Thursday 30 October (34)

👥 Shadow Puppet Workshop For Kids - The Higgins, Bedford


Time: 11:15 - 15:15

👥 Join Kaye Leidoskope for a shadow puppet making workshop. You will design and create your own shadow puppet and explore how to use it in a shadow box theatre.

▪️AGES: 5 - 12

🕦 SESSION TIMES:

11:15pm, 12:45pm, 2:15pm 


ℹ️ ABOUT
All workshops last for an hour. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Younger children may need more support from their adult. Adults do not need to book a space.

To book a place on all holiday activities book online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 (open Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm).

🎟 TICKET COST: £5.50
Use promotional code HIGGINS30 to avoid paying a transaction fee.

🐰 Free - My Pet Pals Workshop (October 2025) - Pets at Home, Bedford


Time: 14:00 - 14:45

🐰 Join us this October 2025 for some free Halloween family fun at our My Pet Pals workshops in Bedford. Learn all about our pets and their diets, with spooky-themed activities to entertain the whole family.

▪️AGE:
Recommended for children aged 4 and up.

🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come along for some Halloween fun and discover the gruesome things our pets love to eat. Get creative with your own pumpkin stencil design and enjoy meeting some of our in-store pets.

Our My Pet Pals workshops are a fantastic way to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them responsibly. With a hands-on approach to pet care, these sessions help ensure both you and your children are clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership—leaving everyone feeling confident and inspired.

🎃 EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE
✅️ Fun activity sheets
✅️ A My Pet Pals certificate
✅️ The chance to meet some of our wonderful animals. All for FREE!
 
We can’t wait to see you there - come join the fun!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 
▪️Monday 27th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Spaces are limited you can book your free space via the event link. 

🎃 Halloween at Wrest Park 2025 - Silsoe


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.

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 

😱 The Howl Scare Maze 2025 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 18:00 - 23:00

😱 We’re not just a scream park — We’re a MULTI AWARD-WINNING SCREAM PARK. Back this 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard. Grab your crew, bring your nerve, and get ready!

🗓 2025 DATES
▪️17th - 19th October
▪️24th - 26th October
▪️28th October - 1st November

🕕 TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.

▪️AGES:
Attendance to The Howl is age restricted. Anyone aged 12-15 years of age will only be permitted entry onto the site and in any attractions if they are with someone 16 or older. Anyone aged 16 or older will be allowed to enter the sites and mazes unsupervised. No one ages 11 or under will be permitted entry.

WHAT TO EXPECT

💀 Award-winning haunts (New haunt for 2025)
🎪 Brand new twisted new circus show
🩸 Award-winning street theatre
🎶 Live music & DJs
🍔 Street food & Bars
🔥 A buzzing festival energy from start to finish

WHAT HAUNTS?
🩸 Shriek Easy
🩸 Red
🩸 Howl Valley High
🩸 Noxious Alley
🩸 The Full Moon Manor
🩸 The Shed
🩸 Squeakers Yard

🎟 TICKET COST: From £36.95
Use discount code HOWLSAVE2 to save £2 online.

🎟 CARER TICKET
Visitors with additional needs are entitled to one free carer ticket, provided they can show proof of requirement with one of the following:
▪️Blue Badge
▪️Access Card with queueing symbol
▪️A headed letter from GP or Consultant (dated within the last 6 months) confirming the inability queue
Whichever ticket you book for yourself, your carer’s ticket will mirror this.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately, our haunts are not accessible with a wheelchair or mobility scooters. 

🛡 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 

💀 Haunted Half Term 2025 - Whaddesdon Manor


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.

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


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.

🦔 Woodland Friends Trail 2025 - RSPB The Lodge


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

🧙‍♀️ Witches & Wizards Week 2025 - Hatfield House


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 

😱 Halloween Haunt Fest 2025 - Hertfordshire Showground


Time: 16:30 - 23:00

😱 Halloween Haunt Fest 2025 at Hertfordshire Show Ground. All ticket types include unlimited access to all attractions. Food, drinks and fairground rides are not included in ticket prices.

😱 HAUNTS
▪️The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
▪️The Hertfordshire Witch
▪️EDEN
▪️Winnie the Pooh Blood & Honey

▪️AGE: 16+
Halloween Haunt Fest is a recommended 16+ event. Due to the nature of the event and level of scare, the event is not recommended to anyone under the age of 16. 

If you are under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (18+) throughout the evening, including in attractions.

16-21 year olds must be able to prove their age with a photo ID to enter, unless accompanied by an adult (18+). Proof of ID must be photographic (Passport or Driving License) and photocopies are permitted.

🗓 2025 DATES:
🩸17th Oct - 19th Oct
🩸22nd Oct - 26th Oct
🩸29th Oct - 1st Nov

🕔 TIMES:
Gates open at 16:30 and attractions open at 17:00. We recommend that you arrive at the start of the evening to have enough time to watch our live shows, grab some food & drinks plus enter each scare attraction. All four of our popular attractions may have longer queues at peak times. Please note that the event will close at either 22:30 or 23:00 depending on the date you select, and queue lines may close an hour prior.

🤑 SAVE UP TO 50% OFF ON GROUPON HERE!

🎟 TICKET COST: From £20.00
Unlimited screams, unlimited scares. Enjoy unlimited entry to all attractions on the date of your ticket.

🩸 Standard Plus Ticket
Why wait to be terrified? Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + 1x Fast Track for each attraction on the date of your ticket.

🩸 VIP Ticket
The ultimate nightmare pass. Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + unlimited Fast Track access all night long. No queues, just pure fear.

🩸 Scaredy Cat Ticket
Not sure you can handle all the scares? This ticket gives you access to the festival site and live entertainment, plus entry into one scare attraction of your choice.
Feeling braver than expected? 😱
You can upgrade on site to unlock full access.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@halloweenhauntfest.com

🍻 Oktoberfest 2025 - The Crooked Crow Bar, Leighton Buzzard


Time: 20:00 Price: £5.42

🍻 Join us for OKTOBERFEST at The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard on Thursday 30th October 2025.

For 1 night only we'll have German beers on tap, deals on stein's, hot dogs, bar games and live Oompah band, Top Brass!

🎟 TICKET COST:
£5.42 (£5.00 + £0.42 fee)

🌂 Mary Poppins 2025 - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30 - 22:10

🌂 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. 

Friday 31 October (47)

📽 😱 Halloween Campfire Flicks 2025 - The Blair Witch Project


Time: 18:30 Price: £9.99

👻 This Halloween, experience a cinema night like no other! On Friday 31st October 2025, we’re hosting a spine-chilling outdoor cinema in the woods, complete with a roaring campfire, delicious food, and a film that’s guaranteed to give you goosebumps – The Blair Witch Project.

▪️AGE: 15+

🕡 TIMES
▪️
18:30 - For food
▪️19:45 - Screening starts

🔥 ABOUT

Whether you’re a horror fan or just looking for a unique Halloween night out, this event combines the thrill of the outdoors with the magic of cinema.

WHAT TO EXPECT
🍿 Fresh popcorn straight from the fire
🍔 Tasty BBQ food to keep you fuelled
🍏 Apple bobbing & Halloween games
🧙‍♀️ Fancy dress (with prizes for the best costumes!)
🔥 A cosy campfire to gather around

😋 FOOD & DRINK
We will have our rustic canoe and brew horse box cafe, with Wooden Hill coffee, Brewpoint beers, cakes and snacks available. We will also have campfire popcorn and a BBQ, with yummy locally sourced food with burgers and other tasty snacks. You can pre purchase food on the website with an optional extra.

🍔 BBQ ADD-ON - £9.00
Why not grab a delicious burger, from our local farm so you are ready to relax and enjoy the film.  Choose from our 3 special combinations, black n blue, bacon cheese, veggie deluxe. You can add this after you have selected your tickets.

📍 LOCATION
Bedfordshire - Deep in the woods (exact directions provided on booking)

🪑 WHAT TO BRING
Grab your blankets, camp chairs torch & dress up in your spookiest costume, and get ready for a truly unforgettable Halloween outdoor cinema experience.

🎟 TICKET COST: £9.99
Tickets are limited – book early to avoid missing out!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 07934 861692 

🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!


🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.

To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.

🙋‍♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?

Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit, 
▪️Working Tax Credit, 
▪️Child Tax Credit, 
▪️Employment and Support Allowance, 
▪️Income Support 
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.

🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.

📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.

🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+)
  - £7.00 / £6.00     
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) -  £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free

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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
https://share.toogoodtogo.com/item/699154/ 

👻 Dinner & Paranormal Investigation - Whaddon


Time: 19:30 - 01:00 Price: £45.00

👻 Ghost Nights at The Lowndes Arms, Whaddon. Dare you join us for a night of spine-tingling encounters and paranormal thrills?
We’re opening our doors for two exclusive Ghost Nights:


📅 Friday 12th September 2025
📅 Friday 31st October 2025
(Halloween Special!)

For just £45 per person, your night includes:
✨ A meal on arrival
✨ Access from 7:30pm ‘til late
✨ A chilling evening filled with ghostly happenings

🎟 BOOKING
Spaces are extremely limited – once they’re gone, they’re gone! Book now to secure your place… if you’re brave enough.
☎️ Phone: 01908 990334

🔮 The Centre of Hocus Pocus - Herrings Green Farm Wilstead


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

✏️ The BIG Draw at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton


Time: 11:00 - 17:00

✏️ Join us over October half term 2025 as Stockwood gets involved in the “The Big Draw.” Free!

🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
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25th October - 31st October
▪️11am - 5pm

▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.

🖼 EVENT DETAILS
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!

✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
No need to book, just drop in and speak to a member of staff when you arrive.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

📲 Wifi Wars: Halloween Special 2025 - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 14:00

📲 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!

▪️AGE: Suitable for ages 6+

🤩 YOUR HOST
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!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£13 Adults
▪️£11 Concessions

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

🧛‍♂️ Kids Halloween Party 2025 - Wilstead Village Hall


Time: 18:00 - 20:00

🧛‍♂️ Kids Halloween Party at Wilstead Village Hall on 31st October 2025. Limited spaces !! Don't ghost this one , they might dissappear!

 WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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Lots of Fun games/activities
🕷 Decorating your own cookie monster
🕷 Unlimited food buffet and drinks, including adults
🕷 £10 prize for scariest outfit ! Boy/girl
🕷 Music
🕷 Goody bag on departure

🎟 TICKET COST:
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£10 per child
▪️Adults free
▪️4 children: £30
▪️5 children:  £35

👻 PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY
Message me if you would like to book. Please may I ask for the children's name once paid so I can add them on the guest halloween party list thank you.

📲 WhatsApp: 07743711070
 

🇮🇪 Irish Night with The BibleCode Sundays - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 20:00 - 23:30

🎶 “The Clash on Irish Steroids” hailing from North West London they have been fusing Irish Traditional Music with the guitar-driven sound of London for around 20 years. Their live gigs are both electrifying and beautiful at times, representing the best of London Irish culture.

▪️AGE: 18+

🎟 TICKET COST: £11

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
For inquiries about accessibility please contact:
☎️ 01582 878 100
📧
boxoffice@culturetrust.com