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Do the words 'half term' fill you with dread? Are you worried you'll be stuck indoors with nothing to do? Well, fear not - whether you want to do something spooktacular with the kids or simply embrace the great outdoors, we've got you covered. Here's a round-up of eight kid friendly activities for this half term:   Half term Halloween fun at Tyntesfield Tyntesfield House   It's Halloween half term at Tyntesfield House and that can only mean one thing: fearsome fun for all. There'll be a spooky Halloween trail, eerie arts and crafts, a torchlight tour, a spooky woods adventure and pumpkin carving fun, too. Don't forget to dress up! Tyntesfield Halloween half term. Sunday October 24-Sunday November 1. Tyntesfield House, Wraxall, Bristol, BS38 1NX. Admission charges apply, check out the website for individual activity prices.    'The Bristol Giants' book launch Goram & Ghyston: The Bristol Giants   How much do you know about the legendary Bristol giants, Goram and Ghyston? Rumour has they're responsible for many of the beautiful landmarks that surround the city and the world beyond!  To find out more, pop along to Waterstones at Cribbs Causeway for the launch of the brand new children's book, 'The Bristol Giants Save Christmas'. Author Oliver Rigby and illustrator Tom Bonson will be in attendance to sign copies. Oliver will also be doing a number of readings.  'The Bristol Giants Save Christmas' book signing. Thursday October 29, 11am-1pm. Waterstones, 33 Lower Mall, Cribbs