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Get ready for spooktacular Autumn and Halloween fun

18 October 2024

Looking for some family fun this half term or something to keep your teens entertained? Well, look no further, because we have you covered with plenty of spooktacular things to do this half term, most, either FREE or low-cost!

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Check out our favourite October half term events below - all accessible by public transport. 🚌

Activities for families and young children

Bradford

Crafting at Bradford Cathedral

Enjoy free family crafting fun for children of all ages this autumn. 🎨

Tuesday 29 October

Cost: Free

By bus: Closet bus stops are Cathedral N, S, O, P, Q, R and T

By train:11-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 11-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station

Mini Golf at Looney Golf ⛳ - all ages

Become a pro in no time this half term

Open Tuesday to Sunday

Cost: Off-peak £8.50 adults plus discounts for kids, students and seniors and Blue Light.

By bus: The closest bus stop is Manor Row A with services 622, 626, 633, 653, 676, 680, 864, A3 Flyer and The Shuttle 662 stop here.

By train: 10-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station

The Inter Cultured fest - all ages

Explore the voices of Bradford with events for families, children and teens.

21 October – 2 November

Cost: Free

By bus: Please see here - BradfordBusMove | Metro (wymetro.com)

By train: Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square Rail Stations are the closest

The Spooky Express

Get ready for a spooktacular journey greeted by ghouls, ghosts, and witches. 😈

Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 October

Cost: Adult £22 and children £15

By bus and train: Directions - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (kwvr.co.uk)

Halloween at Bolling Hall

Enjoy a spooky day with fun filled activities.

31 October 2024 10:30 am – 31 October 2024 2:30 pm

Cost: Free

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: From Bradford Interchange or Forster Square Rail Stations take the 635 bus departing from Bradford City Centre bus stops City Park A on Prince’s Way, Rawson Square H on John Street, and Little Germany Y on Vicar Lane (alight at Bowling Hall Road).

Autumn Trail at the Brontë Parsonage Museum

Follow the trail around the Museum to find clues to put a poem back together or make your own!

26 October – 3 November

Cost: General admission pricing

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Nearest rail stations are Leeds and Keighley

Family Learning Festival – Inspiring Curiosity

Get ready to learn and engage with various activities!

26 October – 3 November

Cost: Free

By bus: Please see here - BradfordBusMove | Metro (wymetro.com)

By train: Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square are the closest Rail Stations.

Calderdale

👻Halloween at Eureka!👻

Get your Halloween spook on this year, fancy dress is encouraged! 🧛

19 October – 3 November

Cost: Free with standard admission

By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax bus station with Church Street South Parade the closet bus stop. Serices 537, 563 and 561 Calder County stop here.

By train: 3-minute walk from Halifax rail station

Potions, Painting and Printing at Bankfield Museum

Get ready to take part in a packed children’s craft session with a Halloween twist!

Wednesday 30 October

Cost: £4.50 per child, adults go free

By bus: Closest bus stop is Akroyd Park with services 22 and 576 stopping here.

By train: Closest rail station is Halifax railway station

Extreme Bowling at Electric Bowl - all ages

Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm

Cost: Adults £6.95 and children £5.95

By bus: 11 mins walk from Halifax Bus Station with Portland Place and Wards End 1 the closet bus stops. Services 343, 501, 536 stop at the bus stops.

By train: 10 mins walk from Halifax Rail Station

Kirklees

Dare2Air Inflatable Theme Park at Huddersfield Leisure Centre - all ages

Frightful Family Fun at Dare2Air! 🎃

Cost: Single ticket £7.50 and £20 for a family of two adults and two juniors or one adult and 3 children. 4 adults can also be admitted in a family ticket.

By bus: A 4-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station

By train: 10 mins walk from Huddersfield Rail Station

SCARE-Crow Trail & Monster Rave at Whistle Stop Valley

Plenty of fun for your little monsters this half term! 🦇

25 October – 1 November

Cost: Please see various ticket pricing.

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Nearest rail station is Denby Dale Railway Station

October half-term activities at Cliffe House

Take part in archery, bushcraft, a Halloween trail, a climbing wall and pumpkin picking this half term.

28 October – 1 November

Cost: Prices vary depending on activity

By bus: Closest bus stop is the Lane Head Road/Cliffe Road bus stop with service X1 Holmfirth Explorer stopping here.

By train: A 13-minute walk from Shepley Railway Station

Spooky Barn at Oakwell Hall

Enjoy Halloween inspired crafts, enjoy our games and story books and test yourself in our creepy challenge!💀

29 October – 31 October

Cost: £5 per child

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Batley Railway Station is the closest, 3 miles

Leeds

Pumpkin Competition at Leeds City Museum

Get ready for another hair-raising Halloween competition! 🎃

1 October – 31 October

Cost: Free

By train: 17-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station or the closest bus stop is Merrion B with services 1, 1B, 6, 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 56 and X10 stopping here.

By train: 13-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station

Halloween Hauntings at Temple Newsam

Look forward to spooky themed rooms, resident ghosts and creepy crafts🦇

26 October – 3 November

Cost: General admission pricing

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Crossgates Railway Station is the closest

Scary tales at Lotherton Hall

Get ready for spine-tingling tales and eerie encounters

26 October – 3 November

Cost: General admission pricing

By bus: Please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Micklefield Railway Station is the closest

Haunted Halloween Hunt at Kirkstall Abbey

Get ready for the perfectly haunted Halloween hunt👻

26 October – 3 November

Cost: Free for Leeds residents, £5.80 for adults, £2,90 for children (3-18) and under 3’s go free

By bus: Services 33, 34 and 757 from Leeds stop outside Kirkstall Abbey.

By train: The nearest rail stations are Kirkstall Forge and Headingley, both 1 mile away.

Lego Build the Change at Leeds Industrial Museum

Use Lego to help shape and improve the world.

29 - 31 October 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Cost: Included with entry ticket, please see pricing

By bus: A 20-minute journey from Leeds City stop or please see here to plan your journey - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187

By train: Leeds Railway Station is the closest

Planet Ice - all ages

Make the most of ice skating with public skating, courses, half term and Halloween discos, 3 or 5 day skating camps and much more! ⛸

Cost: Check membership prices with double discounts on public skating for Ice Card members.

By bus: A 3-minute walk from Elland Road Park and Ride or take service 51 or 52 from Leeds Corn Exchange or a bus from the centre to Elland Road Park and Ride, walking for 3-minutes.

By train: Leeds train station is the closest train station, a bus will be needed to reach the destination from the city centre.

City Bloc Climbing – all ages

Choose between teen instructed sessions, the kids club and bouldering sessions to help kids of all ages learn how to climb safely!

Cost: £9 welcome offer for the first 3 visits, £11 adults, Concession £9.50, junior £9 and £5 tickets during the student deal - Mon to Fri from Open – 16:00 with valid student ID.

By bus: Closest bus stops are Brookfield Street and Whitehouse Street with services 12, 13, 13A, 47, 47A and 75 stopping here.

By train: A 24-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station