🧙♀️ Witches & Wizards Week 2025 - Hatfield House
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 11:00 - 19:00
🧙♂️ Calling all witches, wizards, and magical creatures! This October half-term, Hatfield Park invites you to dust off your broomsticks and join us for a spook-tacular adventure at Witches & Wizards Week! From haunted forests to wicked workshops, this is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November
🌳 Haunted Forest Walk: 11am - 5pm
Venture deep into the Haunted Forest, where things go bump in the night (and day)! As you walk through the eerie woods, discover bewitching creatures, magical scenes, and ghostly surprises. Created from recycled materials by one of our talented Park and Gardens Team, this year’s forest is spookier than ever before.
🌛 New late sessions for 2025: 5pm - 7pm
Are you brave enough to face the Haunted Forest after dark? Put your wellies on and find out in our spookier late sessions. From 5pm until 7pm (last entry 6pm). The Haunted Forest is included with your Hatfield Park ticket and will be open throughout Witches & Wizards Week.
📽 Spooky Cinema Club
From Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October, enjoy frightening, family-friendly favourites including Goosebumps (2015) on 27th October, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) on 28th October, Coraline (2009) on 29th October, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) on 30th October, and ParaNorman (2012) on 31st October.
Each film will be screened at 12pm and 3pm.
Free entry.
🧹 Witches & Wizards Broomstick-Crafting Workshop
Step into the spellbinding world of broomstick-crafting! From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November Witches and Wizards of all ages are invited to take flight in this hands-on workshop. Step into the Motor House and craft magical creations from wooden sticks and string—no wand required. Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer or just starting out, this workshop promises a bewitching blend of creativity and wicked fun.
The workshop runs from 11am – 4pm.
Each Witches & Wizards Week ticket includes access to one workshop. To attend a second workshop, a separate Workshop Only ticket must be purchased.
👑 Wicked Old Palace Tours
From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, uncover spine-tingling tales of Henry VIII and the chilling fate of his many wives in this hauntingly fun, family-friendly tour of Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood home.
Tours will take place at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
There will be an £8 supplementary charge for Wicked Old Palace Tours, payable at the Ticket Kiosk on the day.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: Witches & Wizards week - October Half Term. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £16.00
▪️Child: (3-15) Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £8.00
🌳 Adult: Park & Woodland Walks Only Ticket:
£9.00
🌳 Child: (3-17) Park & Woodland Walks Only £4.50
🚘 Motor House Workshop Only
Seperate Woodland Walk ticket required for access to Hatfield Park:
£10.00
🅿️ PARKING
The Coach and Car Park is accessed through George’s Gate and is located a few hundred yards on from the Station Lodge entrance, at the mini roundabout with a large Citroen dealership.
There is an access panel at the gate. Simply press ‘Security’ and the gate will be opened remotely for you.
Post code: AL9 5HX
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01707 287 000 (Monday – Friday)
📧 Email: visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November
🌳 Haunted Forest Walk: 11am - 5pm
Venture deep into the Haunted Forest, where things go bump in the night (and day)! As you walk through the eerie woods, discover bewitching creatures, magical scenes, and ghostly surprises. Created from recycled materials by one of our talented Park and Gardens Team, this year’s forest is spookier than ever before.
🌛 New late sessions for 2025: 5pm - 7pm
Are you brave enough to face the Haunted Forest after dark? Put your wellies on and find out in our spookier late sessions. From 5pm until 7pm (last entry 6pm). The Haunted Forest is included with your Hatfield Park ticket and will be open throughout Witches & Wizards Week.
📽 Spooky Cinema Club
From Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October, enjoy frightening, family-friendly favourites including Goosebumps (2015) on 27th October, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) on 28th October, Coraline (2009) on 29th October, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) on 30th October, and ParaNorman (2012) on 31st October.
Each film will be screened at 12pm and 3pm.
Free entry.
🧹 Witches & Wizards Broomstick-Crafting Workshop
Step into the spellbinding world of broomstick-crafting! From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November Witches and Wizards of all ages are invited to take flight in this hands-on workshop. Step into the Motor House and craft magical creations from wooden sticks and string—no wand required. Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer or just starting out, this workshop promises a bewitching blend of creativity and wicked fun.
The workshop runs from 11am – 4pm.
Each Witches & Wizards Week ticket includes access to one workshop. To attend a second workshop, a separate Workshop Only ticket must be purchased.
