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🎃 Pumpkins in the Park: Stockwood's Spooktacular Pop-Up! 👻🎃
A Halloween adventure for the whole family!
Back by popular demand...

Join us this October at Stockwood Park, Luton, for a magical pop-up pumpkin farm experience like no other!
Your ticket includes a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick your very own special pumpkin. Then head into the Spooky Clubhouse, where the real fun begins! We'll provide everything you need to transform your pumpkin into a Halloween masterpiece - from carving tools and stencils to paints, glitter, and creative flair.

But that's not all...
🧙 Winnie the Witch will be popping in every hour to entertain the littlest ones with interactive spell-making adventures. Help her hunt for magical ingredients... Read more

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Join us, Hatfield Cultural Connection CIC for our Black History Month Cultural Pop-up Market and Workshop Weekend at The Galleria Hatfield. Everyone is welcome to this community engaging free to attend event.

This is a celebration of black culture through art, music, food, history and much more.

- Discover Unique Products at our Cultural Pop-up Market of Creativity Crafted Product.
- Workshops led by Talented Artists and Creators.
- Entertainment for the whole family
- Two Exhibitions
- Live Performances
- Fun Activity Corner
- African and Caribbean Food
- Face Painting
- Balloons and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to support and learn about Black History and heritage in a fun and interactive... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

🎃 Pumpkin Festival tickets are now ON SALE!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through select dates this October:
4th and 5th Oct / 11th and 12th Oct / Daily from 18th-31st Oct

🚜 A wholesome Half Term day out
🎃 Huge selection of Pumpkins & Squash for carving & cooking
🌾 Giant hay bale stack to climb
📷 Collect memories at our photo props
🌭 Hot dogs, spiced apple cider + more at our Red Shed cafe

🎟️ Ticket link in bio or visit thepopupfarm.co.uk
📍 Just off M1 Junction 9, only 5.5 miles from Luton

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Join the club! Handpicked titles for the whole family to enjoy, screened at The Hat Factory Arts Centre.
Film: The Addams Family 2

Gomez gets worried that the children have been growing apart from him and Morticia. He decides to go on a family vacation and packs everyone into their haunted camper.

Taking inspiration from the Ghanaian headwear exhibition curated by The Ghana Society, join us in the drawing room at Wardown Museum to explore some arts and crafts from Ghanaian Culture.

Join the Hat Factory's associate artist Ragavee Balendran for a drop in drawing event for all the family.

Explore the new public artwork installed in the front facing windows of The Hat Factory Arts Centre inspired by South Asian Culture through the lens of Global Fashion, Designed and curated by international artist Priya Ramkissoon in collaboration with Ragavee and the local Luton community.

Come and join Ragavee in exploring the designs and motifs of the artwork to inspire you in creating and drawing your own patterns!

Free, Ticket Required
Suitable for ages 6-11 years

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

🎃 HALLOWEEN EVENTS 🎃

With Halloween just around the corner we have started to plan our half term events.

Keep an eye on our social media for full event information to be released shortly 👀

📍Shefford
🛜 perfectplayland.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 01462 819096

Spooky Fun at Albie & Cove!
Calling all little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes!

Join us for two fun-filled Halloween events made especially for kids and families:
Monday 20th October: Halloween Themed
Monday 27th October: Wicked Themed

Expect costume contests, crafts, spooky treats, and lots of Halloween magic!
Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy games, music, and more.
Perfect for kids of all ages - and grown-ups who love Halloween too!

👉 Book your spot now via the link below!
https://anna-rose-dance-school.sumupstore.com/products

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

🎃 Pumpkin Festival tickets are now ON SALE!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through select dates this October:
4th and 5th Oct / 11th and 12th Oct / Daily from 18th-31st Oct

🚜 A wholesome Half Term day out
🎃 Huge selection of Pumpkins & Squash for carving & cooking
🌾 Giant hay bale stack to climb
📷 Collect memories at our photo props
🌭 Hot dogs, spiced apple cider + more at our Red Shed cafe

🎟️ Ticket link in bio or visit thepopupfarm.co.uk
📍 Just off M1 Junction 9, only 5.5 miles from Luton

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Halloween SPOOKtacular on Tuesday 28th Oct & Friday 31st Oct 🎃

Tuesday 28th Oct - 📍St Margarets Church Parish Centre, Bramingham
Friday 31st Oct -📍Streatley Village Hall

Join us for a spooky, fun-filled adventure! 🧙 With classes for newborns up to 5yrs, these gorgeous GLOW music sessions are filled with plenty of treats and no tricks!! We promise! 😉

𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞: see the link in our bio! Or head to our website - https://www.lindylous.co.uk/events
Reserve your spot before it creeps away into darkness!👻

Shed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe.

