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girl in Halloween outfitWhat's on for families in October 2010?
Events for families and children in the North West in October including Halloween and October half term activities. Listings for guidance only: always check before you go.
Children's films & family films are listed at the end.  

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For Halloween family fun look for the pumpkin Halloween pumpkin

   
Until 22nd October Autumn Babies
Chester
Every weekday morning Yana Photography is offering a photography session to every baby born from 13 September to 22 October at a promotional rate of £50. Each family will receive a complimentary desktop picture following a full morning session. Book now to secure the date!
07726 749986

yana@yanaphotography.co.uk
www.yanaphotography.co.uk 
2nd - 3rd October 20th Annual Apple Festival
Erdigg, Wrexham
Lots of apple themed family fun.

11.00 - 5.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
3rd October Upstairs Downstairs
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley
Meet the Butler and Housekeeper to find out more about how life was lived in the Victorian Era at Gawthorpe Hall.
01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
3rd October Apple Day
Blacon Nature Park
Come along and try some of the Apples grown on the park and make some apple juice and other apple treats.
0151 357 1991
3rd October

Autumn Steam Gala
West Lancs Light Railway, Hesketh Bank
All available locos in steam; other attractions

www.westlancs.org

5th - 6th October

Autumn Deer Walk
Tatton Park
Join the rangers for guided walks of the Autumn parkland. See Tatton’s deer in their beautiful, natural setting and witness the drama of the deer rut. Minimum age 8 years.
Open 4pm - 6pm, £6 per person. Call 01625 374428 to book.

01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk

6th October

Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup Open Day

Nantwich Cricket Club

10:00 – 15:30

We will be opening our doors to all parents, guardians and carers. 

Please come along and visit our pre-school playgroup and experience what we have to offer and meet our staff. We have places available. Please contact us if you would like further details.
Enrolment/Admin Tel: 01270 528868

katie.huntbach@btconnect.com

www.nantwichpreschoolplaygroup.org/

8th - 10th October MCE British Superbike Championship
Oulton Park, Tarporley
Oulton Park once again hosts the season finale to the 2010 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship and with a triple-header of BSB races there's every chance this could be the title decider!
0870 950 9000
https://tickets.motorsportvision.co.uk/calendar/race-event-details.asp?ProductID=3878
9th - 10th October The Big Draw at Dunham
Dunham Massey
Sketch the silver, draw the deer - the choice is yours! All materials provided.
0161 9411025
dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
9th -10th October Maud's Baby Show
Glyndwr University Sports Centre, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW
10am 4pm Both Days
Wales’ Award Winning Baby Show, offering parenting advice and shopping all under one roof, enabling parents to discover the parenting services and products available to them as they browse around 60 exhibition stands covering everything from Pregnancy, Birth, Babies to Toddlers.
Also you can expect a fantastic timetable of free workshops, including Baby & Toddler first aid sessions with The British Red Cross, Breastfeeding advice, expert advice on a Baby Sleep routine from ‘the magic sleep fairy’, baby care consultant Alison Scott-Wright and many more. There is also a Free crèche, free soft play area, free face painting so lots to keep our children happy as well. And don’t forget to take the chance to enter some of the free competitions, its one not to be missed and remember the first 100 families each day get a free welcome goodie bag!
Entry is only £2.50 including a free gift when booked online, or £3.50 on arrival at the door, its one not to be missed. To book your tickets online or for more information & directions to the venue please see our website.
0333 700 01 07
info@maudsbabyshow.co.uk
www.maudsbabyshow.co.uk
10th October Tatton Apple Day
Tatton Park
A scrumptious Sunday in the Gardens to celebrate the wonderful apple. Join in games and children's activities in the Kitchen Gardens. Taste delicious varieties from Tatton's historic orchards and enjoy free 1 hour talks on pruning, training and and caring for your own apple trees.  Apple goods on sale in the Shops and Restaurant.
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
10th October

NCT Nearly New Sale

Warrington

The legendary Nearly New Sales run up and down the country and form the backbone NCT Nearly New Sale

10th October 2010 @ 12.30pm til 2pm (doors open at 12 for NCT members only, entrance will be staggered to avoid crushing)

Entry fee: donation

The legendary Nearly New Sales run up and down the country and form the backbone of fundraising activity for the branch. The items offered are of the highest quality, hence the name nearly new sale. There are clothes, equipment and toys for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of six. Larger items such as buggies, high chairs and safety equipment will all be for sale for just a fraction of the retail price. Mums-to-be can even find inexpensive maternity clothes.

Monk Sports and Social Club Hillock Lane , Warrington , Cheshire WA1 4NF. It is located just off Somerset Way on the edge of Woolston Park

12th October Autumn Deer Walk
Tatton Park
Join the rangers for guided walks of the Autumn parkland. See Tatton’s deer in their beautiful, natural setting and witness the drama of the deer rut. Minimum age 8 years.
Open 4pm - 6pm, £6 per person. Call 01625 374428 to book.

