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SUMMARY:Pick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm
DESCRIPTION:About Pick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm\n\n\n\nMillets Farm’s pumpkin field is set to open again this Autumn\, offering families the chance to pick plump pumpkins\, explore spooky props\, and enjoy a fun-filled seasonal experience.  \n\n\n\nWith a range of Halloween-themed decorations and plenty of photo opportunities\, visitors can grab a wheelbarrow and choose pumpkins of all shapes\, sizes\, and colours—perfect for cooking or carving. \n\n\n\nThe pumpkins are homegrown at Millets Farm. Early in the season\, visitors may see the original stalks where pumpkins were harvested\, and the patch is regularly topped up from other parts of the farm to ensure a plentiful supply for all. \n\n\n\nSpecial sessions are also available\, including SEND sessions with reduced noise and exclusive early access\, and a Dog Day for four-legged friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPick your own Pumpkins at Millets Farm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket prices vary depending on the date attending. Online prices start from £1.50 to £3.00 per person. Walk-in ticket prices are £2.00 to £3.50 per person. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking infromation below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & Timings: \n\n\n\n\nWeekends only: 27 & 28 September; 04 & 05 October from 10.00am to 4.00pm with final entry at 3.00pm\n\n\n\nSelected October dates: 11\, 12\, 20 to 23 October from 10.00am to 5.00pm with final entry at 4.00pm\n\n\n\nSelected October dates: 18\, 19\, 24 to 29 October from 09.00am to 5.00pm with final entry at 4.00pm\n\n\n\nHalloween weekend: 30 & 31 October from 09.00am to 4.30pm with final entry at 3.30pm\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Sessions: \n\n\n\n\nSEND sessions: Sunday 19 October & Monday 27 October – early access from 9.00am\, general entry from 10:00\n\n\n\nDog Day: Thursday 31 October – dogs free of charge\, must remain on a lead at all times\n\n\n\n\nAdmission Tickets \n\n\n\n\nEveryone entering the pumpkin patch requires an admission ticket\, except toddlers and babies under 2\, who enter free with a full-paying adult.\n\n\n\nTicket prices vary by date: online tickets £1.50 to £3.00 per person; walk-in tickets £2.00 to £3.50 per person.\n\n\n\nPre-booking is essential as tickets sell out fast. Walk-ins may not be admitted if sold out.\n\n\n\nEssential companion tickets are available. Details and policies can be found here\n\n\n\n\nPumpkins & Extras \n\n\n\n\nFace painting is available on peak October dates. The Millets Barrel Train operates on select dates; tickets purchased on-site.\n\n\n\nPumpkins and squash are charged separately on departure\, priced £1–£10 depending on size. Examples displayed at entrance and exit.\n\n\n\nBring your own reusable bags; wheelbarrows cannot leave the patch. Large reusable bags are available for purchase at £4.50 each.\n\n\n\nOptional extras include Goodie Bags\, Spooky Spider Hunt\, and Pumpkin Carving.\n\n\n\nWithin the patch\, visitors can purchase hot chocolate\, marshmallow toasting\, and Halloween-themed items from the Halloween Shop.\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Access \n\n\n\n\nAssistance dogs are welcome\, must remain on a lead\, and display appropriate identification. No other dogs are permitted\, except on Dog Day.\n\n\n\nFollow signs to Sprouts Play Barn\, park on the grass car park\, and follow signs to the pumpkin patch.\n\n\n\nMillets Farm is a working farm; ground may be uneven. Sensible footwear is recommended. Pushchairs and wheelchairs may be difficult to navigate. Motorised mobility aids are not permitted in the pumpkin field.\n\n\n\n\nOther Information \n\n\n\n\nCarers receive free entry; valid ID must be emailed to bookings@milletsfarmcentre.com before booking. Full carers policy available here\n\n\n\nHalloween merchandise and pumpkin carving kits available at the Pumpkin Patch and Farm Shop.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:This PYO event takes lace outdoors in the PYO fields. Please follow the signs to Sprouts Play Barn and park on the grass car park\, then follow the signs to the pumpkin patch. \n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\n\n\n\nEveryone who wants to enter the fields must have an admission ticket.