About the event

Head over to Brockholes this October for a full week of exciting activities designed for the whole family to get creative and learn new skills.

Each day will feature a FREE upcycled crafting session inspired by the season. This half term, we will be making some spooky paper plate creations. Will you make a pumpkin, a ghost or a scary monster? Leave your creation in the safe hands of our lovely Welcome Centre volunteers to dry as you embark on an adventure around the reserve, why not try our Xplorer Challenge nature trail to add a little extra excitement to your walk! 

Each day throughout the half term, our paid Make and Take activity kits will also be available. These kits are great if you are looking to try a new skill or have a go at those messier activities that you would prefer not to do at home. Activities range from rock and painting to science experiments and archaeological digs. These kits include FREE squash and biscuits whilst you play. We have limited kits available so pre-booking is essential. Prices are £5.50 online and £6.00 if you decide to pay on the day.

With a mixture of free and paid events available, there is something for everyone at Brockholes this October so bring along the whole family!

Crafting Schedule

Saturday 24th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Science Disasters Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Rock Painting Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Sunday 25th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Volcano Science Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Gem Treasure Workshop (archeological adventure) - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Monday 26th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Wood Painting Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Crystals Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Tuesday 27th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Mummy Adventure Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Wild Weather Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Wednesday 28th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Gem Treasure Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Volcano Science Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Thursday 29th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Rock Painting Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Mad Scientist Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Friday 30th October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Crystals Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Wood Painting Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Saturday 31st October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Mad Scientist Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes materials, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Disasters Science Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes materials, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

Sunday 1st October

10:30am to 12:00pm - Wild Weather Science Workshop - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.

10:30am to 3:00pm - Craft Club - Craft Club - Paper Plate creations: Monsters, Jack O Lanterns, Ghosts - FREE

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Mummy Adventure Workshop (archeological adventure) - £5.50 online (£6.00 on the day) includes kit, workshop space, squash and biscuits.