01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
13th October Twilight Tours
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley
Shadowy spooky evening tour. Adult £6 Child £3
Booking essential.

01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
16th October FoAM's Fungal Foray
Marbury Country Park
Very popular event run by Fungalpunk Dave of Fungal Friends. Families welcome. No charge but booking essential.
01606 44727
16th - 17th October The Big Draw
Erdigg, Wrexham

Creative activities for children.
11.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
17th October Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations
The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port
0151 355 5017
info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk
www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere/
17th October Quince & Apple Day
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
T
ours, games, arts and crafts and plant sales.
12.00 - 4.00
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org
17th October Kiddy Cook
Tatton Park
For aspiring chefs who want to home in on their skills and tantalise their taste buds come along to Kiddy Cook’s pick and cook sessions. Pick seasonal fruit and vegetables in Tatton’s walled garden with a servant from the past and then cook in the Victorian mansion to create a culinary delight to take home. Open 10am - 12pm. £22 per child.
To book phone Nikki Geddes on 07976 619648 or email
hale@kiddycook.co.uk
Also see
www.kiddycook.co.uk for more information
01625 534400.
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
19th - 23rd October Horrible Science Show
The Palace Theatre, Manchester
www.manchestertheatres.com/palacetheatre.htm
22nd - 23rd October

North Wales Baby & Toddler Show

Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Conwy. LL30 1BB

10am - 4.30pm Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd October. Over 40 exhibitors featuring local businesses such as Hypnobirthing, Nappy Cakes, Birthing Pools, Sing & Sign and Conwy Family Information service. Free creche run by Aberconwy and Colwyn NCT, Sing & Sign Taster sessions. Refreshments and light snacks available. Raffle.

Tickets £2.50 when booked online £3.00 on the day.

Proceeds to the local SCBU's at Glan Clwyd and Bangor plus a local Leukaemia charity.

01745 585169 / 07784386800

admin@northwalesbabyshow.co.uk

www.northwalesbabyshow.co.uk

23rd October Family Creativity Day
Queen's School, Chester
Percussion, craft and drama workshops building to a performance at the end of the day. F
or kids aged 7 to 11. No experience of music is necessary, just bring loads of enthusiasm. The key is that everyone has fun! Must be accompanied by an adult.
0845 241 7876
www.chesterfestivals.co.uk/site/literature-festival
23rd - 30th October GobbleDEEbook Children's Literature Festival
St Mary's Centre, Chester
Brand new literature festival for children and teens starts on Saturday 23rd October and goes on throughout the October half term. We have quizzes, interactive storytelling, competitions, fabulous prizes and a chance to ask your favourite authors a million and fifty questions… the St Mary’s Centre is where it’s all happening. 
www.chesterfestivals.co.uk/site/literature-festival
www.gobbledeebook.co.uk
23rd - 24th October Peppa Pig
Opera House, Manchester
www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm
23rd - 31st October Get Squashed in the Gardens
Tatton Park
Follow the trail to Tatton's special pumpkin tree! Closed Mondays.
11.00 - 4.00

01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
23rd - 31st October Dark Age Dressing Up
Beeston Castle
Parents get your cameras ready as kids can go wild with our Dark Age dressing up costumes! You can even try on King Arthur's cavalry helmet.

11.00 - 5.00

01829 260464 (general)
0870 333 1181 (events)
www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest
23rd - 31st October Manchester Science Festival
Manchester
Over 150 events for families and adults. Walks, talks, workshops, shows, comedy, exhibitions and more all in the name of science.
www.manchestersciencefestival.com
23rd - 31st October

Halloween pumpkinChildren's Fun Ghost Hunt at Croxteth Hall
Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Liverpool

Find all the ghosts inside the historic rooms of Croxteth hall and enter the letters you find on the worksheet provided to reveal the identity of a famous character associated with the Hall's past. Normal Hall Admission prices apply.
0151 233 6930

croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk

www.croxteth.co.uk

24th October Halloween pumpkinHallowe’en Mask Making
Hadlow Road

Booking essential.
0151 327 5145
saul.burton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
25th - 26th October

Halloween pumpkin"What Stalks The Night" - a Croxteth Hall Ghost Story
Croxteth Hall & Country Park, Liverpool
"For brave adults and braver children. Recommended for age 10+". "What Stalks the night" is a Croxteth Hall Ghost Story performed in the Old Dining Room of Croxteth Hall. Inspired by the paranormal activity of the hall, the story weaves fact and fiction together to create a terrifying traditional ghost story and a chilling night's entertainment! Use Croxteth Hall Entrance. £10 Adults, £8 Concessions. Times available 7.00pm or 8.30pm. Please book early to avoid disappointment
0151 709 4988
tickets@unitytheatre.co.uk
www.ullaloom.co.uk and www.croxteth.co.uk

