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Join us this Halloween, if you dare, for our Halloween Activity Trail!

Creep around Jordans Mill and watch Halloween come alive with ten 3D spooky posters. Find the hidden potion ingredients and complete the spell, and hand back in at the Mill Shop for a prize!

Every Thursday - Sunday from 21st to 31st October. Individual dates are: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Free pumpkin for each paying child.

Home to over 200 birds of prey and animals.
Themed activities - Bird of Prey Flying Displays - Have a go at flying an owl
Free animal food for each family.

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

Though Emily and Donald live in the same London neighbourhood of Hampstead, the worlds they inhabit could not be more different. Emily is an American widow occupying a posh apartment she can no longer afford, and Donald is an Irish loner who lives off the land in a makeshift cabin and wants nothing more than to be left in peace. When his home is threatened by real estate developers, Emily believes she has found her new cause - but gets more than she bargained for when romance blossoms.

Take a magical trip around our World of Dinosaurs and see the dinosaurs come to life by moonlight. Packed full of all the best dinosaurs, your family will be in for an experience like never before.

You can turn back time and walk amongst dinosaurs as the sun starts to come down to dusk at our Dinos After Dark.

The Rex Express, Safari Stage Shows, outdoor play areas, crazy... Read more

🔸Join me on this special evening where you will be bathed in the unique, meditative sounds of the Gong.

🔸The evening will begin in the drinking of heart opening and sacred ceremonial cacao. We will set our intentions and I will lead you into a nourishing & nurturing self care meditation before you will be invited to lie down and enjoy the healing and transformational benefits... Read more

Join us this Halloween, if you dare, for our Halloween Activity Trail!

Creep around Jordans Mill and watch Halloween come alive with ten 3D spooky posters. Find the hidden potion ingredients and complete the spell, and hand back in at the Mill Shop for a prize!

Every Thursday - Sunday from 21st to 31st October. Individual dates are: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Free pumpkin for each paying child.

Home to over 200 birds of prey and animals.
Themed activities - Bird of Prey Flying Displays - Have a go at flying an owl
Free animal food for each family.

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

Everyone knows that koalas love a cuddle but, the truth is, that wasn't always the case. So how exactly did the koala learn to hug?

Ten years after the publication of Steven Lee's best selling book, Karen the Koala and her fabulous furry friends are back to answer that age old question and remind us once again why there's nothing quite as wonderful as a nice warm hug.
... Read more

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical beasts from myths and fairy tales along the way in this fantastical safari experience. Can you spot all of the creatures that live in the woods?

If you're really lucky you might even come across the Safari Rangers, who are out and about tending to... Read more

If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience. Thomas and The Fat Controller are coming all... Read more

Head to Wrest Park for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term. Explore the gardens on our brand-new adventure trail inspired by Cressida Cowell's bestselling Wizards of Once series. Will you find the ingredients for the Spell to get rid of Witches and uncover the location of the Cup of Second Chances? Come along in frightful fancy dress to enter our competition and maybe win a prize. It's going to be a really wizard day out! Admission charges apply.

The perfect first theatre experience. Join Baby Bear as she explores nature and wildlife in an uplifting, beautiful and comical theatre production.

Baby Bear doesn't want to venture outside her cosy cave. But she is too curious about the sights, sounds and smells outside to stay indoors. Tempted by the creatures that wander into her home, Baby Bear learns the beauty of nature and how... Read more

Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein!

Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and 𝘴𝘖𝘰𝘖𝘰𝘰 much more.

The Haunted Headmaster's House returns this year with the Mad Scientist!

Then go up to the Creepy Classrooms for schoolroom for creepy arts and craft - spooky things to make and take home with you.

Try out the special Halloween trail around the museum, before having a spooky snack in our special tea room!

To ensure everyone enjoys the Haunted Headmaster's... Read more

Boo! With a Pumpkin included in entry for every paying child*, get ready for stacks of spooky fun at Mead Open Farm!

So much included:
*Pumpkin Patch - Choose a FREE pumpkin from the magical pumpkin patch* and don't forget to carve a spooky face, because there's simply no better way to get into the autumnal spirit!

