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Spooky Watch in Berkshire
The nights are drawing in, there are spider webs galore, and pumpkins are making an appearance…yes, Halloween is nearly upon us! So dig out those witch and goblin costumes once more, as there are plenty of ghoulish goings-on for your little ones to enjoy. From ghastly goodies to mystical magic, these frightful friendly events are sure to get all the family into the spooky spirit.
Halloween Festival at Odds Farm Park
Daily from 26th October – 3rd November, enjoy Pumpkin Patch Pick Up & Carving, Spellbinding Shows, a Crafty Trick or Treat Walk (with lots of surprises!) and lots more at Odds Farm Park. Join the Oddsocks characters in Spellbinding Shows, ‘Sock Soup!’ and ‘Things That Go OINK in the Night’ and pick up your own Pumpkin* from the Pumpkin Patch Garden to Carve and take home! It’s an event to spook your Oddsocks off! Combined with the fun of the giant indoor play barn, award-winning Marmalade’s Tearoom, acres of outdoor play and plenty of animals, including adorable baby animals, you won’t want to miss it! T: 01628 520188 W: www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Jump scares at the ready with RedKangaroo’s Halloween Spooktacular!
It’s the spookiest month of the year, and there’s some frightful fun coming to the Reading park - it’s their Halloween Half Term Spooktacular! RedKangaroo has inclusive activities for the whole family, so take the gang and enjoy an hour’s bounce in their park then grab a bite to eat from the new Kanga Bites Diner menu. From 28th October-1st November the park will be even more exciting! Halloween Half Term Spooktacular will be here to turn the kids into jumping jack ‘o’ lanterns. And the adults…well, it’ll be a scream! T: 03333 445 933 W: www.redkangaroo.co.uk
To Pre Book Half term and receive *20% off, use code HTERM20 online.
*valid until 27/10/2019. Valid on bounce sessions only, excludes classes, parties and all other activities
A whole cauldron of fun at Parkway’s Potion Kitchen!
Put your wizardry skills to the test at Parkway this Halloween Half Term, as they invite you to join their freepotions kitchen by Debenhams, where you can take part in a master class with their very own Professor Snape! You can also enjoy free face-painting, arts & crafts & Newbury Bid’s trick or treat trail around the town!
Potions classes are run on the hour every hour & children must be booked in via the contact us page @shopatparkway.com. For face-painting & arts & crafts you can just walk-in on the day! Activities take place from 11am – 4pm on the 28th October – 2nd November. W: www.shopatparkway.com
It’s Hallo’welly’ween time at Wellington Country Park
Join the team for Hallo’welly’ween at Wellington Country Park this October half term. Begin your adventure with slightly spooky shows, their Halloween train ride, pumpkin carving, and new for 2019 the Hay Bale Hunt, the Pop up Play village, plus much more! Only a short 10 minute drive from the M3 and the M4, you are guaranteed an action packed day out and it’s perfect for families with children up to the age of 8 years old. Go on - have a ‘spooktacular’ week! W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk
Marvellous magic at Windsor’s Pumpkin Party
Join Windsor Royal Station for the ever-popular, annual Pumpkin Party on Saturday 26th October, from 1-4pm. You can enjoy frightful, free fun for all the family including a Pumpkin Carving Competition, Mr Marvel Magic Shows, Pumpkin Treasure Hunt and a Fancy Dress Competition with prizes for the best spooky outfits! The event is free of charge with no booking required. W: windsorroyalstation.co.uk
Slithering, spooky fun at Kennet Shopping
Get up close and personal with creatures great and small at Kennet Shopping. On Friday 25th October go and meet a giant 8ft dragon which will be walking around the Centre with an intrepid explorer. This incredible creature uses animatronic technology and loves to interact with children and adults alike. The Halloween fun continues on Friday 1st November with a fun and educational Reptile Encounters Event. Children will be able to learn about a variety of reptiles and exotic animals from professional animal handlers and get the opportunity to handle snakes, lizards, bearded dragons, giant snails and more! W: www.kennetshopping.co.uk
Time to eat, drink and be scary at Cobbs!
This half term Cobbs Farm Shop and Play Barn are offering a little bit extra with non-stop entertainment for all the family. The Cobbs team have a bumper-packed week of crafty events to keep your little people out of mischief, whilst taking home some truly ghastly, ghoulish goodies to show to all their friends. There will be PYO pumpkins available on the farm too… don’t forget to bring your wellies if the weather is ghastly! W: www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk
Fiendishly good fun and a free pumpkin for every child at Bucklebury Farm Park
Explore the spooky nature trail to discover the answer to our Halloween riddle. Join in spooky face painting, have a go at creepy craft and show off your skills with some pumpkin carving (free pumpkin for every child) at Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park. All this and more for an inclusive entry price of £12.95 per child.
T: 0118 9714002 W: www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk