October Half Term Days Out, Activities & Events
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Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November
Explore abandoned circus tents as they whisper ghostly secrets from their forgotten past and meet a host of creepy characters who are waiting to steal the show in our festival of frights.
Roll up, roll up! Join the parade, come dressed in your spookiest costumes and share your photos with us to be in with the chance of winning tickets to come back again.
Visitors of all ages can indulge their curiosity as they explore the mysterious ancient forest. Uncover its spooky secrets and
Refreshments, drinks, ice creams, pasties, and pies are on offer from the Cauldron Kiosk.
Prepare to be captivated by the petrifying well, a place where the unthinkable becomes a reality. Witness objects turning to stone and beware its otherworldly power.
Wander deeper into the heart of darkness as you step inside the cave, the birthplace of a real witch.
Channel your inner sorcerer and cast a spell in the mystical wishing well, where dreams and nightmares collide.
Don’t forget to pay a visit to our museum, where curiosities are waiting to captivate your imagination, and explore our quirky gift shop, filled with enchanting odd
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Knaresborough, HG5 8DD 01423 864600
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Saturday 28th October – Sunday 5th November
Dissecting Stories of the Forgotten
Join us this half-term as we tell the chilling history of surgery and dissect the forgotten stories of the inhabitants of Leeds Union Workhouse.
These free and fascinating activities are included in your museum ticket and have been designed with all the family in mind. Show and Tell: Beckett Street Bodies is recommended for those aged 12+ and is perfect for those keen to learn more about the history of medicine.
Activity runs every day of the holidays. Show and Tell: Beckett Street Bodies will take place every day at 11am and 2pm, with the exception of Tuesday 31 October, Thursday 2 and Saturday 4 November. Book your place on arrival.
0113 244 4343
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21 – 29th October 2023
Your Tween or Teen could be driving a dual-control Defender specially adapted for our Young Off-Roader Experience.
11-17 year olds get hands-on driving experience with our highly trained instructors, and get to take on some of our most exciting obstacles around the track. Two people can share the drive, and we attach a GoPro camera so you can record your experience to share with friends and family.
October Half Term availability for North Yorkshire, Pendle & West Yorkshire!
Email info@lre3.co.uk or call 01756 611060 to book.
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The Young Off-Roader Experience will see budding drivers tackle terrains and obstacles in an unforgettable 60 minute experience.
Even if the driver has never driven before, their own personal expert instructor will guide them around the tracks and show them just how capable both they and our vehicles can be.
A typical experience includes : –
Welcome refreshments and an overview of the vehicle and its controls.
Young drivers team up with one of our expert instructors who’ll teach them how to tackle challenging off-road terrain.
The route will include rocky tracks, grass and water wading (subject to conditions). Adventure is guaranteed!
Minimum height requirement: 1.35 m – Age restriction: 11-17 – £160 for two young drivers
Email info@lre3.co.uk or call 01756 611060 to book.
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28 Oct- 5 Nov, Temple Newsam
Spend some spooky time at Temple Newsam this Halloween half term! Meet the past residents of the estate including the notorious Blue Lady and see the house and farm dressed up for a truly spooktacular occasion. Get involved with creepy crafts and pick-up a camera to track down the ghosts of Temple Newsam House.
On 31 October join us in the Walled Garden for free pumpkin carving from 1-3pm. Don’t forget to bring your own or carve the one that you sowed at our April event!
There’s also spooky cellar tours on selected dates. Go behind the ropes and under the stairs on an exclusive tour of the darkened cellars complete with terrifying tales. Please note that our tours are suitable for guests aged 7+!
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0113 336 7461
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Mission Out is a thrill-seeking family day out where both adults and children can experience active entertainment and epic challenges in the great outdoors! All day access to the Mission Out park including the Jump Tower, the Lake, the Adventure Golf Course and many more activities…
EPIC NEWS ALERT- TICKETS NOW LIVE! 
Get ready for an AWESOME adventure because MISSION OUT is reopening on SATURDAY 23RD MARCH!
And that’s not all! They’ve got 100% EPIC offers lined up just for YOU!
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PLUS! NEW FOR 2024 
ADULTS pay ONCE and come back 4 FREE throughout 2024!*
KIDS ANNUAL PASS: For just £39.95, you can play ALL SEASON LONG!*
FAMILY TICKET SPECIAL: The Family Ticket is back and better than ever! Add additional tickets, and you’ll get AN EXTRA 15% off each single ticket. Concessions/max card not applicable*
Don’t miss out on EPIC FAMILY FUN at even better VALUE this season.
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Tingley Garden Centre, Thorpe Lane, Tingley, Leeds WF3 1SL
Thorpe Lane, Tingley, Leeds, UK
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February 2024 Half Term!
Get ready for a fun family day out at Harrogate Indoor Funfair @ The Great Yorkshire Showground.
Saturday 10th Feb through to Sunday 18th Feb 2024. Morning sessions 10am-1pm, afternoon 2pm-5pm.
With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.
There is also a cafe and baby changing facilities for families on-site.
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Open Daily From 27th December – 7th January 9.30am – 5pm
25,000sq feet of children’s indoor fun, a range of inflatables and games. Toddler area designed specifically for the younger children.
Open daily from 9:30am – 12:00pm, 12:00pm – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 5:00pm. We’re open New Years Eve from 9:30am – 12:00pm and 12:00pm – 2:30pm, as well as New Years Day from 10:30am – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:30pm.
Everyone on the ground will require a wristband to enter, simply buy online and show the volunteers your QR code to receive a wristband.
Prices are £15 per child and £3 per spectator. BOOK NOW!
Session times
9:30am – 12pm
12pm-2:30pm
2:30pm-5pm
- Inflatable activity centre
- Inflatable slide
- Inflatable assault course
- Bouncy castle
- Toddler soft play
- Toddler bounce area
- Pony rides also available
Now includes :
- Childrens entertainment area
- New Childrens Parties
- New hand made pizzas
Harrogate Arena, Brackenthwaite Ln, Harrogate, HG3 1PW
Cafe onsite – food and drink available.
01423 871894
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Hop along to Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play area at Tong and Tingley Garden Centre for a proper playtime!
You’ll find a huge outdoor adventure playground with sand pits and bouncing pillows and a large indoor play area, with sports court, a big play frame and a baby and toddler zone, where your young ones can enjoy playtime – whatever the weather!
There’s also great grub including pizzas, toasties and award-winning ice cream in Woody’s Kitchen!
For more information and to book your playtime session, CLICK HERE
Booking required. Suitable for babies and toddlers.
Booking required. Suitable for babies and toddlers.
Tong Lane, Bradford, BD4 0RY
0113 285 3506
grasshoppers@tonggardencentre.co.uk
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Saturday 28th Oct – Friday 3rd Nov 2023
Get ready for a fun family day out at Harrogate Indoor Funfair @ The Great Yorkshire Showground.
Morning sessions 10am-1pm, afternoon 2pm-5pm.
With jaw-dropping rides and amazing inflatables for all ages, Harrogate Indoor Funfair offers all the fun of the fair in an indoor, climate-controlled and family-friendly environment.
There is also a cafe and baby changing facilities for families on-site.
Pre-booking advised. Suitable for toddlers.
The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
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Get curious about curation this October Half Term!
There is plenty to explore at the Museum this October Half Term! Find out what it takes to look after a Museum collection, discover lost artefacts, enjoy autumn-themed storytelling and make your own mini Museum.
Family tickets can be booked here. Tickets include all activties below, plus a family guidebook and loan of a Wild Explorer backpack.
Half Term activites run from Saturday 21st October to Sunday 5th November. Please note, the Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Eye Spy Trail
Every day until Sunday 5th November
Magnifying glasses at the ready! Look closely around the Museum and see if you can find the mystery objects, from just tiny clues… Follow the trail and see if you can match the clues to the right object. Trickier than it sounds!