*3 Spooktacular Haunts - Adventure through our... Read more

There's plenty of fun at IWM Duxford this October half term, with free family activities daily.

Put your paper plane making skills to the test as you try to beat the world record with Flight Academy, travel back in time to D-Day 1944 with our Family Mission and save our iconic aircraft in Aeroplane Investigators.

Head to the American Air Museum and build your very own... Read more

Head to our Oddllotment to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve*, dare to explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises we have in store!

*Small extra charge for Pumpkin. Oddllotment is weather permitting.

During the war, how would you have celebrated Hallowe'en with limited resources? Sugar was rationed and materials for decorations were hard to find.

Join us for our drop-in upcycling workshops and make your own Hallowe'en decorations from recycled materials.

Entry to these workshops is included with admission (Under 12s go free), and are suitable for children aged 5+,... Read more

Take a magical trip around our World of Dinosaurs and see the dinosaurs come to life by moonlight. Packed full of all the best dinosaurs, your family will be in for an experience like never before.

You can turn back time and walk amongst dinosaurs as the sun starts to come down to dusk at our Dinos After Dark.

The Rex Express, Safari Stage Shows, outdoor play areas, crazy... Read more

Join us this Halloween, if you dare, for our Halloween Activity Trail!

Creep around Jordans Mill and watch Halloween come alive with ten 3D spooky posters. Find the hidden potion ingredients and complete the spell, and hand back in at the Mill Shop for a prize!

Every Thursday - Sunday from 21st to 31st October. Individual dates are: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

The U.K.'s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande & kids' sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most exciting new Pop production of 2020!

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical beasts from myths and fairy tales along the way in this fantastical safari experience. Can you spot all of the creatures that live in the woods?

If you're really lucky you might even come across the Safari Rangers, who are out and about tending to... Read more

If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience. Thomas and The Fat Controller are coming all... Read more

Head to Wrest Park for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term. Explore the gardens on our brand-new adventure trail inspired by Cressida Cowell's bestselling Wizards of Once series. Will you find the ingredients for the Spell to get rid of Witches and uncover the location of the Cup of Second Chances? Come along in frightful fancy dress to enter our competition and maybe win a prize. It's going to be a really wizard day out! Admission charges apply.

Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein!

Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and 𝘴𝘖𝘰𝘖𝘰𝘰 much more.

The Haunted Headmaster's House returns this year with the Mad Scientist!

Then go up to the Creepy Classrooms for schoolroom for creepy arts and craft - spooky things to make and take home with you.

Try out the special Halloween trail around the museum, before having a spooky snack in our special tea room!

To ensure everyone enjoys the Haunted Headmaster's... Read more

Boo! With a Pumpkin included in entry for every paying child*, get ready for stacks of spooky fun at Mead Open Farm!

So much included:
*Pumpkin Patch - Choose a FREE pumpkin from the magical pumpkin patch* and don't forget to carve a spooky face, because there's simply no better way to get into the autumnal spirit!

*3 Spooktacular Haunts - Adventure through our... Read more

There's plenty of fun at IWM Duxford this October half term, with free family activities daily.

Put your paper plane making skills to the test as you try to beat the world record with Flight Academy, travel back in time to D-Day 1944 with our Family Mission and save our iconic aircraft in Aeroplane Investigators.

Head to the American Air Museum and build your very own... Read more

Head to our Oddllotment to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve*, dare to explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises we have in store!

*Small extra charge for Pumpkin. Oddllotment is weather permitting.

During the war, how would you have celebrated Hallowe'en with limited resources? Sugar was rationed and materials for decorations were hard to find.

Join us for our drop-in upcycling workshops and make your own Hallowe'en decorations from recycled materials.

Entry to these workshops is included with admission (Under 12s go free), and are suitable for children aged 5+,... Read more

Take a magical trip around our World of Dinosaurs and see the dinosaurs come to life by moonlight. Packed full of all the best dinosaurs, your family will be in for an experience like never before.

