October Half Term in Bath

There's fun for all the family this October half-term in Bath, including crafty activities at some of the city's top attractions, special events, outdoor trails, huge pumpkin patches ripe for the picking, and thrilling days out for Halloween.

Autumn activities at Bath's top attractions

Set off on a family adventure at The Roman Baths and try your hand at fashioning a spider or pumpkin mosaic, or enjoy more fun family crafting workshops at The Holburne Museum, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Herschel Museum of Astronomy, and Beckford's Tower.

Halloween highlights

Prepare for a fiendishly good Halloween in Bath, with a wide range of thrills and chills across the city and beyond for all the family.

Got teens that are difficult to please? Keep them entertained with a trip to Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein, where they're sure to enjoy challenging the attraction's selection of themed escape rooms, as well as an exploration of the immersive, multi-sensory museum which tells the compelling story of Shelley's life.

Or, hit the streets after night falls with Bath Ghost Tours, where you'll discover the city's darker side and hear historic tales of murder, mayhem, duels, and much more. You'll even have a chance to take part in a genuine paranormal experiment! Best of all, well-behaved dogs can come along too.

Head outside of the city centre and pick your perfect pumpkin at Avon Valley Adventure Park, with a wide selection of all shapes and sizes to choose from, as well as a unique festival atmosphere after dark, with live music, firepits, street food, and a pop-up bar for parents. Older children can also test their courage at FEARless, a tamed down version of Avon Valley's annual FEAR scream park event, with several scare attractions featuring milder frights, alongside fairground rides, fire shows, and more.

Don't miss Wookey Hole's annual spooktacular, where you can explore the famous cave network, meet the legendary Wookey witch, follow a vampire trail, and enjoy spooky shows in the 4D cinema. There's also a chance to get involved in daily fancy dress competitions and challenge the family to a round of Monster Golf among all the other usual attractions, including the on-site museum, vintage penny arcades, soft play areas, and much more.

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Outdoor adventures

Feel the satisfying rustle of fallen leaves underfoot by heading out on one of the many outdoor trails in and around Bath this half-term.

A visit to Westonbirt Arboretum is a must as always, with its glorious displays of autumn colour. This year, there are two brand new trails to follow through the Old Arboretum that are sure to fire up younger visitors' imaginations; the 'Art of Autumn,' where they'll learn how to use nature as their canvas, from tree dressing to leaf art, and 'Drawn to Nature,' inviting them to capture the textures, shapes and stories of the trees in sketch form.

Elsewhere at Prior Park Landscape Garden, Dyrham Park, Dorothy House and Bowood, you'll find themed trails to complete as you wander across their beautiful grounds. At The Bird of Prey Project's 'Haunted Halloween Hawks' event, you'll not only be treated to a beautiful sunset flying display, but also have the chance to try 'owl-o-ween' crafts, and complete the creepy crawly trail to win a trick or treat prize!

Embrace everything that makes autumn special at Hartley Farm's annual harvest, with activities ranging from apple pressing and marshmallow roasting to pumpkin picking and forest schools.

All-weather activities

You'll also find a multitude of activities to keep everyone entertained at Bath's indoor attractions over the half term, come rain or shine!

Head to the American Museum & Gardens and marvel at the sublime magic of space in their 'Beyond Infinity' exhibition, featuring a giant moon installation, awesome rocket and spacecraft models, hour of interactive play, and much more.

Back in the city centre, learn about the myths and monsters of East and Southeast Asia at the Museum of East Asian Art, and see if you can match them up with their most similar European counterparts - you'll also discover which monsters are friendlier than they look, and which ones aren't!

There's an action-packed day out waiting for you at Haynes Motor Museum, with family trails, RC car racing, and hands-on interactive exhibits, all alongside the UK's largest collection of iconic cars and motorbikes from across the world.

Don't miss Longleat Safari Park's 'Great British Autumn' event, featuring a giant Top Trumps trail, live bird of prey performances, special crafting sessions from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, and a chance to meet adorable animals from across the world on the attraction's jungle cruise and drive-through safari experiences.

Fancy something a little more relaxed? Bath's many parks and gardens are the perfect place to go for an autumnal walk and admire the colourful foliage.

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