\n\n\n\nToddlers and babies under 2 years old can enter the fields free of charge.\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is essential\, as tickets sell out fast.\n\n\n\nIf sold out\, walk-in customers will not be allowed.\n\n\n\nCarers tickets are available.\n\n\n\n\nOptional extras:If you have already booked your admission to our PYO Pumpkin daytime fields and decide later to add an extra activity\, kindly email bookings@milletsfarmcentre.com. Please note that all extras are subject to availability and the organisers cannot guarantee that they will be able to add on your desired activities at a later date\, so get booking as early as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nHalloween merchandise and pumpkin carving kits can be purchased at the Pumpkin Patch and within the Farm Shop.\n\n\n\nMillets Farm is a working farm\, and the ground is uneven in places\, which can make it difficult for pushchairs or wheelchairs.\n\n\n\nSorry\, no dogs are allowed into the PYO fields\, with the exception of service dogs.\n\n\n\nPlease wear sensible footwear as the ground is very uneven in places.\n\n\n\nPlease bring your own re-usable carrier bags to transport the pumpkins and squash back to your vehicle.\n\n\n\nIf you need to speak to a member of Millets Farm staff regarding the PYO pumpkins\, please email bookings@milletsfarmcentre.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know…\n\n\n\n\nPumpkins are actually a fruit.\n\n\n\nThe largest pumpkin ever recorded was over 2\,600lbs.\n\n\n\nEach pumpkin has about 500 seeds.\n\n\n\nThere are more than 45 different varieties of pumpkin.\n\n\n\nMost pumpkins are orange\, but they can come in green\, pink\, red\, white and even blue.\n\n\n\nEvery single part of the pumpkin is edible – even the skin and stem.\n\n\n\nA freshly cut pumpkin will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days or 6 to 8 months in the freezer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiscover more: Where to go pumpkin picking in Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Pumpkin Picking Patch at Rectory Farm\n\n\n\nThis October\, visitors are invited to explore the pumpkin patch at Rectory Farm. Families can wander through the pumpkin field to pick their own farm-grown pumpkins and squashes in a rainbow of colours\, perfect for Halloween. \n\n\n\nThe experience offers plenty to keep everyone entertained. Guests can admire creative displays and installations in the beautifully decorated pumpkin tunnel\, enjoy a variety of interactive fete games\, whizz around the track on mini tractors\, and try their hand at mini golf.  \n\n\n\nStory corner and song time will run throughout the day\, while tractor and trailer rides provide the best view of the pumpkin patch. Children can also climb and play on the bale stack and are encouraged to dress up for a chance to win in the daily fancy dress competition. \n\n\n\nLive music will add to the festive atmosphere each day\, alongside a wide choice of food and drink. Guest food trucks and a licensed bar will complement the Tractor Café\, which will be serving Halloween-inspired specials all day long. \n\n\n\nRectory Farm promises an October experience full of fun\, festivity\, and seasonal charm—one not to be missed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking and visitor information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets are priced at £8.50 per person (inclusive of booking fee). Children under 2 go free and don’t require an entry ticket. \n\n\n\nBooking tickets in advance is strongly advised as they cannot guarantee availability on the day. \n\n\n\nTickets give you access to: \n\n\n\n\n6.6 acres of pumpkin fields\, with 25\,000+ pumpkins grown this year (20+ different varieties)\n\n\n\nUndercover garden games\n\n\n\nFun photo opportunities all over the farm\n\n\n\nEntertaining farm characters\n\n\n\nTractor and trailer rides (weather dependent)\n\n\n\nStraw bale maze\n\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nThe event runs on weekends of 04/05\, 11/12\, 18/19 and then daily from 25 to 31 October.\n\n\n\nOn days outside this in October\, visitors are welcome to visit the pumpkin fields and choose pumpkins without a ticket\, but please note there will be no entertainment on these days.