You can turn back time and walk amongst dinosaurs as the sun starts to come down to dusk at our Dinos After Dark.

The Rex Express, Safari Stage Shows, outdoor play areas, crazy... Read more

Join us this Halloween, if you dare, for our Halloween Activity Trail!

Creep around Jordans Mill and watch Halloween come alive with ten 3D spooky posters. Find the hidden potion ingredients and complete the spell, and hand back in at the Mill Shop for a prize!

Every Thursday - Sunday from 21st to 31st October. Individual dates are: 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

A self-led trail will be set up across Batford Springs where participants will be able to follow the map and find facts about the reserve and its wildlife.

Carve your own pumpkin at Rothamsted Pumpkin Week!

Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins! During October Half Term, our spacious Fowden Hall will become a cavern of pumpkin activity. Each group (maximum of 6) will have their own table for 90 minutes of pumpkin fun. Enjoy pumpkin carving and let your imagination run wild!

Tickets are £7 per carver (adults and children welcome!)... Read more

This month, Harpenden Library will be hosting a special Out of the Box 3D pen Family event! Tickets are currently on sale in the library for £3 each for sessions at 10AM or 1PM on October 25th! If you fancy having some 3D fun, pop in and grab a ticket while they last!

Ever wondered what the Antarctic is actually like? Well, we know someone who can tell you all about it.

Thomas Bagshawe was not your ordinary Curator. He was also an Adventurer. Come and hear his exciting tales, full of humour alongside his friend Max.

They've both just arrived back from their year long adventure to the Antarctic. In fact 2021 marks exactly 100 years... Read more

Join us for a free (pre-booked) drawing workshop in the Museum's very own art gallery. Led by staff from the Access and Learning team, children will use a range of materials and techniques to explore and recreate images inspired by the Museum's art collection and the amazing view over the Historic Hangars. This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old.

Celebrate the start of the Celtic New Year this October Half Term, on a fun packed family day out at Celtic Harmony Camp. A hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside and a safe and stimulating outdoor setting, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Carve your own pumpkin, enjoy Autumn crafts such as mini broomstick making, explore the Haunted Forest,... Read more

Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into the Knebworth Gardens Halloween Trail. Look out for Bats, Witches, Ghosts and a lot more along the way!

This Halloween event will have your little Monsters following a trail around the garden looking for all things Halloween by solving the clues in our Halloween riddles, and taking part in fun-filled activities... Read more

An interactive musical for 4-8 year olds and their families.

Join Roxy and her clever dog Ralph and be whisked away to the Stone Age! Ride with them on the back of a talking tiger called Sabre for a magical adventure through time.

Join in with the fun actions and songs when Roxy meets, Brian the Bear, Victor the Vulture, Horace the fearful Horse and Pebbles the Stone... Read more

Join us in the forest at Ashridge this October half term for our night themed animal trail. We'll take you on a journey to discover the weird and wonderful animals that are lurking in the dark.

Have you ever wondered what creatures are waking up as you're going to bed? Or asked what made that rustling sound in the middle of the night?

Join our family trail at Ashridge... Read more

Come along and play our ghoulish garden games and activities!
5 games to play including pumpkin bowling and witchy golf PLUS explore the Sensory Garden and help Winnie the Witch find her friend before the full moon strikes!

Price - £5 per child (age 1+)
Price includes 5 Halloween-themed games, activity sheets and treat bag.

This is a self-led activity,... Read more

Keep the kids occupied this half term at Dunstable Downs with our autumn bird migration trail. Open daily from Monday 25 October - Sunday 31 October 2021.

This half term, why not get involved in our autumn bird migration trail? Put on your wellies and crunch through the leaves as you help the birds find their way home.

The downs are the perfect home for birds all year... Read more

Visit Welwyn Roman Baths and be inspired by the spell-binding witches Circe and Medea to create your very own witch peg doll. All materials will be provided to design your witch, however the spells she casts will be up to you.

Join us for a spook-tacular time on our fun filled family trail. Solve the riddles to identify your potion ingredients and explore nature.

