What’s on This October Half Term
Great ways to keep the kids entertained this October half term in London and Surrey, from Halloween fun to family theatre shows!
Image: Halloween at Hampton Court Palace (c) Historic Royal Palaces, photo by Richard Lea-Hair
Malice Returns: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Mayfield Lavender, Epsom
Malice Returns: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a full-sensory adventure combining challenges, hands-on activities, spectacular Halloween effects and dramatic music, with a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
Hey Duggee Trail
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Families can explore Hey Duggee’s vibrant world at Kew Gardens through an interactive trail filled with educational activities, games, and outdoor adventures.
The Enchanted Autumn Fest
Morden Park
Wander through a breath-taking illuminated light trail created by the team behind the world-famous Eden Project and experience the rich history and folklore behind Halloween traditions from around the world.
Pumpkin Carving
Deen City Farm, 30 October
Join for pumpkin carving at the farm this October half term! Choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and carve a spooky face or spooky shapes in the events room. There will be examples and stencils to use as well as child friendly carving kits.
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Halloween at Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Famously haunted, Hampton Court Palace is always worth a visit this October half term: only the bravest come for Halloween! Magical projections and haunting sound effects bring the palace’s darker history to life, while daily storytelling sessions reveal the tales behind its restless residents. It all adds up to an eerie adventure that leaves you questioning what’s real and what’s just a trick.
Pumpkin Hunt
Wimbledon Common, 31 October
Let the kids run off some steam in a spooky hunt for pumpkins hiding in the woods on All Hallows Eve. Visit the haunted Windmill with a ghost story session, meet reptiles and snakes, plus enjoy other crafts and games.
The Squirrels Who Squabbled
Claremont Landscape Garden
Join two greedy squirrels on a fun-filled family trail as they learn to share in this rhyming adventure through the garden. Based on the bestselling children’s book by Rachel Bright, families can join the trail to help Cyril and Bruce work together to get the last nut of the season…
Halloween Half Term at Wimbledon Quarter
26-30 October
No need to travel far this half term, with free arts and crafts at Wimbledon Quarter every morning. Drop in between 10am and 12pm, for a different Halloween activity each day, from pumpkin decorating to monster mask making.
Room on the Broom
Rose Theatre, Kingston, 27 October – 1 November
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