👑 Wicked Old Palace Tours
From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, uncover spine-tingling tales of Henry VIII and the chilling fate of his many wives in this hauntingly fun, family-friendly tour of Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood home.
Tours will take place at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
There will be an £8 supplementary charge for Wicked Old Palace Tours, payable at the Ticket Kiosk on the day.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: Witches & Wizards week - October Half Term. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £16.00
▪️Child: (3-15) Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £8.00
🌳 Adult: Park & Woodland Walks Only Ticket:
£9.00
🌳 Child: (3-17) Park & Woodland Walks Only £4.50
🚘 Motor House Workshop Only
Seperate Woodland Walk ticket required for access to Hatfield Park:
£10.00
🅿️ PARKING
The Coach and Car Park is accessed through George’s Gate and is located a few hundred yards on from the Station Lodge entrance, at the mini roundabout with a large Citroen dealership.
There is an access panel at the gate. Simply press ‘Security’ and the gate will be opened remotely for you.
Post code: AL9 5HX
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01707 287 000 (Monday – Friday)
📧 Email: visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk
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🎇 Free Henlow Fireworks 2025 - Millennium Meadow
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 18:30 - 19:15
🎇 Welcome to the annual bonfire and fireworks display at Millennium Meadow, Henlow, Bedfordshire on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bonfire:6:30pm now will be at 6pm
▪️Fireworks: 7pm
▪️Food & drink available
❓️WHAT TO KNOW
Please remember there is NO allocated parking except a very limited number for Blue Badge holders. Also sorry, but NO sparklers are allowed on Millennium Meadow.
👍 ENTRY - FREE
No tickets needed. Please bring cash if you would like to support the scouts to keep putting on this event, there will be donation buckets.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For further details please email clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk or call 01462 811800.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bonfire:
▪️Fireworks: 7pm
▪️Food & drink available
❓️WHAT TO KNOW
Please remember there is NO allocated parking except a very limited number for Blue Badge holders. Also sorry, but NO sparklers are allowed on Millennium Meadow.
👍 ENTRY - FREE
No tickets needed. Please bring cash if you would like to support the scouts to keep putting on this event, there will be donation buckets.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For further details please email clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk or call 01462 811800.
🎤 The Magic of Motown 2025 - Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 19:30 Price: £36.00
🎤 Seen by over a million people. It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year.
You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
🎟 TICKET COST: £36
▪️NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year.
You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.
Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown!
🎟 TICKET COST: £36
▪️NOTE: A £3.50 transaction fee will be applied to your booking. You can book via the event link.
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Tickets can be not booked online please phone the box office.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01582 60 20 80
🌸 FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS - Bedford
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
🌸 FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
The Ultimate Pop Concert 2025!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.
Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’.
Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience!
So grab your tickets today!…and don’t forget those friendship bracelets! See you at the show!
🎟 TICKET COST: £22.50 (inc. £2.50 cmsn)*
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
The Ultimate Pop Concert 2025!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.
Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’.
Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience!
So grab your tickets today!…and don’t forget those friendship bracelets! See you at the show!
🎟 TICKET COST: £22.50 (inc. £2.50 cmsn)*
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & TELEPHONE BOOKING PLEASE PHONE:
☎️ 01234 718 044
🛍 Craft Fair at the Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🛍 Join us to meet some fantastic local crafters and find beautiful handmade items at The Olde Watermill Shopping Village in Barton-le-Clay. Free entry.
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
🤩 2025 DATES
▪️Sun 13 April 2025
▪️Sun 18 May 2025
▪️Sat 14 June 2025
▪️Sun 20 July 2025
▪️Sun 21 September 2025
▪️Sun 19 October 2025
▪️Sun 02 November 2025
▪️Sun 16 November 2025
😍 ABOUT THE OLDE WATERMILL SHOPPING VILLAGE
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village is set in and around an historic Watermill.
There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.
Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre, Miller’s Shopping Arcade and a soft play area for the children.
☕️ THE COFFEE SHOP MENU & DETAILS
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/the-mill-house-coffee-shop/
ℹ️ STALL HOLDERS
Set up is from 8:00am. We ask that you be ready to sell by 10:00am and do not pack up before the market finishes at 4:00pm. A 3 x 3m non-sided Gazebo is provided for your use. You will need to bring any tables, chairs and displays you need.
