Find out what’s on during October half-term for children and families in Norwich and Norfolk.
We’re always updating the October Half Term events, so keep checking back!
Let us know about any events during the school holidays – Contact HERE
Saturday 21st October until Tuesday 31st October 2023
40-46 St Stephens St, Norwich NR1 3SH
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.
Families can pick up a free trail map from HMV or The Works on the lower ground floor then find the letters to spell a magical word, before posting their entry to be in with a chance of winning a prize worth over £150. The first 1,000 families to do the trail can also pick up a free trail badge.
RSPB will be visiting us on select days throughout October Half Term. See them on Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th and Saturday 28th October and enjoy their autumn-themed display.
BeWILDerwood, Horning Road, Hoveton, NR12 8JW
The Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade 2023
14th – 15th and 19th – 31st October 2023
Calling all WILD explorers to adventure through a magical light extravaganza! See the park in a spectacular new light and watch the story unfold as you journey through the woods and down mysterious paths exclusive to this event. Make marvellous memories as a family and not to worry if you aren’t the bravest Boggle – it’s spooky not scary!
Start your adventure at Hazel’s Hideaway where you can craft your own Boggle Bindle Lantern to help light up the woods, before embarking on a journey of terrific tales & magic…
Tickets must be pre-booked. The Parade has scheduled entry time slots from 6pm to 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50
Are you expecting a little one, or do you already have a little sprout at home? Join our bump, birth and baby fair for a day filled with all things pregnancy and baby-related.
Explore a wide range of products and services from local providers, and gain valuable knowledge about everything pregnancy, birth and parenting at Norfolk’s ULTIMATE Bump, Birth & Baby Fair. Discover everything you need to know for your growing family.
We have a range of free, interesting and informative talks to attend, and complimentary goody bags for the first 150 people. The event is breastfeeding friendly, with a quiet place to feed, along with an activity area for littlies, and ample free parking.
Exhibitors can be found on our website, along with the talks timetable. Advance tickets are £3 per 2 adults and under 16’s go free.
Tickets available from the website and Eventbrite. You can also find us on FB and Instagram. We hope to see you there.
21/10/2023 to 29/10/23
The Rockland St Mary Scarecrow Trail is back for 2023 and bigger than ever!
This Year’s Theme is ‘The Letter ‘M’ – slightly random but with an INCREDIBLE amount of possibilities. Who will you spot around the village? It could be anyone as long as they start with the Letter ‘M’. Will it be Mr Potato Head, Mike Wazowski, The Muppets, A Mummy, Mr Men, Super Mario, the list goes on!
This year’s trail takes place during half term so that the whole family can get involved. Saturday 21st October – Sunday 29th October.
Suggested donation £2 per map
Maps available for purchase from Rockland St Mary Post Office (NR14 7AH) or downloaded from our Events page from Saturday 21st October at 9am and donate via text:
Text SCARECROW to 70490 followed by your donation amount.
E.g. Text Scarecrow 2 to 70490 to donate £2
E.g. Text Scarecrow 5 to 70490 to donate £5
Texts costs your donation amount plus one standard rate text message
On Friday the 27th and Saturday 28th, FORMS are also hosting our Community Cafe at the Parish Rooms in Rockland St Mary (NR14 7ER) from 10am – 4pm. Why not pop in and treat yourself to a cup of tea and cake to break up your Scarecrow Hunting journey – Takeaways also available.
Cash and Cards Accepted inc Apple Pay
Please Park Sensibly – Parking Available at Black Horse Dyke (NR14 7ER), The Staithe – Opposite the New Inn Pub (NR14 7HP) Or sensible along the Street, Rockland St Mary allowing for passing places.
Don’t forget to ‘Like’ our Events page so that you can vote for your favourite Scarecrow! www.facebook.com/rocklandforms
The Scarecrow Trail is very kindly sponsored by Winkworth Estate Agents and all proceeds towards the Friends of Rockland St Mary School (FORMS – Registered Charity: 1109683
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0TT
The Monster Club Family Halloween Show
Monday 23rd – Thursday 26th October 2023 2.30pm and 6.30pm
From its 2020 inception, The Monster Club has gone from strength to strength with their unbeatable blend of great Live Music, Performance, Dance and Circus. Combining to create a celebration of all things spooky, suitable for the entire family, so grab your little monsters and join us for an unmissable show this Halloween.
Whether Spectator or Spectre, you’re all welcome at the MONSTER CLUB.
Tickets £13, £11 Child and £12 concessions plus £1 booking fee and must be pre-booked.
