WHAT’S ON
TERRY ALDERTON & FRIENDS Head to the Ring O’ Bells in Widcombe for spookily accurate impressions, sharp observations, and a hyperactive performance from this former goalie, London’s Burning and EastEnders actor, and multi-award-winning stand-up comedian. Support from Kev Mud and Becki Snarl. www.bathcomedy.com
CHILDREN 1 November
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT This animation masterpiece will be shown on a HD cinema screen at the Bath Forum, accompanied by a live orchestra, turntables, and percussion playing the soundtrack, which was produced by Metro Boomin. www.bathforum.co.uk
SPORT 24 October
BATH CITY FC V TAUNTON TOWN The Vanarama National League South, 7.45pm at Twerton Park; www.bathcityfc.com
28 October
BATH CITY FC V WORTHING The Vanarama National League South, 3pm at Twerton Park; www.bathcityfc.com
28 October
BATH RUGBY V LEICESTER TIGERS Gallagher Premiership, 3.05pm at the Rec; www.bathrugby.com
11 November
BATH CITY FC V AVELEY The Vanarama National League South, 3pm at Twerton Park; www.bathcityfc.com
14 November
BATH CITY FC V SLOUGH TOWN The Vanarama National League South, 7.45pm at Twerton Park; www.bathcityfc.com
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BATH RUGBY V BRISTOL BEARS Gallagher Premiership, 7.45pm at the Rec; www.bathrugby.com
HALLOWE’EN & FIREWORKS NIGHT Until 29 October
FARRINGTON’S PUMPKIN PICKING FESTIVAL Farrington’s farm, located between Bristol and Bath, has a 12-acre pumpkin patch as well as a carving marquee, fairground games, and fun rides. www.avonvalley.co.uk | www.farringtons.co.uk
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9 November
17 November
Until 31 October
HORROR NIGHTS There are more intense multisensory horror events happening at the creepy Frankenstein museum than you can shake a bloodied bone at, including Victor’s Lair and the Shallows escape rooms; the Body in the Suitcase game; and ‘Death Wish: a Hallowe’en special’ – we don’t even dare to guess what happens on that night. Plus monstrous monsters, unsettling artefacts, eerie exhibitions and, thankfully, a bar for Dutch courage. www o seo ran enstein om
ABOVE: Brian Cox, seen in here in rehearsal, is starring in The Score which plays at the Theatre Royal Bath until 28 October; The current exhibition at the Holburne celebrates the work of the Welsh artist Gwen John
Until 31 October
FEAR SCREAM PARK Fear Scream Park at Avon Valley is an utterly terrifying multisensory allowe en event o ering five award-winning, theatrical scare mazes plus funfair rides, fire shows, street performances, and fright feast and demon drink stalls. Designed for 16+ years and the bravest of souls, as the ghouls responsible have insisted nowhere is safe. www.fearscreampark.co.uk
21 – 29 October
AMERICAN HALLOWE’EN It’s a classic American trick or treat atmosphere at the American Museum & Gardens with a potion trail to follow around the Manor House, and tasty Hallowe’en treats to be found in the American Deli. www.americanmuseum.org
21 – 29 October
HALLOWE’EN AT WOOKEY HOLE The enchanted adventure begins with a tour through the great chambers of Wookey Hole Caves to learn the legend of the
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her pretentious new alcohol-free life (accurate at time of writing). She’s worried, though. Has she mellowed a bit? Catch her before she disappears to the countryside with only joss sticks and taxidermy for company. www.rondotheatre.co.uk