What's on this half-term | Spectacle of light | A Day in the Life of an Astronaut with Mike Barfield | Mona Lisa and the others with Alice Harman | Adventure Holiday Club at Holme Pierrepont County Park | Mickey and Minnie Halloween Meet and Greet | Haunted Halloween Trail | The Mill Adventure Base - Holiday Club - October Half Term

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Ghoul's out for half-term We have lots of fun events and activities taking place over the holidays. Read on for our top picks and find out more online.


Spectacle of light

Spectacle of Light

Rufford Abbey Country Park
October 20 to 5 November
Various times
Prices from £19.80 per adult, £9.90 under 16, £51.30 for a family of four.
Booking required

Discover some of the amazing characters from the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Cowardly Lion as they travel to the Emerald City! Let the little ones scale the Abbey walls and enjoy the night time wonder of the Adventure Play Area.

Book your place


A day in the life of an astronaut

A Day in the Life of an Astronaut with Mike Barfield

Worksop Library – 24 October, 10.30am
Mansfield Central Library – 24 October, 2pm
£3 children, accompanying adults FREE

Join award-winning author Mike Barfield for a fun and fact-filled journey from the edges of the solar system, back past all eight planets, and on towards our very own superstar, the sun.

For children aged 6 – 11 and their families.

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Mona Lisa and the others with Alice Harman

Beeston Library – 26 October, 11am
West Bridgford Library – 26 October, 2.30pm
£3 children, accompanying adults FREE

Join author, Alice Harman, for a fun interactive family workshop exploring her latest book Mona Lisa and the Others, which is illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake. Hear about being an author and take part in fun quizzes and activities.

For children aged 7+ and their families.

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Holme Pierrepont holiday club

Adventure Holiday Club at Holme Pierrepont County Park

Holme Pierrepont Country Park
23 - 25 October 2023
31 October - 2 November 2023.
£45 per child, per day - 10% off for bookings of multiple children. 

Kids can enjoy whizzing around our Sky Trail, putting on our Mini Golf course, throwing some arrows in Archery Combat, racing around our Assault Course and more!.

Book your place


Mickey and Minnie

Mickey and Minnie Halloween Meet and Greet

Rufford Abbey Country Park 
October 30 2023
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Free

Trick or treat, it’s time to meet Mickey and Minnie on a spook-tacular Halloween adventure!
Come dressed up or get your face painted!
Photo opportunities with Mickey and Minnie in their Halloween costumes!


Sherwood Forest

Haunted Halloween Trail

Sherwood Forest
Various dates throughout October and November
11am - 3pm
£3.50

Starting at the visitor centre the trail leads you through our ancient forest to find the creepy things that dwell there. Gather the letters to find a clue and come and claim your reward!

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The Mill Adventure Base - Holiday Club - October Half Term

23 until 27 October 2023
or 30 October until 3 November 2023
8:30am until 4:30pm (approx)

At The Mill Holiday Club your adventurer will get to enjoy at least three fun activities each day, ranging from climbing, canoeing, zip wire and many more.

Suitable for school years 3 - 8 

£32 per day (Please note that this is only available in weekly slots).

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