ACTIVITIES NEAR WILDHIVE

October Half Term

Autumn family stays

Leisurely walks crunching the leaves on country footpaths, vigorous climbs to the highest peaks, cycling along disused railway lines and halloween inspired events throughout the Peak District. Seasonal food, cosy rooms and warming treatments to enjoy with all the family. See our pick of Autumn inspired local activities below.

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26th October - 3rd November 0224

Chatsworth House, Gardens & Farmyard

Acres of gardens and natural parkland to explore, which at this time of year beautifully reflect the changing colours of the season. This magnificent stately home is one of the highlights of the county and with 25 rooms and an extensive art collection, there is much to discover inside.

For the children, Chatsworth are hosting autumnal fun and Halloween horrors in the farmyard, including:

  • Choose your own pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch (26-31 October only)
  • Carve and decorate a pumpkin to take home (26-31 October only)
  • Halloween themed face painting / themed crafts
  • Feeling brave? Go on a mysterious journey spooky tractor and trailer ride.
  • Meet the animals in the Farmyard

Gift shop, café, restaurant. Dogs welcome in the garden and park. Dog friendly seating area at the Carriage House Café

Photo © DPC Photography

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19th October - 1st November 2024

Haddon Hall

15% discount for guests of Wildhive (order tickets through Reception)

The children will love Halloween at Haddon, with magical and spooky activities around every corner

  • Broom-making demonstrations and 'make your own' witch’s mini-broom in the lower courtyard
  • Potion-making and spells in Haddon’s medieval kitchens, complete with atmospheric apothecary and all the ingredients you’ll need to make your own magical concoctions to take home
  • The beautiful Earl’s Apartment will host a spell writing zone, with parchments and quills ready for you to jot down an enchantment or two
  • Special children’s tours of Haddon’s fairytale hall and gardens throughout the day and storytelling sessions by the fire in the Parlour
  • Weekend visitors to Halloween at Haddon will be able to meet real owls in the grand, firelit banqueting hall

Everything is included with your entrance ticket. Fancy dress encouraged

Photo © Haddon Hall

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Autumn Walks in the Peak District

Immerse yourself in nature's palette of greens, oranges, reds, yellows and browns in the beautiful Peak District and county of Derbyshire.

Our team are on hand to share their favourite local walks and guided walks can be also be arranged with prior notice.

Or hop on a complimentary Dutch / Trail bike and cycle the traffic-free Tissington Trail just moments from Callow Hall. Even better, upgrade to an eBike so you can explore further afield.

 

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11th October - 1st November 2024

Scarefest at Alton Towers

Welcome to the home of Halloween. As the nights get longer, Scarefest beckons. On October’s spookiest dates, tiptoe into Alton Towers Resort for all sorts of tricks and treats as the award-winning Scarefest returns for 2024! Immerse yourself in a spooktacular world of spine-tingling scare attractions, sensational live entertainment for all ages and enough atmosphere across our Resort to provide Halloween for the whole family. Daring guests can face our head-spinning, hair-raising rides and attractions in darkness including the all new Nemesis Reborn plus Wicker Man and The Smiler!

 

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26th October - 3rd November 2024

Spooky Maize Mazes

Spooky fun at local maize mazes with a Halloween theme.

Dove Fields Maize Maze

  • Mini maze will be lit up by lights to help little ones find their way
  • Halloween themed SPOOK maze is to be navigated by torchlight for the more adventurous

Open 11am-8pm (last entry 7pm). Wear suitable footwear and bring torches.

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Conquer one, or both, of the mazes, enjoy the outdoor play area and challenge each other to one of the family-favourite games. And, when it’s time to take a break, enjoy the onsite food and drink.

Open 25th Oct to 31st Oct from 3pm to 9pm (last entry 7.30pm)

Photo © Dove Fields Maize Maze

 

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26th October - 1st November 2024

Matlock Farm Park

20% discount for all Wildhive guests

This popular Farm for younger children will be hosting some halloween activities including:

  • Pumpkin Patch ~ pick your own and create at our carving station or take home
  • Spooky Trail in Forbidden Forest
  • Witch Wendolyn's Craft Workshops inc. Flying Broomstick and Make a Scarecrow
  • Matlock's Headless Horseman will be making an appearance

Also, the usual animal delights of Matlock Farm Park too, including Sheep Racing, Small Animal Petting, Meerkat Talks, Wallaby Encounters & Ferret Racing, as well as daily Pony Rides* for children.

Photo © Matlock Farm Park

 

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HALF TERM EVENTS

National Trust

The Children’s Country House at Sudbury

Halloween Storytelling 30th & 31st October

Creep into Sudbury's Beer Cellar this Halloween and listen to a range of spooky stories from our storytelling team.

Calke Abbey

Spooky 19th-31st October

Go on a family adventure and discover some spooky creatures, who have been causing mischief around the Stableyards and Pleasure Grounds.

Pose for a photo, partake in a range of different activities and pick up some fun facts about your favourite Halloween characters.

Photo Sudbury © National Trust Images/James Dobson

 

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