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It's that time of year again! Just as the children return and the new Year 7 intake settle in to their new school, the application process for children in Year 6, due to start at secondary school in September 2025 opens on Monday 2nd September 2024.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 October 2024 and before then you can take the opportunity to visit the local schools. You can find a list of all the Open Evenings on our website.
Please note that many of the schools require you to book a place.
Pumpkin Spooktacular at Woodland Ranch
25th September
- 31st October
Woodland Ranch, Tewin Hill
Autumn Adventure Trail at Waddesdon
2nd October
- 27th October
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Pumpkin Picking at the Pop Up Farm
5th October
- 31st October
The Pop Up Farm, St Albans
Pumpkin Patch
12th October
- 1st November
Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Spook-Fest
12th October
- 3rd November
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Castles Estate Agents Halloween Trail
(FREE)
18th October
- 31st October
Castles, Berkhamsted
Halloween Spook Fest at Church Farm
19th October
- 31st October
Church Farm, Stevenage
A Nightmare at The Priory
21st October
- 31st October
Hitchin Priory, Hitchin
Pottery Painting Session
23rd October
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Girls Empowerment Session
(FREE)
23rd October
Bennetts End Adventure Playground, Hemel Hempstead
Pottery Painting Session
24th October
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Autumn Animal Trail
25th October
- 2nd November
Cliveden, Taplow
Pumpkins at The Patch MK
25th October
- 31st October
The Patch MK, Milton Keynes
Pumpkin Festival
25th October
- 31st October
Willows Activity Farm, London Colney
Dinos After Dark
25th October
- 28th October
Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
Halloween Trail at The Glebe Cafe
25th October
- 1st November
The Glebe Cafe, Ashley Green
Farmer Paul's Pumpkins
26th October
- 31st October
Farmer Paul's Pumpkins, Aylesbury
Halloween at Woodside
26th October
- 1st November
Woodside Animal Farm, Aley Green
Mr Sleepybum
26th October
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
Game On! The Evolution Of Video Games
26th October
- 3rd November
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Lee Valley Farm Park Halloween Festival
26th October
- 1st November
Lee Valley animal adventure park, Stubbins Hall Lane
Halloween Spooktacular
26th October
- 27th October
Bucks Railway Centre, Quainton
Creepy Critters at Waddesdon
26th October
- 27th October
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Little Scare-lings at Dobbies
26th October
- 27th October
Dobbies Garden Centre, Aylesbury
Freaky Fun Fest at Mead Open Farm
26th October
- 3rd November
Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Halloween Festival
26th October
- 1st November
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Waltham Abbey
Pumpkin Festival
26th October
- 3rd November
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
Pumpkin Pick with Goats
26th October
- 27th October
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Half-term trail: Witchsnade's school of magic
26th October
- 3rd November
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade
The Secret Pumpkin Farm
26th October
- 31st October
The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
The Centre of Hocus Pocus
26th October
- 3rd November
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Cha Char Chimps Halloween Party
26th October
The Recreation Rooms, 8B Mentmore Rd, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard
Boo at the Zoo
26th October
- 3rd November
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Twits and Tricks
26th October
- 1st November
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden
Samhain Celebrations
27th October
- 31st October
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
Samhain Celebrations
27th October
- 31st October
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
In the Dead of The Night
27th October
The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Cassiobury Farm and Fishery Open Day
27th October
Cassiobury Farm and Fishery, Croxley Green
The Great Big Dinosaur Show
28th October
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
BeyBlade Tour with the Entertainer
(FREE)
28th October
The Entertainer, Hemel Hempstead
Steel Pan Drumming Workshop
28th October
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
October Half Term Family Activities
28th October
- 1st November
Bletchley Park, Bletchley
Monday Fun day Kids fancy dress Halloween party
(FREE)
28th October
Ye Olde Red Lion, Nash Mills
Cosmic Curiosity at Berkhamsted Library
(FREE)
28th October
Berkhamsted Library, Berkhamsted
Girls Empowerment Session
(FREE)
28th October
Adeyfield Adventure Playground, Hemel Hempstead
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Castles Estate Agents Halloween Trail
(FREE)
18th October
- 31st October
Castles, Berkhamsted
Pottery Painting Session
23rd October
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Pottery Painting Session
24th October
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Cosmic Curiosity at Berkhamsted Library
(FREE)
28th October
Berkhamsted Library, Berkhamsted
Craft Creatures
29th October
Berkhamsted Library, Berkhamsted
Spooktacular Halloween Party
31st October
Gossoms End Scout Hut, Berkhamsted
Pottery Painting with Glaze Time at DJ's
1st November
DJ's Play Zone, Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Fireworks
2nd November
Berkhamsted Cricket Club, Berkhamsted
Christmas Plate Painting
7th November
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Art Fair
(FREE)
8th November
- 10th November
Berkhamsted Civic Centre, Berkhamsted
Pottery painting with Glaze Time
8th November
DJs Play Zone, Berkhamsted
Festival of Light at St Peter's Church
(FREE)
24th November
St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted, Berkhamsted
Children's Keepsake Christmas Decorations
27th November
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Ashridge House Illuminated Lights
28th November
- 1st January
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted
Pottery Painting with Glaze Time at DJ's
29th November
DJ's Play Zone, Berkhamsted
Pottery painting with Glaze Time
29th November
DJs Play Zone, Berkhamsted
Infant and Child First Aid Course
1st December
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Advent Carol Service
(FREE)
1st December
St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted, Berkhamsted
Children's Keepsake Christmas Decorations
4th December
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Breakfast With Santa
14th December
Open Door, Berkhamsted
Town Carol Service
(FREE)
14th December
St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted, Berkhamsted
Cinderella
19th December
- 31st December
Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted