🎃 Spooktacular Family Halloween Events near Jabberwocky Nursery in Street! 👻
Autumn has arrived in Somerset, and there are so many wonderful ways for your family to celebrate the season! If you're looking for family-friendly, slightly spooky fun within a short drive of Jabberwocky Nursery, we’ve rounded up the best local events, from magical castles and pumpkin patches to thrilling museums. Here are 10 Spooktacular events nearby to enjoy this October half-term!
🦇 1. The Home of Halloween at Wookey Hole
Date: 3rd October – 1st November 2026
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Description: Famous for its legendary Witch, Wookey Hole pulls out all the stops for Halloween. Kids can explore the beautifully lit caves, take part in the spooky trail, and join the Witch of Wookey Hole for family-friendly magical shows and treats!
Link: www.wookey.co.uk/events
💀 2. Skele-brations at Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Date: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Description: Head deep underground where Cheddar Man has accidentally woken the Skeleton Keepers! Enjoy a fun-filled skeleton trail through Gough’s Cave with plenty of interactive activities that are more fascinating than frightening.
🚗 3. October Half-Term Family Trail at Haynes Motor Museum
Date: 24th October – 1st November 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Description: Perfect for little motor fans, Haynes Motor Museum is hosting an interactive autumn family trail through its impressive car collection. It’s a completely indoors, weather-proof way to celebrate!
🛩️ 4. Build a Fairey Aircraft at Fleet Air Arm Museum
Date: 26th October – 30th October 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Description: Discover the fascinating history of the Fairey Aviation Company. Kids can learn the stories of these historic flyers and then get hands-on by building their very own Fairey aircraft model to take home.
Link: www.fleetairarm.com
🎃 5. Farrington’s Pumpkin Festival
Date: Select dates between 10th – 31st October 2026
Time: Booking slots available throughout the day
Description: One of the most authentic pumpkin picking patches near us! Grab a wheelbarrow and choose from over 50 varieties of pumpkins across a 20-acre patch. Afterwards, visit the carving marquee and the "Witch's Wood" to toast marshmallows.
🧙♀️ 6. Academy of Mischief and Magic at Puxton Park
Date: 26th October – 1st November 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Description: Puxton Park is transforming into a magical world of spells and surprises. Young witches and wizards are invited to enrol in the academy for wand-making, magical lessons, and exploring the Puxton pumpkin patch.
Link: www.puxton.co.uk
🐘 7. PumpkinFest at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Date: 19th September – 1st November 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Description: Enjoy a rather unusual zoo adventure! PumpkinFest features a themed trail, giant pumpkin displays, and opportunities to see your favourite zoo animals interacting with their own autumnal pumpkin enrichments.
🚂 8. Halloween Disco and Steam Rides at Yeovil Railway Centre
Date: 24th & 30th October 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Description: Climb aboard a ghostly steam train for an atmospheric evening ride. Children will receive a free "horror bag" of treats, and families can enjoy Halloween-themed hot food from the café.
🎉 9. Halloween Family Party at The Grand Pier
Date: 29th October 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm or 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Description: A fantastic indoor Halloween party hosted by Party Peeps in Weston-super-Mare. Expect a family disco, a fun rave, party games, and non-stop entertainment perfect for burning off energy.
Link: www.grandpier.co.uk
🐾 10. Halloween Spooktacular at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Date: October 31st 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Description: Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween celebration at Ferne Animal Sanctuary! Enjoy a day packed with family-friendly activities including a Halloween-themed Silent Disco, Fancy Dress Competition, Creative Corner arts and crafts, and a Spooky Trail around the sanctuary.
Meet Ferne's rescued animals, explore the beautiful grounds, and stop by Perdida Café for seasonal treats and refreshments throughout the day. Whether you're dressing up for the competition, dancing the day away, or hunting for clues on the Halloween Trail, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Entry to the Silent Disco is £2 per person, payable on the day in The Hub.
Book Tickets: Ferne Animal Sanctuary Events & Tickets
💡 Top Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating
If you're taking your little ones out in the neighbourhood this year, keep these simple safety tips in mind:
Glow in the dark: Add reflective tape to costumes or give your children fun glow sticks to wear so they are easily seen by cars in the dark.
Follow the "Pumpkin Rule": Only knock on doors of houses that have a lit pumpkin or Halloween decorations displayed outside—this is the universal sign that they are happy to welcome trick-or-treaters!
Check the haul: Before letting toddlers dig into their sweets, do a quick sort-through to remove any choking hazards like hard-boiled sweets, whole nuts, or chewy toffees.
About Us:
Jabberwocky Children's Nursery is a Nursery and Preschool dedicated to providing the best that an Early Years setting has to offer in a colourful, spacious, purpose built environment. We believe in creating magical places for children and engaging children’s curiosity and imagination to inspire lifelong learning in a safe, loving, enabling environment. We embrace the fact that all children are unique and special and we strive to offer a programme of care and education that not only ensures children experience all areas of the ‘Foundation Stage Framework’ but that also appeals to every kind of learner.
Jabberwocky is easy to get to from Street and also Glastonbury, Butleigh and Meare. So if you are looking for a Day Nursery in Street or looking for a Day Nursery in Glastonbury or other local Mendip Somerset towns then please come and see us!
Visit the Jabberwocky Nursery website at: www.jabberwockynursery.co.uk
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