Can you unlock the secret in the potion? Bat-tastic prize for best photo posted to our twitter (@RSPBRyeMeads) or facebook pages (@RyeMeadsRSPB). Fancy dress a must!

Half term fun for all the family, £3 per trail.

Visit Verulamium Museum during half-term to meet Decanus Laurentius Calvus Petronius, a Roman Soldier posted to Verulamium during the rebellion of Boudicca.

Free with museum admission. Admission free for residents of St Albans District.

Get involved with Halloween in St Albans District 25th - 31st October with St Albans Rainbow Trail and Playing Out St Albans District.

We are inviting all residents across the district of St Albans to take part in our Halloween Spooktacular event consisting of three competitions:
• The Spooky Home/Window Display/Business Display - enter the competition and/or add your home to... Read more

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical beasts from myths and fairy tales along the way in this fantastical safari experience. Can you spot all of the creatures that live in the woods?

If you're really lucky you might even come across the Safari Rangers, who are out and about tending to... Read more

If you've got fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, you can make their dreams come true by bringing them to a Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre!

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends™ for a day of family fun by making tracks to a Day Out With Thomas™ at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, the ultimate Thomas & Friends experience. Thomas and The Fat Controller are coming all... Read more

Head to Wrest Park for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term. Explore the gardens on our brand-new adventure trail inspired by Cressida Cowell's bestselling Wizards of Once series. Will you find the ingredients for the Spell to get rid of Witches and uncover the location of the Cup of Second Chances? Come along in frightful fancy dress to enter our competition and maybe win a prize. It's going to be a really wizard day out! Admission charges apply.

Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein!

Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and 𝘴𝘖𝘰𝘖𝘰𝘰 much more.

The Haunted Headmaster's House returns this year with the Mad Scientist!

Then go up to the Creepy Classrooms for schoolroom for creepy arts and craft - spooky things to make and take home with you.

Try out the special Halloween trail around the museum, before having a spooky snack in our special tea room!

To ensure everyone enjoys the Haunted Headmaster's... Read more

Boo! With a Pumpkin included in entry for every paying child*, get ready for stacks of spooky fun at Mead Open Farm!

So much included:
*Pumpkin Patch - Choose a FREE pumpkin from the magical pumpkin patch* and don't forget to carve a spooky face, because there's simply no better way to get into the autumnal spirit!

*3 Spooktacular Haunts - Adventure through our... Read more

There's plenty of fun at IWM Duxford this October half term, with free family activities daily.

Put your paper plane making skills to the test as you try to beat the world record with Flight Academy, travel back in time to D-Day 1944 with our Family Mission and save our iconic aircraft in Aeroplane Investigators.

Head to the American Air Museum and build your very own... Read more

Head to our Oddllotment to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve*, dare to explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises we have in store!

*Small extra charge for Pumpkin. Oddllotment is weather permitting.

During the war, how would you have celebrated Hallowe'en with limited resources? Sugar was rationed and materials for decorations were hard to find.

Join us for our drop-in upcycling workshops and make your own Hallowe'en decorations from recycled materials.

Entry to these workshops is included with admission (Under 12s go free), and are suitable for children aged 5+,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

A self-led trail will be set up across Batford Springs where participants will be able to follow the map and find facts about the reserve and its wildlife.

Carve your own pumpkin at Rothamsted Pumpkin Week!

Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins! During October Half Term, our spacious Fowden Hall will become a cavern of pumpkin activity. Each group (maximum of 6) will have their own table for 90 minutes of pumpkin fun. Enjoy pumpkin carving and let your imagination run wild!

Tickets are £7 per carver (adults and children welcome!)... Read more

Take a journey from sunrise to sunset this autumn with a spectacular world themed son-et-lumiere at St Albans Cathedral.
Suitable for all ages, this stunning installation sees the inside of the Cathedral transformed into a visual journey to reflect upon life on todays planet in a single 24 hour period. Witness the sun, the oceans and the clouds, as you move throughout the building.

Eric's well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world - and to their first experience of reading itself.

