Halloween Half Term Blog

Half Term and Halloween Fun!

October Half Term is one of our favourites, especially if the weather holds out… There are so many Halloween Events in Hertfordshire to keep children of all ages (and adults) busy for the whole week. We have a couple of Halloween and Pumpkin Trails that we visit every year including Aldenham Country Park and Audley End.

This year due to work I have mixed it up with two days at the start of the week at ArtShed October Camp – the younger ones (Arthur 8 and Sydney 6) managed to go over the Summer Holidays and have been asking to go back ever since! They spent both days working on different artwork pieces, using different mediums and bring them home at the end. I wasn’t expecting them to be so impressive (and large!). There was also plenty of time for play and getting outside for lots of fresh air.

The best way to support local businesses with their events is to share their information far and wide…

Spook Fest Half Term Hertfordshire

ALDENHAM COUNTRY PARK 

15th – 31st October 2022 9.00am – 5.00pm

https://www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk/spook-fest

Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3BA

Pumpkin picking and carving, horrid hay tractor ride, spooky trail, pumpkin bingo, decorations throughout the farm and much more! Book now and pay 2021 prices.

Halloween Spooky Train Ride

AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY

22nd – 31st October 2022 9.30am – late

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://audley-end-railway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/42481

Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB

Tickets include Halloween Express train ride through the woods to visit the witches and their monster friends, Gift for every child, Belinda the Fortune Telling Witch, William the Woodland Wizard and the Adventure Play Area.

Children's Art Classe

ARTSHED OCTOBER CAMPS

24th – 28th October 2022 9.30am to 3.30pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://www.shedloadsoffun.com/online-booking.html

For children aged 6 to 13 years old (5 year olds at their discretion)

Wrap around care available 8.30 – 9.30am & 3.30 – 4.30pm

Camp A (2 days): Mon 24th & Tue 25th Oct 2022

Camp B (2 days): Wed 26th & Thu 27th Oct 2022

Camp C (1 day): Fri 28th Oct 2022

Cost: 2-day camps = £76 – 1-day camps = £38

Light Installation Hertfordshire

LUMAGICA UK

22nd – 30th October 2022 from 4.30pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://lumagicauk.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/43879

Coursers Rd, St Albans AL4 0PF

A paved 1.2 kilometre circular route that takes visitors through different themed areas and installations. Taking anywhere from 45 – 90 minutes to complete, depending on how much time is spent interacting with the elements.

The trail is designed so that each element is hidden from the next, creating a journey of discovery. Each individual light piece has its own music. Toward the trail’s end you’ll experience a unique light and water projection show before heading back to the food and drink arena.

Autumn Walks in Hertfordshire

HATFIELD PARK

22nd – 30th October 2022 11.00am – 4.00pm

https://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/event/october-half-term/

Georges Gate, AL9 5HX

The Park and Woodland Walks will be open as well as Park Trailer rides running each day on the hour from 11am to 3pm. Keep your eyes peeled, there may be a few surprises along the way.

Be sure to book your tickets online before the 22nd October to get 10% off your booking.

Half Term Holiday Camp

ALL SPORTS 4 KIDS CAMP

24th – 26th October 2022

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

contact@allsports4kids.com

Maple Primary School, Hall Pl Gardens, St Albans AL1 3SW

Daily Booking from £25 per day 10% discount when attending with a friend

3 Day Booking – £60

Monday: Halloween Decorating

Tuesday: Party Games

Wednesday: Halloween Hunt (Trick Or Treat)

Swim School St Albans

THE DOLPHIN SWIM SCHOOL

24th – 28th October 2022 5 mornings of 30 minute sessions

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://www.dolphinswimschool.co.uk/crash-course

Drakes Dr, St Albans AL1 5AR

The aim of the courses is to build and improve water confidence in all age groups, to improve weak swimmers strokes and to give the younger ones an introduction to water safety and structured lessons. Children from the age of three years old are welcome.

St Albans Catedral Event

SCIENCE – LIGHTING UP OUR UNIVERSE

25th- 29th October from 6.00pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/science-lighting-up-our-universe

St Albans AL1 1BY

Journey through creation with a stunning science themed light show at St Albans Cathedral.

Garden Centre Event

BURSTON GARDEN CENTRE

27th October 2022 Various times

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://www.burston.co.uk/event/childrens-halloween-activity-halloween-zombie-fridge-magnets/

N Orbital Rd, St Albans AL2 2DS

Get creepily creative in the run up to Halloween by making and decorating a zombi fridge magnet! All proceeds from this event will be donated to their chosen charity of the year – Brain Tumour Research.

Restaurant St Albans

JJAM CAFE PUMPKIN CARVING

30th October 2022 11.00am – 1.00pm

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://checkout.square.site/buy/Y4WYKLCTSZLF23C37PRE673M

Osprey Home, Coopers Green Ln, Woodcock Hill, St Albans AL4 9HJ

Little ones can carve pumpkins in the Jjam cafe whilst feasting on Halloween food and drink. Pumpkins, stencils and carving equipment provided.

Pancakes in St Albans

CREPE AFFAIRE 

30th October 2022 11.00am – 1.00pm

https://www.crepeaffaire.com/locations/united-kingdom/2019/st-albans

37 Market Pl, St Albans AL3 5DL

Crepes, coffee and Halloween play… A hidden treat upstairs in Crepe Affaire, St Albans, a child friendly floor with drawing, books and spooky bean bag fun.

 

Teens & Tweens

For older children this Halloween it is worth booking and heading out of St Albans and Hertfordshire if they are too old for pumpkin carving and Halloween Trails. As these are essential to book in advance many will be sold out already for 2022 so worth booking in for next year! You wouldn’t catch me at a fright night – I am too much of a scaredy cat.

Harry Potter in Half Term

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON – THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER

23rd September – 6th November 2022

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/dark-arts/

Leavesden, London WD25 7LR

Discover the Dark Arts returns this Halloween… Discover the secrets behind the Riddikulus spell as a selection of props from Professor Lupin’s Defence Against the Dark Arts class will be on display, including the Boggart wardrobe and the Vulture hat donned by a Boggart in the shape of Professor Snape. The Death Eaters’ procession through the Studio Tour shows a menacing display, showcasing the authentic costumes seen on-screen.

Fright Night at Thorpe Park

THORPE PARK FRIGHT NIGHT

30th September – 31st October

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – CHECK AGE/HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

https://www.thorpepark.com/explore/events/fright-nights/

Staines Rd, Chertsey KT16 8PN

Featuring spine-tingling scare mazes, truly terrifying scare zones and awe-inspiring shows. Rides in the dark take on a whole new life! Will you know on Death’s Door, or visit the cursed village of Mawkin Meadow – will you return…

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