▪️Standard: £25.00
▪️Xmas Fairs: £30.00
Book a stall:
https://oldewatermill.co.uk/craft-fair-booking-2025/
💚 St Albans Vegan Market 2025
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
💚 The St Albans Vegan Market is back and we’re taking over St Peter's Street again! As usual, the event will bring together an incredible selection of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, environmental charities + loads more.
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
🗓 ST ALBANS VEGAN MARKET 2025 DATES:
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 2nd November
Event Traders
If you would like to trade at this event, please head to the link below for all of the details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/trading/st-albans
Mailing List
By joining our mailing list, you'll be the first to know about exciting news, upcoming events & more! To subscribe, head to the link and enter your details: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/mailing-list
Local businesses, charities & community groups
We offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our community focus eligibility criteria. To find out more, head to the link: https://www.veganmarkets.co.uk/community-focus
💃🕺Swingsters Sunday Singing Socials with Nigel and Diane at Cotten End Village Hall, Bedford
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Price: £5.00
💃 Join us for Swingsters Sunday Singing Socials. Sing along or dance to all your favourite tunes in a lively atmosphere. There will be plenty of laughter and fun to go around.
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and social evening with great music, a lovely spacious dance floor with plenty of room to let loose.
🥂 BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS
Bring your own drinks and nibbles, and relax with friends old and new. It's the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!
Don't miss out on this lively, feel-good event! A great way to end your weekend with music, fun, and good company! See you on the dance floor.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £5 Cash on the door
🗓 SUNDAY 2025 DATES:
▪️2nd February 2025
▪️2nd March 2025
▪️6th April 2025
▪️1st June 2025
▪️6th July 2025
▪️7th September 2025
▪️5th October 2025
▪️2nd November 2025
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mike & Mel - Nigel & Diane - Swingsters Crew - ☎️ Phone: 07956 366 440
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
A relaxed and social evening with great music, a lovely spacious dance floor with plenty of room to let loose.
🥂 BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS
Bring your own drinks and nibbles, and relax with friends old and new. It's the perfect way to wrap up your weekend!
Don't miss out on this lively, feel-good event! A great way to end your weekend with music, fun, and good company! See you on the dance floor.
🎟 ENTRY COST: £5 Cash on the door
🗓 SUNDAY 2025 DATES:
▪️2nd February 2025
▪️2nd March 2025
▪️6th April 2025
▪️1st June 2025
▪️6th July 2025
▪️7th September 2025
▪️5th October 2025
▪️2nd November 2025
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mike & Mel - Nigel & Diane - Swingsters Crew - ☎️ Phone: 07956 366 440
🛍 Bromham Mill Artisan Fair 2025
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
🛍 Join us at Bromham Mill to discover a treasure trove of handcrafted goods, from unique jewellery to artisanal foods, all made by local talents. Enjoy delicious treats, and the great community feel that makes Bromham Mill so special.
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
❤️ Bring along your friends and family and support local artisans and find the perfect one-of-a-kind gem! Visit us from 10am -2pm.
☕️ THE MILL COFFEE SHOP
Come along, take a browse, and don't forget to grab a cuppa at The Mill Coffee Shop whilst you're at it! Take a look at the menu on the website here:
https://themillcoffeeshop.co.uk/
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
Situated next to Bromham Park and the beautiful surrounding areas, we pride ourselves in being a dog friendly cafe. Our pawsome friends are our favourite visitors. We always have treats on hand so that well-behaved doggos can enjoy the spaces inside and outside alongside their wonderful humans.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sunday 6th April
▪️Sunday 4th May
▪️Sunday 1st June
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Sunday 3rd August
▪️Sunday 7th September
▪️Sunday 5th October
▪️Sunday 2nd November
▪️Sunday 7th December
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🎇 Olney Fireworks 2025
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 16:30
🎇 Olney Fireworks will be held at The Recreation Ground on Sunday 2nd November 2025!
🕟 TIMES:
▪️Gates open at 4:30pm
▪️Display starts at 6.45pm
📍WHERE?
Recreation Ground (sports fields), off East Street, Olney. MK46 4DW
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for one of Olney’s biggest and brightest events of the year! Expect a fantastic fireworks display, delicious food & drink stalls, a licensed bar, and plenty of family fun — including a small children’s funfair!
The number of people who can attend is limited by the safe capacity of the field. We will be selling advance tickets up until 4pm on Sunday 2nd. If capacity allows, a limited number of tickets will also be available on the gate.
