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Friends of Newmillerdam Tuesday Practical Task
27 Oct 2026
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Help the Friends of Newmillerdam to carry out various practical tasks on a weekly basis. Tools provided. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the war memorial entrance WF2 6QD

Start time: 8:30am
End time: 12pm
Age range: Adults
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Newmillerdam Country Park
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Pumpkin Carving
27 Oct 2026
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Get into the Halloween spirit with our family-friendly Pumpkin Carving workshop. Create your own spooky, silly or spectacular pumpkin design and bring your festive masterpiece to life, ready to take home and display.

This is the perfect creative companion to our Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential at www.ticketsource.co.uk/aspire

Start time: 11am
End time: 1pm
Age range: Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: Yes
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
27 Oct 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
28 Oct 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
29 Oct 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spellbound Creations: Halloween Crafting for Kids
30 Oct 2026
Details:

Step into a world of magic and imagination at Anglers Country Park with our enchanting Spellbound Creations workshop. Young witches, wizards and magical makers will craft their very own nature-inspired wands and design a spellbinding hat to complete their mystical look.

Including natural materials and including plenty of creativity, children can unleash their imaginations, create magical accessories to take home, and enjoy a fun-filled Halloween crafting experience.

The perfect activity to accompany our Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail, making for a wonderfully wicked day of seasonal adventure, creativity and family fun.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential at www.ticketsource.co.uk/aspire

Start time: 11am
End time: 1pm
Age range: Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: Yes
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spellbound Creations: Halloween Crafting for Kids
30 Oct 2026
Details:

Step into a world of magic and imagination at Anglers Country Park with our enchanting Spellbound Creations workshop. Young witches, wizards and magical makers will craft their very own nature-inspired wands and design a spellbinding hat to complete their mystical look.

Including natural materials and including plenty of creativity, children can unleash their imaginations, create magical accessories to take home, and enjoy a fun-filled Halloween crafting experience.

The perfect activity to accompany our Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail, making for a wonderfully wicked day of seasonal adventure, creativity and family fun.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential at www.ticketsource.co.uk/aspire

Start time: 1:30pm
End time: 3:30pm
Age range: Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: Yes
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
30 Oct 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
31 Oct 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Spooktacular Scarecrow Trail
1 Nov 2026
Details:

Join us at Anglers Country Park this half term for a frightfully fun family adventure. Follow the Woodland Trail to find our spooky scarecrows, collect the secret code letters, and crack the case to claim your prize.

At just £2 per trail pack, it's a great value way to get outdoors, explore the park, and enjoy some Halloween fun together.

24 October to 1 November, 10am to 3pm

No booking required. Simply pick up your trail pack from the Visitor Centre and start your adventure!

Start time: 11am
End time: 3pm
Age range: Under 5s, Children, Families
Free: No
Booking required: No
Location: Visitor Centre Anglers Country Park
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Friends of Newmillerdam Tuesday Practical Task
3 Nov 2026
Details:

Help the Friends of Newmillerdam to carry out various practical tasks on a weekly basis. Tools provided. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Meet at the war memorial entrance WF2 6QD

Start time: 8:30am
End time: 12pm
Age range: Adults
Free: Yes
Booking required: No
Location: Newmillerdam Country Park

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