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October 2020
Batheaston Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll around the village to find 42 scarecrows in a hero and villain themed trail. Maps available from Robbie's Plaice.
Find out more »Batheaston Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll around the village to find 42 scarecrows in a hero and villain themed trail. Maps available from Robbie's Plaice.
Find out more »Weston Scarecrow Trail
A fun community event and activity for half term. The theme is Children’s book, film and TV characters.
Find out more »Pumpkin Trail with High Littleton School
Houses and businesses in High Littleton and Hallatrow be displaying a variety of fun painted or carved animal pumpkins. Trail maps available from Appleyard Spar shop and online.
Find out more »Pumpkin Picking at Farrington’s
Pre-booking essential; tickets include entry to the pumpkin field and any size pumpkin of your choice from the field. Turn up at any time within the hour time slot and stay at the event for as long as you want. Children under 2 years of age do not require a ticket, but will not receive a pumpkin unless a ticket is purchased.
Find out more »Pumpkin Picking with the Pumpkin Patch
With thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes with free entry and free parking.
Find out more »Trick or Treat Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch make her next potion! Explore our Animal Park and find all the missing potion ingredients on her map. If you find them all, she may be nice and even give you a treat. In addition, from 26-31 October, there will be some extra half term fun with Halloween-themed crafts and more!
Find out more »Where’s Wally Spooky Museum Search at The Roman Baths
Search for Wally to celebrate the release of the new book, Where’s Wally? Spooky Spotlight Search. Hunt for Wally amongst the collections, as well as spell out a spooky phrase with letters hidden alongside mini Wally standees, and receive a special “I found Wally!” bookmark. There will also be a chance to enter the Where’s Wally? and Kids in Museums grand prize draw competition to win an ArtFund Family Membership and a bundle of Where’s Wally? goodies.
Find out more »Animal Experiences at Hope Nature Centre
A whole host of exciting Animal Experiences from our goat walks to our animal feeding experience, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Ticket prices include entry to the park for the day.
Find out more »Spooktober Family Trail at The American Museum
Wander round the Winding Way on the spooky A to Zee Halloween trail, and discover a whole alphabet of scariness. Ticket price includes includes prize; normal admission applies. Some content may be unsuitable for young children, adult discretion advised.
Find out more »Half-term Family Trail at Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Explore the Palace Gardens with the “Squirrels and Leaves” Half Term Family Trail (available from the Shop), and head off on an autumn adventure!
Find out more »Pumpkin Fest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
At the zoo, one of the groups of animals has been up to mischief and hidden pumpkins in the wrong places! Take part in the Pumpkin Mystery trail to find out who's responsible and enter the competition for the chance to win a family ticket for four and an adoption.
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Park in the Dark 2020 remix at Alice Park
With park pumpkin trial, fancy dress, DJ Scary Soul, glow sticks, and cafe open late including BYGOF pizza!
Find out more »Halloween Cemetery History Tour at Beckford’s Tower
A Halloween twilight tour of Lansdown Cemetery, once William Beckford’s beautiful garden surrounding the Tower and where Beckford himself is buried. Walk through the oldest part of the cemetery as the sun goes down, visiting some of the historic graves associated with the Tower and William Beckford’s life. Tours run 4-5pm and 5:30-6:30pm. Bring a torch and wear suitable footwear, as some areas of the cemetery are overgrown. Booking essential as numbers limited.
Find out more »Halloween at the Herschel Museum
Celebrate Halloween under a full blue moon and hear talks on the myths and legends surrounding Halloween as well as learning about the Moon itself. If clear, telescopes will be available to observe the night sky from the garden. Some spooky astronomers will be on hand to chat about the stars and planets in the autumn skies! Tickets are for up to 6 people in a bubble. Sessions run 5-6pm, 6.30-7.30pm, 8-9pm, and 9.30-10.30pm.
Find out more »November 2020
Batheaston Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll around the village to find 42 scarecrows in a hero and villain themed trail. Maps available from Robbie's Plaice.
Find out more »Weston Scarecrow Trail
A fun community event and activity for half term. The theme is Children’s book, film and TV characters.
Find out more »Pumpkin Trail with High Littleton School
Houses and businesses in High Littleton and Hallatrow be displaying a variety of fun painted or carved animal pumpkins. Trail maps available from Appleyard Spar shop and online.
Find out more »Trick or Treat Trail at Hope Nature Centre
Help the resident Witch make her next potion! Explore our Animal Park and find all the missing potion ingredients on her map. If you find them all, she may be nice and even give you a treat. In addition, from 26-31 October, there will be some extra half term fun with Halloween-themed crafts and more!
Find out more »Where’s Wally Spooky Museum Search at The Roman Baths
Search for Wally to celebrate the release of the new book, Where’s Wally? Spooky Spotlight Search. Hunt for Wally amongst the collections, as well as spell out a spooky phrase with letters hidden alongside mini Wally standees, and receive a special “I found Wally!” bookmark. There will also be a chance to enter the Where’s Wally? and Kids in Museums grand prize draw competition to win an ArtFund Family Membership and a bundle of Where’s Wally? goodies.
Find out more »Animal Experiences at Hope Nature Centre
A whole host of exciting Animal Experiences from our goat walks to our animal feeding experience, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Ticket prices include entry to the park for the day.
Find out more »Spooktober Family Trail at The American Museum
Wander round the Winding Way on the spooky A to Zee Halloween trail, and discover a whole alphabet of scariness. Ticket price includes includes prize; normal admission applies. Some content may be unsuitable for young children, adult discretion advised.
Find out more »Half-term Family Trail at Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Explore the Palace Gardens with the “Squirrels and Leaves” Half Term Family Trail (available from the Shop), and head off on an autumn adventure!
Find out more »Pumpkin Fest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
At the zoo, one of the groups of animals has been up to mischief and hidden pumpkins in the wrong places! Take part in the Pumpkin Mystery trail to find out who's responsible and enter the competition for the chance to win a family ticket for four and an adoption.
Find out more »Batheaston Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll around the village to find 42 scarecrows in a hero and villain themed trail. Maps available from Robbie's Plaice.
Find out more »Hobbyhorse Make & Create Workshop for home educators
Make your own hobby horse at home from a special kit using pattern design, stitching and accessories. All materials and instructions provided free in advance of the online workshop (by collection on Saturday 24th October between 10am-12pm). Come to this online workshop, with your horse, for storytelling and puppetry. Name your trusty steed and learn how to use drama to bring it to life! Have fun, connect, meet new people. After the workshop, organise an exploration trip - take yourself, your…
Find out more »Half-term Family Trail at Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Explore the Palace Gardens with the “Squirrels and Leaves” Half Term Family Trail (available from the Shop), and head off on an autumn adventure!
Find out more »Animation and Visual Effects Workshop at the egg
An introduction into the world of animation and visual effects. Develop the creative and technical skills you need to make your original ideas a reality, from the comfort of your own space. Fun, relaxed, interactive and inspiring sessions, led by professional CGI Animator, Alex Fung.
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