Currently updating this page, anything with 2023 has been reviewed & updated for this year
As we’re all feeling the pinch a little more than ever, we have put together ideas on free and low cost activities you can take part in over October half term in Norwich.
You can see the full October half-term list of events here.
(Please check with event organisers in advance in case of any changes.)
Rockland St Mary ‘Children’s Story Characters’ Themed Scarecrow Trail (LOW COST)
Rockland St Mary, NR14 7AH
22nd to 30th October 2022 9am-8pm
Come and spot all your favourite Children’s Story Characters hidden around our beautiful village over Half Term! £2 per Map plus FREE Children’s meals at the New Inn Pub with every Adults Meal and a Scarecrow Map!
Chantry Place Witches, Hats & Cats Halloween Trail (FREE)
40-46 St Stephens St, Norwich NR1 3SH
Saturday 21st October until Tuesday 31st October 2023
We will be hosting a free ‘black cats and witches hats’ trail for families to enjoy, along with a spooktacular Halloween photo opportunity and Autumn-themed visits from the RSPB.
Norwich Cathedral (LOW COST)
NR1 4DH
Look Up Family Drop In Sessions
24th October 2023 – 26th October 2023, 10-2pm
£2.50 per child which includes time in the craft area and a trail around the Cathedral.
Explorer Backpacks
The bags are free to borrow and packed full of items to help children engage with the Cathedral.
Fairhaven Dog Day (LOW COST)
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden NR13 6DZ
Sunday 22nd October 2023 11-3.30pm
£2 adults, £1 children and under 4s free
The Walled Garden Shop (FREE)
Old Hall Road, Norwich NR13 5FA
Saturday 28th October 2023
Halloween Spooktacular
Join us for this very popular annual event – more details to follow! Free to attend
Sunday 29th October 2023
Scarecrow Trail prize giving
The Little Plumstead Scarecrow Trail comes to a close today with prizes being awarded for the best scarecrows. Free to attend. More details to follow!
Monster Mash Craft Fair at Waterloo Park (FREE)
Upstairs at The Feed Café, Waterloo Park, Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX
Sunday 29th October 2023 11am-3pm
Jewellery, crochet, decor, bath bombs, wax melts, accessories, sweets, gifts and handmade crafts
Wizard School at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen (LOW COST)
Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4HS
21st-29th October 2023 10-4pm
Wizard school is back! With new classes and challenges, come spend a magical day at Strumpshaw Fen this half-term.
£3.50, no need to pre-book
The Cottage Halloween Party (FREE)
148 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew Norwich
Tuesday 31st October 2023 5.30-7.30pm
Free entry: includes kids disco, fun & games and fancy dress competition
Dragon Festival (FREE)
St. George’s Guildhall, King’s Lynn. PE30 1HA
Saturday 4th November 2023, 12pm onwards
Join us for a day of live theatre, crafts, face painting, archery and lots more. From 4pm, enjoy a roar-some film in our theatre with free popcorn for children.
Free entry, no need to book
Holt Garden Centre Halloween Trail (FREE)
Saturday 21st – Tuesday 31st October 2023
Holgate Hill, Kelling, Holt NR25 7ER
An extra spooky Halloween Trail. All participants will receive a goodie bag. Fancy dress optional.
Old Buckenham Country Park Skull and Cross Bones Trail (FREE)
Saturday 21st-29th October 2023
It’s Halloween so let’s dig up some bones and skulls! But can you put the flesh on those bones and work out what animal they belonged to? When you finish the trail, why not play a game of skulls and crosses.
Bure Valley Railway: Kids Go Free October Half Term
Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
21st-29th October 2023
KIDS GO FREE this half-term week! Children can also take part in a Halloween themed activity for their journey.
Check out our list of where to go for the best pumpkins 2023 HERE
Let us know if we’ve missed anything HERE and we can add it on!