The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the... Read more

It can be tough finding activities to keep the children entertained throughout the school holidays. So on selected Tuesdays throughout the holidays the Museum's Education team have created special themed family activities, games and crafts all for the standard admission price!

Activities are subject to change. Standard admission prices apply. Free entry for Annual Pass holders.... Read more

Come to Mill Green Museum and decorate a cotton tote bag to take trick or treating! Will you choose to draw eerie ghouls, spooky pumpkins, evil witches, or something else suitably scream-worthy? We can't wait to see your designs.

Looking to do something creative with your children or friends over half term? Perhaps you would like to make some personalised gifts.
Pottery painting sessions run 12.00-13.00hrs & 14.00-15.00hrs here at the Reading Rooms (upstairs), High Street, Wheathampsted.
To book your table (for up to 4 people inc. children over 1 yr) please email [email protected] or call 07958 324520.... Read more

Join us for a delve in to the depths of our pond to hunt down and identify the creatures that are lurking beneath the surface.

Come and join us for spooktacular crafts this half term.

£3 per child, DROP IN

Ever wondered what the Antarctic is actually like? Well, we know someone who can tell you all about it.

Thomas Bagshawe was not your ordinary Curator. He was also an Adventurer. Come and hear his exciting tales, full of humour alongside his friend Max.

They've both just arrived back from their year long adventure to the Antarctic. In fact 2021 marks exactly 100 years... Read more

Join us for a free (pre-booked) drawing workshop in the Museum's very own art gallery. Led by staff from the Access and Learning team, children will use a range of materials and techniques to explore and recreate images inspired by the Museum's art collection and the amazing view over the Historic Hangars. This workshop is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old.

Celebrate the start of the Celtic New Year this October Half Term, on a fun packed family day out at Celtic Harmony Camp. A hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside and a safe and stimulating outdoor setting, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Carve your own pumpkin, enjoy Autumn crafts such as mini broomstick making, explore the Haunted Forest,... Read more

Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into the Knebworth Gardens Halloween Trail. Look out for Bats, Witches, Ghosts and a lot more along the way!

This Halloween event will have your little Monsters following a trail around the garden looking for all things Halloween by solving the clues in our Halloween riddles, and taking part in fun-filled activities... Read more

Join us in the forest at Ashridge this October half term for our night themed animal trail. We'll take you on a journey to discover the weird and wonderful animals that are lurking in the dark.

Have you ever wondered what creatures are waking up as you're going to bed? Or asked what made that rustling sound in the middle of the night?

Join our family trail at Ashridge... Read more

Come along and play our ghoulish garden games and activities!
5 games to play including pumpkin bowling and witchy golf PLUS explore the Sensory Garden and help Winnie the Witch find her friend before the full moon strikes!

Price - £5 per child (age 1+)
Price includes 5 Halloween-themed games, activity sheets and treat bag.

This is a self-led activity,... Read more

Keep the kids occupied this half term at Dunstable Downs with our autumn bird migration trail. Open daily from Monday 25 October - Sunday 31 October 2021.

This half term, why not get involved in our autumn bird migration trail? Put on your wellies and crunch through the leaves as you help the birds find their way home.

The downs are the perfect home for birds all year... Read more

Join us for a spook-tacular time on our fun filled family trail. Solve the riddles to identify your potion ingredients and explore nature.

Can you unlock the secret in the potion? Bat-tastic prize for best photo posted to our twitter (@RSPBRyeMeads) or facebook pages (@RyeMeadsRSPB). Fancy dress a must!

Half term fun for all the family, £3 per trail.

Visit Verulamium Museum during half-term to meet Decanus Laurentius Calvus Petronius, a Roman Soldier posted to Verulamium during the rebellion of Boudicca.

Free with museum admission. Admission free for residents of St Albans District.

Get involved with Halloween in St Albans District 25th - 31st October with St Albans Rainbow Trail and Playing Out St Albans District.

We are inviting all residents across the district of St Albans to take part in our Halloween Spooktacular event consisting of three competitions:
• The Spooky Home/Window Display/Business Display - enter the competition and/or add your home to... Read more

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical beasts from myths and fairy tales along the way in this fantastical safari experience. Can you spot all of the creatures that live in the woods?