You can call us on 01508 578817 or EMAIL
Bradmoor Woods, West Acre, Norfolk, PE32 1FQ
28th October 1.30-6.30pm & 29th October 12.30-5.30pm 2023
The Fairyland Trust charity presents “The Real Halloween” on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October 2023. An outdoor, family-focused Halloween celebration with magical activities, storytelling at dusk & a lantern parade as night falls. Set in a beautiful woodland glade in the depths of Norfolk, this is Halloween as it should be.
Explore the woods, make a Real Broomstick, a Halloween Lantern, visit the Fairy King and Queen, get creative in the Witches’ Kitchen, try your luck at Halloween Games, and send a Pixie Post Office postcard.
Entertainment includes Oli Rimski on his pedal-powered piano, music from King Driscolls and PennyLess, Mr Pineapple Head’s hilarious show, Musical Toadstools, storytelling, plus walkabout silly Trolls, endearing Bats, and other magical folk.
If places are still available, you can make a Magic Wand, a Witches’ Owl, a Witches’ Bat, a Wizard Shield, or even join in with Witch or Wizard Training. These workshops can be booked when you buy your entrance ticket, and cost £3/ child (plus booking fee). Workshops are for children over 3 years old.
As dusk falls, listen to the telling of The Real Halloween story, before hundreds of lanterns are lit to join our special Animal Lanterns for a parade.
Information & tickets at www.fairylandtrust.org
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
24th October 2023
24th October 2023 Ghostbusters
Standard £15.50, Premium £21.50 + fees and tax
Gates open 5pm, film starts at 6.30pm
Set up your picnics and get comfortable, enjoying a specially curated soundtrack of music to enjoy before the film starts.
Film certificate: 12. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
25th October 2023 Hocus Pocus
Standard £15.50, Premium £21.50 + fees and tax
Gates open 5pm, film starts at 6.30pm
Set up your picnics and get comfortable, enjoying a specially curated soundtrack of music to enjoy before the film starts.
Film certificate: PG. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
26th October 2023 The Lost Boys
Standard £15.50, Premium £21.50 + fees and tax
Gates open 5pm, film starts at 6.30pm
Set up your picnics and get comfortable, enjoying a specially curated soundtrack of music to enjoy before the film starts.
Film certificate: 15. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
23rd October 2023 11.30am and 2pm
Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Approximately 65 Minutes with No interval
Ticket Prices: Adult – £15.50 & Child – £13.50
01603 630000
Sea Life Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH
14th October – 31st October 2023
Help our Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete ‘spook-splash-tic’ challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go?
Pre booking essential. This event is included in standard entry.
Applewood Countryside Park, Kenningham Road, Banham, NR16 2HE
14th-15th October 2023 10.30-4.30pm
21-22nd October 2023 10.30-4.30pm
23rd-31st October 2023 10.30-4.30pm (Half-term week)
We are very excited to announce that our Maize Maze will be opening for the duration of our Pumpkin Patch.
The Maize Maze is set in 25 acres around our pumpkin patch. we have cut the tracks nice and wide. so there’s plenty of room to pass.
We can’t wait to see you all.
Thursday 26th October 2023 9.30-10.45pm
Great Plumstead Village Hall, Church Road, NR13 5AB
Think music and movement, fun props, action based songs & bubbles. Ideal for confident walkers – 5 years
£6 per child, £4 per additional sibling
Booking essential.
Saturday 28th October 2023 2-4pm
Epic Studios, 112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich NR3 1JD
Award winning Halloween family rave at Epic Studios with world class DJs, live percussion, stilt walking, giant balloons, amazing lighting, tents and tunnels, confetti cannons, bubble and snow machines, face and cake stalls. Fancy dress optional (but encouraged). See you on the dancefloor.
£11 adult, £8.50 child and free for pre-walkers
Visit website to book
The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk PE31 8BY
20-22nd October 2023
Brancaster Mussel Festival with Live Music all weekend.
No need to book
01485 210262
Museum of the Broads, Staithe Road, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9DA
19 October 2023 – 29th October 2023: Monday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
Spooky family fun discovering some of the stories of Broadland’s ghosts.
Did you know St Benet’s Abbey is haunted or that two medieval knights do battle at Stalham Staithe, where the Museum is, each August?
Find out about these stories and more. Complete the trail and win a prize!
But watch out for the Wroxham witches! They have flown in and settled in. Can you put on a disguise to walk past?
Bring a picnic and enjoy our riverside setting. Dogs most welcome too.
Take a boat trip (£8 Adult, £4 Child), and do something different this half term.
01692581681
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.
Our Whilstlestop Café will also be decorated and Halloween Lunch Boxes will be available to purchase (not included in ticket price).
