Family Days Out with RAW Charging

October half term is a great excuse to get the whole family out for a day of adventure. Thankfully, many of the UK’s favourite family attractions have RAW Charging facilities, making it easier for EV drivers to combine a day of fun with a convenient top-up.

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

For families with younger children, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort offers a full day of rides, attractions and LEGO-themed adventures.

RAW Charging has installed EV charging facilities at the resort, including 24-bays in the Priority car park next to Adventure Golf as well as 10-bays at the Resort Hotel. The installation forms part of RAW's partnership with Merlin Entertainments, which also includes several other major UK attractions.

This makes LEGOLAND a great example of destination charging in action. Rather than finding somewhere to charge separately, you can plug in when you arrive and spend the day enjoying the resort carefree.

Alton Towers Resort

For families looking for something a little more thrilling, Alton Towers is another RAW-powered destination.

With its combination of rides, attractions, and seasonal events, the Staffordshire resort offers plenty to keep families entertained during October half term. For EV drivers, this means you can make charging part of the day rather than treating it as a separate stop with 30-bays across the much-loved theme park. .

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

If your family enjoys animals as much as rides, Chessington World of Adventures Resort offers a combination of theme park attractions and wildlife experiences.

It is another Merlin destination with RAW Charging infrastructure, allowing EV-driving families to top up while enjoying their day.

For longer journeys, check your route and charging options before setting off. For shorter journeys, simply arriving with a healthy state of charge and using the destination charger during your visit can help give you extra range for the journey home.

Warwick Castle

Step back in time this October half term with a visit to Warwick Castle.

From exploring the castle grounds to experiencing its seasonal entertainment, there is plenty to see and do during a family day out. Warwick Castle also has RAW charging facilities, making it another option for EV drivers looking for an autumn adventure that offers ultimate convenience.

Enjoy an Autumn Shopping Trip at McArthurGlen

Not every half-term day out needs to involve rides and attractions.

October is also a great time for a shopping trip, whether you are looking for autumn clothing, getting ahead with Christmas shopping or simply taking advantage of the latest offers.

RAW Charging has rolled out EV charging across the McArthurGlen UK portfolio, including sites in Swindon, the West Midlands, and other UK designer outlets.

Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon

A shopping trip to the Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon (formerly McArthurGlen Swindon) can include a convenient EV charging stop from one of 40 EV charging bays.

Plug in when you arrive, explore the shops and return to your vehicle with additional range.

This is exactly what destination charging is designed for: using the time your car is already parked rather than requiring a separate charging stop.

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands

For EV drivers in the Midlands, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands provides another opportunity to combine retail therapy with charging.

With RAW's wider McArthurGlen partnership, drivers can make charging part of their shopping trip rather than planning their day around it.

Explore the National Trust This October Half Term

October is one of the best times of year to explore the UK's National Trust properties.

Changing leaves, rich colourscapes, autumn walks, and seasonal landscapes offer plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, and many properties also offer family activities during the school holidays.

RAW Charging has an extensive partnership with the National Trust, with chargers available across dozens of properties.

Stourhead

If you are heading towards the South West this half term, Stourhead is a particularly useful destination for EV drivers.

The National Trust estate is home to RAW's ultra-rapid charging hub, with 16 charging bays including eight AC bays and eight ultra-rapid DC bays capable of up to 150–300kW.

This makes Stourhead more than just a beautiful place to spend the day; it can also be a useful charging stop for longer journeys.

You can walk around the famous landscape, explore the estate, and enjoy the autumn scenery while your EV charges.

For drivers travelling along the A303, it also provides the opportunity to combine a break with a rapid charging stop.

Montacute House

Montacute House in Somerset is another National Trust destination that is worth adding to your list of must-do autumn days out.

The historic house and surrounding grounds offer an opportunity to enjoy the changing season, while the wider RAW and National Trust partnership is continuing to expand access to EV charging across the estate.

Claremont Landscape Garden

For an autumn walk closer to London and the South East, Claremont Landscape Garden offers woodland, gardens and open spaces to explore.

It is another example of how National Trust destinations can work naturally alongside destination charging, giving drivers somewhere to visit while also making a useful charging stop part of the journey.

Visit an RHS Garden for an Autumn Day Out

October is also a fantastic time to visit an RHS garden.

While the summer displays may have passed, autumn brings its own seasonal colours, planting, and plenty to see and do, making the gardens an enjoyable destination for families, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a quieter day outdoors.

RAW is rolling out charging infrastructure across all five Royal Horticultural Society gardens: RHS Wisley, RHS Bridgewater, RHS Harlow Carr, RHS Hyde Hall and RHS Rosemoor.

RHS Hyde Hall

Set in the Essex countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is an excellent destination for an autumn day out.

The garden now has 16 EV charging bays, offering both fast charging of up to 22kW and rapid charging of up to 50kW. This combination means drivers can choose a charging option that suits the length of their visit.

Planning to spend several hours exploring the gardens? A fast charger can provide a convenient top-up while you enjoy your visit.

Short on time? The rapid charging facilities offer an extra option for drivers who want to recharge quickly.

RHS Wisley

RHS Wisley in Surrey is another excellent choice for an autumn day out.

With seasonal planting, gardens and glasshouse displays to explore, it can provide a relaxing alternative to some of the busier half-term attractions.

RAW is part of the wider programme to bring EV charging to all five RHS gardens, helping visitors combine their day out with convenient charging.

RHS Harlow Carr

Heading north? RHS Harlow Carr near Harrogate is another option for an autumn visit.

The garden's RAW charging installation includes 16 dedicated EV bays: four rapid DC charging bays up to 50kW and 12 fast AC bays up to 22kW.

This is particularly useful for EV drivers travelling further afield, as the rapid chargers let you add range without a lengthy charging stop.

Why Destination Charging Makes October Half-Term Trips Easier

One of the biggest advantages of destination charging is that it can remove the need to make a separate charging stop.

If you are visiting a theme park for several hours, shopping for a couple of hours or exploring a National Trust property for the afternoon, your car is already going to be parked. So why not charge while you are there?

RAW's destination charging network is built around this idea, with charge points located where drivers naturally spend time.

For EV drivers, this can make a half-term day out much simpler. Arrive. Plug in. Enjoy your day. And return to a charged EV.

Planning a Longer October Half-Term Journey?

If you are travelling further this October half-term, you can combine destination charging with rapid or ultra-rapid charging to make the journey easier.

Before setting off, check your vehicle's expected range and identify suitable charging locations along your route.

If you are travelling a long distance, consider stopping at a rapid or ultra-rapid charger to top up quickly before reaching your destination, if needed. Then, if the destination has charging facilities, you can plug in for a substantial charge while you enjoy your day. RAW Rewards members also get exclusive discounts, offers, and promotional savings on EV charging throughout the RAW network.

This combination offers greater flexibility and reduces worry about having enough charge for the journey home.

RAW's network includes both destination chargers and DC rapid and ultra-rapid charging sites, with some locations offering charging speeds of up to 300kW.

Make the Most of Your October Half Term with RAW Charging

October half term is a great opportunity to explore somewhere new, and driving an EV does not need to limit your options.

From the thrills of LEGOLAND Windsor, Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and Warwick Castle to the autumn scenery of Stourhead and other National Trust properties, plenty of destinations let you combine your day out with easy-to-locate, reliable EV charging.

With destination charging, you can make the most of the time your vehicle is already parked. And if you are travelling further, rapid and ultra-rapid charging can help you add range quickly along the way.

So, wherever October half term takes you, plan your journey, find your EV charger, and enjoy the day knowing your vehicle is charging while you explore.