
Step 1
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Step 2 · Directory
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These are previous leads. Dates, prices and eligibility still need checking for this holiday.
No camps match those filters. Try widening the day length or price, or clear the “confirmed dates” toggle. October availability is still being published; check provider booking pages for updates.
Shortlist
Tap the ♥ on any camp card and it appears here, side by side — hours, prices, food and funding in one view.
Step 3 · Daily cover
Add a child above to plan each day. The planner shows Monday–Friday for each child. Mix camps, family care and leave.
Make it cheaper
If your child gets benefits-related free school meals, the council's Holiday Activities & Food programme funds free camp places with a meal included. Check the live Eequ feed for dates and eligibility. The live directory lists eight October activities. Eligible children can book up to four sessions; check each provider for dates and remaining places.
Check the live HAF listFor every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2 (up to £500 every 3 months per child, usually until the September after their 11th birthday). The provider must be Ofsted-registered and signed up — ask for their registration number before paying.
Set up on GOV.UKSeveral providers knock money off for second children or early booking — it's flagged on the camp cards. Booking two children into the same camp the same week is also the easiest drop-off logistics you'll ever have.
Compare the confirmed October options and agree any annual leave or family cover. Some camps offer individual days; others require a full week. The planner totals published prices and flags missing costs.
Council-funded route
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Before you book
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