If you're really lucky you might even come across the Safari Rangers, who are out and about tending to... Read more

Head to Wrest Park for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term. Explore the gardens on our brand-new adventure trail inspired by Cressida Cowell's bestselling Wizards of Once series. Will you find the ingredients for the Spell to get rid of Witches and uncover the location of the Cup of Second Chances? Come along in frightful fancy dress to enter our competition and maybe win a prize. It's going to be a really wizard day out! Admission charges apply.

Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein!

Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and 𝘴𝘖𝘰𝘖𝘰𝘰 much more.

The Haunted Headmaster's House returns this year with the Mad Scientist!

Then go up to the Creepy Classrooms for schoolroom for creepy arts and craft - spooky things to make and take home with you.

Try out the special Halloween trail around the museum, before having a spooky snack in our special tea room!

To ensure everyone enjoys the Haunted Headmaster's... Read more

Boo! With a Pumpkin included in entry for every paying child*, get ready for stacks of spooky fun at Mead Open Farm!

So much included:
*Pumpkin Patch - Choose a FREE pumpkin from the magical pumpkin patch* and don't forget to carve a spooky face, because there's simply no better way to get into the autumnal spirit!

*3 Spooktacular Haunts - Adventure through our... Read more

There's plenty of fun at IWM Duxford this October half term, with free family activities daily.

Put your paper plane making skills to the test as you try to beat the world record with Flight Academy, travel back in time to D-Day 1944 with our Family Mission and save our iconic aircraft in Aeroplane Investigators.

Head to the American Air Museum and build your very own... Read more

Head to our Oddllotment to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve*, dare to explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises we have in store!

*Small extra charge for Pumpkin. Oddllotment is weather permitting.

During the war, how would you have celebrated Hallowe'en with limited resources? Sugar was rationed and materials for decorations were hard to find.

Join us for our drop-in upcycling workshops and make your own Hallowe'en decorations from recycled materials.

Entry to these workshops is included with admission (Under 12s go free), and are suitable for children aged 5+,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more

Looking to do something creative with your children or friends over half term? Perhaps you would like to make some personalised gifts.
Pottery painting sessions run 10.30-11.30hrs & 12.00-13.00hrs here at the Inn on the Green, Leyton Road, Harpenden.
To book your table (for up to 6 people max. inc. children over 1 yr) please email [email protected] or call 07958 324520.
Items... Read more

A self-led trail will be set up across Batford Springs where participants will be able to follow the map and find facts about the reserve and its wildlife.

Carve your own pumpkin at Rothamsted Pumpkin Week!

Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins! During October Half Term, our spacious Fowden Hall will become a cavern of pumpkin activity. Each group (maximum of 6) will have their own table for 90 minutes of pumpkin fun. Enjoy pumpkin carving and let your imagination run wild!

Tickets are £7 per carver (adults and children welcome!)... Read more

A quirky, vibrant and humorous adaptation of Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds' popular children's picture book.

Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there's magic to be found in the Big Red Bath.

It's the end of a busy day and it is almost time for bed, and Ben and Bella are in the bath.

Splish! Splosh! Splash! Bubbles burst and bubbles rise and a frothy... Read more

Ever wondered what happens in Wardown Park after dark? Come and meet Wardown's Ghostly Gardener and discover his spine-tingling insight into history.

Meet Vernon. He's worked at Wardown Park for as long as anyone can remember, and he's got plenty of stories to tell, ranging from the mystical to the downright spooky! Join Vernon for a night of local ghost stories, strange happenings and... Read more

This event has become a firm favourite over the years and is ideal for children of the ages 5 -10.

The Bug Hunt, takes place on the Wednesday 27th October, starting and ending at the Visitor Centre.

Join us on the hunt to find some wooden bugs hidden around the park and answer questions on the creepy habits of insects to win a suitably themed prize.
... Read more

Come and enjoyed a fun-filled morning and take part in some Eco-themed activities! Learn about what you can do to protect our planet, take part in some nature-friendly craft activities and make a beautiful piece of art to take home with you.

Suitable for children aged 5 - 11 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit Mill Green Museum where we are creating colourful Halloween paper wreaths. Hang them in your window or door for a spooktacular Halloween decoration.

Have a go at making apple juice.

Celebrate Tring's Apple Fayre by learning how apple juice is made. Peel, core, cut and squeeze - and have a taste too.

This is a free flowing activity, drop in anytime between 10.30-14.30 in our outdoor area in the quad.

Suitable for all ages.

Come and help us prepare for Diwali. From the 4-7 November, our Assembly Room will host a giant Rangoli pattern along with decorative diwa lamp art and we're asking our visitors to come and colour in a diwa to be included at the event!

You'll also be able to make your decorations for Diwali to take home. - you can decorate an elephant or make your own rangoli pattern to put in your window.... Read more

Take a journey from sunrise to sunset this autumn with a spectacular world themed son-et-lumiere at St Albans Cathedral.
Suitable for all ages, this stunning installation sees the inside of the Cathedral transformed into a visual journey to reflect upon life on todays planet in a single 24 hour period. Witness the sun, the oceans and the clouds, as you move throughout the building.

Join us for a delve in to the depths of our pond to hunt down and identify the creatures that are lurking beneath the surface.

Come and join us for spooktacular crafts this half term.

£3 per child, DROP IN

Celebrate the start of the Celtic New Year this October Half Term, on a fun packed family day out at Celtic Harmony Camp. A hidden gem in the Hertfordshire countryside and a safe and stimulating outdoor setting, with its thatched roundhouses located in a beautiful native woodland.

Carve your own pumpkin, enjoy Autumn crafts such as mini broomstick making, explore the Haunted Forest,... Read more

Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into the Knebworth Gardens Halloween Trail. Look out for Bats, Witches, Ghosts and a lot more along the way!

This Halloween event will have your little Monsters following a trail around the garden looking for all things Halloween by solving the clues in our Halloween riddles, and taking part in fun-filled activities... Read more

Join us in the forest at Ashridge this October half term for our night themed animal trail. We'll take you on a journey to discover the weird and wonderful animals that are lurking in the dark.

Have you ever wondered what creatures are waking up as you're going to bed? Or asked what made that rustling sound in the middle of the night?

Join our family trail at Ashridge... Read more

Come along and play our ghoulish garden games and activities!
5 games to play including pumpkin bowling and witchy golf PLUS explore the Sensory Garden and help Winnie the Witch find her friend before the full moon strikes!

Price - £5 per child (age 1+)
Price includes 5 Halloween-themed games, activity sheets and treat bag.

This is a self-led activity,... Read more

Keep the kids occupied this half term at Dunstable Downs with our autumn bird migration trail. Open daily from Monday 25 October - Sunday 31 October 2021.

This half term, why not get involved in our autumn bird migration trail? Put on your wellies and crunch through the leaves as you help the birds find their way home.

The downs are the perfect home for birds all year... Read more

Join us for a spook-tacular time on our fun filled family trail. Solve the riddles to identify your potion ingredients and explore nature.

Can you unlock the secret in the potion? Bat-tastic prize for best photo posted to our twitter (@RSPBRyeMeads) or facebook pages (@RyeMeadsRSPB). Fancy dress a must!

Half term fun for all the family, £3 per trail.

Get involved with Halloween in St Albans District 25th - 31st October with St Albans Rainbow Trail and Playing Out St Albans District.

We are inviting all residents across the district of St Albans to take part in our Halloween Spooktacular event consisting of three competitions:
• The Spooky Home/Window Display/Business Display - enter the competition and/or add your home to... Read more

Join us for a fun-filled Halloween during the October half-term holiday.

Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical beasts from myths and fairy tales along the way in this fantastical safari experience. Can you spot all of the creatures that live in the woods?

