Category: Festivals

Ferne Animal Sanctuary Half Term

Head along to the lovely Ferne Animal Sanctuary this half term which will be hosting its first Halloween Festival during the October half term week, 24th Oct to 1st November.

Treats in store for all the family including activities, competitions and a very spooky sanctuary to enjoy. Get involved with the Black Cats and Bats Trail, join in with the spooky mini games and enter the Build Your Own Scarecrow Competition for a chance of winning some brilliant prizes. Take along your own scarecrows and carved pumpkins to gain FREE entry into the Sanctuary:

Ferne has an accessible trail throughout the Sanctuary, through a woodland with lily and dragonfly ponds, spot the ducks and other animals. There is a play area, café and gift shop.  Perfect for pushchairs and the like. There is also a plaque rubbing trail at Ferne Animal Sanctuary.  Admission charges apply or for a small monthly donation enjoy all year round entry.

More details on the  events page here

Halloween Trail and Autumn Crafts at Seaton Wetlands

Head along to the beautiful Seaton Wetlands this Half Term with the children and join in with the self led Halloween trail.

Also book ahead a join the the Education rangers to make Halloween and Autumnal themed crafts on Tuesday 27th October.

Find out more about this and other events like bird watching and family days at wildeastdevon.co.uk 

Contact Wild East Devon at: wild@eastdevon.co.uk, 01395517557.

More about Seaton Wetlands on this blog post –  click here

Yeovil Country Park, Ninesprings Halloween Trail

Do you dare to enter the woods at Ninesprings on Halloween?

Can you get past the zombies to find the missing letter for the witches spell? Find the witch to tell her the missing word to get your treat.

Drop in from 11.00am, last entry at 2.00pm.

Starts at outside the Ninesprings Centre/Cafe

Cost £2.00 per child payable on the day. Please dress up and join in the fun of this spooky day!

Short-cut route for little legs and adventurous pushchairs (hilly and maybe muddy!)
Under 2 years old go free.

Note – there is a pay and display car park.

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