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19th October 2018
Whilst the kids are off school, discover how you can keep the whole family occupied with our guide to how to spend October half term in North Devon.
How To Spend October Half Term in North Devon
Spooky shenanigans, gigs galore and crafty courses - this Half Term in North Devon is full to the brim with activities to keep the whole family occupied. Keep reading to see our full list of recommendations on how to spend October Half Term in North Devon.
The Big Sheep’s Halloween Festival
Head to The Big Sheep between Saturday 20th and Sunday 28th for a week of scarily good family fun. Explore the haunted house, take a tour of the spooky farm on the haunted hayride and carve your own pumpkins. But do you dare to explore the grounds after dark? At night the ghouls come out to play, so hold tight to your hayride and enjoy the Scare by Night experience.
The Fallen State at The Factory
Fancy some rock to round o the week? Head to The Factory at Petroc on Friday 26th October from 7pm and mosh out to The Fallen State as they perform a huge night of rock music. With special guest Levi Tucker compering the show, it’s a night not to miss.
Half Term at Arlington Court
Arlington Court is the place to be for a week of Half Term fun - they have a range of events the whole family can enjoy. Head to the grounds on Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th October for an afternoon of Halloween Crafts. All you have to do is bring your imagination and they’ll supply the materials.
Arlington can be enjoyed by the whole family all year round. Visit the intriguing Regency house, picturesque gardens and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles and then re-fuel at one of two on-site cafes and tearooms.
Halloween Hocus Pocus at The Milky Way
This Halloween at The Milky Way families are invited to enrol in a very special School For Witches and Wizards – and to dress for the occasion, of course! From Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th October your little ones can enjoy a whole host of spooky activities at the real life school for witches and wizards.
Across the week there is a fancy dress competition, themed show and special spooky swamp dodgems sessions, plus your little horrors will be able to take part in wand making, spell writing and casting, broomstick riding and potion making, the perfect way to end a week away from the classroom.
With plenty to keep the children and the adults occupied over the coming week, we think you can’t aord to miss this Half Term in North Devon. Have you got your eye on any of the upcoming events? Let us know on our social pages or head back to the ‘What’s On’ section to explore what else North Devon has to offer.
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