If you're really lucky you might even come across the Safari Rangers, who are out and about tending to... Read more

Head to Wrest Park for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term. Explore the gardens on our brand-new adventure trail inspired by Cressida Cowell's bestselling Wizards of Once series. Will you find the ingredients for the Spell to get rid of Witches and uncover the location of the Cup of Second Chances? Come along in frightful fancy dress to enter our competition and maybe win a prize. It's going to be a really wizard day out! Admission charges apply.

Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, Wizards... Vampires? Maybe even Frankenstein!

Come in fancy dress and creep through our devilishly decorated farm and enjoy our spooky shows, day of the dead disco, spell classes, haunted walk-throughs, pumpkin picking patch, adventure play, bouncy pillows and 𝘴𝘖𝘰𝘖𝘰𝘰 much more.

The Haunted Headmaster's House returns this year with the Mad Scientist!

Then go up to the Creepy Classrooms for schoolroom for creepy arts and craft - spooky things to make and take home with you.

Try out the special Halloween trail around the museum, before having a spooky snack in our special tea room!

To ensure everyone enjoys the Haunted Headmaster's... Read more

Boo! With a Pumpkin included in entry for every paying child*, get ready for stacks of spooky fun at Mead Open Farm!

So much included:
*Pumpkin Patch - Choose a FREE pumpkin from the magical pumpkin patch* and don't forget to carve a spooky face, because there's simply no better way to get into the autumnal spirit!

*3 Spooktacular Haunts - Adventure through our... Read more

There's plenty of fun at IWM Duxford this October half term, with free family activities daily.

Put your paper plane making skills to the test as you try to beat the world record with Flight Academy, travel back in time to D-Day 1944 with our Family Mission and save our iconic aircraft in Aeroplane Investigators.

Head to the American Air Museum and build your very own... Read more

Head to our Oddllotment to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve*, dare to explore the Tricky Trail & see what other Spooky Surprises we have in store!

*Small extra charge for Pumpkin. Oddllotment is weather permitting.

During the war, how would you have celebrated Hallowe'en with limited resources? Sugar was rationed and materials for decorations were hard to find.

Join us for our drop-in upcycling workshops and make your own Hallowe'en decorations from recycled materials.

Entry to these workshops is included with admission (Under 12s go free), and are suitable for children aged 5+,... Read more

Start a new family tradition or relive childhood memories by getting outside and enjoying the crisp autumn air while you pick your own pumpkins and squashes at The Pop-Up Farm. Grab a wheelbarrow and explore the patch to find your perfect pumpkin. We have so many different varieties to choose from! Some are great for carving and others are great for eating so make sure you check out our recipe suggestions... Read more

This year Spook-Fest returns, bigger and better than ever. Discover frightfully fun offerings such as; pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more!

Spooky Trail - Are you brave enough to enter the Aldenham mausoleum? It's said that many farm-goers don't make it out... and what's that did anybody hear... Read more

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun including all your Willows favourites; Peter Rabbit's Adventure Playground, Mr Todd's Lair, The Big Dig sand & water play, Squirrel Nutkin's Treehouse, The Farmyard, JCB Young Driver's Zone, Bouncy Bounce inflatable pillows and more.

PETER RABBIT™ and Friends have a number of shows for you... Read more

HARPENDEN LIONS CLUB AND HARPENDEN BOOKS - CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2021
Are you a budding journalist or author? Do you have am ability to express yourself and commit your thoughts to paper? Then enter this competition to win a prize!! The only limit is your imagination. Anything goes!

WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
They are:
A description or poem of your favourite holiday... Read more

There are many stories about sightings of ghosts and other strange happenings in Harpenden, but are they all true or are some just myths? We don't know, but why don't you follow our Halloween Ghost Trail and complete the quiz, then decide for yourself! Entry costs £5 and if you send us your answers by 5 November you will win a prize!

With the aid of your phone's location tracking,... Read more

Extended to 31st October due to popular demand!

Whipsnade Zoo this summer will be hosting an immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill any dino-mad kids (and grown-ups). Time travel back more than 66 million years and come face-to-face with your favourite dinosaurs.

Experience first-hand how these giant creatures moved and behaved as you track... Read more