Two friends (three if you count the shed!) get up to all sorts whilst faced with downpours, lava floors and socks falling out of the sky.

Shed-ache is a laugh out loud production about the give and take of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance to embrace experiences whatever the weather.

Be prepared to be blown away by aKa's brand new family-friendly show which is bright and sunny. With 100% chance of laughter.

Dame Dolly is back with a new show for Halloween 2025! It's time to jump aboard the Dolly Roger, scrub the deck and splice the mainbrace as we prepare to set sail for some nautical nonsense on the seas with Dame Dolly Dollop!
There's also a prize for the best dressed costume!

Tickets: £8.00 (we do not charge booking fees)

Wheelchair Users cannot be booked online - please email the Box Office or click the link below

Please note we are a cashless venue and only able to take card payments.

High Town Halloween Trail

Explore High Town and take part in a frightfully fun adventure for all ages!

Trail starts at Brown Books, follow the clues and uncover the hidden word... Everyone who takes part will be entered to win one of several Luton Monopoly boards!

Take part in this trail from 28th October to 1st November:
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

... Read more

Taking inspiration from the Ghanaian headwear exhibition curated by The Ghana Society, join us in the drawing room at Wardown Museum to explore some arts and crafts from Ghanaian Culture.

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars. They just love to sing! It's the perfect mix!

This is the children's pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous fairytale princesses are back, and this time they are on their first world tour!

Come and join them on this epic around-the-globe show. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite films and musicals. The Pop Princesses are embarking on their biggest adventure yet. Join the fun as the princesses go international!

Oakland's Halloween Zoo Opening

Get your tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FFED
Tickets: £7 (Under 3's go free)

Oaklands Zoo will once again be opening its gates to the public this Halloween season, the perfect chance to come face to face with our spiders, snakes, and all things creepy-crawly.

From our witches' frogs to our mischievous meerkats, there's plenty to discover on a relaxed, family-friendly visit around our teaching zoo. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time between 1pm and 3:15pm (last entry).

Please note this is a self-guided visit - there are no scheduled tours. However, a Daily Events Board will be available at the entrance each day, featuring updated timings for activities such as animal feeding... Read more

Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, Hertfordshire - Family Fun This October Half Term!

Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th October 2025
Session Times: 1pm - 4pm

Get your broomsticks, hats, and magic wands ready and join us this autumn for a spooktacular Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, one of Hertfordshire's most loved family attractions. Designed especially for children aged 3-10 years, this family-friendly Halloween event is packed full of fun, games, and magical memories!

Fun Halloween Activities for Kids:
Take part in a range of Halloween games and activities throughout the beautiful Knebworth Gardens, including:
🎯 Hungry Ghosts
🎃 Hook a Pumpkin
🕷️ Pumpkin Putting
🪄 What's in the Box?... Read more

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

🎃 Pumpkin Festival tickets are now ON SALE!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through select dates this October:
4th and 5th Oct / 11th and 12th Oct / Daily from 18th-31st Oct

🚜 A wholesome Half Term day out
🎃 Huge selection of Pumpkins & Squash for carving & cooking
🌾 Giant hay bale stack to climb
📷 Collect memories at our photo props
🌭 Hot dogs, spiced apple cider + more at our Red Shed cafe

🎟️ Ticket link in bio or visit thepopupfarm.co.uk
📍 Just off M1 Junction 9, only 5.5 miles from Luton

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Half-term adventure in Hay Wood with den building, fire lighting and hands-on woodland crafts for primary-age kids!

Looking for a half-term adventure? Come and explore Hay Wood with us for a morning of bushcraft fun, campfire treats and autumn magic!