01263 733858
1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt NR25 6BG
23rd-31st October 2023
Halloween afternoon tea available every day between 2-5pm
Booking essential
King George V Playing Field, Allendale Road, Caister, Great Yarmouth
Sunday 29th – Tuesday 31st October 2023 4-8pm
Follow the Halloween trail around Caister and see how may spooky houses you can find or Trick or Treat 31st October only
Oak Ln, Norwich NR6 7DB
Friday 20th October 2023 6.15pm (Parade starts at 6.30pm)
Bring your crafted lanterns, free event but donations appreciated. LED lights available in advance from Parish Council offices 9am-4pm for £1 each or on night at entrance. Glowsticks available at start of walk for small charge.
Burgers or sausages (£3.50) and hot drinks (£1) availble to buy near Buxton Lodge in support of the Scouts.
Dogs on lead welcome, no unaccompanied children, candles, glass or floating lanterns.
Norwich Cathedral, 65 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH
Look Up Family Drop In Sessions
24th October 2023 – 26th October 2023, 10-2pm
The theme is ‘Look Up’ encouraging everyone to make the most of all the beautiful things which could easily be missed as you travel around the building.
This is a drop-in event (no booking needed)
It costs just £2.50 per child which includes time in the craft area and a trail around the Cathedral.
Explorer Backpacks
Children aged five to 11 years old can enjoy finding out more about Norwich Cathedral with the help of our Explorer Backpacks. The bags are free to borrow and packed full of items to help children engage with the Cathedral.
Lincoln Hall, The Fairland, Hingham, Norwich NR9 4HW
23rd & 26th October 2023 10-2pm
Join us this October for a spooktacular cookery experience! Our young wizards and witches can look forward to brewing up a treat of spooky themed recipes along with some Halloween themed activities and crafting.
Suitable for 5-10 years
07786271227
RSPB Strumpshaw fen, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich, NR13 4HS
25th October 2023 5.30-8.30pm
Are you brave enough to venture into our woods in the dark? There’s nothing to fear, just the wonderful sounds of the creatures of the night. As night-time falls, venture out on a spooky family walk and get involved with some spinetingling nature-themed activities.
Booking required, prices £3.95-12.75
Tel: 01603 715191
Broads Tours, Wroxham, Norfolk NR12 8RX
21st-29th October 2023
The Vintage Broadsman will be transformed into the Vintage Hauntsman, a ghostly river trip boat for Halloween themed river trips. Featuring spooky commentary with the ghostly tales of the Broads by our River Trip skippers and trick or treat activity packs for Children this trip will be one to enjoy for the whole family. Trips last for 1.5 hours and run weekdays during October half term.
Adults & children £13.50 each.
Under 5s £1.50
Phone: 01603 782207
Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5JE
21st-29th October 2023
Get your spook on this Halloween and meet some of the original teachers who have returned in various forms to bring order, discipline, and a good solid education to the guests of ROARR! You will find 6 lessons to attend including Professor Bloodlust teaching history lessons about dinosaurs, Professor Crochet leads the dance classes with some ghostly tunes and other special Halloween activities. As well as our well-known spook-tacular attractions being open, including Valley of the Dinosaurs, Predator High Ropes, Dippy’s Raceway and Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play.
Book via website
Saturday 21st October 2023 11-3pm
Sit amongst beautiful apple trees and celebrate the new season with friends and family. £15 per person, must be pre-booked and paid for in advance. Guests for the Harvest Lunch will dine outside at 12.30pm. Entry is free and free car parking is available on site. We hope to see you there!
sueloades@emmausnw.org
The Pleasure Beach, S Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3EH
25th-29th October 2023
5 nights of fear, unlimited rides & unlimited thrills.
Due to the nature of the event we do not recommend anyone under the age of ten to attend Fairground Frights.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden NR13 6DZ
Sunday 22nd October 2023 11-3.30pm
Performance from K9 capers display team, food stalls & refreshments, variety of traders, fun dog show (classes £1 each)
£2 adults, £1 children and under 4s free
Saturday 21st October 2023 11:00am – 12:00pm : Owen Barnes Room at Breckland Hall, Breckland Road, Norwich NR5 0RW
Saturday 28th October 2023 10:45am – 11:45am: Station Rd, Spooner Row, Wymondham NR18 9JR
During our messy play sessions, you can expect trays filled with a variety of spooky themed wet and dry mess, with lots of different textures for your little ones to explore, squish, and create a playful mess. With a painting station and water play area for added fun.
Suitable from around 6 months/sitting unaided to 5 years. A craft table is available on request for older 6-10 years paying siblings.
From £4.75 – £9.50, booking required
Station Road, Lakenheath IP27 9AB
Saturday 28th October 2023 from Midday
Inflatables, Laser Tag, Fairground rides, petting farm, food trucks, bar, café and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Kids under 8 go free
Field of Joy, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4EL
Farm Club Holiday Sessions: 10am to 2pm Monday 23rd October 2023 £20
During the school holidays, we offer day sessions for children and young people aged 8 to 16 who wish to learn about small and large animal care, gardening, conservation work, and nature crafts.
