National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days. What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future generations. Here is what’s happening near you this October half term. Please check property website for further information, including how to book:
October half term fun
23 October – 2 November. 10am-4pm
Visit Avebury for family fun over the October half term.
Price: £2pp (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term bug trail
25 October – 2 November 10-4pm (last entry 3pm)
Get out in the great outdoors this October half term for an insect-themed trail around the 270 acres of parkland.
Price: £2.50 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term pumpkin trail
23 October – 2 November. 10am-5pm
Follow the pumpkins and find 8 activity stations dotted around the abbey grounds. From skittles to leaf rubbing, enjoy autumn activities with a spooky twist.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term: Autumn Crafts
23 October-2 November. 10.30am-3pm
Get creative in the Botanic Garden Bothy every day of half term with drop-in, volunteer-led crafts.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Newark Park’s Special Species
1 October – 2 November, 10am-4.30pm, every day
Come and learn about the special species at Newark Park this September and October among the autumnal colours.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term at Newark Park
23 October – 2 November. 10am-4pm
Look out for wooden bats hidden in the trees around the garden and learn more about these amazing creatures. Collect your free trail leaflet from Visitor Reception.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term at Prior Park - spooky potion trail
25 October – 2 November. 10am-4pm
Follow the spooky potion trail to find potion ingredients. Highlighting the flora and fauna around the garden.
Price: £2pc (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Bats and broomsticks
20 October – 2 November. 9am-3pm
With broom-stick racing, games and challenges there's lots of fun to be had in the Stableyard this autumn.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
Bat's autumn adventure trail
20 October – 2 November. 9am-3pm
Embark on an exciting adventure trail with Bat as they discover the joy of autumn for the very first time.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
October half term crafts
23 October – 2 November. 11am-2pm
Get creative in the Stableyard this October half-term with drop-in, volunteer-led autumn crafts and colouring.
Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
First light photography
21, 24, 28 & 31 October. 7.30-9am
Join us for the magic of golden hour at Stourhead this autumn with our first light photographers’ sessions.
Price: £10pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.
Halloween Trail
25 October- 2 November. 10am-4.30pm
Discover the quirky and spooky ways Victorians celebrated Halloween.
Complete the activities at each trail station and play our game of ‘Trick or Truth’. Can you guess which traditions were real Victorian customs and which are playful tricks?
Price: £3 per trail (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.
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