This session is designed for children aged 5-11 and their parents/guardians. Together, you'll discover exciting hands-on activities, including:

Fire lighting
Den building & simple knots
Woodland crafts
To end the morning, we will toast marshmallows over the campfire and sip a warming hot chocolate, surrounded by the colours of autumn.

What to bring?

To make the most of your woodland adventure, please:

Wear outdoor clothing you don't mind... Read more

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Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that nothing can break.

Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend, a part human, part spider and the subject of many West African and Caribbean folk stories. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland?

Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unexpected in this humorous and heartfelt inter-generational adventure. With captivating songs and joyous dancing, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go that celebrates storytelling and shines... Read more

On Wednesday 29 October, a Pumpkin Patch will take over Hat Gardens in partnership with Step Forward Luton!

- Kids can grab mini wheelbarrows and pick their perfect pumpkin (one free per child, while stocks last)
- Arts and crafts activities will keep the little ones busy (kindly provided by Luton BID)
- Spooky facepainting available for kids

Where: Hat Gardens, Bute Street
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entry and free activities

Children must be under 12-years old to receive a free pumpkin.
Please note: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the patch.

This October half-term join Laura from, Young Growers Club, for a fun and hands-on gardening and nature event for children in Luton

At Bulbs and Birds, children will learn how to plant their own spring bulbs as well as learning about how we take care of wildlife over winter.

Activities are likely to include:

Planting spring bulbs: Children will learn how to do it so they can go home and try it themselves.

Making seed packets and collecting seeds: Children will be able to collect seeds so they can take them home to grow next year.
Bird hunt: Take part in a little bird hunt around the garden and learn about different birds.

Making a bird feeder: Children will be able to make their own bird feeder to take home to... Read more

Join local artist Tamara Nkrumah, as she returns for some more delightful doodling!

Lets bring your weirdly wonderful ideas to life with cardboard, fabric, tape, pencils and tons of other recyclable materials.

Together we'll dream up a fantasy world in dens of your own making, whilst immersed in a rhythmic soundscape.

Suitable for ages 6-11. Free (drop in session) at 10am and 12:30pm.

The Sugar Loaf is hosting a Pumpkin Carving afternoon for the kids!
Suitable for ages 4+

Tickets: £12
Offer includes: Kids Meal, Pumpkin and Carving Kit!

Call the Sugar Loaf direct to book - 01582 753 001
All children must be supervised by an adult.

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High Town Halloween Trail

Explore High Town and take part in a frightfully fun adventure for all ages!

Trail starts at Brown Books, follow the clues and uncover the hidden word... Everyone who takes part will be entered to win one of several Luton Monopoly boards!

Take part in this trail from 28th October to 1st November:
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

🎃 HALLOWEEN EVENTS 🎃

With Halloween just around the corner we have started to plan our half term events.

Keep an eye on our social media for full event information to be released shortly 👀

📍Shefford
🛜 perfectplayland.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 01462 819096

Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, Hertfordshire - Family Fun This October Half Term!

Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th October 2025
Session Times: 1pm - 4pm

Get your broomsticks, hats, and magic wands ready and join us this autumn for a spooktacular Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, one of Hertfordshire's most loved family attractions. Designed especially for children aged 3-10 years, this family-friendly Halloween event is packed full of fun, games, and magical memories!

Fun Halloween Activities for Kids:
Take part in a range of Halloween games and activities throughout the beautiful Knebworth Gardens, including:
🎯 Hungry Ghosts
🎃 Hook a Pumpkin
🕷️ Pumpkin Putting
🪄 What's in the Box?... Read more

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

🎃 Pumpkin Festival tickets are now ON SALE!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through select dates this October:
4th and 5th Oct / 11th and 12th Oct / Daily from 18th-31st Oct

🚜 A wholesome Half Term day out
🎃 Huge selection of Pumpkins & Squash for carving & cooking
🌾 Giant hay bale stack to climb
📷 Collect memories at our photo props
🌭 Hot dogs, spiced apple cider + more at our Red Shed cafe

🎟️ Ticket link in bio or visit thepopupfarm.co.uk
📍 Just off M1 Junction 9, only 5.5 miles from Luton

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Give your family audiences a delicious musical adventure with our new show Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Written and composed by David Gibb and directed by Tristan Jackson-Pate, this is a one hour show for children aged 5+ and their families, perfect for weekend, half term and twilight family shows.