Suitable for children who are safe and able to work in small groups of up to 10, with a leader and an assistant, with animals on site.
Forest School Holiday Club: Halloween Themed – October 26th 2023 10.30am-2.30pm £20
A Forest School style session with a special spooky Halloween theme!
We’ll be doing Halloween crafts, brewing potions in the mud kitchen, going for a ghost hunt, and trying not to get stuck in the spider’s web!
Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult, children over 8 may attend without a parent or carer.
SEND Farm Club Holiday Sessions: 10 am to 2pm Wednesday 25th October 2023 £30
Holiday sessions for children and young people aged 8-16 with special educational needs who wish to learn about small and large animal care, gardening, conservation work, and nature crafts.
These days are suitable for young people who would be happy and safe to work and play with animals on site, in a small group of 6 children/young people, with a group leader and assistant. If your child needs 1 to 1 parents/carers are welcome to attend, or a support worker. Sadly we aren’t wheelchair-accessible.
Tel: 07840368863
Bungay Road, Hempnall, NR15 2NG
26th October to 27th October 2023 From 9:00am to 3:30pm
Register your child to take part in a truly unique football experience this school holiday! Your little football star will have the time of their life, experiencing our fun and exciting football inflatable activities. In additional to these inflatable experiences, each day will also include more traditional football activities and plenty of time for matches!
Suitable for 5 to 12
https://www.thefootballfunfactory.co.uk/camps
Ha Ha Farm, Hemblington Road, Strumpshaw, NR13 4AH
14-31st October 2023 10am to 4pm
Terrific transformational face painting, spooky Storytime, undercover carving and crafts, ghostly woodland scavenger hunt, coffee, cakes spooky hot chocolates (and boozy ones!), witches potions and creepy cookie decorating.
More than 20 varieties of pumpkins available, pick your own!
Cash & card accepted
01692 660274
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!
Norwich Puppet Theatre, Norwich, NR3 1TN
22 October 2023 11-3pm
Halloween Party
Norwich Puppet Theatre will be throwing open it’s doors and inviting you in for games, arts and crafts activities, market stalls, face painting, prizes and more!
Fancy dress is HIGHLY encouraged (and there may be prizes for best dressed!)
Entry is free to the Halloween Party. There will be a mixture of free and paid activities to take part in. No booking required.
Our cafe bar will be open to serve hot and cold drinks and snacks.
24 October 2023 11am and 2.30pm
When Another Dragon Roars
When Another Dragon Roars Fuses Altered Scale Theatre’s outstanding puppetry with Petite Ullaloom’s distinctive storytelling, promising a memorable experience for children and adults alike. It’s a story of a mum and boy learning emotional resilience and how stories help us figure out a complicated world.
This production is recommended for ages 5+. Running time: Approx 45 Minutes
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 5 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked.
Adult £12 Child £10 Family of four £40 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)
25 October 2023 11am and 2.30pm
Pinocchio
Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive, visually and verbally witty with a big heart.
This production is recommended for ages 4+. Running time: Approx 60 Minutes
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 3 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked.
Adult £12 Child £10 Family of four £40 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)
26 October 2023 11am and 2.30pm
The Witch and the Egg
One performer and a flock of shadow puppets tell an engaging and heartwarming story about friendship, laughter, maybe even a few tears… and flying the nest.
This production is recommended for ages 3+. Running time: Approx 50 Minutes. The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 3 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked.
Adult £12 Child £10 Family of four £40 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)
27 October 2023 10.30am (90 mins)
Wicked Witches Puppet Making Family Workshop
We love witches! They are the stars of all our favourite spooky stories, and here’s your chance to make your own! Our workshop leaders will show you how to make the puppet, and then the creativity is up to you. We’ll have a choice of wonderful making materials to customise your creations.
Tickets £9.50 per participant, Family Rate Tickets available: 1 adult & 2 children for £25 or 2 adults & 2 children for £35
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Carer discounts are available for those who need additional support.
These workshops are for ages 4+ due to the difficulty level. There is no suggested upper age limit, as this activity is designed for grown-ups to enjoy as well.
28 October 2023 11am and 2.30pm
Jungle Book
Follow Mowgli’s wild adventures in the dangerous world he inhabits, brought to life with inventive shadow theatre, powerful original music and colourful digital projections.
This production is recommended for ages 4+. Running time: Approx 50 Minutes. The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 4 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked.
Adult £12 Child £10 Family of four £40 (1 adult and 3 children OR 2 adults and 2 children)
Tel: 01603 629921 to book.
