October Half Term Fun: Visit Mid Devon’s Top Picks
Join us as we uncover a treasure trove of family-friendly activities, from thrilling Hallowe’en escapades to cosy countryside adventures. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Mid Devon and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones this half-term break with our top picks!
Fun for all the Family
Vintage Cars for Young Drivers at Re:Fuel near Cullompton on Sunday 29th October, 9am – 3pm. Fun activities indoors and outdoors and a hands on experience with classic cars!
Mid Devon Libraries have lots going on this half term! Tiverton Library, Cullompton Library and Crediton Library all have a variety of Half Term Craft activities, storytelling sessions and pumpkin carving. Check their individual Facebook pages for more details!
Bampton’s annual Charter Fair is not to be missed! This year the fair is held on Thursday 26th October.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at a range of locations throughout Mid Devon for photo ops, scenic farms and family friendly fun activities. Check out our special blog giving you a round up of the sites available.
Tiverton Pannier Market has lots happening on Saturday 28th October… search for pumpkins, join their paper Lantern making workshop or join their showcase for young musicians!
Join a Night Tour at Wildwood Escot to get a better glimpse at some of their nocturnal animals.
Muddifords Court has a really full programme of fun autumnal activities this October, including sweet treat making, craft activities, conker picking, wreath making, creepy crawlies and an Ugly Bug disco!
The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen has a range of fun things lined up including a gonk scavenger hunt, spooky cookie decorating, a Teddy Bear’s tea party and Halloween fancy dress competition!
Family Frights
Find out Who’s Haunting the Museum at Tiverton Museum this October Half Term, or join in with their Halloween Craft. If you’re feeling super brave return after dark for the Family Fright Night (or leave the kids at home for their Adult Only Fright Night!) on Thursday 26th October.
Head to ‘Old Mother Beckery’s Cavern’ at Bickleigh Mill between the 26th and 29th October for spooky activities, storytime, and to discover the ‘Witch of Bickleigh Mill‘!
Coldharbour Mill‘s Steam and Scream on Sunday 29th October promises to be lots of fun! Enjoy ghostly tales and see the mill in steam.
You’ll find a Happy Halloween at Bear Town this half term! The town has had a (not too) spooky makeover ready for some Halloween fun suitable for little ones.
Get Active
Try out you football skills at Culm Valley Leisure Centre with Sporting Steps’ Football Fun Days, including a Girls only session.
Have a go at indoor climbing at The Wall in the Hall‘s half term sessions.
Tiverton Adventure Playground is open during half term for outdoor fun!
Stage and Screen
Willow Tree Dance & Theatre Arts are presenting Shrek the Musical from 17th – 22nd October, sure to be a brilliant show!
Check on what’s on at the Tivoli Cinema in Tiverton, including the new Trolls film!
Halloween Boogie
There are lots of Halloween Discos lined up in the region this October! Get your spooky gladrags on and boogie on down to these venues for music, dancing, games, treats and more! You’ll find fun family discos at Moorhayes Community Centre in Tiverton, The Steamer Coffee House & Kitchen, The Hickory Inn, Cullompton Rangers FC, in Colebrooke, and at Tiverton Golf Club, among others!