Free with entry to the Museum
Make your own Mini Museum
Wednesday 25th October
11am – 3pm
Transform ordinary matchboxes into your personal miniature Museum! Turn your humble matchbox into a world of storytelling where you can create and curate your own collection of tiny wonders. From mini dioramas of the Brontë Parsonage Museum to whimsical fairytales and preserving natural treasures, the possibilities are endless…
Free with entry to the Museum
Curious about Curating
Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October
2pm – 2.30pm
Join us for an informal Meet the Curator talk and discover the secrets of our collection and the unexpected journeys some of the items in our care have taken to find their way back to the Museum…. What’s the best way to handle precious manuscripts? How do we check for woodworm? You can ask our curator these questions and more, as well as having a go at cleaning a book with one of our special brushes! This activity will be repeated on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd November.
Free with entry to the Museum
Autumn Songs and Stories
Thursday 26th October
11am & 1pm
Popular storyteller Sophia Hatfield joins us for a lively day of storytelling with an autumnal theme. In this gorgeous 90-minute session, Sophia will perform original songs and stories, with opportunities for you to get involved too! Most suitable for ages 4+ but younger children are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.
This activity will take place in the Brontë Event Space.
Free for everyone – no museum ticket required
Please note, the Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Easter 2024
All events taking place throughout the Easter holidays!
Prehistoric Egg Hunt:Grab an UltraViolet torch and embark on an exciting quest through the natural showcaves to uncover hidden letters, ultimately revealing the name of our resident Dino to win a FREE prize! 🏆
Cavern Exploration:Venture deep into the caverns and witness the enchanting beauty of the calcite as it sparkles under UV light after 3pm, release your inner explorer as you discover formations carefully carved out by nature over hundreds of thousands of years!
Sluice Gem Mining:Our Gem Panning sluice is back! Channel your inner miner and pan for treasures in our Sluice. Discover up to 30 different gems and minerals to take home as souvenirs of your adventure.
Discovery Days:Spend the full day immersed in exploration. Participate in The Fossil Dig, embark on a UV adventure, and try your luck at panning for gems in our Sluice.
Fossil Digs:We have Fossil Digs taking place daily throughout the Easter holidays, Embark on a prehistoric adventure with our enthralling Fossil experience! Join one of our captivating team in our comfortable cinema for an hour of exhilarating discovery.
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Spooktacular Half-Term Fun at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
28th October – 5th November 2023
Come face to face with fascinating creatures with Zoolab’s ethical animal encounters, delve into the Halloween spirit by joining a crafts workshop, and unearth the mysteries of the garden with the Garden Detectives. Elsewhere ignite your creativity in Forest School, using natural materials to get crafting.
Magical Forest School
Monday 30 Oct & Friday 3 Nov
10.30am – 12.30pm, 1pm – 3pm
Ignite your creativity at Forest School, using natural materials to make a magic wand.
Zoolab Ethical Animals Encounters
Monday 30 Oct – Friday 3 Nov
11am – 3pm, Sunley Room
Come face to face with Zoolab’s amazing animals.
Crafty Halloween*
Wednesday 1 November
11am – 3pm
Get crafty in a Halloween-themed creative workshop.
Garden Detectives
Tuesday 31 Oct and Friday 3 Nov
11am, 1pm, 3pm, location depends on the weather
Become a Garden Detective in a spooky tale, and join in with crazy pumpkin games.
For more information and to pre-book your visit head to: rhs.org.uk/bookharlowcarr
Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB
01423 565418
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Tue 24 – Thu 26 Oct
Tue 4.30pm | Wed & Thu 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
60 mins approx (no interval)
Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!
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0113 376 0318
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Learn, create and play together this October half term.
We’re back on the road this October, bringing our free live shows and family activities to shopping centres across Bradford.
Our activities are part of the Family Learning Festival, with events happening across Bradford District.
WHAT’S ON
SECRETS OF SPACE
When: 23, 24 and 25 October, 11.00–16.00, drop in
Where: The Broadway shopping centre
How do people visit the moon? What are planets made of? Learn the secrets of space with the National Science and Media Museum and Future Transformation this half term.
HOCUS POCUS
When: 26 October, shows at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00
Activities 11.00–15.00, drop in
Where: Oastler shopping centre
Join us for 30-minute Halloween science shows and spooky family activities.
