PEPPA PIG SPACE ADVENTURE

Designed for preschoolers and early-years children, Peppa Pig Space Adventure blends storytelling and play in a calm, welcoming environment ‘where families can explore together’. The experience is a walk-through adventure rather than a stage show, with each space inspired by Peppa’s world.

NEC, Birmingham, until Sunday 8 November

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GRAND DESIGNS LIVE

Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC early this month, bringing together industry experts, more than 150 brands, and the latest innovations in home renovation, self-build and sustainable living.
With renewables now the event’s fastest-growing sector, this year’s get-together features the biggest sustainability showcase yet, with Daikin joining as headline sponsor for the first time. 

Visitors can explore everything from renewable energy technology and smart home solutions to interiors, kitchens and garden design.

Popular features including the Grand House, Build & Renovation Hub and Home & Garden Hub all return, while a new Kitchen & Bedroom Hub makes its Birmingham debut. The event also features live talks from well-known experts - including Grand Designs’ very own presenter, Kevin McCloud - alongside practical advice, demonstrations, and exclusive show offers for homeowners and renovators alike.

Get two FREE tickets by using the code WOL26 at the checkout here.

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MINIATURA

A world of tiny treasures takes centre stage at NAEC Stoneleigh mid-month, thanks to the welcome return of Miniatura. 

One of the UK's leading miniature modelling and dolls’ house exhibitions, the event brings together more than 100 exhibitors and thousands of enthusiasts. 

Visitors can browse handcrafted displays, meet talented makers, and discover everything from intricate room settings to finely detailed accessories. 

Workshops, demonstrations and special exhibits also feature across the weekend.

NAEC Stoneleigh, Coventry, Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October

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HARVEST HOEDOWN

Weston Park is embracing the colours, flavours and traditions of autumn with the launch of this brand-new event. 

The Hoedown will bring a harvest-festival atmosphere to the historic estate, complete with artisan makers, independent food producers, street food and live bluegrass music. 

Visitors can also enjoy line-dancing demonstrations, seasonal treats, and Apple Days activities in the heritage orchards, while Weston’s chefs will be showcasing produce harvested from the estate’s walled kitchen garden. 

Weston Park, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire, Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October

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HALLOWEEN NIGHTS

Black Country Living Museum is promising a frightfully fun October as its popular Halloween Nights return across four evenings. The after-dark events will see the museum’s historic streets transformed with spooky entertainment, trick-or-treating and ghostly encounters for families to enjoy. 

Visitors can meet mischievous characters, explore haunted corners of the site, and soak up the atmospheric after-hours setting. 

New attractions include supernatural-themed experiences inspired by the museum’s 1940s to 1960s high street, and eerie tales from the region’s industrial past.

Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, Saturday 24 & Thursday 29 - Sat 31 October

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HALF-TERM AT THINKTANK

Thinktank has packed its October half-term programme with a mix of science, creativity and spooky family fun. 

Young visitors can explore the world of technology at the Lego Coding & AI Workshop, enjoy hands-on activities including Wizard Bubble Shields and camera-less photography sessions with artist Tom Godwin, and meet the Science Magician for a magical blend of tricks and scientific discovery.

The museum’s Magic Mayhem Science Show also returns, featuring Halloween-themed demonstrations, interactive experiments,  and plenty of audience participation. 

For film fans, Thinktank’s popular Spooky Cinema season includes screenings of favourites such as Hocus Pocus and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, alongside sci-fi classics Blade Runner: The Final Cut and Alien. 

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November

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HALLOWEEN AT LUNT ROMAN FORT

Lunt Roman Fort this month plays host to two Halloween events exploring the darker side of Roman Britain. 

Younger visitors can join the Roman Ghost Adventure, a family-friendly experience featuring ghostly legends, interactive storytelling and hands-on activities inspired by life in Roman times. 

Meanwhile, older children, teenagers and adults can check out Ghosts, Blood & Battle, a twilight tour combining tales of reported hauntings, Roman history and a guided walk through historic Baginton, including a visit to Baginton Castle.

Lunt Roman Fort, Baginton, Warwickshire, Monday 26 - Wednesday 28 October

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GHOSTS, PUMPKINS & TUDOR TALES

History and Halloween combine in this family-friendly autumn adventure at Sudeley Castle. Visitors can follow a pumpkin trail through the castle grounds and historic rooms while searching for hidden ghost statues inspired by the castle’s spooky legends. Those who spot every ghost will be rewarded with a sweet treat.

The event also features ghostly talks exploring Sudeley’s mysterious past, while special Tudor-themed encounters bring historic characters and folklore to life. Families can meet Tudor ghosts, hear tales from a Wise Woman and discover strange remedies and superstitions from bygone centuries. Additional owl experiences are also available, offering the chance to get up close to these magnificent birds in the atmospheric surroundings of the Castle Coach House.

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Monday 26 October - Sunday 1 November

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BRIDGES OF LIGHT

Bridges Of Light makes an end-of-month return in Worcester, complete with a brand-new programme of spectacular light installations, interactive artworks and immersive experiences celebrating the city’s culture, communities and creativity. 

Presented by Severn Arts, the two-day festival will once again transform the city centre after dark. 
In the lead-up to the event, professional artists have collaborated with local people and community groups to create original works for the festival. Among them are returning artists Matt and Rob Vale of Illuminos, who have engaged local singers to help create a one-day choral soundscape... 

The soundscape will form part of a major new light projection on Worcester’s bridge, giving residents the chance to play a direct role in this year’s celebrations.

Worcester City Centre, Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 October

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GHOST & SCREAM TRAINS

Halloween returns to Severn Valley Railway with two spine-tingling experiences to delight visitors looking for thrills on the tracks. Families can climb aboard the popular Ghost Train, where haunted stations, spooky characters and jump scares await on an atmospheric journey through the night. Young passengers will also receive a Halloween goodie bag as part of the experience. 

For those seeking something more terrifying, the adults-only Scream Train promises an even darker adventure. Brave souls aged 18 and over should brace themselves for immersive scares and frightening encounters.

And just to get visitors in the mood for the journeys ahead, there’s some eerie entertainment to experience at Kidderminster Station prior to departure. 

Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October

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PEAKY BLINDERS NIGHT

Step into the world of the Peaky Blinders this month as Black Country Living Museum hosts another of its popular nighttime events. 

From 7pm to 10.30pm, visitors to the venue can explore the historic streets and locations featured in the hit BBC television series. Expect live music, interactive performances and fun betting games, presented alongside a selection of Black Country food, including pork cobs, steak pie and traditional pub snacks. 
Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest 1920s-inspired outfits for the occasion.

Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, Saturday 14 November

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