25th - 26th October Halloween pumpkinHalf Term Halloween fun for families
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Traditional Halloween activities in the spooky medieval Undercroft!
1.00 - 4.00
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org
25th - 29th October Halloween pumpkinBoredom Busters
Dunham Massey
Autumnal kids activities and Halloween family activities for the half term school holidays.
0161 9411025
dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
25th - 29th October Halloween pumpkinThe Spooky Science Show
Catalyst, Widnes
Follow the ghostly trail around the galleries then discover how to make swamp fog and how to make slime in our Spooky Science Show.
0151 420 1121
info@catayst.org.uk
www.catalyst.org.uk
25th - 29th October Holiday Fun
Lyme Park, Stockport
Fun activities every day of the school holidays.
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
26th - 31st October Halloween pumpkinHalloween Hauntings at the Old Hall
Tatton Park
TV's Most Haunted Live were genuinely spooked when they visited the Old Hall during January 2010! How can things be scary and so much fun? Kids, drag those terrified adults and friends along and show them how brave you are in the Horrendously Haunted Old Hall. Horrible History Mystery and quiz. Face painting and mask making (small additional cost). Open 12pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm), Adults £4.50, Children £2.50, Under 5's free. Family £11.50. Normal park opening times and prices apply.
01625 534400
tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk
27th October Halloween pumpkinSpooky Stories
Lyme Park, Stockport
Join us for hair raising tales in the Cage. Create your own light to guide the way.
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
27th October Halloween pumpkinMarvellous Monstrous Mask Making
Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley
Make your own Halloween mask and follow the pumpkin trail. 1.00 - 4.00.
01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
27th October Question of Sport Live
Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena
www.men-arena.com
27th October Halloween pumpkinHalloween Family Fun Raceday
Haydock Park
Faces painting, Wizards and Witches performing magic and balloon tricks, skeletons handing out chocolate eyeballs, spooky craft workshop etc.
http://www.haydock-park.co.uk/racing/race-days/family-days
27th October

Circus Hilarious
Rochdale

Hilarious by name, Hilarious by nature…

The UK's No 1 Circus of Laughter Circus Hilarious. A show which does exactly what it says on the tin (well on the posters anyway!). For 15 years Circus Hilarious has been creating laughter and mayhem all over the UK.

Father and son Clive Webb and Danny Adams together with award winning clown Cousin Timoni and Mick Pott's legendary rock band "Clownforce" create side-splitting humour with all the fun, magic, surprises and excitement of the big top, guaranteed to make the whole family roar with laughter this half term.

Winners of the CFA Best Comedy Award

Winners of the Ken Dodd Comedy Award

We can confidently say that you should be prepared to laugh your socks off!!

01706 716689
enquiries@graciefieldstheatre.com
www.graciefieldstheatre.com

27th - 30th October

"I have a dream", the Musical
Danebank theatre, South Cheshire College, Crewe
A Must See Musicals production, a musical show for all the family, inspired by the music of Abba. The script has been written by Phil Armstrong.
Tickets available from 01270 662419
Ticket prices: £10 for adults and £5 for children.
Show starts at 7pm and 2pm for the Saturday Matinee
01270 662419
mustseemusicals@hotmail.co.uk
www.mustseemusicals.com

28th October Halloween pumpkinSpooky Stories
Lyme Park, Stockport
Pumpkin carving and spooky crafts.
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
30th October Halloween pumpkin

Charity Night of Fright

Shakereley Mere, Allstock, Knutsford

Wander around the mere, hear all the spooky Tales of the area and watch the spirits come alive! Come along and have a fun packed night in your scariest costume whilst raising money for a local charity. Prizes for best costumes.  

5pm or 6.30pm

£5 adults £3.50 children all children's tickets come with a free goody bag

01606861733

leanne.marchington@nmcentre.com

www.nmcentre.com

30th - 31st October Halloween pumpkinHalloween Hootings
Erdigg, Wrexham
Hallowe'en workshop with live owls, scary bat hunt, stories with Hagrid from Harry Potter, learn from the Wise Woman, spooky witches, Face Painting, live scorpions, spiders and snakes. Free admission to children in fancy dress.
11.00 - 4.00
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
31st October Halloween pumpkinHallowe'en 2010
31st October Halloween pumpkinHaunted Happenings
C
hirk Castle
Story telling, ghost hunt through the Castle State Rooms, bat trail through the woods and scary costumes. Free entry for every child in spooky costume.
12.00 - 4.00
01691 777701
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
31st October Halloween pumpkinSpooky Stories with Helen Stewart
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
01260 272018

littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
31st October Halloween pumpkinTwilight Tours of Terror
Rufford Old Hall, nr Ormskirk
For over 7s only. Booking essential

01704 821254
ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
   

Family films - Not all films are on everyday so check with cinema for availability and times:

Local cinemas

 
   
Kidsguide tip
Some cinemas such offer very cheap deals for kids' films on weekend mornings. Some even let adults go free. Usually the film is one that has left the main screens so this is also a good way to catch up on any film you missed.
 
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