ℹ️ INFORMATION
The event will be fired by the multi-award winning Gala Fireworks using state-of-the-art computerised firing systems to choreograph split-second firing sequences, synchronised to music and set to astound and amaze.
There will also be a licensed bar, food and drink stalls plus a small children's funfair from Keith Emmett and Sons.
🚫 WHAT NOT TO BRING
No dogs or sparklers are allowed at this event.
🅿️ PARKING
The nearest postcode to the site is MK46 4DW, see map. If you are able to walk to the event, please do - it'll be easier! If you need to drive, please park with consideration for residents and arrive in good time to walk to the site. There is no Public parking on the Recreation Ground, and nearby car parks fill up early.
🕟 TIMES:
▪️Gates open at 4:30pm
▪️Display starts at 6.45pm
📍WHERE?
Recreation Ground (sports fields), off East Street, Olney. MK46 4DW
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for one of Olney’s biggest and brightest events of the year! Expect a fantastic fireworks display, delicious food & drink stalls, a licensed bar, and plenty of family fun — including a small children’s funfair!
The number of people who can attend is limited by the safe capacity of the field. We will be selling advance tickets up until 4pm on Sunday 2nd. If capacity allows, a limited number of tickets will also be available on the gate.
ℹ️ INFORMATION
The event will be fired by the multi-award winning Gala Fireworks using state-of-the-art computerised firing systems to choreograph split-second firing sequences, synchronised to music and set to astound and amaze.
There will also be a licensed bar, food and drink stalls plus a small children's funfair from Keith Emmett and Sons.
🚫 WHAT NOT TO BRING
No dogs or sparklers are allowed at this event.
🅿️ PARKING
The nearest postcode to the site is MK46 4DW, see map. If you are able to walk to the event, please do - it'll be easier! If you need to drive, please park with consideration for residents and arrive in good time to walk to the site. There is no Public parking on the Recreation Ground, and nearby car parks fill up early.
This event is kindly sponsored by Stephen Oakley & Co. Estate Agents.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️ADULTS (18+): £7.00
▪️CHILD (3-17): £3.00
▪️CHILD (under 3): £0.00
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️ADULTS (18+): £7.00
▪️CHILD (3-17): £3.00
▪️CHILD (under 3): £0.00
🔮 The Centre of Hocus Pocus - Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🪄 The Centre of Hocus Pocus 2025 at Herrings Green Farm in Wilstead.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️25th October – 2nd November
🧙♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
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!
✨️ SCHEDULE
▪️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
▪️13.30 – Creepy critter encounter
▪️14.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
▪️15.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️16.00 – Meet and greet with the farm animals
🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH
PLUS visit our pumpkin patch where each paying child will receive a FREE pumpkin to take home, additional pumpkins can be purchased at an extra cost.
🎟 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
All activities are included in the admission.
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on tractors.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room is open daily from 10.00am – 5.00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes and snacks or you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
(All activities are included in the admission)
✅️ PRE-BOOK OR PAY ON THE DAY
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm, we look forward to seeing you soon!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 742362
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️25th October – 2nd November
🧙♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
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!
✨️ SCHEDULE
▪️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
▪️13.30 – Creepy critter encounter
▪️14.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
▪️15.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️16.00 – Meet and greet with the farm animals
🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH
PLUS visit our pumpkin patch where each paying child will receive a FREE pumpkin to take home, additional pumpkins can be purchased at an extra cost.
🎟 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
All activities are included in the admission.
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on tractors.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room is open daily from 10.00am – 5.00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes and snacks or you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
(All activities are included in the admission)
✅️ PRE-BOOK OR PAY ON THE DAY
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm, we look forward to seeing you soon!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 742362
🎆 DTCC Fireworks Night 2025 - Dunstable Town Cricket Club
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🎆 Mark your calendars for an explosive evening of entertainment at our annual Fireworks Display on the 2nd November 2025!
🕔 TIMES:
▪️Doors open at 5:00pm
▪️Show starting at 6:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a fantastic family event featuring spectacular fireworks, a live DJ, delicious BBQ, and a fully stocked bar.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Limited parking is available at the Cricket Club, the football club next door as well as the local lower school. We have a couple of blue badge parking spots, please contact us for availability and to reserve. At all times, please be considerate of our neighbours.
🚫 WHAT NOT TO BRING
Please do not bring any dangerous items with you, including flares, fireworks, sparklers, Chinese lanterns, or lasers.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are available from our website via the event link. Invite your friends and secure your spot early—this is an evening you won’t want to miss! Ticket numbers are capped, so don't miss out, get your orders in now as they may sell out before the night.
