HALF TERM ACTIVITY GUIDE 26 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER
DAILY CRAFTS
SATURDAY 26/10
10.30 - 11.30
Creepers & Crawlers, Potting Shed
10.00 - 16.00
SUNDAY 27/10
8.45 - 10.00
Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace
10.00 – 12.00
MONDAY 28/10
10.00 - 16.00
The Patch, Walled Garden
10.00 – 12.00
Petrifying Pottery, Potting Shed
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00) Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
The Patch, Walled Garden 14.00 – 16.00 Autumnal Crafts, Potting Shed
Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn
10.00 - 16.00
The Patch, Walled Garden
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00) Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
14.00 – 16.00
Beastly Bears, Potting Shed
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00)
Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
14.00 – 16.00
Devilish Doughnuts, Potting Shed
TUESDAY 29/10
10.00 - 16.00
The Patch, Walled Garden
10.00 – 12.00
Halloween Crafts, Potting Shed
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00)
Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
14.00 – 16.00
Frightful Fashion Fun, Potting Shed
WEDNESDAY 30/10
10.00 - 16.00
The Patch, Walled Garden
10.00 – 12.00
Deadly Deco-Patch, Potting Shed
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00)
Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
14.00 – 16.00
Creepy Candy Apples, Potting Shed
THURSDAY 31/10
FRIDAY 1/11
10.00 - 16.00
The Haunted Patch, Walled Garden
11.00 - 17.00 (closed 12.00 - 13.00)
Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed
14.00 – 16.00
Halloween Crafts, Potting Shed
Premium Activity - £15
Premium Activity - £20
SATURDAY 2/11
8.45 - 10.00
Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace
10.00 – 12.00
Seasonal Crafts, Walled Garden
10.30 - 11.30
Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn
13.00 – 17.00
Balloon Fairies Fun, Potting Shed
15.30 - 16.30
S’mores Fun, Potting Shed
10.00 – 16.00
10.30 – 11.30
Creepers & Crawlers, Potting Shed
The Haunted Patch, Walled Garden 10.00 – 12.00
13.00 – 17.00
Halloween Party, Potting Shed
Pumpkin Crafts, Potting Shed 18.00 – 21.00
The Patch at Night, Potting Shed
SUNDAY 3/11
8.45 - 10.00
Meet The Birds of Prey, The Glasshouse Terrace
10.00 – 12.00
Beastly Bears, Potting Shed
10.30 - 11.30
Falconry Display, Presentation Lawn
14.00 – 16.00
Construct ’n’ Create, Potting Shed
POCKET TOWNS 18M TO 7YRS
Ignite your imagination in our wooden toy town, featuring themed play areas. Open daily 9.00 - 18.00 in Amber from 27 Oct – 3 Nov (closed on 02/11). 27 Oct, will start from 11.00.
BEASTLY BEARS
Create your own spooky bear with Halloween costumes and accessories. Personalise it with decorations to make it as scary or silly as you like. £20 per bear, plus extra for costumes.
CREEPY CANDY APPLES
Pick an apple and dip it in melted candy, before decorating with sweet toppings. It’s the perfect activity for those with a sweet tooth!
THE PATCH
Open daily, pick your favourite pumpkins from the patch and take them to the Potting Shed for carving and decorating.
PETRIFYING POTTERY
Paint and decorate your own pottery with Halloween designs. Choose from a variety of pottery pieces and let your creativity flourish to make something uniquely yours. £15 per person.
TUFF TOTS 18M TO 5YRS
Our sensory play area is the perfect spot for little ones to explore textures, colours and shapes in a fun environment. Open daily from 9.30 - 12.00 in the Potting Shed.
FAMILY PHOTOSHOOTS
Capture family moments with our stunning grounds as the backdrop in a 45-min photoshoot. £150 for 15 edited images. Available on 27 and 30 Oct. To book call 01923 296049.
DEVILISH DOUGHNUTS
Decorate your own doughnuts with icing, sprinkles and candy to create deliciously spooky treats. Enjoy eating your devilish creations after you’ve finished decorating them.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Join us for a fun-filled kids’ Halloween party with spooky games, tasty treats, costume contests and face-painting!
FRIGHTFUL FASHION FUN
Design your own spooky outfits using a variety of materials. Let your imagination run wild and create the most frightfully fabulous fashion looks to show off this Halloween.
HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
Pop your creative hat on and get crafting. Think mini haunted houses, slime, potions, make-you-own mummies and more.