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?

Over the last four decades, Cinderellas has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did a humble street seller with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire?

In this new musical for families and children, join Talvi and Caldwell,... Read more

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Join Bushmead Community Hub for their parent accompanied craft themed sessions!

A range of indoor & outdoor activities (weather dependant)

2 hour sessions running on Thursday 30th October:
10am - 12pm or 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ideal for children up to 11 years old (under 1's free)
£5 per child - all materials included

Sign up / book now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bushmead-community-hub-41227918303

You're Invited to Our Spooky Splash!

Grab your swimsuits and join us for a Halloween Pool Party at Lewsey Sports Park!
On Thursday 30th October from 1:45pm to 3:15pm, we're turning the pool into a Halloween haven - with spooky decorations, themed music, and plenty of fun!

It's the perfect half-term treat for kids - and a great excuse for parents to join the fun too!

When: Thursday 30th October, 1.45-3.15pm
Where: Lewsey Sports Park Pool
Prices: £3.70 per child | £5.40 per adult
(Go4Less card holders get additional discounts!)

Booking is on the day only - first come, first served!
Arrive early to secure your spot.

**Attention All Brave Little Ghouls and Goblins!**

Get ready for the spookiest event of the year-a spine-tingling Halloween Party at The Cannon! Put on your most bewitching fancy dress because there'll be prizes for the best costumes!

Join us on **Thursday 30th October from 1:30 to 4 PM** for an afternoon full of eerie excitement! There are thrilling activities lurking around every corner:

**Tombola of Terror** - Will you uncover a frightfully fantastic prize?
**Halloween Bingo** - Can you call out "Boo!" for a win?
**Hook a Duck** - But beware! Some might just quack back!
**Glitter Face Painting** - Transform into a sparkling monster or a magical creature!
**And so many more spine-chilling games!**

Don't... Read more

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High Town Halloween Trail

Explore High Town and take part in a frightfully fun adventure for all ages!

Trail starts at Brown Books, follow the clues and uncover the hidden word... Everyone who takes part will be entered to win one of several Luton Monopoly boards!

Take part in this trail from 28th October to 1st November:
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

The Animal Experience just got creepy 🕷🐜! Join us for a Halloween special! 🎃

This 45 minute experience allows you a chance to spend time with expert keepers who will take you through a selection of creepy crawlies and animals from Meerkats, Snakes, Owls and other animals that come along.

Tickets £7.99 per person.
Suggested age: 4 years up
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Limited spaces.

The Animal Experience are fully insured and all staff are DBS checked. They have studied Herpetology and Pet Store Management. They have City & Guilds qualifications in both Pet Store Management and teaching (PTTLS 7303). They are a licensed zoo so rest assured their animals are in peak condition as their welfare is checked... Read more

Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, Hertfordshire - Family Fun This October Half Term!

Dates: 28th, 29th & 30th October 2025
Session Times: 1pm - 4pm

Get your broomsticks, hats, and magic wands ready and join us this autumn for a spooktacular Halloween Adventure at Knebworth Gardens, one of Hertfordshire's most loved family attractions. Designed especially for children aged 3-10 years, this family-friendly Halloween event is packed full of fun, games, and magical memories!

Fun Halloween Activities for Kids:
Take part in a range of Halloween games and activities throughout the beautiful Knebworth Gardens, including:
🎯 Hungry Ghosts
🎃 Hook a Pumpkin
🕷️ Pumpkin Putting
🪄 What's in the Box?... Read more

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

🎃 Pumpkin Festival tickets are now ON SALE!

We're looking forward to welcoming you back through select dates this October:
4th and 5th Oct / 11th and 12th Oct / Daily from 18th-31st Oct

🚜 A wholesome Half Term day out
🎃 Huge selection of Pumpkins & Squash for carving & cooking
🌾 Giant hay bale stack to climb
📷 Collect memories at our photo props
🌭 Hot dogs, spiced apple cider + more at our Red Shed cafe

🎟️ Ticket link in bio or visit thepopupfarm.co.uk
📍 Just off M1 Junction 9, only 5.5 miles from Luton

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Halloween SPOOKtacular on Tuesday 28th Oct & Friday 31st Oct 🎃

Tuesday 28th Oct - 📍St Margarets Church Parish Centre, Bramingham
Friday 31st Oct -📍Streatley Village Hall

Join us for a spooky, fun-filled adventure! 🧙 With classes for newborns up to 5yrs, these gorgeous GLOW music sessions are filled with plenty of treats and no tricks!! We promise! 😉

𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞: see the link in our bio! Or head to our website - https://www.lindylous.co.uk/events
Reserve your spot before it creeps away into darkness!👻

WiFi Wars returns with a very spooky version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV's hit comedy/gaming show "Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit") and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!

Calling all witches, vampires and ghouls! We make no bones about it, we have some spooky fun for you! Come and join in with our eerie arts, ghostly crafts and terrifying trail! Enter at your own risk!

Booking essential, only children require a ticket. Please note, adults may be limited in spaces depending on capacity.

Spooky storytelling is back in Luton town centre this half-term! 🎃

Head to Hat Gardens to hear tales from achildrensstory.com featuring fun spooky games and dancing with the black cat puppet 🐈‍⬛

📆 Friday 31 October
⏰ Shows at 2pm & 3pm
📌 Hat Gardens, Bute Street

Children who attend wearing fancy dress will receive a small treat, while stocks last 🍬

Get ready for some spooky fun! Join us for a wizard magic show, strike a pose in our photo booth and mingle with spooky skeletons.

Treats and refreshments available to purchase from Susie's Tea Room.
Children's lunch boxes £6 (call in advance to order)

Halloween fancy dress is optional. No need to RSVP.
£1 entry per person.

Get ready for a frighteningly good time at Orbital!

Join us for our annual Spooktacular 2025 event on October 31st and November 1st from 7 PM - 9 PM.

This special two-hour Halloween event is packed with high-flying fun, live DJ playing spooky tunes, and delicious pizza to keep your energy up.

Don't miss out on this monster mash of a night!

Book your spot online now to secure your place for a night of epic jumping, awesome music, and great food.

WARNING!
This event contains strobe lights and artificial smoke. Should you have any concerns please call 01582 262050.

Join Luton Rugby Club for a spook-tacular Halloween Party in support of the Luton RFC U15s Tour fundraiser!
Friday 31st October | Doors open at 6pm

Costume contest, pumpkin competition (£1 entry), games, BBQ and fun for all the family - and don't miss the Men's 2x game kicking off at 7:45pm!

Families welcome, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
£1 per ticket.

Bring your little ones along to our studio in Stockwood Discovery centre to get creative and craft their very own spooky Halloween sculptures!

We'll be using air-dry clay so you'll be able to take your creations with you straight away to decorate your home!

Workshops are for children aged 4+ and will run for 1hr with a morning, midday and afternoon slot bookable.

Limited spaces available.

The Sugar Loaf is hosting a Halloween Party for kids!
Friday 31st October
Kids: 6-8pm • Adults: 8pm-1am

Disco | Party Games | Best Dressed Competition | Prizes
Food until 9pm | Trick or Treat Cocktails & Shots

SALTO'S SPOOKY SCREENING!
Screening: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA

Doors Will Open at 1.45pm | Games & Movie Included!

£8 Per Child INCLUDING a fruit shoot or water and popcorn.
Parents ARE NOT able to stay - drop off from 1.30pm and collect at 4.00pm
*AGE 5+ Only - Open to Members and Non Members - Bring your friends along!*

For further enquiries, please email [email protected]

High Town Halloween Trail

Explore High Town and take part in a frightfully fun adventure for all ages!

Trail starts at Brown Books, follow the clues and uncover the hidden word... Everyone who takes part will be entered to win one of several Luton Monopoly boards!

Take part in this trail from 28th October to 1st November:
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Join us over October half term as Stockwood gets involved in the "The Big Draw."

This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme 'Drawn Together', highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.

How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.

We will be using everyone's creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!

Halloween Late Stay and Play Session: K Pop Demon Hunters Theme ! 💜

Inclusive Of The Following:
-Character Visit.
- Live Singing/Dance Performance.
-2 Hours Of Play.
-Colouring.
-Access To Our Cafe.
-A Halloween Sweet for Each Child

Book now to avoid disappointed as we have limited spaces available and we know this one is going to be popular 🤩
Feel free to come dressed up in theme or Halloween costumes! 👻🎃🦇

🗓️Friday 31st October
⏰4-6pm
📍Perfect Playland, Unit 8D, Old Bridge Way, Shefford, SG175HQ

Book via our website:
www.perfectplayland.com

Get ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween evening as we invite you to explore Dunstable Downs after dark - perfect for the whole family.