MONSTER MAKE-UP AND SPOOKY SLIME
When: 27 October, 11.00–12.30 and 13.30–15.30, drop in
Where: Kirkgate shopping centre
Have a go at special effects make-up in our workshop and try your hand at finding our spooky toys in oozing oobleck.
The National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, BD1 1NQ
0844 856 3797
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From 28 October to 5 November 2023 10.30am – 5.30pm, a cloak of supernatural shrouds the adventure park with a schedule of fun and creepy tricks and treats perfect for the under 12s and all the family.
Ghouls and beasties lurk in the shadows of the valley, with friendly frights plus mini and mega scares. Halloween fun is jam packed in the valley this year with everything you’d ever expect and more … it’s certainly Halloween with knobs on at Frightwater Valley!
Knock very loudly at the Trick or Treat Doors and find out which ghastly ghouls or wicked witches will meet you; you can grab a photo with your most ghastly ghoul or bothersome beasties and take a walk down Icon Avenue to meet a whole host of Halloween movies characters.
Join in at the Show Barn for a family friendly sing-along show guaranteed to keep your little monsters laughing all day; enter the Live Scare Maze – it’s family friendly during the day but as dusk falls you’ll to tread ‘scarefully’ as the darker the night, the scarier the fright!
Get into the spirit of Frightwater and come dressed in your scariest Halloween costume, there’ll be lots of prizes and winners picked each day; take part in our Fearsome facepainting; follow our Tombstone Trail around the park to find all 13 hidden tombstones – find them all and win a spooky surprise and join in with the Boo Crew for an epic finale to Frightwater Valley with your best dance moves with prizes for the best movers and shakers.
It’s fearsome fun plus all the usual rides and attractions will also be open from 10.30am, so you can have a fun-filled, frightening day full of chills, thrills and spills for the whole family!
As if you needed more, Sunday 5 November sees Fabulous Fireworks from 5.15pm for a 15 minute display choreographed to music over the Swan Lake for all our visitors in the park that day.
Pre-book tickets online – 28 October – 4 November online £15pp / Sun 5th Nov online £17.50 (includes Fireworks).
Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, North Stainley, Ripon. HG4 3HT
01765 635321
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Come and crunch in leaves at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this October half term.
Autumn is one of the most colourful times of year to visit Fountains Abbey as the trees are looking their best, dressed in deep reds, bright yellows and shining golds. Put your wellies on, wrap up warm and marvel at this super seasonal show as you walk, run and explore around the estate.
Keep your eyes peeled for some of the autumn delights. See if you can spot any fat sweet chestnuts bursting open. Hear the stags roaring in the deer park as they compete for status in the annual rut? Feel the leaves crunch beneath your feet. What other autumn delights will you discover?
Get adventurous on a family day out during October half term. Zip, wobble and climb your way through the play area, wander through the abbey and become a water garden explorer, climbing up the Octagon Tower and through the dark Serpentine Tunnel.
There’s lots to do but don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in this time – we’ll be here another day! Become a member on your first visit and come back for free as many times as you’d like. For everything you need to know about visiting Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this October half term – visit Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal | Yorkshire | National Trust
No need to book – just come along and have fun!
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is open 7 days a week from 10 am-4:30 pm.
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Halloween Hauntings
28 Oct- 5 Nov, Temple Newsam
Spend some spooky time at Temple Newsam this Halloween half-term! Meet the past residents of the estate including the notorious Blue Lady and see the House and Farm dressed up for a truly spooktacular occasion. Get involved with spooky crafts and pick-up a camera to track down the ghosts of Temple Newsam House. Get your film developed at the end of your visit to see whether you managed to track down any creepy characters in the darkened corridors. There are special treats in store for those who get dressed up too!
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During October half term, Bradford Museums & Galleries are hosting various activities to celebrate autumn.
There will be craft activities for art lovers, a ghost trail for those who enjoy spooky stories, storytelling sessions, and a lantern parade at Lister Park. This year’s October Half Term offers something for everyone and is a fantastic way to enjoy the autumn season in a fun and exciting way.
Saturday 21st October 2023
Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley – Tel: 01535 618231
Apple Day- 11am-3pm
Suitable for all ages
Sunday 22nd October
Bolling Hall Museum – Tel: 01274 431826
11am- 3pm
Bradford Stories Bus in the museum gardens.
Storytelling all day long with Bolling Hall library volunteers
Volunteer Bolling Gardeners – Halloween Hyacinth bulb planting pots to take home. Decorate in a spooky style first.
Fairies Wardrobe – get your little witches/warlock facepaint. Your favourite magical book characters will be visiting too! Look out for the garden gazebo of magic.
Refreshments to buy in the Cold Kitchen
Meet Frances Tempest on a tour of her home, the museum! English Civil War, 1642 – 1649.
Suitable for age 4-11 and families
Tuesday 24th October 2023
Bradford Industrial Museum – Tel: 01274 435900
11-12pm and 1-2pm
Theatre In a Box
Suitable for age 4-11 and families
Tuesday 24th October
Cliffe Castle Museum – Tel: 01535 618231
11am- 3pm
Fossils In t’Hills
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery – Tel: 01274 431212
Renowned author and illustrators Richard and Michelle will tell the story of “Broad Ford to Bradford” and lead a drawing workshop.
Suitable for age 5-11/ families
Thursday 26th October 2023
Bolling Hall – Tel: 01274 431826
11am- 3pm
Come and get astronomical at Bolling Hall
Thursday 26th October
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery – Tel: 01274 431212
11am-3pm
Big Draw
Thursday 26th October
Cliffe Castle Museum- Tel: 01535 618231
11-12pm and 1-2pm
Theatre In a Box
The Banana Club and Me’ – The Story of Jane Goodall -Environmentalist, conservationist and animal behaviourist
Friday 27th October
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS 11.00–12.00; 12.30–13.30; 14.30–15.30 & 16.00–17.00, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, drop in
MUSEUMS AT NIGHT: LISTER’S LANTERN PARADE 17.00–21.00, Cartwright Hall and Lister Park
Saturday 28th October and Sunday 29th October
Bradford Industrial Museum
11am- 3pm
Model Engineering Society Event
Sunday 29th October
Bolling Hall Museum
11am- 3pm
Early Years Halloween Event
1st – 31st October 2023.
COME AND JOIN IN IF YOU DARE!! The annual Spider Hunt has arrived! Free to enter. For children between 4 and 11 (although one or two competitive parents have taken the lead! ). Find 50 spiders and be in with a chance to win £50! Oooooo, Don’t forget to spend it along the Arcade.
23rd September -5th November 2023
7 days a week 10-4pm
Farm animals, maize maze with a quiz to compete as you weave your way through, 2 bouncy castles, go-karts, an outdoor sandpit, swings, toy tractors, pumpkin carving barn – Feed any leftover pumpkin insides to the pigs. Woodland walk. Giant bale mountain.
Admission to the farm, maize maze and activities is £5.95 per person, under 2s are free.
Pumpkins: pay for what you pick – they range from £1 – £12 for the whoppers!
Drop-in event. No booking required.
Birchfield Farm, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4JS.
Mar 22 2024 – Apr 14 2024
Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail
Explore the amazing world of Ancient Egypt at Cliffe Castle Museum this Easter. The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly, with expert interruptions from Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and illustrations by Rikin Parekh.
Discover intriguing objects, pretend to be a Pharoah planning what you’ll take to the afterlife and learn about some of the hundreds of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Totally Chaotic History sticker!
01535618231
Keighley BD20 6LQ
14 and 15 October, 21 to 31 October 2023
THE PUMPKIN patch is returning to Cannon Hall Farm – with almost 10,000 pumpkins available and our expert carvers will shape out those toothy grins for you.
As well as amazing outdoor and indoor playgrounds and animal talks, our pumpkin patch is the perfect place for you to capture those insta-worthy pictures.
Children who have a paid ticket are entitled to one free pumpkin each (no matter how big it is) and will be allocated a token on arrival.
