what’s on when On-going


Desborough Leisure Centre Located off Ironwood Avenue the centre has a sports hall, fitness centre, a free children’s play area, BMX track and skate equipment. T: 01536 761239 W: www.leisurecentre.com


Field’s Rollers Family Skate Fun family roller skating session on the 1st Sunday of every month at Bushfield Leisure Centre in Orton. The session runs from 10am-1pm and is suitable for children aged 4 upwards. Admission is £3.50. Under 8’s to be supervised by a paying adult. T: 01733 864 656


Rookery Open Farm Family fun to be had on the farm featuring a large pets corner, water-fowl area, baby calves incubator hatching, two bouncy castles, miniature tractors, outdoor play area, undercover sand pit, go-carts, birthday parties & other special events throughout the season. Rookery Open Farm, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester. T: 01604 864855


Stoke Bruerne... An amazing day


out for families! With its boat trips, pond dipping, flight of locks, colourful narrowboats, waterway walks, infamous tunnel, two pubs, shop, events and a café it provides a great family day out. In the museum you will discover the story of Britain’s canals, from the great engineers and navvies who created them to the boat families, leggers and lock-keepers who lived and worked on them. T: 01604 862229 W: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk


Hampton Leisure Centre The facilities at Hampton Leisure Centre provide a host of different activities to take part in. There are a range of clubs for adults and children, from Tae Kwon Do to table tennis. W: www.vivacity-peterborough.com


Everyone Active Camp Holiday camp running at Daventry Leisure Centre. W: www.everyoneactive.com


Linton Zoo Go along to Linton Zoo, Cambridgeshire where they have activities running during school holidays. Open 10.30am- 4pm. T: 01223 891308


Wicky’s Play Factory Wicksteed Park offers a range of packages for parties, with the option to hire the Play Factory exclusively. The Play Factory is open Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm during term time and 10.30am-5.30pm for weekends and school holidays. W: www.wicksteedpark.org/indoorplay


Holiday Activities Don’t miss out on the holiday action at Redwell Leisure Centre. Throughout the holidays there are structured sessions for children aged 5-13 years. Redwell Leisure Centre, Wellingborough. T: 01933 402045


October


Saturday 14th The School of Science Magic Join the department heads for lessons in potions, astronomy, and even divination. 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 3.15pm. Running until 29th October. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Spooky Half Term Loads of spooky activities to keep you entertained. Pumpkin carving, spooky walkway, Witch’s house tours, spooky tractor rides, panto style ghost stories, huge indoor adventure barn plus all of the usual farm activities. Running until 31st October. West Lodge Rural Centre. W: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk


One from the Vaults Join the Science Interpreters from the University of Leicester and Public Programmes team to get your hands on some of the exciting space food artefacts in the collection that are not on display. 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Manor & Gardens 25th & 26th October, 10am-3pm


At Sulgrave


Spooky Tours, Wand Making, Ghost Storytelling, Spell Making, Pumpkin Carving & more!


www.sulgravemanor.org.uk 01295 760205


Life in Space Sticker Trail Complete a treasure hunt around the galleries to discover how an astronaut’s body reacts to life in space. Collect a free unique space sticker as your reward. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Get Slimed Learn how to become a spooky scientist and create your own ghoulish slime. 11am-1pm. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Sunday 15th


Gothic Rockets Take a seat and create your very own stained glass rocket to take home. 2-4pm. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Monday 16th


Planetarium Show When you buy a ticket to the National Space Centre you will also be able to see an award-winning planetarium show at no extra cost. Each show combines the latest edge-blended video technologies, sound and computer animation to immerse you in a full 360º fulldome cinema experience. The National Science Centre, Leicester. W: www.spacecentre.co.uk


Saturday 21st


Bushcraft Pursuits Embrace the natural cycle of the seasons with some warming, bushcraft pursuits. If you’re feeling a little chilly, arm yourself by the campfire, or build a den big enough for your family and friends to huddle inside. Running until 29th October. Sacrewell Farm and Countryside Centre. W: www.sacrewell.org.uk


Halloween Fun at Wicksteed Park During October weekends and half term week more than 20 attractions will be open between 11am and 4pm and for all other October dates until Monday 30th October the carousel, crazy golf and Wicky’s Play Factory are open between noon and 4pm. W: www.wicksteedpark.org/events


Pick Your Own Pumpkin Roam around the field and scout out the best pumpkin. Once you’ve chosen yours, you can take it to the ‘Paint-a-Pumpkin’ workshop. Running until 29th October. Sacrewell Farm and Countryside Centre. W: www.sacrewell.org.uk


Free Craft Activity No need to book, just drop in to enjoy a range of craft activities. Materials and easy instructions supplied. Available from 10am-4.30pm. Manor House Museum, Kettering. T: 01536 534219


Hallowe’en at Lyveden Search the garden landscape for pumpkins on the Hallowe’en themed trail or see what’s happening in the spooky Family Den. Lyveden New Bield. Running until 29th October. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Nocturnal Nature Trail Use your trail to identify animals that come out at night and learn all about how they live and appear during the night hours. Running until 29th October. Upton House, Warwickshire. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Farmer’s Young Apprentice Get a taste of farm life with some hands on experience at Sacrewell. Ages 5-16. Sacrewell Farm and Countryside Centre. W: www.sacrewell.org.uk


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The Haunted Castle With wondrous witches, Horrible Histories and the return of the spectacular Fire Joust, experience Warwick Castle’s biggest ever Haunted Castle event this Halloween! Running until 31st October. W: www.warwick-castle.com


October Thomas Half Term


Specials Join Thomas on his Half Term Specials as he pulls the train through the tunnel to Yarwell and back, then enjoy a little nostalgia with a trip along the picturesque Nene Valley. Also on 22nd October. W: www.nvr.org.uk


Spooky Creatures Quiz Pick up a quiz trail sheet from the Skylark Café, £2, and follow the red route to solve the clues. Running until 31st October. Fermyn Woods Country Park, Lyveden Rd, Brigstock, Kettering. W: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk


Sunday 22nd


Feed the Birds Make a bird feeder to take home and help the birds in your garden. £2 per feed. Barnwell Country Park, Oundle, Peterbrough. W: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk


Northamptonshire Day A celebration of all that is best about the county at one of its great stately homes. Food & drink, crafts, live music, sports, arts, culture, demonstrations and falconry. All broadcast live on BBC Radio Northampton. Holdenby House. W: www.holdenby.com


Monday 23rd


Corby Splat Holiday Activities Children’s holiday activities for 6-14 year olds. Activities include: arts & crafts, table tennis, air hockey, den building, clay modelling, mini karts and new age curling. Running until 27th October. Lodge Park Sports Centre. T: 01536 400033


Half Term Activities A jam-packed week of Halloween- themed activities. Running until 30th October. Stanwick Lakes. W: www.stanwicklakes.org.uk


Room on the Broom Make some ‘magic potions’ and a broom stick for your little witch or wizard. 9.30- 11.30am. Everdon Outdoor Learning. W: www.everdonoutdoorlearning.co.uk


Minibeastly Bughunt Find out which creatures like to lurk in the dark. Go dressed up in a spooky creature costume if you wish. £1 per child suggested donation. Event closed 12.30-1.30pm. Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Northampton.


Tuesday 24th


Hibernaculums Join the Rangers and build a home for wildlife over the winter. A selection of hibernaculums (somewhere for creatures to hibernate over winter) will be available to build. £3 per child. Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth. W: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk


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