• Dragon's trail: take a part in our trail as night falls to see what our resident dragon has been up to. (a different adventure to our daytime Knights quest trail).

• Dragon Craft: get crafty and create your very own mini paper dragon

• Spooky stories: gather around to hear some (not-too-scary) tales that'll send shivers down you spine

• Treats (and tricks): sink you fangs into a selection of food and drinks available for purchase

• Boo-tiful boutique: don't forget to visit our shop, which will be open with a range of Halloween goodies

Friday 31 October,... Read more

Join Tot Bop for their Halloween Party!

- Tot Bop dance party
- Face Painting
- Singalong with a Disney princess
- Colouring and crafts
- Party bag for every child

£20 per child | Adults & babes in arms go free
Suitable for ages 1-9 years.

Book in via 'Holiday Page' on our website www.totbop.co.uk

Get ready for a fang-tastic FREE family day out! Join us for spooky fun, magical activities, and plenty of Halloween surprises...

✨ What's On:
🧙‍♀️ Fancy Dress Competitions!
🎨 Face Painting - Become a ghoul, ghost, or pumpkin!
⚗️ Potion Making - Bubble, bubble, toil & trouble!
📚 Story Time - Gather round for spine-tingling tales...
💥 Ghostbuster Training - Suit up and bust some ghosts!

👻 No tricks - just treats!
Come along, dress up, and make Halloween unforgettable.

Back by popular demand, our Build-A-Spooky-Bear Workshop has returned!
https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/event/build-a-spooky-bear/

This Halloween, bring home a friend that's frightfully fun and totally unique with Build-A-Spooky-Bear! Start by picking your bear, then choose from our range of Halloween costumes to make a one-of-a-kind spooky companion! Suitable for ages 3+.

Our Build-A-Spooky-Bear workshop will be led by a member of staff with juice and snacks provided!

A range of sessions including two SEND sessions with a max of 5 children.

10.30 am to 11.15 am (SEND)
11.30 am to 12.15
12.30 pm to 1.15 pm
2 pm to 2.45 pm
3 pm to 3.45 (SEND)

Additional outfits will be available to purchase... Read more

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

... Read more

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

🎪 Step Right Up! Circus Skills Workshop at Standalone 🎪

From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October, book online at Standalone Farm and let your little star join our @HighVoltageEventss Circus Workshop - a whirlwind of fun and skill where they'll master stilt walking, diabolos, juggling, and ribbon work!

📅 25th-31st October
🕒 50-minute workshops, 4 sessions daily
👧 Perfect for ages 3-8
✨Book Pumpkin Patch + Circus Workshop together for a bundle discount!
👉 Limited spaces - don't miss your spot

Why not add a little more fun to your Pumpkin Patch / Standalone Farm Halloween half term adventure! From Saturday 25th October to Friday 31st October let your little star join our High Voltage Circus... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver's this Halloween with Fright Fiesta - a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters.

Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver's Halloween event that's all about families, joy and celebration. Book early to save more!

Explore the Haunted Mansion | Meet Bing & Flop | Ghost Live 2025

Ghost House LIVE

Dare to enter "Ghost House: Live"? Step into the eerie Grimwood Manor, where chilling and terrifying live-action scares await. Join paranormal investigators... Read more

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Visit The Patch MK in Autumn for a fun-filled day of pumpkin-picking, cosy food & drink, stunning backdrops for your photos, and more!

This autumn we are excited to open the farm gates again and welcome you to our outstanding, award winning pumpkin patch.

Growing an abundance of pumpkin and squash varieties, we're quite possibly the most diverse selection of any PYO in the UK! And as far as we're aware, we're the largest pumpkin patch in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire!

- Over 500,000 pumpkins to pick from!
- Insta-worthy opportunities!
- Fang-tastic activities!
- Eerie-sistible eats!

