October half term

It's that time of year again where the nights are closing in and the clocks are about to fall back... but that doesn't mean there's not plenty to keep you entertained this October half term. There's stargazing at the Herstmonceux, the children's carnival for Hastings Storytelling Festival, and still time to catch the changing seasons and blow away those cobwebs in the great outdoors.

If you're looking to embrace those cobwebs, there's no shortage of spooky goings on across 1066 Country, like Drusillas Park's Shriek Week, Knockhatch's Half Term Terrors, adventure trails at Hastings Aquarium, and plenty of ghostly guided walks.

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Tea with the Alpacas at Fisherwood Farm

Address

Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EN

Telephone
07966561313

info@fisherwoodfarm.co.uk

Robertsbridge

Afternoon tea with our Alpacas. At Fisherwood Farm you get the opportunity to enjoy delicious food whilst immersed in nature and surrounded by friendly animals.

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021

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Halloween Shriek Week at Drusillas Park

Address

Drusillas Park, Alfriston, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Telephone
01323 874100

info@drusillas.co.uk

Alfriston

The perfect spooky day out for all the family.

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Monster Dash Virtual Family Fun Run

Address

Drusillas Zoo Park Ltd, Berwick, POLEGATE, East Sussex, BN26 5QS

Telephone
01323 874100

marketing@drusillas.co.uk

POLEGATE

Calling all monsters and mummies, ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves! Drusillas needs YOU to join their wicked new virtual race, The Monster Dash!

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021

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Project Art Works: Ignition — The Exhibition

Address

Hastings Contemporary, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
01424 728377

info@hastingscontemporary.org

Hastings

Project Art Works, the Turner Prize-nominated artist collective, return to Hastings Contemporary.

Dates

From:

8 Oct 2021to27 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Half Term Terrors Knockhatch Adventure Park

Address

Hailsham Bypass, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3GD

Telephone
01323 442051

info@knockhatch.com

Hailsham

A scavenger hunt, street entertainment and a scare maze!

Dates

From:

25 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:30

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*HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT* Huxley and the Killer Clownfish

Address

Hastings Aquarium, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
01424718776

hastings@bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Hastings

Prepare to be scared this Half Term Halloween Weekend at Hastings Aquarium!

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Hastings Storytelling Festival presents Children's Day & Carnival

Address

The Stade, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

Telephone
07872 003 015

office@18hours.org.uk

Hastings

Join the fun with a host of free live performances, workshops, stories and a fantastic Roald Dahl inspired Wagon Parade for all to join! With Bambolina and Dodo; Out of the Bag Theatre; Tuup - Guyanese international storyteller; Long Nose Puppets;…

Dates

From:
24 Oct 2021Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Scream Murder

Address

The True CRIME Museum, Palace Avenue Arcade, White Rock, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 1JP

Telephone
01424 420 115

info@truecrimemuseum.co.uk

White Rock, HASTINGS

Who did it? The Police need YOUR detective skills to uncover the Halloween Party KILLER!

Dates

From:

25 Oct 2021to1 Nov 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Autumn Wonders

Address

Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Telephone
01580 765155

enquries@kesr.org.uk

Station Road, Tenterden

Calling all nature detectives! Embark on a journey of discovery this half term.

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Halloween Trail

Address

Herstmonceux Castle Estate, Wartling Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN

Telephone
01323 833816

c_harber@bisc.queensu.ac.uk

Hailsham

Someone has stolen the magical Golden Pumpkin and we would like your help to find out who!

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Ghostly Guided Walks

Address

Rye Information point, Town Hall, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LA

Telephone
01797 223 902

info@ryetowncouncil.gov.uk

Rye

Walk the cobbled streets of Rye with the Town Crier and discover murders, witches, ghosts and medieval torture.

Dates

From:
31 Oct 2021Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Horrible Heritage

Address

Rye Heritage Centre, Strand Quay, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AY

Telephone
01797 226696

info@ryeheritage.co.uk

Rye

A special chance to see Rye Town Model, learn about the origins of Halloween and take a guided walk through the dark streets of Rye.

Dates

From:
28 Oct 2021Open 18:30 - 21:00

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Hastings Storytelling Festival

Address

Various locations, Hastings & St Leonards

Let your imagination come alive with Hastings Storytelling Festival 2021!

Dates

From:

16 Oct 2021to24 Oct 2021

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The Wizards of Once Halloween Quest at Battle Abbey

Address

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, Sussex, TN33 0AE

Telephone
0370 333 1181

battle.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk

Battle

Head to Battle Abbey for a fantastical day out this Halloween half-term.

Dates

From:

23 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Ghost Tours at Battle Abbey (16+)

Address

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, High Street, Battle, Sussex, TN33 0AE

Telephone
0370 333 1181

battle.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk

Battle

Join our storytellers as they guide you on a bone-chilling journey through the past.

Dates

From:

28 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Various Opening Times

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Halloween Trick or Treat

Address

Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Hastings, East Sussex, TN341PJ

Telephone
01424 718049

leanna.lawson@priorymeadow.com

Hastings

This Halloween, children are invited to attend Priory Meadow Shopping Centre wearing their best Halloween costume, for a day of Trick or Treating!

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Halloween Walk of Hastings

Address

The True CRIME Museum, Palace Avenue Arcade, White Rock, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 1JP

Telephone
01424 420 115

info@truecrimemuseum.co.uk

White Rock, HASTINGS

Journey through the past on a tour revealing some of the town's most fascinating crimes.

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2021to30 Oct 2021Various Opening Times

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