▪️Adult: £7.00
▪️Child (3-16): £4.50
▪️Family (2+3): £22.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: dunstabletowncc.events@gmail.com
🕔 TIMES:
▪️Doors open at 5:00pm
▪️Show starting at 6:30pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a fantastic family event featuring spectacular fireworks, a live DJ, delicious BBQ, and a fully stocked bar.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
Limited parking is available at the Cricket Club, the football club next door as well as the local lower school. We have a couple of blue badge parking spots, please contact us for availability and to reserve. At all times, please be considerate of our neighbours.
🚫 WHAT NOT TO BRING
Please do not bring any dangerous items with you, including flares, fireworks, sparklers, Chinese lanterns, or lasers.
🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are available from our website via the event link. Invite your friends and secure your spot early—this is an evening you won’t want to miss! Ticket numbers are capped, so don't miss out, get your orders in now as they may sell out before the night.
▪️Adult: £7.00
▪️Child (3-16): £4.50
▪️Family (2+3): £22.00
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: dunstabletowncc.events@gmail.com
🕷 Halloween Haunt 2025 - Wicksteed Park
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
👻 Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Wicksteed Park, Northamptonshire for Halloween Half-Term and Weekends this 2025!
🗓 2025 DATES
🗓 2025 DATES
We’re open for October Weekends on the 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th of October, and for Halloween Half-Term daily from the 25th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. Come along from 10:30am to 4pm each day for frightfully good fun the whole family will enjoy!
👻 WALKTHROUGH EVENT DETAILS - ACCESSIBLE ♿️
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.*
🤡 ATTRACTIONS
👻 WALKTHROUGH EVENT DETAILS - ACCESSIBLE ♿️
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.*
🤡 ATTRACTIONS
Attractions open for Halloween are Halloween Haunt Chapter 2, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig ‘N’ Putt, Roundabout, Cups and Saucers, Lighthouse, Carousel, Sway Rider, and Wicksteed Park Railway.
🚂 31ST OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENT
🚂 31ST OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENT
For one night only on 31st October, two special Zombie Trains will depart the railway station at 5.10pm and 5.30pm. Limited spaces to this free spooktacular upgraded service are available to book online for anyone purchasing a wristband or family wristband for visits on 31st October only. Book early to avoid disappointment.*
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Walkthrough Experience only: £6PP
🎫 Wristband including attractions: From £15 online or with family package offers available from £42.50 online.
*Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Walkthrough Experience only: £6PP
🎫 Wristband including attractions: From £15 online or with family package offers available from £42.50 online.
*Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🐭 Free Halloween Park Explorer Trail 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 02 November 2025
🐭 Halloween Door Trail – Who’s Hiding in the Park? Get ready, Park Explorers – something wild is happening this October half term 2025!
🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?
🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?
Explore the park from 25 October to 2 November 2025 and see if you can match the animals to their fairy homes. It’s the perfect free family activity for half term!
🗺 Pick one up from:
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street
Will you find them all before the party ends?
Join the adventure and enjoy some spooky seasonal fun in the heart of town!
🧙♀️ Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🔮 Our magical school timetable at Jordans Mill in Broom has been scrambled up by playful witches and cheeky woodland ghosts! They've mixed up all the lessons, and now we need your help to put things right.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25th October - 2nd November
▪️9:30am - 3:30pm
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25th October - 2nd November
▪️9:30am - 3:30pm
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
As you journey through the meadow and woodland, look out for each lesson along the trail. Can you spot the lesson and work out which class it belongs to?
As you journey through the meadow and woodland, look out for each lesson along the trail. Can you spot the lesson and work out which class it belongs to?
At every location, write down the spooky lesson on your trail sheet and match to the correct class to help restore order to our school of magic. As you follow the trail, use your 3D classes to reveal a secret hidden letter. The letters will spell out a magic word. Return to the Mill shop and speak the magic word to stop the mischievous witches and ghosts mixing up the lessons again.
☕️ CAFE
The cafe serves food from 9am - 3pm everyday in half term. Scroll down on the link of the website page below to download the menu.
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on
☕️ CAFE
The cafe serves food from 9am - 3pm everyday in half term. Scroll down on the link of the website page below to download the menu.