For the past 5 years, tickets for our Pumpkin events have sold out. We recommend booking early!

Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes all grown on site! Lots of amazing photo opportunities set inside the idyllic lavender fields.

Street food and hot drinks on site (Loaded Fries, hot dogs, soup, hot chocolate, sweet treats and much more!)
Dogs on leads are welcome!

🎃10,000's of Our own grown Pumpkins and Squashes
🧙‍♀️Dozens of outdoor & indoor Spooky Props and great photos ops
🏰Play fort and Straw Bales
🐶Dog friendly!
☕Pumpkin Spiced lattes
🌭Hot dogs & Soup
🍰Seasonal treats
🎨Face Painting available on site

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more

Boo-tiful News... Our Pumpkin Patch is Back! It's bigger, spookier, and more magical than ever! Wander through our pumpkin wonderland and discover pumpkins of every shape and size-perfect for picking, posing, and snapping your fang-tastic photos (don't forget to tag us so we can see your gourd-geous smiles!).

Your ticket includes:

Tickets to the patch include day entry to Standalone Farm from 10am-5pm on the day of your pumpkin patch slot -come meet our friendly alpacas, pigs, rabbits, horses, and all the other farmyard friends.
Halloween Hay Maze - dare you take a twisty, turny trip through our straw-filled labyrinth?

Free games & a Halloween trail with prizes to be won!

A daily hunt for the Golden Pumpkin-find it and you'll... Read more

Luton Rising Fireworks Spectacular 2025 is back next month - join us for an evening full of colour, celebration and community spirit!

- Saturday 1 November 2025
- Popes Meadow, Luton
- 6.30pm to 8.30pm (fireworks at 7.30pm)
- Free entry

Arrive early to grab the best spot and enjoy:
Fairground rides
Hot snacks and drinks
A spectacular fireworks display

Sponsored by our airport company Luton Rising.

Get ready for a frighteningly good time at Orbital!

Join us for our annual Spooktacular 2025 event on October 31st and November 1st from 7 PM - 9 PM.

This special two-hour Halloween event is packed with high-flying fun, live DJ playing spooky tunes, and delicious pizza to keep your energy up.

Don't miss out on this monster mash of a night!

Book your spot online now to secure your place for a night of epic jumping, awesome music, and great food.

WARNING!
This event contains strobe lights and artificial smoke. Should you have any concerns please call 01582 262050.

High Town Halloween Trail

Explore High Town and take part in a frightfully fun adventure for all ages!

Trail starts at Brown Books, follow the clues and uncover the hidden word... Everyone who takes part will be entered to win one of several Luton Monopoly boards!

Take part in this trail from 28th October to 1st November:
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Ever wondered what happens at a fire station open day? 🔥

Now's your chance to find out! Join us at Shefford Fire Station for an afternoon of fun! 🚒💥

Here's what's in store:
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighting heroes
🔥 Watch live firefighting demos
🚒 Climb aboard our fire engines
🧯 Try on some of the gear!

Help raise funds for the incredible Fire Fighters Charity ❤️

📅 Saturday 1st November
🕛 12pm - 4pm
📍 Shefford Fire Station

Bring your friends and family - it's going to be lit 😉

Hartbeeps Happy House suitable for: Toddlers - 5 Years (and younger siblings)

🎃👻 It's back... our FAMOUS Hartbeeps Stay & Play Halloween Specials at Fairfield Park! 👻🎃
✨ 90 minutes of magical, non-scary Halloween fun, absolutely worth the travel! ✨

We're bringing you:
🖍️ Spooky crafts
🎶 A magical Hartbeeps session
🌈 Sensory play zones designed just for your baby's stage
🌑 Dark tents for immersive sensory magic
📸 Gorgeous Halloween photo set-ups
🕸️ Dress-up fun for your little pumpkins

Come play, connect, and celebrate Halloween the Hartbeeps way, full of imagination, music, and sensory sparkle (no tricks, just treats!).