Waterloo Park, Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX
2023
Monday 23rd October: Biscuit Decorating in the cafe 10-12.30pm
Wednesday 25th October: Children’s Carnival-themed craft session to celebrate Black History month. In the Community room 10-12pm & 1-3pm
Thursday 26th October: Kite Flying 10-12.30pm
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October: Nature scavanger hunt, collect your sheet in the cafe then searh for the items in the park 8.30-4.30pm
Sunday 29th October: Monster Mash Halloween Craft Fair, Community Room 11-3pm
The Oak Circus Centre, Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AE
Monday 23rd – Thursday 26th October 2023, 10am – 2pm
This course will introduce young people to a range of different circus skills, including acrobatics and aerial disciplines, such as handstands and trapeze, as well as manipulation skills such as hula hoop and juggling.
Students should wear comfortable clothing which covers most of their skin to avoid injury and bring water and a light packed lunch.
Classes can be booked per day, or you can book for the week with a discount.
Visit their website for further details.
Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD
Saturday 21st October 2023
Meet the Trolls – Poppy & Branch
Spot the couple as they meet fans at 4 different spots around Castle Quarter, ready for picturesat 12pm (level 1), 1.30pm (level 2), 2.30pm (level 1) and 3.30pm (level 4&5)
Saturday 28th October 2023
Stranger Things
Bump into scary monster-like characters that any fan will instantly recognise and take part in a selfie competition too. Come dressed in tribute to your favourite cast member to get fully into the Stranger Things spirit.
Somerleyton Hall, Lovingland, Suffolk NR32 5QQ
Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th October 2023 10am – 6pm
The Halloween Haunt is back at Somerleyton Hall Gardens this half term. Join us as we transform the garden into a spooky spectacular for the whole family to enjoy! Try and find all the pumpkins, but keep an eye out for ghosts, ghouls and all things scary!
Prices from £9.50 – £11.50, Children under 3 years go free.
Whitlingham Lane,Norwich,NR14 8TR
Wednesday 25th October 2023 5-10.30pm
HALF TERM SPOOKINESS. A spooky showing of Hocus Pocus for this Halloween Outdoor Cinema Screening
Edgefield Hill, Holt NR25 6SP
Halloween Family Orienteering
Monday 23rd October 2023 10-12pm
We’ve hidden some scary characters in the woods…navigate your way around using our map to find the characters and complete our orienteering course as fast (or as slow) as you wish. You must register and begin the course by 10.30am
£5 per family, suitable for ages 5+
Fancy Dress Halloween Trail
Tuesday 24th October 2023 10-12pm
Join our ranger team for a spooky trail through the woods, can you work out what or who is making those noises? Prizes for best fancy dress.
£5 per child, suitable for ages 3+
Hippodrome Circus, 43A St George’s Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 2EU
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2023: 20th-31st October
Jack Jay & Johnny Mac return for another Spooktacular adventure for all the family this October half-term.
01493 738877
18 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD
28th October 2023 5-7pm
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween at Superbowl UK including spooky soft play, a haunting hot box meal, creepy arts & crafts and ghostly Halloween party activities
Tickets £13
Visit website for details
91 Whiffler Rd, Norwich NR3 2AW
23rd-29t October 2023
Trick or treat yo’ self this Halloween at High Altitude including freaky fancy dress & ghastly games and competitions
01603 567200
Saturday 21st – Tuesday 31st October 2023
Holgate Hill, Kelling, Holt NR25 7ER
Join us at Holt Garden Centre from Saturday 21st to Tuesday 31st October for an extra spooky Halloween Trail. All participants will receive a goodie bag. Fancy dress optional.
Free event and no booking required.
Tuesday 24th October 2023 1:30pm / 3:30pm
Cromer Pier Pavillion Theatre
So Barmy Britain is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past!
Adults £16 and Children £14
NR35 2LP
Saturday 28th October 2023 4pm – 5.30pm
£8.50 per child. Includes a kids buffet, costume competition, farm activities and music. Call 01508 333110 to book your tickets by 20th October 2023.
Various locations across Norfolk
Friday 20th October – Friday 3rd November 2023
Get ready for some fun and spooky surprises around the city! A potion parlour, unusual pets at the vets, piles of pumpkins, cute and creepy costumes…and soooo much more! Join us for magical mixtures and poisonous potions in the Witches Den, venomous visitors at the vets, cute and creepy dressing up competition, daring DIY tattoo table, ghoulishly great gift for every playing child, creepy crawlies galore and much much more!
Thorpe End Village Hall, Plumstead Rd, Thorpe End, Norwich NR13 5BU
23rd October 2023 2pm
Spooky sensory, toys, soft play, tents, bouncy castle and costumes encouraged.