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on
🎫 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY £4 PER CHILD
Don't forget to pick up your prize from the Mill Shop at the end!
Don't forget to pick up your prize from the Mill Shop at the end!
🤹♂️ Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show 2025 - Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🎪 Brand NEW Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show for 2025 at Frosts in Woburn Sands.
ℹ️ ABOUT
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!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 10am & 2:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 10:30am & 3:30pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 10am & 3pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Saturday 1st November: 10am & 3pm
▪️Sunday 2nd November: 10:30am & 3:30pm
Daily Shows: Lasting one hour
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£8.99 per person
▪️Under 18 months free)
ℹ️ FROST GARDEN CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583511
ℹ️ ABOUT
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!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 10am & 2:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 10:30am & 3:30pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 10am & 3pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Saturday 1st November: 10am & 3pm
▪️Sunday 2nd November: 10:30am & 3:30pm
Daily Shows: Lasting one hour
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£8.99 per person
▪️Under 18 months free)
ℹ️ FROST GARDEN CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583511
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🎇 Free Henlow Fireworks 2025 - Millennium Meadow
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 18:30 - 19:15
🎇 Welcome to the annual bonfire and fireworks display at Millennium Meadow, Henlow, Bedfordshire on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bonfire:6:30pm now will be at 6pm
▪️Fireworks: 7pm
▪️Food & drink available
❓️WHAT TO KNOW
Please remember there is NO allocated parking except a very limited number for Blue Badge holders. Also sorry, but NO sparklers are allowed on Millennium Meadow.
👍 ENTRY - FREE
No tickets needed. Please bring cash if you would like to support the scouts to keep putting on this event, there will be donation buckets.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For further details please email clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk or call 01462 811800.
🌟 EVENT DETAILS
▪️Bonfire:
▪️Fireworks: 7pm
▪️Food & drink available
❓️WHAT TO KNOW
Please remember there is NO allocated parking except a very limited number for Blue Badge holders. Also sorry, but NO sparklers are allowed on Millennium Meadow.
👍 ENTRY - FREE
No tickets needed. Please bring cash if you would like to support the scouts to keep putting on this event, there will be donation buckets.
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For further details please email clerk@henlow-pc.gov.uk or call 01462 811800.
👣 Halloween Themed Walk 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Price: £4.00
👣 Bring your young ones and come for a halloween- themed walk in nature with our half term trail 2025 at Rushmere Country Park.
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come and take a walk in the park and find our painted pumpkins with a treat at the end. Starting on the 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025. Pop in to the visitor centre to pick up your trail sheet.
🗺 TRAIL SHEET COST: £4
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 234260
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come and take a walk in the park and find our painted pumpkins with a treat at the end. Starting on the 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025. Pop in to the visitor centre to pick up your trail sheet.
🗺 TRAIL SHEET COST: £4
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 234260
🌳 Halloween Story Trail 2025 - Ampthill Park
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🎃 Join us for our Halloween Story Trail in Ampthill park from Thursday 30th October - Sunday 2nd November 2025.
👀 DETAILS
Read the story together, collect the clues, and enjoy some fun family time together.
This is a self guided trail suitable for families with children aged 6 and under. (don't forget sensible shoes and a pen).
🗺 WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR MAP:
Collect your maps from council offices during opening time, or on the outside of the 'green building' in the Central carpark by the The Coffee Lodge Ampthill.
ℹ️ Alternatively contact:
community@ampthill-tc.gov.uk
for a digital map, and any queries.
🕙 COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Tuesday:10 am–4 pm
▪️Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Friday: 10 am–12 pm
▪️Saturday: Closed
▪️Sunday: Closed
👀 DETAILS
Read the story together, collect the clues, and enjoy some fun family time together.
This is a self guided trail suitable for families with children aged 6 and under. (don't forget sensible shoes and a pen).
🗺 WHERE TO COLLECT YOUR MAP:
Collect your maps from council offices during opening time, or on the outside of the 'green building' in the Central carpark by the The Coffee Lodge Ampthill.
ℹ️ Alternatively contact:
community@ampthill-tc.gov.uk
for a digital map, and any queries.
🕙 COUNCIL OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
▪️Monday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Tuesday:10 am–4 pm
▪️Wednesday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
▪️Friday: 10 am–12 pm
▪️Saturday: Closed
▪️Sunday: Closed
🎃 Halloween at Wrest Park 2025 - Wrest Park
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
👻 Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park, Silsoe this half-term 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025
▪️10am - 5pm
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025
▪️10am - 5pm
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
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.