💜 Safe • Non-scary •... Read more

Halloween Special Baby Beeps Stotfold - 2025

🎃👻 It's back... our FAMOUS Hartbeeps Stay & Play Halloween Specials at Fairfield Park! 👻🎃
✨ 90 minutes of magical, non-scary Halloween fun, absolutely worth the travel! ✨

We're bringing you:
🖍️ Spooky crafts
🎶 A magical Hartbeeps session
🌈 Sensory play zones designed just for your baby's stage
🌑 Dark tents for immersive sensory magic
📸 Gorgeous Halloween photo set-ups
🕸️ Dress-up fun for your little pumpkins

Come play, connect, and celebrate Halloween the Hartbeeps way, full of imagination, music, and sensory sparkle (no tricks, just treats!).

💜 Safe • Non-scary • Developmentally designed • 100%... Read more

Be dazzled by a spectacular fireworks display this November at Gulliver's Land Milton Keynes. Enjoy extra ride time with our extended opening hours (10:30am until 6:30pm) alongside magnificent attractions and family-friendly entertainment.

Selected rides and attractions will remain open until 6:00pm. Fireworks will be taking place at approximately 6:15pm on Saturday 1st November only.

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Looking for something unique to do this October half term with your Tribe? How about some outdoor activities packed with fresh air and adventure? Whether you're a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family we have the adventure and holiday scene covered. Join us in the heart of Wendover near Aylesbury for a day out in the treetops. Clamber up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our iconic ziplines. Our forest doors will be open daily and the number one place to go. October half term solutions in Buckinghamshire sorted. It's where boring ends!

Fun activities for the little ones include:
- Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
- Spooky Walkthrough
- Create a spooky cookie
- Make a Halloween decoration
- Witches & Ghosts hunt
- Pumpkin Corner *Great photo op
- Creepy Crawly Encounters
- All the usual indoor and outdoor play

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park this half-term.

Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

There's plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.

Book early and save 15%.

Freaky Fun Fest is back this October Half Term for a seriously spooktacular day out 🎃

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Flamenco Fiesta Circus and journey through three haunted Halloween mazes. Head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin* then take part in our ghoulishly great Halloween hunt to win a special sweet surprise. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

This Halloween, Drayton Manor transforms into an enchanted world where spooky creatures and mystical wonders await. Enjoy late-night rides on selected dates - perfect for those who dare to explore after dark.

Tickets start from £29.50, granting access to a spellbinding line-up of seasonal experiences, and our brand-new spellbinding Water, Light & Fire Spectacular on the lake which will close each day with a magical flourish.

Trick or treating is available in the Monster Castle and The Haunted Express is back by popular demand!

Don't miss our dazzling Anniversary Fireworks on Saturday 25th October and the extended Season Finale Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November, both featuring the spectacular new 'Monsters & Magic' fountain show for an epic evening... Read more

Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!

Running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, 3 showings per day.

£8.99 per person (children under 18 months go free).

Calling all witches, wizards, and brave little adventurers... the Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail is brewing just around the corner, and it's going to be frightfully fun! 🕸️

Our magical school has been thrown into spooky chaos by cheeky woodland ghosts and mischievous witches! 🕸️👓 Grab your enchanted 3D glasses and follow the trail through our haunted meadow and bewitched woodland to uncover scrambled lessons, spooky clues, and a hidden magic word that could save the day!🧛

You'd be a Ghoul to miss it 👀🧟

📅 25th October - 2nd November
⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm
💷 £4 per child (includes trail sheet and a prize)

Land of Lights will be lighting up the skies at Gulliver's Milton Keynes throughout winter 2025 with NEW lantern displays and glowing scenes.

Step into the original Land of Lights experience at Gulliver's Resort, Milton Keynes, the festival that lit the way. Now expanded to two more UK locations due to overwhelming popularity, Milton Keynes remains the heart of the glow. Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.

Reasons To Glow
✨ Magical Photo Points Across the Trail
✨ Dog-friendly Nights
✨ Suitable For All Ages
✨ Free Parking
✨ Food, Drinks & Tasty Treats

Spook-Fest runs from 11th October to 2nd November - Geared to families it is 'Spooky' rather than 'terrifying' and suitable for all ages.

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Bingo, Spider Maze, Spooky-Oke, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and the Bale Play. Interact with our Scarecrow characters and watch out for their Pop Up Shows (available weekends & 25th - 31st October).

Once you have booked your Spook-Fest Tickets, select from Optional Special Activities including Pumpkin Picking and Carving (11th - 12th, 18th - 31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (Weekends & 25th October... Read more