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Cannon Hall Farm, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT
Autumn Half Term Art Club
Mon 30th October 2023 10:00am & 2:00PM
Craven Museum Store Tour November
Wed 1st November 2023 10:00am
Craven Museum Make & Take: Bonfire Night Crafts
Wed 1st November 2023 10:00am & 1:00pm
Pirate Bonnie Theatre
Thu 2nd November 2023 11:00am
The Lightbulb Princess Theatre
Fri 3rd November 2023 11:00am & 2:00pm
JACK! Theatre
Sat 4th November 11am & 2:00pm
All events available to book online now.
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 21st, 22nd then daily from 28th – 31st October 2023
Enjoy the Mysterious Maize Challenge, Magic Hatter Show, Pumpkin picking & carving, crazy golf, bouncing pillows and the farmyard trail there is so much fun to be had!
FREE Pumpkin for every full paying child.
10 am – 5.30 pm
Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST
Phone: 01904 499183
Schools out! Celebrate with our new Halloween special, exclusively for the October half term.
For just £15.95 for one Ninja, or £28 for two, enjoy a 1-hour Ninja session, a yummy pizza slice meale and a refreshing fruit shoot.
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28 OCTOBER TO 5 NOVEMBER
Shiver me timbers!
Half term at the Royal Armouries promises to be packed with pirates and hordes of highwaymen.
And there’ll be no daylight robbery as admission to the museum is FREE!
Come and hear some adventure stories and enjoy live combats, plus loads of fun activities to keep the kids out of mischief. We’ve also got two cracking bands, Blackbeard’s Tea Party and Kimber’s Men – to entertain the whole crew with sea-shanties.
Saturday 21 October – Sunday 5 November 2023
Who dares enter Strid Wood through the giant spooky gates?!
Navigate your way through Strid Wood using our map and the giant pumpkins! Keep your eyes peeled for clues hidden in the mystery boxes along the way. These will help to unveil clues to solve the puzzle!
The estate’s admission applies. Due to the popularity of this event we strongly advise pre-booking.
The Leeds Scare Trails at Golden Acre Park! Two Trails, Family-friendly Pumpkin Trail and a very UN-friendly Frightmare Trail! Halloween Weekend – Sat 28th & Sun 29th October 2023. Come along, It’s going to be a scream!
The Leeds Scare trails are a fabulous Halloween charity fundraiser consisting of two VERY different trails..! 100% of the revenue is donated to local charities MINT – Men In Need Together & Addingham Scouts!
- The daytime Pumpkin Trail runs from 10-4 on Sunday 29th October 2023. Follow a trail of over 200 pumpkins along a trail in the heart of Golden Acre Park, with lots of games and activities to do along the way! This is a FREE event* and you can stay for as little or as long as you’d like. We are fundraising for some fantastic local charities so there will be some paid activities and refreshments available, as well as the chance to be entered into a prize draw!
*Suggested donation £1.
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The Frightmare Trail at the Leeds Scare Trails – One night only, using live and un-dead actors, this interactive Halloween House of Horrors comes to life from 6pm on Saturday 28th October with last entry at 9.30pm!
Follow the trail around the park and get up close and personal with all manner of ghoulish creatures. With special sound and lighting effects you need to be very sure you want to enter..!
The Trail is recommended for brave souls aged 13+ (parental discretion is suggested, children under 13 MUST be accompanied by an adult). This is a ticketed event so get yours now! If you dare…
The Leeds Scare Trails 2023
It’s going to be a scream…
7th October- 5th November 2023
Put on your cloak, grab your broomstick and head out into the Arboretum in search of spooky creatures. You’ll stumble across tombs and skeletons and many more Halloween frights.
Trail sheets can be pre-booked or purchased on the day for £2.50 which includes a free gift.
Standard entry applies.
Must book
Thorp Perrow, Bedale, North Yorkshire
Running 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th to 31st October 2023
Our Halloween event includes;
Scary tractor ride
Halloween woods,
Spot prizes for Halloween fancy dress
Pumpkin patch (to collect your puchased pumpkin)
Pumpkin carving (carve your pumpkin here and leave the mess with us)
Halloween trick-or-treat goody bags*
Slime making in the marquee*
Old-time fun fair*
*(small extra charge)
Plus all the fun of the farm!
Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0BT
0113 282 8828
Curious About Leeds:
Have fun (re-)discovering Leeds, spotting things you’ve never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks – a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air.
Visit our website to buy in printed booklet or instant download format, using code Mumbler20 for 20% off all purchases.
Halloween is a fun week at the farm park from pumpkin carving to Halloween quizzes.
All our staff are always really excited about dressing up and after transforming one of the animal barns into a Halloween grotto which becomes full of spooks and groans, it is great fun carving your pumpkin and there is always a friendly witch around to lend a hand
Hesketh Farm Park, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6HA
01756 710444
28th October – 5th November 2023
Join us this October Half-term for the renewal of our signature Halloween spooktacular, FRIGHTWATER VALLEY!
As a cloak of supernatural delight shrouds the adventure park, you’ll find all manner of creepy ghouls and beasties lurking in the shadows of the Valley. There’ll be friendly frights plus mini and mega scares for the whole family to enjoy!
Grab your Frightwater Valley tickets online
27 October – 3 November 2023
Tickets available soon
Event times: 5pm – 9pm (last entry 8pm)
Skeleskare is our thrilling evening event for families with children aged 8 and over!
Are you brave enough to visit us after hours and when our skeletons come alive? Experience Lotherton in the dark in our haunted woods and ghoulish gardens and spooky skeletown with a skeleton surprise to scare you silly around every corner.
This event is for the grounds and gardens only, the Hall and Wildlife World will be closed.
Please note this event has live characters and suitable only for age 8+.
Pre-booking a time slot is essential to secure tickets during half term, including members.
12 Feb 2024 – 16 Feb 2024
The National Science and Media Museum is back on the road with free family activities in Bradford shopping centres and community centres.
Explore the wonders of space with shows, stalls and hands-on activities suitable for all ages. Join us on any of the days below—activities will vary at each venue.
MONDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2024
PLANETARIUM AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
SHINE West Bowling, St Stephen’s Church, Donisthorpe St, Bradford BD5 7BX
10.00–16.00
TUESDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2024
PLANETARIUM AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The Thornbury Centre, 79 Leeds Old Rd, Bradford BD3 8JX
10.00–16.00
WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2024
EXPLORING SPACE SHOW AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Oastler Market, John Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 3SR
10.00–16.00
THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2024
PLANETARIUM AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The Broadway, Hall Ings, Bradford BD1 1JR
10.00–16.00
STORY TIME AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
City Library, Centenary Square, 9 Aldermanbury, Bradford BD1 1SD
10.00–12.00
FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2024
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Kirkgate Market, 1-17 Darley St, Bradford BD1 1TQ
10.00–16.00
STORY TIME AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY
City Library, Centenary Square, 9 Aldermanbury, Bradford BD1 1SD
10.00–12.00
National Science and Media Museum, Little Horton Lane, BD1 1NQ City of Bradford
EVERY WEEKEND & Tuesday 24th October – Thursday 2nd November
Over the October Half-Term Holidays, we will run passenger services with a mixture of steam engines and heritage diesels. Bring the whole family along (even the dog is welcome!) for an adventure through the Worth Valley and beyond.
Turn up on the day or pre-book online.
There’s plenty to keep you busy, whatever the weather.
The Railway Station, Haworth, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ
01535 645214
31 October 2023 – 05 November 2023
Venue: Kirkstall Abbey
With over 870 years of history, our abbey ruins are the perfect place for a haunted Halloween hunt! Soak up the atmosphere of the former monastery as you follow the trail to seek out the creepy creatures, spooky statues and peculiar props that have turned up especially for Halloween.
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road. LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 3784079
Diggerland with its 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities is the ideal theme park for small to large groups looking for something exciting and truly unique. Get to grips with real JCBs and 180/360 excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on the Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts!
27th May – 29th October 2023
Embrace the outdoors and get ready for a muddy adventure! The Welly Walk leads you from the stepping stones to the Cavendish Pavilion cafe, whilst coming across lots of fun obstacles along the way. Pack a picnic and enjoy a family fun day out.
This is a challenging adventure and some obstacles are not suitable for all age groups. Children must be supervised at all times.