Postwick Village Hall & Social Club, 1 Ferry Lane, Postwick, Norwich, NR13 5HL
Thursday, 26 October 2023 10.30-12pm [fully booked] 1pm – 2:30pm [space limited]
A seasonally themed baby play session; Autumnal sensory play, Seasonal keepsake crafts, Themed Messy Play, Refreshments & Photo opportunities
Plus, Elizabeth Hayley Photography will be doing mini photo shoots, with digital images for you to purchase.
To celebrate harvest, we’d also love you to bring an item of non perishable food with you if possible that will be donated to the local food bank.
1 Adult and 1 Child/Twins £12 / Extra Adult £1
Trowse Primary NR14
25th October 2023 9-12pm
Half-term workshop suitable for ages 4-7, £20 per child and add our fang-tastic Halloween disco onto your booking for just £6
Book via email info@maysperformingarts.co.uk
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
National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, Norwich, NR1 1QE
25th October 2023 10-12pm
Writing Ghost Stories
Join Mitch Johnson for a creepy creative writing workshop this half-term! Get into the spooky spirit this Halloween and learn how to create spine-tingling suspense, gruesome monsters and stories that will jaunt the imagination…if you dare.
Pre-book £5
01603877177
Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8TW
Tubing: Sessions running every day between 9.45am-7.30pm. £17 per person, ages 6+
Taster Day Camp: try skiing, snowboarding and tubing all in one day! Thursday 26th October 2023 9am-3.30pm. £45 per person, ages 8-14 and lunch included
Learn to ski: Holiday beginners course, learn the basics over 3 days! Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th October 2023, 10am-12.30pm. £87 per person, ages 8+
Food & Drink: why not head up to the bar for a drink and bite to eat whilst enjoying fantastic views of the slopes. Bar open from 9am, kitchen open from 10am
01603 662781
Norwich NR1 4DH
24th, 25th and 26th October 2023 10am-2pm
Children’s activities and trail: drop-in craft sessions and trail around the Cathedral. £2.50 per child.
Walks begin outside the Adam and Eve pub, 17 Bishopgate, NR3 1RZ
23rd to 31st October 2023 Starting 7.30pm
Love HALLOWEEN? So do we! Join Norwich Ghost Walks and their Guild of Shadows for an evening of spine-chilling entertainment, featuring storytelling of some of the regions most HAUNTED stories. Our troop of Spooky Performers will bring stories from beyond the grave… to Life! The event takes place in the Cow Tower park. Audience will be guided on a walk through the park pathways along the river to Cow Tower and beyond, with storypoints along the way.
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October 2023
Come and join us this Halloween for pumpkin carving, storytelling, web weaving and more! Step through Holkham’s 259-year-old door and take part in the Haunted Hunt, meet Bert’s amazing creatures in the Walled Garden and uncover members of the squash family tree in Holkham Stories. Grab your spooky map and explore our estate, and keep a look out for the creepy crawlies made out of pumpkins as you go!
In the Walled Garden Open daily 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies.
Bert’s Amazing Creatures – Be brave and meet Bert’s Amazing Creatures in the Event Room – there’ll be reptiles, hedgehogs, tarantulas and many other weird and wonderful creatures to observe.
Pumpkin Carving – Collect your pumpkin and get carving… don’t worry about the mess, we’ll compost it! £4 per pumpkin, including use of all tools and a tealight.
Weave a Spider Web – Weave a web for a spider in the Ed Shed or take part in our giant spider weaving activity!
In Holkham Stories Open daily, 10am-5pm. Standard admission applies.
Ding, ding, ding! – Take part in our predator or prey activity and identify whose top of the food chain!
Spot the Squash – Find out about the squash family tree. How many squashes can you find as you journey around the exhibition?
In Holkham Hall Open Sunday 22nd, Monday 23rd, Thursday 26th and Sunday 29th October, 11am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Standard admission applies.
Story time – Every hour from 11.30am. Settle down to a seasonal, spellbinding story with the Yarnsmith of Norwich, Dave Tong.
Haunted Hunt – Explore the hall, and keep your eyes peeled for some spooky objects as you look around. Can you spot them all?
Brilliant Bats – Get creative in the Old Kitchen and make a bat to take home with you!
Ropes Course
Can you think of a better way to immerse yourself in the wild woodlands this autumn than to climb up amongst the rustling leaves themselves? Are you brave enough to make the climb?
The Ropes Course is open daily, weather dependent. £21 per person. Pre-booking recommended. Book your tickets here.
Cycle Hire
Explore all corners of Holkham Park on a two-wheeled adventure. Look out for our herd of deer, pedal through the puddles, and enjoy all autumn has to offer in the park.
Cycle Hire is open daily, 9am – 5pm, last hire at 3pm. Adult bikes from £12, Child bikes from £10. No need to pre book, subject to availability on the day.
Visit www.holkham.co.uk
29th October 2023 2.30pm
Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42 – 58 St Georges St, Norwich NR3 1AB
Join comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid’s comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before. There will be truth-telling cheese, fishing, ducks, bumbags, sausages and maybe some drawing. Family- friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent than when you walked in, from one of the masters of the (stupid) art.
01603 630 000
Doe Ln, Old Buckenham, Attleborough NR17 1PP
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.
All trails and activities here are free and welcome to be enjoyed by everyone. The coffee shop will be open for light snacks and refreshments.
2023
Pathmakers are running a walking festival in October with a variety of family-friendly walks.
Find out about Fungi
22nd October 2023 10.30-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm
Find out more about the fascinating fungi to be found on an autumnal amble around the National Trust’s Blickling Park. Discover more about Fungi and their fruits; what they are, why they occur and their importance in the world.
Distance – 2 miles
Meeting point – Woodgate Car Park, Blickling Estate, NR11 6PY (this is not the main car park)
RSPB Titchwell Discover the wonders of nature
23rd October 2023 10.30-12.30pm
Join us for a short walk through woodland and reedbed habitats, past bird-filled lagoons and on to one of Norfolk’s most scenic beaches. Along the way you’ll be introduced to a wide variety of wildlife, including seasonal favourites such as wading and water birds, autumnal fungi and over wintering shoreline birds.
Distance – 2 miles
Meeting point – Welcome Hub Courtyard
Water Wander: Creatively Exploring Blue Space
24th October 2023 11-1pm
Join artist Rachel Wright from Under Open Sky on a photographic exploration of the watery spaces of Great Yarmouth seafront. Taking in the Venetian Waterways, the beach and the sea, the creative prompts along the route will help you notice and connect with the environment in a relaxed way.
Distance – 2 miles
Meeting point – Outside public toilets near Beach Terrace Tea Room.
Thetford’s River Tales: Work and Play
25th October 2023 10.30-12.30pm
This short accessible family friendly walk follows the two rivers that run through Thetford, the river Thet and the river Little Ouse. We will have activities along the walk for all of the family, and we will hear stories about having fun in the rivers – swimming, boating and fishing – and see buildings from Thetford’s industrial past where they survive.
Distance – 1 mile
Meeting point – The orange lifebuoy next to the former Thetford Coffee Mill, located next to School Lane Car park
A Walking Museum Gt Yarmouth
27th October 2023 1-3.30pm
A creative walk with Rachel Wright from Under Open Sky, connecting objects from the Tide and Time museum collections to the world outside. In this relaxed workshop you will have the chance to ‘take an object for a walk’ – have fun getting creative and exploring the beachfront.
Distance – 1 mile
Meeting point – Time and Tide Museum Reception
Visit website to book tickets, prices vary by walk.
Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN
21st-29th October 2023
Join us for a hair-raising Halloween this October half term with two terrifying trails offering a ghoulish abundance of fun; pumpkin carving (£3), and Halloween themed craft activities!
Book via website
Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Church Rd, NR13 3UA Reedham
21st-29th October 2023
Enjoy FREE Halloween Pumpkin Pickin’ from 22nd October – 30th October.
All paying children get to pick a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch. Take it to the carving area using your own little wheelbarrow and the carving team will be on hand to help you create, carve & keep your spooky pumpkin!
That’s not all, there are daily spooky Halloween shows at the Temple Theatre.
Leisure Way, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ
21st to 29th October 2023
It’s time to enjoy a spooktacular half term on the East Coast, come and enjoy fang-tastic fun for all the family at Pleasurewood Chills. The park undergoes a creepy crawlie make over as we celebrate Halloween.
Contact 01502 586000 for more information
Pavilion Road, Gorleston NR31 6BY
FREE entry from Saturday 21st October to Saturday 29th October 2023, daily from 10am
A children’s outdoor amusement park with outdoor play centre, bungee trampolines, a selection of rides and an on site cafe serving hot and cold food, ice creams, cakes plus hot and cold drinks.
Open weekends throughout September & October
134 Reepham Rd, Norwich NR6 5PB
Saturday 28th October 2023 3pm
Join us at Redlands House for a buffet, fancy dress competition (adults and children), bag of sweets
All proceed to the residents amenities fund
£5 Adult and £2.50 Children
Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Low Road, Bressingham, IP22 2AA
6th, 27th, and 28th October 2023 5.45-8.30pm
The evening consists of a spooky ghost train ride and gallopers rides. There will also be a variety of halloween themed games. We will also have some entertainers doing magic and balloon modelling. Why not dress up and come in costume adding to the occasion.
This is a ticketed event as we have limited capacity. Tickets must be pre booked online. No tickets are available on the door. Season ticket holders are also required to book for this event. This is only possible over the phone or in person at the ticket office. Halloween tickets for Season ticket holders are discounted at 50%.
