Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this October half term? 👻🎃 The Cheltenham Trust has a spooktacular programme of activities across our venues, with everything from creepy crafts and thrilling adventures to family-friendly sports and creative workshops. Whether your little monsters want to get crafty, keep active, or join in the Halloween fun, there’s something for everyone, and a few scares for the grown-ups too!

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Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss

Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death – More Natural Causes
📅 Wednesday 29 October · 7.30pm · Cheltenham Town Hall
Join the UK’s leading forensic pathologist as he shares gripping insights from real-life investigations and reveals how time uncovers the truth. A must for crime fans.

Creative Explorers
📅 Wednesday 29 October · 10am – 3pm · The Wilson
An artist-led holiday club packed with crafts, gallery tours, and (weather permitting) a nature walk. Perfect for budding artists aged 5 – 11.

Little Monsters Spooky Spectacular
📅 Thursday 30 October · Leisure at Cheltenham
Sessions: 9 – 10.30am | 11am – 12.30pm | 1 – 2.30pm (SEND)
Halloween crafts, music, dancing, soft play and bouncy castles. Early bird tickets £11 before 16 October, £13 after. Suitable for children aged 10 and under.

Halloween Party and Halloween Trail
📅 Friday 31 October · 3pm · The Wilson
Crafts, experiments, a Trick or Treat Trail and the Into the Night twilight museum journey. Fun for all ages.

Halloween Trail
📅 Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November · The Wilson
Explore spooky galleries to uncover spell ingredients and eerie clues. £5 per child. Suitable for all ages.

Multi-Sports Activity Camp
📅 Monday 27 – Friday 31 October · 8.30am – 5.30pm · Leisure at Cheltenham
Football, diving, water polo, free running and more. £30.50 per day. Ages 8 – 12.

SEND-Friendly Sessions

• Inflatable Soft Play – Wednesday 10 – 11.30am: Bouncy castle, soft play, and a giant sensory igloo for under 8s. £7.70 per child.
• Splash and Swim – Saturday 5.15pm – 6.15pm: Exclusive pool time with toys and free play in a calm, supportive setting.

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Family Fun All Week

• Family swims, floats fun and soft play at Leisure at Cheltenham
• Children’s swimming lessons to build confidence and life skills
• Play! Café at The Wilson – with giant bricks, a 3D wall and arts & crafts (free for all)

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Plan Your Half Term Adventure

From spooky trails and Halloween parties to creative workshops and active camps, The Cheltenham Trust has your half term covered. Don’t miss out – book early to secure your place.

👉 Find out more and book your tickets here:
https://cheltenhamtrust.org.uk/october-half-term-2025/