Household-friendly enjoyable in Tewkesbury Borough this October half time period

Posted on: 14 October 2025

Tewkesbury Borough is bustling with actions to maintain households entertained this October half time period. There are a variety of occasions out there for kids and adults to get pleasure from collectively. The occasions calendar is full of the whole lot from spooky seasonal actions and historic workshops to spectacular firework shows that can gentle up the autumn nights. Prepare for an unforgettable half-term stuffed with household enjoyable and illuminations galore.

Kids’ actions for half time period

For a very good dose of household enjoyable blended with historical past and a few spooky encounters, the John Moore Museum is holding occasions at each its places on the Old Baptist Chapel and The Merchants House.

On Saturday, 25 October you may ‘Discover Bats’ with a special occasion of three classes to select from on the Old Baptist Chapel. For a extra hands-on expertise, Flying Bats craft workshops will probably be held on Wednesday, 29 October and Thursday, 30 October with a drop-in choice between 10am and 12pm.

Additionally, on Friday, 31 October on Halloween itself, The Merchants House could have All Hallow’s Eve Spooky Tales storytelling occasions at completely different instances all through the day.

Over at Cleeve Common, on Friday, 31 October there’s a household enjoyable Friday Halloween particular, from 12.30pm to 3pm, which features a Halloween path and pumpkin carving.

Museum of the moon occasions at Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey is internet hosting the Museum of the Moon set up by artist Luke Jerram from 16 October to 4 November. A spectacular big moon full with space-themed soundscape will remodel the Nave of the Abbey. As a part of the exhibit, there are particular occasions for teenagers in the course of the half time period. From Monday, 27 October to Friday, 31 October a kids’s Space Trail is offered each day, and Storytime underneath the Moon will happen from 3pm to three.45pm. Families can get pleasure from morning actions on the Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 12pm Zoom to the Moon, children mornings interactive workshops will give children the possibility to make and take house themed crafts.

Sudeley Castle Halloween and half time period occasions

Enjoy some autumnal enchantment at Sudeley Castle, the place households are invited to identify the pumpkins and seasonal surprises dotted across the grounds from Saturday, 25 October to Sunday, 2 November. Those who full the path are rewarded with a Halloween deal with. On Friday, 31 October, journey again in time with Tudor All Hallows’ Eve, a hauntingly immersive expertise inside the fortress’s historical partitions, the place you may study concerning the eerie customs of the previous and encounter spirits who share spine-chilling tales. This atmospheric occasion guarantees thrills and a contact of Tudor mischief.

Firework shows in Tewkesbury Borough

When nightfall falls and the air turns crisp, Tewkesbury Borough provides quite a lot of incredible firework shows to gentle up the night time.

On Halloween night time, Friday, 31October, a brand-new occasion, Phantoms and Fireworks, will probably be held at Sudeley Castle. The occasion will characteristic spooky thrills, walkabout characters, dancing, and a haunted path. The night culminates in a spectacular fireworks show.

Clavell and Hinds Brewery will host a Halloween Party Night on Friday, 31 October and a separate Fireworks Night on Saturday, 8 November.

For these in search of a extra conventional celebration, the Tewkesbury Fireworks and Bonfire will gentle up The Vineyards, situated behind Tewkesbury Abbey, on Sunday, 2 November. Gates open at 5pm.

Additionally, Croft Farm will maintain a Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, 7 November, with gates opening at 6pm.

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is placing on additional evening services to take individuals to the large fireworks show present at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Councillor Richard Stanley, Leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council and Lead Member for Economy stated: “This October half term in Tewkesbury Borough is a time of magic and discovery. We are thrilled that so many of our businesses offer a fantastic programme of events that showcase the best of our borough, from historical tours and museum workshops to the spectacular fireworks. We encourage everyone to come and experience the rich heritage and vibrant community spirit that makes our borough a place for all to enjoy.”

With such quite a lot of occasions on supply, Tewkesbury Borough is the proper vacation spot for households this October half time period. From spooky adventures at historic websites to dazzling firework shows, there’s one thing to captivate each member of the household. Find out extra at visittewkesbury.data

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