As Storm Austen brings strong winds and heavy rains across Portsmouth and the South, here are some things to do to entertain the whole family this half term that don’t require an umbrella.
From museums to fantastic shows and performances, there is something for everyone this half term.
5. Pitt St Skatepark
There is loads going on at Pitt St Skatepark over the half term, from the Kids Halloween Bootcamp, a day-long beginners’ session for children aged 12 and under to learn roller skating, skateboarding or inline skating, the Kids Spooky Wheeled Disco, a Halloween-themed skatepark disco and Holiday Roller Tots for under-5s. | @oldskoolpaul /PA Wire
6. Follow the trail at The D-Day Story
The D-Day Story museum is running the Under Pressure Family Trail, exploring how the Allies planned and prepared for D-Day. The museum also features touch-screen games, including spotting the truths and lies about spies. | The News
7. Step back in time at the Portsmouth Museum
The new exhibition ‘Portsmouth 100: Your museum. Your stories. Your city’ celebrates Portsmouth’s centenary is set to open to the public on Monday October 26. The free exhibition spans three galleries and 20 themed sections at a revamped Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery. | Iconic Media Resell