October 2025 Half Term Activities
If you’re looking for ideas to help you and your family stay active and entertained during the autumn half term, there's lots of different activities and events taking place across Herefordshire.
Don't forget to also check our what's on calendar for even more ideas and inspiration, especially for adults!
Brockhampton National Trust, nr. Bromyard
Moth half term trail
Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November 2025. 10am to 4.30pm.
Explore the vibrant world of moths, their stunning colours, and fascinating behaviours.
£3 per trail, with a prize included, normal admission applies.
Racket Sports
Monday 27 – Friday 31 October, 9am – 6pm
Activities include indoor short tennis and badminton.
For prices and availability call 01885 470309, book on our Halo Leisure App or pop into the centre and speak with our reception team.
Bounce and Play
Friday 31 October, 12.30-5.30pm (1 hour play slots)
Perfect for under 8s and families
No pre booking required – BUT if you want to secure your spot you can book by calling 01746 860 000 or pop into the centre!
Autumn Reading (FREE)
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October, 9am-3pm
Enjoy reading adventures, exciting stories, and a welcoming space to relax and explore new books. Whether you’re already a book lover or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.
Plant a Spooky Cress Head (FREE)
Drop by to collect your pot to decorate, cotton wool, and cress seeds from the counter then plant your very own spooky cress head and watch it grow! It’s a fun, creative and free way to celebrate the season.
No need to book—just pop in anytime during your library's opening hours and start growing your scary cress creation!
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Gwatkin Red Cow Bonfire (FREE entry)
Friday 31 October, 6.30pm onwards
Apple bobbing, fancy dress, kitchen BBQ and best Guy competition.
The Courtyard Family Festival
25 October - 2 November
Activities and performances for all the family. Includes FREE and subsidised activities.
Hereford Library at Hereford Town Hall
Plant a Spooky Cress Head (FREE)
Drop by to collect your pot to decorate, cotton wool, and cress seeds from the counter then plant your very own spooky cress head and watch it grow! It’s a fun, creative and free way to celebrate the season.
No need to book—just pop in anytime during your library's opening hours and start growing your scary cress creation!
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Pick n Mix Pumpkin Workshop (FREE) Wednesday 29 October, 10am and 11.30am
Learn how to stitch your very own pumpkin decorations. Each pumpkin will be totally unique as it will be created from a range of pre-cut felt shapes that you can choose from and arrange however you would like!
Suitable for ages 4 and above.
Booking essential
Horrible History Day at Hereford Library at Hereford Town Hall (FREE)
Thursday 30 October, 10am-4pm
A day of spooky Hereford history and horrible tales.
Spooky WildPlay (FREE)
Tuesday 28 October, 1.30pm-3.30pm
All ages can look forward to a hands-on activity that encourages creativity, a connection with nature and eco-friendly fun. Come dressed in costume if you like—and get ready to bring the spirit of the spooky season to life... naturally!
No need to book, drop in anytime. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
The Weir Garden National Trust, Swainshill, Hereford
Skeleton search half term trail
This October half term, investigate one of the most exciting finds for young aspiring archaeologists... skeletons!
£3 per trail, with a prize included, normal admission applies
Hereford Leisure Pool
4 day Intensive Swimming Courses for children aged 4-12
Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October
£31.50
Swimming Fun
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October
Kids aged 8+ can swim without an adult — giving them a safe space to enjoy a little independence!
For booking visit the Halo website, or call 01432 272512
Halloween Fun Days at Madley Environmental Centre (MESC)
Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 October (10am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm)
Come along - make potions, flapping bats and spooky spiders, plus creepy games and challenges.
£10 per child (adults go free) Includes some sweetie treats. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Buy your tickets online at www.mesc.org.uk or call 07587 595705
(please note this is not the scary trail that MESC have done in the past)
WildPlay Half Term Activities (FREE)
- Aylestone Park, Tuesday 28 October, 10.30am-12.30pm
- Yazor Brook (off Bakers Lane) Wednesday 29 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Open access nature-based play for children up to the age of 14. Grown ups stay and play too (this is not childcare). Wear old clothes for getting messy and waterproofs if its wet.
Spooky Drama Sessions with Cracked Slipper at The Kindle Centre (FREE)
Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 October, 10am - 2pm
Suitable for children aged 10-16
Advance booking required.
Sport Games at Lady Hawkins Community Centre
Activities include basketball and badminton, available every weekday throughout the October Half Term 8.30am – 11.30am
To check availability or to book your place call 01544 230488, book on the Halo Leisure App or pop into the centre and speak with Reception.
Wildplay Half Term Activities (FREE)
27 October Kington Recreation Ground, 10am-12pm
Open access nature-based play for children up to the age of 14. Grown ups stay and play too (this is not childcare)
Wear old clothes for getting messy and waterproofs if its wet.
Ledbury Library
Plant a Spooky Cress Head (FREE)
Drop by to collect your pot to decorate, cotton wool, and cress seeds from the counter then plant your very own spooky cress head and watch it grow! It’s a fun, creative and free way to celebrate the season.
No need to book—just pop in anytime during your library's opening hours and start growing your scary cress creation!
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Spooky Wildplay at Ledbury Library (FREE)
Thursday 30 October, 10am - 12pm
All ages can look forward to a hands-on activity that encourages creativity, a connection with nature and eco-friendly fun. Come dressed in costume if you like—and get ready to bring the spirit of the spooky season to life... naturally!
No need to book, drop in anytime. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Ledbury Swimming Pool
Swimming Fun
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October, 9am – 3pm
Kids aged 8+ can swim without an adult — giving them a safe space to enjoy a little independence!
Intensive swimming lessons
Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October
£31.50
Distance Badge Workshop
Thursday 30 October 10am -11am
FREE to attend – Cost per Badge and Certificate: £3.90
Halloween Pool Party
Thursday 30 October 1pm-1.55pm
£3 for Halo members / £6.65 for non members
Water Polo Lessons
Friday 31 October 2.15pm
£10.65 per person
For prices and booking visit the Halo website, or call 01531 632890
Croft Castle National Trust, Nr. Leominster
Haunted half term trail
Step inside Croft Castle this half term for a spooky adventure. Hunt for hidden ghosts and uncover spooky sightings lurking in the shadows.
£3 per trail, with a prize included, normal admission applies
Pumpkin Carving
Families can carve pumpkins to take home. Pumpkins and tools are provided.
£3 per pumpkin, normal admission still applies. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Berrington Hall National Trust, Nr. Leominster
Ghastly Georgians Trail
Celebrate Halloween half term regency-style as you follow your trail sheet and discover gruesome facts from the 1800s.
£3 per trail, with a prize included, normal admission applies.
Leominster Library
Plant a Spooky Cress Head (FREE)
Drop by to collect your pot to decorate, cotton wool, and cress seeds from the counter then plant your very own spooky cress head and watch it grow! It’s a fun, creative and free way to celebrate the season.
No need to book—just pop in anytime during your library's opening hours and start growing your scary cress creation!
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Spooky WildPlay (FREE)
Monday 27 October, 1.30-3.30pm
All ages can look forward to a hands-on activity that encourages creativity, a connection with nature and eco-friendly fun. Come dressed in costume if you like—and get ready to bring the spirit of the spooky season to life... naturally!
No need to book, drop in anytime. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Leominster Leisure Centre
Intensive swimming lessons
Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October
£31.50
Inflatable Pool Challenge
Monday 27 October 1.30pm-2.30pm and Wednesday 29 October 1.30pm-2.30pm
Perfect for children 8 – 15 years
£7.50 per session
To book visit the Halo website or call 01568 612540.
Plant a Spooky Cress Head (FREE)
Drop by to collect your pot to decorate, cotton wool, and cress seeds from the counter then plant your very own spooky cress head and watch it grow! It’s a fun, creative and free way to celebrate the season.
No need to book—just pop in anytime during your library's opening hours and start growing your scary cress creation!
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Spooky Stories at Ross-on-Wye Library (FREE)
Thursday 30 October, 12pm
A captivating hour of storytelling with professional storyteller Marcus Pibworth.
This special session features spooky tales—perfect to set the mood and get everyone in the Halloween spirit! Whether you love stories told by a crackling fire or enjoy the thrill of a well-told eerie tale, this event is sure to enchant.
Suitable for ages 5 +
All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Ross Swimming Pool
Swimming Fun
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October, 9am – 3pm
Kids aged 8+ can swim without an adult — giving them a safe space to enjoy a little independence!
4 day Intensive Swimming Courses for children aged 4-12 Monday 27 October – Thursday 30 October
£31.50
Halloween Pool Party
Thursday 30 October, 1.30pm-2.30pm
£3 for Halo members / £6.65 for non members
Book via the Halo website or by calling 01989 763487, or pop into the centre and speak to the reception team.
Ross Community Garden
Autumn Craft Morning for Children and Families (FREE)
Monday 27 October, 10am-12pm
Lantern making, bulb planting, pumpkin trail, making birdfeeders, apple bobbling, warm apple juice and a nice cuppa for the adults.
Pumpkin trail and Crafts (FREE)
Friday 31 October, 2-4pm
Enjoy creative activities with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and explore the pumpkin trail!
Ross-on-Wye Town Council FREE Half Term Activities
Arts & Crafts with The Wild Things at The Market House (FREE)
Tuesday 28 October, 11am - 2pm
A drop in craft session run by Liz and Katie from The Wild Things
Board Game Afternoon at The Corn Exchange Venue (FREE) Wednesday 29 October, 12-3pm
Soft drinks and snacks will be available for an additional cost (board games and entry free)
WOW Activities are taking place across the county offering a friendly, welcoming space for all members of the community to enjoy spending time together, with a variety of activities and food (all for free!).
The WOW sessions are open to all, especially anyone who is feeling the pinch.
Visit the WOW Activities page to find out more
Funded by the Household Support Fund