🎟 TICKET COST (ONLINE):
▪️Free for English Heritage members
▪️Adult: £15.90
▪️Child (5-17) : £10.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Senior: £14
▪️Student: £14
▪️1 Adult & up to 3 children: £25.90
▪️2 Adults & up to 3 children: £41.80
▪️Essential Companion: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 03703331181
🎟 TICKET COST (ONLINE):
▪️Free for English Heritage members
▪️Adult: £15.90
▪️Child (5-17) : £10.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Senior: £14
▪️Student: £14
▪️1 Adult & up to 3 children: £25.90
▪️2 Adults & up to 3 children: £41.80
▪️Essential Companion: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 03703331181
🛡 October Adventures 2025 - Dunstable Downs
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Put your knightly skills into action this October half term 2025 at Dunstable Downs.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25 Oct – 2 Nov
▪️10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
⚔️ ABOUT
A dragon has stolen the king’s jewels and is hiding them in its cave! Can you craft your sword and retrieve the treasure to save the kingdom? Sword craft & adventure included.
✨For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges may apply
🎟 ENTRY COST: £3 PER CHILD PER TRAIL
No booking required
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
📸 National Trust Images/Steve Haywood, David Lander
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25 Oct – 2 Nov
▪️10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
⚔️ ABOUT
A dragon has stolen the king’s jewels and is hiding them in its cave! Can you craft your sword and retrieve the treasure to save the kingdom? Sword craft & adventure included.
✨For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges may apply
🎟 ENTRY COST: £3 PER CHILD PER TRAIL
No booking required
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
📸 National Trust Images/Steve Haywood, David Lander
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💀 Haunted Half Term 2025 - Whaddesdon Manor
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
👻 Join us for a spooky trail and more family fun with our haunted half-term this October 2025 at Waddesdon Manor. From 25 October until 2 November, 2025 children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November 2025
▪️Closed 27th & 28th October 2025
💀 EVENT DETAILS
Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize. Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
⭐️ Spooky outdoor trail with a prize at the end
⭐️ Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub)
⭐️ Enjoy delicious treats
⭐️ Play in the Woodland Playground
⭐️ Option to add House tickets or a Spooky Afternoon Tea
ℹ️ Outdoor Trail information
£3.50 per trail (we recommend one trail per child). Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize.
🗺 Where can I get my trail sheets from?
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Pavilion or Visitor Information. The trail runs from 10am – 4pm, last trail entry is 3.30pm and prizes are available to collect until 4pm.
Advance booking recommended.
💀 Skull Shack
Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
You’ll also have the chance to meet some creepy crawlies and learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
Pumpkins are available outside the Skull Shack from Oct 22, 2025 while supplies last. Grown at the gardens at Eythrope, they’re perfect for carving or decorating. Suggested donation: 50p for small pumpkins or £1 for large pumpkins.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November 2025
▪️Closed 27th & 28th October 2025
💀 EVENT DETAILS
Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize. Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
⭐️ Spooky outdoor trail with a prize at the end
⭐️ Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub)
⭐️ Enjoy delicious treats
⭐️ Play in the Woodland Playground
⭐️ Option to add House tickets or a Spooky Afternoon Tea
ℹ️ Outdoor Trail information
£3.50 per trail (we recommend one trail per child). Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize.
🗺 Where can I get my trail sheets from?
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Pavilion or Visitor Information. The trail runs from 10am – 4pm, last trail entry is 3.30pm and prizes are available to collect until 4pm.
Advance booking recommended.
💀 Skull Shack
Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
You’ll also have the chance to meet some creepy crawlies and learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
Pumpkins are available outside the Skull Shack from Oct 22, 2025 while supplies last. Grown at the gardens at Eythrope, they’re perfect for carving or decorating. Suggested donation: 50p for small pumpkins or £1 for large pumpkins.
What's included in your ticket?
