Well people, half term is upon us! 

I've asked around, and here is a list of fun things to do while your little monsters are running free:

 

  • Simon Ward Photogrpahy are celebrating their new studio by offering half-price photo shoots and a half-price photo gift voucher. You need to book by 27th October and the shoot needs to be by 30th November. They offer day time, evening and weekend shoots at their studio on Whittle Road in Churchfields. Call on 0800 093 2765 or 01722 324267 to book.
  • Hale Pre school are having a Spooky Fete in the village hall on the 25th October from 3:15pm, with all welcome!
  • John Rose Photography are doing a ghoulishly fun photo shoot on Halloween, at £20 for a 20 minute session between 10am and 4pm. (they charge £5 per additional child if you want a group shot). For that you get a mounted print of your favourite image and entry into their Halloween competition as well as access to an online album showing all images and the option to purchase more. Call John or Mandy on 0800 211 8104 to book.
  • Salisbury Carnival is on 25th October, starting at 7:30pm. There will be illuminated floats, bands, walking groups, floats and vintage steam driven vehicles and also entertainment in the Guildhall Square from 3-9pm
  • Mottisfont Abbey have lots going on for half term from 26th October to 3rd November: A Spooky Senses trail all week, a fungi foray, broom making and while bushcraft. For more information visit their website
  • Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway have a ghost train running from 26th October to 3rd November. Booking is recommended so call them on 023 8024 5750 for more information.
  • Beaulieu are having a Firework Spectacular on Sarturday 26th October. There's a fancy dress competition and lots of old fashioned fairground rides.
  • Adventure Wonderland are also having Halloween celebrations from 26th October to 3rd November. There will be a scary maze, spooky Halloween shows, spooky games and fangtastic menus!
  • Upton Country Park are having a Bat Walk on 26th October with Halloween fancy dress. Adult entry is £1, children 50p so a real bargain.
  • There are some great things happening at Splash Wiltshire; take a look at their site for details of Wild Wiltshire, Music Matters, Street Dance and Acrobalance.
  • There's a Time 4 Tea Party on Saturday 26th October at Harnham Memorial Hall, raising funds for Meningitis Now.
  • Trinity Photography are taking part in the Great Big Portrait Marathon on October 26th and 27th, taking photos in return for donations to Winston's Wish. Their studio is in Trinity Street; the fun starts from Midday.
  • Cholderton Charlie's Farm have lots going on from 26th-31st October: Halloween games, arts & craft, pumpkin carving and face painting.
  • Salisbury Arts Centre have lots going on for half term as always; check out their website for details.

I hope that's enough to keep you entertained; I'm working on another post of things you can do at home during half term, so watch this space!

 

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