Useful Information
- This is a free activity. The usual Estate admission fee applies
- Tickets must be booked in advance
- Children must be supervised at all times
- This path is steep in sections with unguarded steep drops. It is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
- Dogs are welcome, however we do ask that you remember not all children like dogs, so please keep them on a lead.
- Please wear appropriate footwear, especially when it has been wet – it’s not called the Welly Walk for no reason! A spare set of clothing is recommended!
27 October 2023 – 5 November 2023
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Suitable for: Families with children aged 8 and under
Visit Lotherton this October half term and follow the spooky skeletons trail around the estate and into the haunted house!
Dress up in your best Halloween costume and prepare to be scared as you explore the woods and seek out all of the skeletons who have made Lotherton their home.
Don’t miss the Nocturnal House in Wildlife World to see our bats in action!
Bring your little ones along for a great day out during the school holidays with plenty of spooky surprises along the way.
Pre-booking a time slot is essential to secure tickets during half term, including members.
21 – 29 Oct 2023, 10 am – 4 pm
Can you spot who is hiding in the Hall? Creaking floorboards and dark corridors make the Hall the perfect place for a spooky hunt!
There are real pumpkins hiding outside in the gardens, brave the cold weather to find them all and find the hidden word?
Don’t forget to visit the discovery room to make a spooky Halloween bat!
Normal admission applies, free entry for National Trust members.
Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL
SPOOKS by Day at Thornton Hall Farm – 21–29 October 2023
A spook-tacular family day out at Thornton Hall Farm this Halloween
£0 – £14.95 pp
SPOOKS by Night at Thornton Hall Farm – 27–28 October 2023 (5.30-9.30pm)
Enjoy a spook-tacular EVENING out at Thornton Hall Farm this Halloween.
£9.95 pp
Perfect entertainment for the whole family. Visit the website for full event info and to purchase tickets.
01282 841148
Train from Pickering to Goathland, Grosmont and through to Whitby over 24 miles of beautiful Yorkshire Scenery.
UNLIMITED Annual Pass Ticket £49.50. Plus KIDS GO FREE! A Shorter Journey Ticket allows day return travel between up to one station (e.g. Goathland to Grosmont day return) for a fixed fare price of £13.50 per adult (16+) and up to two stations (e.g. Pickering to Goathland day return) for a fixed fare price of £25 per adult (16+). Both are free for children (0-15).
Pickering Station, YO18 7AJ. 01751 472508
Ghosts, ghouls, skeletons and all manner of monsters will be taking over The Forbidden Corner between the 28th October – 5th November 2023.
Find the missing skeleton bones to receive a spooky prize, complete our Halloween quiz for even more prizes and why not take part in our fancy dress competition on the 31st October for EVEN MORE PRIZES!!!
No extra cost, all is included in standard ticket price.
Tupgill Park Estate DL8 4TJ
28 October 2023 – 05 November 2023
Step into the shadows of the museum and follow our spooky shadows trail this October half-term.
Celebrate Halloween by creating your own shadows as you explore the museum with our fun family trail.
Please note, the Museum is closed on Mondays.
Spooky Streets: 28 October 2023 – 05 November 2023
Experience our Victorian Streets spookily decorated for Halloween this October half term.
Look out for scary spiders, wicked witches, bewitching bats and skeletons pulling pints in our pub! There will be a toddler-friendly trail as well as a trickier trail to get your fangs stuck in to. Hunt for creepy creature hidden around the museum.
On the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject.
0113 378 3173
Looking for something fun and active for all ages and abilities?
Welcome to Gravity Active Entertainment, Leeds. The perfect day out.
Grab your Gravity Socks and wristbands and get bouncing.
For those who are looking to relax, head upstairs to our Newtons café. Coffee, cake, ice cream and a full view of the park!
Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2DG
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a unique walk-through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster. The wildlife attraction brings families face to face with some of the world’s most beautiful – and at-risk – species. The indoor and outdoor play area offers a fun-filled day whatever the weather. Open daily, special events throughout the year. Accessible site. Admission charges apply.
Tongue Ln, Branton, Old Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6TB. Tel 01302 535057