✅️ Grounds Admission
✅️ Trail booklet
✅️ Prize at end of trail
🚫 House Admission
🚫 Shuttle Bus tickets
♿️ Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible but ground can be slightly uneven in places.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Aged 18 +: £14.00
▪️Child: Aged 5 - 17: £3.50
▪️Infant Aged 0 - 4: £3.50
▪️National Trust - Adult: Free
▪️National Trust - Child: £3.50
▪️Art Fund Member: Free
▪️Historic House Member: Free
▪️RHS Member: Free
▪️Essential Companion: Free
▪️Local Resident - Adult: Free
▪️Local Resident - Child: £3.50
🏛 Adult House Admission: From £13.00
(Free for under 17 & National Trust Members)
🚍 Shuttle Admission from: £2.50
🏚 Halloween in the House 2025 (National Trust) - Wimpole Estate
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:30
🕷 Stand beneath the spider stairwell, draped with cobwebs and clinging creatures, look on at the frightful feast laid out in the dining room, and follow the woodcutter trail along the Long Gallery this spooky season. Those brave enough to venture into the basement will find flickering candlelight casting dancing shadows on the walls.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🦔 Woodland Friends Trail 2025 - RSPB The Lodge
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🍂 Embrace the Magic of Autumn and enjoy a walk through the woods to the gardens, but who will you choose to help: badger, hedgehog or maybe both?
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️15th October - 2nd November
▪️Excluding 26th & 28th October
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up a mini-map book from the Welcome Hut or Shop (£2) and set off to follow the signs and choose which way to go. It comes with a certificate!
♿️ 🚻 FACILITIES
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
🅿️ PARKING
▪️£7.50
▪️RSPB Members: Free
💷 COST: £2.00
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️15th October - 2nd November
▪️Excluding 26th & 28th October
ℹ️ DETAILS
Pick up a mini-map book from the Welcome Hut or Shop (£2) and set off to follow the signs and choose which way to go. It comes with a certificate!
♿️ 🚻 FACILITIES
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/the-lodge/facilities
🅿️ PARKING
▪️£7.50
▪️RSPB Members: Free
💷 COST: £2.00
🦖 Dinosaurs After Dark, October 2025 - Hertfordshire Zoo
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:30
🌛 Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd.
▪️From 5:30pm to 8:30pm
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd.
▪️From 5:30pm to 8:30pm
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more!
For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don’t forget our dino meet and greets that provide up-close encounters with the zoo’s dinosaurs.
Dinos After Dark promises a night of fun, adventure, and education for the whole family. Don’t miss this unique event at Hertfordshire Zoo and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
♿️ ACCESS & SUPPORT
https://hertfordshirezoo.com/visiting/accessibilityadditionalfacilities/
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
https://hertfordshirezoo.com/visiting/car-park/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (16+): £17.99
▪️Ages 2 - 15: £17.99
▪️Under 2: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01992 470490
📖 A City Literary Walk - Milton Keynes Central Library
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
📖 In partnership with Look Again, join us for this exciting literary walk. Let the writers of Milton Keynes show you Central Milton Keynes from not one but ten new angles, as they lead you through the city centre to hear original poems and short stories inspired by places along the way.
All welcome: we start outside MK Central Library at 2pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for whatever the weather may bring.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Reserve your place now, or just meet us outside Milton Keynes Central Library on the day!
All welcome: we start outside MK Central Library at 2pm. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for whatever the weather may bring.
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Reserve your place now, or just meet us outside Milton Keynes Central Library on the day!
🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:40
🌂 Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is embarking on a UK and Ireland tour and is flying to Milton Keynes Theatre from Wednesday 29 October 2025 for 4 weeks only.
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
▪️AGE: Age guidance: 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre.
🕑 SHOW LENGTH OF TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes incl. interval
🤩 EVENT DETAILS
Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
🗓 2025 DATES
Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov 2025
🕢 TIMES:
▪️Tuesday: 19:30
▪️Wednesday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Thursday: 19:30
▪️Friday: 19:30
▪️Saturday: 14:30 & 19:30
▪️Sunday: 14:00
🎟 TICKET COST: From £27.00
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
Call our Accessibility Assistance line on
03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for our Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🚘 G&M GROWERS CAR BOOT SALE 2025 - Biggleswade
Sunday 02 November 2025
Time: 07:30 - 12:00
👋We will be open this Sunday weather dependant. Any updates to this will be on Facebook and Instagram by 7am on Sunday.
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
▪️BUYERS - ENTRY AFTER 7:30AM
🔹️£1 before 9am
🔹️50p after 9am
🔹️Under 16's are FREE
▪️SELLERS - ENTRY 7.00AM
🔸️£10 any size vehicle
🔸️No need to book, just turn up!
🗺 LOCATION
We are located behind G&M growers farm shop at 79 Hitchin Rd, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9BU
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ 07841619568 or 07538341136
