The best things to do this weekend, 31 October – 2 November
The best things to do this weekend, 31 October – 2 November
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Richmond, fireworks in Surrey, arts and crafts at West Horsley Place, and Halloween fun at Hampton Court and Exhibit Balham!
Main image: Halloween at Hampton Court Palace – photo by Richard Lea-Hair (c) Historic Royal Palaces
Theatre
Midsomer Murders: The Killing at Badger’s Drift
Richmond Theatre, until 1 November
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed TV favourite Midsomer Murders.
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
Fireworks
Colets’ Family Fireworks
Colets Health Club, Thames Ditton, 2 November
Join Colets’ Health and Fitness for their annual family fireworks night – bring along the family and friends for an evening of fireworks, rides and entertainment!
Arts & Crafts
Family lino printing workshop
West Horsley Place, 31 October
Families can get creative this Halloween with a hands-on lino printing workshop. Children can decorate their own Halloween-themed paper bags using pre-carved lino blocks featuring pumpkins, witches’ hats, animals, florals, and more. With guidance from professional artist Martyna, young printmakers will explore traditional techniques, experiment with ink, and take home their own unique design.
Halloween fun
Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Until 2 November
The palace and grounds will be rife with roaming spirits and otherworldly figures lurking in dark corners, welcoming brave souls of all ages to explore the historic site with immersive Halloween-inspired installations that unearth stories of the former residents of Hampton Court Palace.
Halloween at Exhibit
Exhibit, Balham, 31 October
Looking to go dancing on Halloween night? On Friday the 31st of October, Exhibit will be completely transformed into a haunted house, ready for a night of fun tunes and killer cocktails. The DJs will be spinning right up to the witching hour, with costumes are very much encouraged…