\n\n\n\n\nOpening times: \n\n\n\n\nThe café opens at 9.00am and closes at 5.00pm daily (4.00pm on Sundays).\n\n\n\nYour ticket is valid for the whole day.\n\n\n\nFirst entry is at 9.30am\, and the event finishes daily at 5.00pm.\n\n\n\nThe last entry is at 4.00pm. No refunds will be given to those arriving after this time.\n\n\n\nOn Sundays\, the event closes at 4.00pm\, with the last entry at 3.00pm.\n\n\n\nThe farm shop will be open from 9.00am to 5.30pm daily (4.00pm on Sundays).\n\n\n\nThe kitchen closes at 2.00pm daily.\n\n\n\nThe Pumpkin Patch opens at 8.30am every day\, with 30 minutes entry slots bookable until 3.30pm. The event closes daily at 5.00pm\, with last entry at at 5.00pm. Your ticket is valid for the whole day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitor information\n\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable or transferable to another day. If you cannot attend on the day you have booked\, you are welcome to pass your tickets on to friends and family who can enter the event with your booking reference – no need to let us know in advance.\n\n\n\nIf Rectory Farm cancels the event you are booked on\, a full refund will be issued.\n\n\n\nDogs on leads are allowed in the cafe and play area but not in the Pumpkin Patch event.\n\n\n\nOn event days\, there will be no access to the PYO field or site without a ticket. The shop\, cafe and wooden play area will be open as usual for all visitors\, and ready-picked pumpkins can be purchased here if preferred.\n\n\n\nWristbands will be issued to all visitors and inspected around the site.\n\n\n\nRectory Farm cannot guarantee that all pumpkin varieties will be available for picking every day.\n\n\n\nRectory Farm has made every effort to grow quality pumpkins. However\, they cannot guarantee that all pumpkins will last until 31 October.\n\n\n\nThe ground will be wet and uneven\, so wear wellies and bring weather-appropriate clothing.\n\n\n\nThe fields will not be closed on rainy days\, and tickets will not be transferable because of the weather.\n\n\n\nAll children under 16 must be closely supervised at all times.\n\n\n\nPumpkins can be paid for in the farm shop or the outdoor payment huts before leaving the site. Cash and card payments are accepted.\n\n\n\nThe ground is uneven in places on the farm\, making it likely difficult for pushchairs or wheelchairs.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the café offering snacks\, hot and cold lunches\, and hot and cold drinks\, there will be a coffee van and food vendors on site close to the pumpkin fields and some indoor and outdoor seating.\n\n\n\nPlease note that only food purchased on the premises can be consumed during your visit. No picnics\, please.\n\n\n\nThere is ample parking on site. Please be prepared for a ten-minute walk from your parking space to the ticket entry.\n\n\n\nPlease bring strong carrier bags to carry your pumpkins home. Rectory Farm can provide lightweight plastic bags for 10p each.\n\n\n\nStandard orange pumpkins and crown prince squashes will be charged at £1.20/kg\, reduced to £1/kg if a single pumpkin is over 8kg in weight. Any other varieties are charged at £2.50/kg.\n\n\n\nTractor/trailer rides are included in the ticket price but depend on the weather. They are run at the discretion of Rectory Farm based on weather and ground conditions.\n\n\n\nToilets can be found close to the event hub\, with additional toilet facilities in the play area behind the shop and café and in the pumpkin field.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nPut postcode OX33 1HF in your Sat Nav then follow the road signs as you get closer. The  farm shop\, pick your own and cafe entrance is opposite to our main farm yard so you might even spot a tractor. \n\n\n\nThere’s plenty of free parking and disabled spaces near the top of the car park by the shop. When busy\, please use the overflow car park in the grassy fields. \n\n\n\nVisit the Rectory Farm website for more information to help you plan your visit to the Rectory Farm pick your own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more: Where to go pumpkin picking in Oxfordshire \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nClick image to expand
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SUMMARY:IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout IF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025\n\n\n\nIF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival returns in 2025 with events from 17 October to 02 November. The science and ideas festival is a high-profile opportunity for people to explore innovative ideas and creative research in and around our vibrant city. \n\n\n\nCombining science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics with arts\, humanities and culture\, there’s something for everyone\, with activities for young children and families and sessions for teenagers and adults to enjoy alone or as a group. It is very much a festival with a wide public appeal. \n\n\n\nIF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival is a thought-provoking and interactive science and ideas festival that creates an opportunity to bring together hundreds of researchers with thousands of people every year – with science\, ideas and creative activities for everyone to explore. \n\n\n\nIF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIF Oxford 2024 brought together a brilliant programme of events\, including: \n\n\n\n\nExplorazone: Get hands-on with science and meet friendly inventors—an interactive pop-up of inventive wonders (schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk\, Experience Oxfordshire).\n\n\n\nSuper Science Sunday: Hosted at the Science Oxford Centre\, this event gave families the chance to explore fusion energy\, make stars on Earth\, and watch science demonstrations up close (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\nThe Science of Superheroes: A fun\, family-friendly talk at Oxford Playhouse\, revealing whether comic-book science could really be real (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\nTechWorks: Located at ARC Oxford\, this hands-on zone offered tech-based learning and innovation through immersive pop-up setups (schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk\, Experience Oxfordshire).\n\n\n\nBLAST!: A science explosion of activities at The Barn\, blending humor\, discovery\, and hands-on fun (schools.oxfordshire.gov.uk\, Experience Oxfordshire).\n\n\n\nUchiwa science optical illusions exhibition: A highlight at multiple venues—including local libraries—this exhibit invited visitors to create their own mesmerizing illusions\, combining art and psychology (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\nA Monstrous Discovery: Hosted at the Story Museum\, this CSI-style challenge had participants solving mysteries through bone and footprint analysis (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\nRobot Racing: Held at Iffley Sports Centre\, this playful event invited audiences to root for\, and even try\, racing robotic dogs along Oxford’s historic track (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\nGeology in a Cemetery Near You: Guided tours led curious minds through sobering yet fascinating geological and historical insights within Oxford’s graveyards (Science Oxford).\n\n\n\n\nIF Oxford is a powerful way to bring people together – inspiring curious minds of all ages and backgrounds to access and help shape new ideas. It is organised by Oxfordshire Science Festival\, with trustees and a small team that work year-round to produce the Festival\, which began in 1992. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIF Oxford Science + Ideas Festival 2025 programme\n\n\n\nPlease visit the IF Oxford website for a full programme of events. \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the festival programme \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing (2025)\n\n\n\nIF Oxford uses Pay What You Decide (PWYD) ticketing – so you can choose to pay whatever you want or can afford. You can make your donation during booking or after the event\, and the amount you pay is up to you. A suggested donation from £5.00 to £50.00 per person for each event enjoyed will help secure the future of the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue details\n\n\n\nThe IF Oxford programme of activities takes place at various venues across the city. Kindly visit the festival website for further details about dates\, times and locations for individual activities.
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LOCATION:Oxford City Centre\, Oxford City Centre\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Festival 2025 at Hadsham Farm
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkin Festival 2025 at Hadsham Farm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pumpkin Festival 2025 at Hadsham Farm\n\n\n\nPut on your boots and head to the pumpkin picking festival at Hadsham Farm near Banbury\, where it’s all about the pumpkins – growing them\, picking them\, eating them\, and celebrating them!​The Pumpkin Festival 2024 includes the following: \n\n\n\n​The Pumpkin PickCollect a sledge and head to the pumpkin patch to choose your perfect pumpkin. There are several varieties and sizes\, which are priced between £1.00 and £10.00 each. \n\n\n\nThe Pumpkin BarnHere\, you can collect a carving kit to transform your pumpkins. Please note that pumpkin carving can be dangerous and is only for adults over 16. Under 16s can get involved in designing the pumpkin and removing the inside pulp and seeds. There will also be pens available to decorate your pumpkin. Parents/carers are advised that some pens are not washable and may stain\, so please dress accordingly. \n\n\n\nCrafting AreaKeep busy in the craft area\, which includes colouring and decorating pumpkins. \n\n\n\nThe Grocer’s DisplayFind a selection of carefully picked pumpkins that are best for eating\, perfect for those who don’t want to pick one from the field. \n\n\n\nThe Pumpkin MuncheryThe Pumpkin cooks have been hard at work in the munchery\, busy magicking up delicious pumpkin dishes. You can chat with the cooks\, taste the delicious dishes (from pumpkin soup to pumpkin cake to pumpkin pickle) and take away new ideas for pumpkin feasting.​ \n\n\n\nGoblin HuntIt is well known that every pumpkin patch is plagued by Pumpkin Goblins searching for and stealing pumpkins. The Goblins are terrible\, messy creatures\, and they cause a lot of damage. The farmers spend hours each night chasing them away. We ask our visitors to help in the mission\, and you may even catch sight of one. \n\n\n\nThe Goblin LaunchGoblins are notoriously hard to catch. But when caught\, the farmers launch them in the Trebuchet (a type of catapult). This doesn’t hurt the Goblins; it gets rid of them for a short while!. \n\n\n\nSpooky Sensory TrailUse your five senses to explore the wooded area on the farm. The trail is approximately 400m long; although it is flat\, off-road pushchairs are advised. \n\n\n\nBuild A ScarecrowHelp scare the Goblins away by teaming up with your friends/family to build a scarecrow. Don‘t forget to take a scarecrow selfie! \n\n\n\n​​The Pumpkin Bale MazeFind your way through the maze and find the multi-coloured pumpkins. Designed for smaller children.​​​​​ \n\n\n\n​The Golden PumpkinEvery day\, a Golden Pumpkin appears on the farm. If you beat the Goblins in finding it\, you win your family a prize!​ \n\n\n\nIndoor sandpit play area and outdoor playground.​​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n\nEntry price £6.00\, under 2s free\n\n\n\nAll tickets must be pre-booked\, except for under 2s.\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable.\n\n\n\nPumpkins are an additional charge.\n\n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 18 to Sunday 19 / Saturday 25 to Friday 31 October 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Good to know\n\n\n\n\nYou will need wellies/boots and coats.\n\n\n\nThe pumpkin field is likely to be muddy\, and there is no heating in the barns/indoor areas.\n\n\n\nChildren must be supervised by an adult at all times.\n\n\n\nThe main barns and toilets are hard-standing and wheelchair accessible. Off-road pushchairs and wheelchairs are advised for the sensory walk and pumpkin patch.\n\n\n\nStrictly no smoking on the farm and surrounding areas.​\n\n\n\nWell behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hadsham Farm\n\n\n\nLocated in a secluded Cotswold valley in north Oxfordshire\, yet only 10 minutes from Banbury\, Hadsham Farm is a mix of arable and livestock farming. It provides a venue to host weddings and events\, and it opens to the public for the lambing season in spring and pumpkin picking in autumn. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more: Where to go pumpkin picking in Oxfordshire
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SUMMARY:Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Halloween at Tumblestone Hollow\n\n\n\nThis October half term\, Tumblestone Hollow invites you on a spooky trail of mischief. Weave through Stonor’s gardens and into our woodland adventure playground\, completing wild and mischievous challenges along the way.  \n\n\n\nIf you succeed\, you’ll earn your very own Magical Mayhem Certificate\, together with a chocolate treat. Available from the Visitor Centre before you leave. \n\n\n\nOur popular Pumpkin Patch returns for families to hand select their own pumpkin and get creative in our pumpkin carving station. Please book your slot early as these sessions get booked up very quickly! \n\n\n\nBook Pumpkin Carving separately. Additional charges apply. Limited spaces each day. \n\n\n\nThere are magical activities for all ages including: \n\n\n\nSprite Spells & Creepy Tales \n\n\n\nJoin our Sprite for lively stories and ghastly spell making before venturing into the woods to seek out the witch’s hovel and her cauldron for a special fizzy spell.Interactive sessions are held daily at 11.00am\, 1.00pm and 3.00pm \n\n\n\nPumpkin Carving \n\n\n\nHand select your own pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and get creative in our outdoor pumpkin carving station.Pre-book your slot online early as this is very popular and books quickly! Separate costs applied. Limited spaces each day. \n\n\n\nFamily Broomstick Races \n\n\n\nChallenge your family to a broomstick race. Wander to the Pumpkin Patch where you will find your racing broomsticks. Who will cross the finish line first? \n\n\n\nFancy Dress Competition \n\n\n\nCome Dressed for the Occasion: We love a good costume – and there’s even a prize giveaway for those who share their Tumblestone Halloween adventures with us on social media! Simply share your experience\, tag @tumblestonehollow and use #SpookyTSH to enter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:Adult (over 16) – From £12.00Child (from 5 years) – From £13.00Child (3 – 4 years) – From £11.00Child (up to 2 years) – FreeCarer – Free (Please bring DWP letter with you to show at the entry point). \n\n\n\nPumpkin Carving requires an additional ticket for £9.00 per person. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Saturday 18 October to Sunday 02 November 2025 \n\n\n\nFrom Saturday to Sunday (weekends only)\, between 18 October and 26 October 2025\, Tumblestone Hollow is open from 9.30am to 5.30pm. \n\n\n\nFrom 27 October to 02 November 2025\, opens daily from Tuesday to Sunday\, 9.20am to 5.30pm. \n\n\n\nTickets include access to the Tumblestone Hollow Adventure Playground and Stonor Gardens. The scavenger hunt will be running in all weather\, so please bring wellies and coats if it’s wet and wear appropriate footwear for a woodland trail. \n\n\n\nThe organisers ask politely that any buggies are left in cars due to the woodland pathway not being buggy or wheelchair friendly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more Halloween trails in Oxford and across Oxfordshire
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-moon-witchs-halloween-adventure-at-tumblestone-hollow/
LOCATION:Stonor Park\, Henley-on-Thames\, Stonor\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 6HF
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SUMMARY:Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waterperry Spooky Halloween Hunt\n\n\n\nJoin us October half term for our annual spooky Halloween Hunt around the gardens. Find the spooky characters hidden around the garden\, mark that you’ve found them on the sheet provided and collect a scary prize at the end. \n\n\n\nNo need to pre-book\, we look forward to seeing lots of eager scary monsters! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nIt costs £4.50 per child with a prize. \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies. \n\n\n\nDates and times:Saturday 18 October to Sunday 02 November 2025 \n\n\n\nThe gardens are open from 10.00am and close at 5.00pm daily. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover more Halloween trails in Oxford and across Oxfordshire
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/waterperry-spooky-halloween-hunt/
LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ
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SUMMARY:Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old
DESCRIPTION:Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old\n\n\n\nThis 4-day workshop will spark creativity as you develop a story and characters inspired by the theatre’s spaces\, as well as grow your drama and performance skills. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Half Term Drama for 8 to 11 years old\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary. Participants need to wear comfortable clothing that they can move around in\, and no heavy boots/shoes (we would recommend trainers!). Bring a packed lunch and snacks\, as well as a water bottle which can be refilled as needed. \n\n\n\nAll Creative Learning practitioners and assistants are DBS-checked\, and an assistant will remain in the session in a pastoral role throughout\, helping children to settle in and gain confidence within the session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £140.00 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 27 to Thursday 30 October 2025 at 10.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n6 hours \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n8 – 11 years \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.  \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/half-term-drama-for-8-to-11-years-old/
LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG
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SUMMARY:Ghost Fest: Potion Making
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Fest: Potion Making at Oxford Castle & Prison\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ghost Fest: Potion Making\n\n\n\nAs the nights draw in and Halloween draws closer\, it’s time to brew up some fantastic potions! \n\n\n\nJoin us in the crypt this October half-term to help Merlin discover his lost recipe book and help become his apprentice\, and create some magical potions. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Ghost Fest: Potion Making at Oxford Castle & Prison\n\n\n\nIn this hour-long class\, your little ones will make 2 drinkable and delicious potions\, create their very own wand to take home\, and help Merlin find the recipe book to learn some magic spells! \n\n\n\nLooking for something for the older kids? Check out the Ghost Fest: Spooky Tours for something scarier… if you’re brave enough! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£16.00 for one child and one adult£14.00 per additional child£2.00 per additional adult \n\n\n\nDates and times:Monday 27 to Friday 31 October at 10.00am\, 12.00pm\, and 2.30pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Ages 5+ (recommended 5 to 10) \n\n\n\nGood to know \n\n\n\nEach child ticket includes entry for one accompanying adult. Additional adult spaces are not available. This event does not include the Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/ghost-fest-potion-making/
LOCATION:Oxford Castle & Prison\, 44-46 Oxford Castle\, Oxford\, OX1 1AY
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SUMMARY:The Boo Clue! Halloween Trail at Stowe House
DESCRIPTION:The Boo Clue! Halloween Trail at Stowe House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Boo Clue! Halloween Trail at Stowe House\n\n\n\nThis Halloween\, visitors are invited to step into the shadowy rooms of Stowe House for The Boo! Clue Trail. Armed with their wits and a touch of courage\, children will follow a path of spooky riddles and playful puzzles hidden throughout the historic house. Each room holds a clue — and solving them all will reveal the secrets of the trail. \n\n\n\nDesigned especially for ages 5 to 10\, this fun (and not-too-scary) adventure will spark imaginations\, test detective skills\, and fill the grand rooms with giggles and gasps. Costumes are encouraged\, and every young riddle-solver who completes the trail will be rewarded with a special Halloween treat. \n\n\n\nMake & Take: Woolly Spooks  \n\n\n\nAlong the trail\, visitors can stop by the craft corner to create their very own woolly Halloween friend to take home. Using wool\, felt\, and a scrunched-up paper ball\, participants will bring a spooky tassel character to life — perhaps a googly-eyed ghost\, a wriggly ghoul\, or a mischievous little monster.  \n\n\n\nWith just a few snips and knots\, everyone will have a frightfully fun companion to celebrate the Halloween season. \n\n\n\nJoin the Haunted Hall of Fame! \n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to share their silliest snaps with family and friends on Facebook and claim a spot in the Haunted Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £9.50 \n\n\n\nNational Trust Member Adult – £7.50 \n\n\n\nChild Under 16 – Free with a paying adult \n\n\n\nPre-booked Group Adult – £7.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 27 October to Saturday 02 November \n\n\n\nDaily from 10.30am to 3.00pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nThe trail and craft activity are free with admission\n\n\n\nKids go free with a paying adult\n\n\n\nPre-book admission tickets to avoid any spooky surprises — and park directly at the house\n\n\n\nLast admission to the house is 3.00pm\, with closing at 3.30pm
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-boo-clue-halloween-trail-at-stowe-house/
LOCATION:Stowe House & Gardens\, Stowe House & Gardens\, Buckingham\, Buckinghamshire\, MK18 5EQ
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SUMMARY:Spook-tacular Scultpures: Make Your Own Gargoyle!
DESCRIPTION:Spook-tacular Scultpures: Make Your Own Gargoyle!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Spook-tacular Scultpures: Make Your Own Gargoyle!\n\n\n\nVisitors are invited to take inspiration from the grotesque guardians that adorn Oxford’s historic buildings and create their own air-dry clay monster to take home. \n\n\n\nWhether it has wings\, scales\, lizard tongues\, or pointy teeth\, each gargoyle will be a unique masterpiece. The sessions are led by artist Kate Castleden. \n\n\n\nThere are 3 sessions\, each session is 1 hour: 11.00am to 12.00pm\, 1.00pm to 2.00pm\, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure to arrive on time. A 10 minute grace period is allowed for late arrivals. After this point\, admission to the activity cannot be guaranteed. \n\n\n\nWe recommend booking in advance to secure your place. \n\n\n\nAccess  \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £3.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £0.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nSales from tickets help support MOX’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities\, community engagement projects\, schools workshops\, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in the Museum spaces. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 30 October at 11.00am\, 1.00pm\, and 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5-11 \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/spook-tacular-scultpures-make-your-own-gargoyle/
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