Napier Wy, Dereham NR19 1FS
Saturday 28th October 2023 3-5pm
With spooky season around the corner….We’re delighted to announce Our Spooky monster party, hosted by Non Stop Kids Entertainment LTD who are a award winning company. With magic shows, party games and a mini disco plus much more!
£10 per child
01362 788080
The Leopard NR3 1NQ
29th October 2023 5pm
On Sunday 29th join us for a drink at the The Leopard – Norwich between 4pm – 5pm and see the horse off at 5pm as it heads off to visit the Spooky Alley back-street party and the Silver Road Community Centre, Halloween walk/lantern parade. (Earlier in the afternoon it will also be visiting the Boudicca Brocante craft fair at the Community Centre).
Check Facebook for details.
Medieval Murder Mystery
St. George’s Guildhall, King’s Lynn. PE30 1HA
Wednesday 25th October 2023, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Join us for our family-friendly medieval murder mystery inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Quiz costumed characters, find the clues and vote on the verdict.
£3 per child, accompanying adults free.
To book, visit the website
Dragon Festival
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
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
14 Chapel Field N, Norwich NR2 1NY
MY FIRST HALLOWEEN: LITTLE MONSTERS (MUSIC)
Wednesday 25th October 2023 10am – 10.45am
MY FIRST HALLOWEEN: WITCHES AND WIZARDS (THEATRE)
Friday 27th October 2023 10am – 10.45am
AGE: 2-4
COST: £8.50 for one or £15 for both
Using our favourite songs and stories, we will explore all the spooky fun of Halloween in two special My First adventures. Little Monsters will celebrate spooky songs and noise-making; using props and instruments on a musical journey through the woods. Witches and Wizards will draw on storytelling and spell-making, as we bring to life our very own magical characters.
01603 283382
Fakenham Rd, Fakenham NR21 0BD
Saturday 14th October and Sunday 15th October then Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th 2023 Opening Times (10am – 4pm)
The Pumpkin House is decorated with over 1,000 pumpkins and handmade out of wood. It really is a house made of pumpkins!! Totally free to visit and no need to book. It is pumpkin picking with a twist!
Saturday 14th – Brew Norfolk are hosting their Autumn Makers Market with arts, craft and food stalls.
Sunday 15th – Brew Norfolk Autumn Makers Market
Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd – Wood fired pizza from the mobile oven and Face Painter
Monday 23rd – Face Painter
Tuesday 24th – Face Painter
Wednesday 25th – Face Painter
Thursday 26th
Friday 27th – Face Painter
Saturday 28th – Wood fired pizza
Sunday 29th – Wood fired pizza, face painter and fancy dress parade/competition
Free Parking/ Free Entry/ No Booking required/ Dogs on a lead
Smallgate, Beccles NR34 9AD
Friday 27th October – Sunday 5th November 2023
Dorothy Gale lives a rather mundane and ordinary life on a farm in Kansas, where she daydreams all day about life over the rainbow, that is until a twister picks her and her faithful companion Toto up and whirls them to the magical land of Oz!
Tickets £12.50-£14.50
Book tickets online
World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm, Snetterton, NR16 2LP
Every Wednesday in the holidays. Meet the ponies, pony grooming, craft activities, stamp trail, ‘pony Express’ tractor and trailer rides. £3 per person, under 5s free.
Tel: 01953 499100
Whitlingham Lane, Norwich NR14 8TR
Wednesday 25th October 2023
Pop down to the park for some Halloween fun! There will be a stamp trail, crafts and prizes. Suitable for all ages if you like simple crafts and stamp trails! This is a free event
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. Travel through this enchanted nature reserve and complete all the wizarding classes on the trail to graduate. Here magic reigns but danger lurks behind every tree. Fancy dress encouraged!
£3.50, no need to pre-book
01603 715191
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QU
21st – 29th October 2023
Our biggest pumpkin festival ever! Hubble Bubble toil and trouble, pick your pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, load your wheelbarrow and head into our undercover carving barn, carve away your spooky creation to take away! Free pumpkin for every paying child.
£14.99 per child, £13.99 per adult. Under 2s £2.50 including a pumpkin
Saturday 28th October 2023 12-3pm
Free treats for kids in costumes at participating high street businesses.
YALM, 22-24 The Royal Arcade, Norwich NR2 1NQ
31st October 2024 10-12pm
Mini pumpkin decorating, Magic ribbon wands, Clay spiders…
Book online.
2023
Saturday 28th October 9.30-10.30am
Family Yoga Halloween
Waterloo Park, Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX
£12-18
Monday 30th October 11-12.15pm
Baby and Postnatal Yoga Halloween Special
Spixworth Community Hub
£10
Monday 30th October 12.30-1.30om
Adventurous Baby and Postnatal Yoga Halloween Special
Spixworth Community Hub
£10
07307849476