THE PATCH AT NIGHT
Explore The Patch at Night , where spooky surprises await as you wander through twisted vines and ghostly pumpkins. Enter if you dare!
CREEPERS AND CRAWLERS
Perfect for families, get up close to fascinating reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, plus enjoy spookythemed fun. Available 26 and 31 October.
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
Archery
Asher’s Woodland Ages 6+, Adult £35, Child £20
Axe-Throwing
Asher’s Woodland Ages 10+, Adult £35, Child £20
Mini Landies
Asher’s Woodland Ages 2-8, 20 mins £40
Bike Rides (No Booking Necessary)
Daily 9.00 - 16.00*, Asher’s Woodland 5+ Free, 13-16 £5, Adult £15, Electric £20 *Bikes must be returned by 17.00
Woodland Activities run between 9.00 – 17.00 at set time slots, subject to availability and weather conditions.
26 October – 2 November
Sessions:
Morning: 10.00 - 13.00 (Monday – Sunday)
Afternoon: 14.00 - 17.00 (Monday – Saturday)
£45 per child per session. Call 01923 296 047 to book.
TREASURE HUNT
Our treasure hunt can be completed at your own leisure by following the steps below.
1. Open the App Store or Google Play Store, search for Actionbound and download the app.
Explore The Grove and work as a team to complete the challenges.
Join us for a fun-filled half term at our holiday club with activities like:
Woodland Walks • Decorative Sand Art • Pizza-Making • DesignA-T-Shirt • Design and Create A Fan Jewellery-Making • Creative StonePainting • Colourful Fruit Kebabs Baking + more!
Stables Bar Food served from 12.00 - 18.00 daily
The Stables Restaurant Lunch served from 12.00 - 14.00 daily The Glasshouse Bar & Lounges Serving light bites from 12.00 - 20.30 The Glasshouse Restaurant Open Friday to Sunday 12.30 - 14.00
BABYSITTING
Simply let us know if you would like to book a babysitter and we will contact our trusted partner, Tinies, on your behalf.
Babysitting fees start from £22.50 per hour with a minimum three-hour booking time.
To book a session, contact Guest Services on 6140.
SPORT
Scan or click the QR code above with your phone’s camera to enter the game.
Once you’ve found the final answer, tell the Reception team to receive your treasure!
Take a fun selfie and set a name.
If you need any help, please ask a member of the Activities Team.
SWIMMING
GAMES & MOVIES
Games
27 Oct - 3 Nov, Amber Foyer
Table Tennis, Pool, Foosball and Basketball Fun, plus a selection of classic family board games to enjoy. 27 Oct, games will start from 11.00.
Movies
27 Oct - 3 Nov, Amber 10.00, 14.00, 16.00
Grab headphones, popcorn, and settle into our comfy beanbags for daily screenings of seasonal movies.
Soft Play
27 Oct – 3 Nov, Amber, Daily 09.00 – 18.00
Indoor fun for little ones with slides, a ball pit, and soft shapes for endless play. 27 Oct, soft play will open from 11.00.
Indoor Adventure
27 Oct – 3 Nov, Amber, Daily 09.00 – 18.00 Soft Archery, Axe Throwing, Football. 27 Oct, activities will start from 11.00.
31 OCTOBER 2024
DAYTIME KIDS’ PARTY (10.00 - 17.00)
Join us with your little monsters for a day filled with Halloween magic. Enjoy the Spookiest Seasonal Arts & Creepiest Crafts, meet Dracula and see his magic show, become drop dead gorgeous at the Ghoulish Glamour Bar and have the most frightful fun with our party games! Don’t miss our Trick-or-Treat table with snacks that will make you think twice before eating!
EVENING FRIGHTS (18.00 – 21.00)
As the sun sets on all Hallows Eve, head to our pumpkin patch for an unforgettable evening of family fun. Rock out to performances by Pat and The Butchers, and watch out for SPOOKTACULAR roaming friends! Enjoy our outdoor games, cosy up by the fire pits, and visit our festive bar to enjoy waffle wands, mulled cider or hot chocolate to keep you warm! Catch the frightful and thrilling Fire Show finale –a Halloween well spent!
2 NOVEMBER 2024
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: BONFIRE SPECTACULAR AT THE GROVE!
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, complete with a dazzling fireworks display in the evening.
During the day, kids can enjoy themed arts and crafts like Firework Prints, Bonfire Art, and S’mores Fun. Then, as night falls, get your face painted by the magical Balloon Fairies before the sky lights up with a spectacular display of fireworks.