WHATS ON IN WEST BERKSHIRE - OCTOBER HALF TERM
- Admin WBFL
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 14 hours ago
Looking for fun things to do over October half-term in West Berkshire (and nearby)? Whether you have got little ones, teens, or just want a relaxing break, here’s a round-up of ideas, events and local gems to check out. (Always double-check times and booking requirements before heading out.)
Halloween Activities: - See our Halloween Guide for more details
There are some great Halloween activities going on all around West Berkshire this half term.
Pumpkin Picking - See our Pumpkin Picking Guide for more details
We have already started our pumpkin picking adventures and have had such great fun. Please see our social media pages for more details. Our top picks for pumpkin picking this year are:
Wasing Pick your own pumpkins and Woodland Trail
Trails
Where: Woolton Hill
When: 25th October - 3rd November
Cost: £3 (cash only)
Pick up your trail from Woolton Hill Village Stores and start your scarecrow-spotting adventure. With 30 scarecrows to count, this years event will be lots of fun!
Where: Thatcham
When: 25th October - 2nd November
Cost: £3
Get your map from the Nature Discovery Centre
Where: Shaw House, Newbury
When: 27th - 31st October 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: £2
Explore the grounds to find the fairy doors. Additional magical craft and colouring will be available in the Activity Room.
Trail sheets available from Reception for a suggested donation of £2.
Movies and Theatre
Where: Shaw House
When: Monday 27th October
Cost: Adults £5 Child £3
Join Shaw House for a movie in the Hall.
Where: Corn Exchange, Newbury
When: 28th-30th October
Cost: £18.25 per person
This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky move
Where: Shaw House, Newbury
When: 28th October - 11am & 1pm
Cost: Adults £10, Children £7 (under 2s free)
Join Shaw House for a merry slapstick two person show, starring glove puppets, silly museum curators, dozy delivery drivers, a magnificent clock and that song you've all been waiting for!
Arts and Crafts:
Shaw House Family Activity Day- Monsters Rock!
Where: Shaw House, Newbury
When: 29th October 10:00 - 15:00
Cost: £2.50
Do you need a new decoration to display for Halloween? If so, join Shaw House for this spookily good craft - making a monster from painting a stone with acrylic paint pens. Suitable for 7-11 year olds but younger and older children are welcome. No need to book, just drop in.
When:Thursday 30th October - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. £6.50
Where: West Berkshire Museum, Corn Exchange, and West Berkshire Library
Achieve your Arts Award Discover in a morning, in three fun-filled sessions at central Newbury venues!
When: Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 October
Where: Waterside Centre
Cost: Free
Berkshire Youth, Watermill Theatre, and Newbury Pride are teaming up for a series of free workshops inspired by the smash-hit production Charley’s Aunt. Ages 14–17. Book via the Watermill Theatre website.
Family Fun
Where: Welford Park
When: 17th October – 9th November (selected dates)
Cost: From £13
An illuminated trail experience through gardens and woodland
Where:The Base, Greenham
When: Monday 27th October — Friday 31st October
Cost: £10 per group of 4
Help the Base create their annual illuminated lantern display for The Base's festive season.
Create decorative willow star lanterns that will join their festive stag display at The Base this Christmas! During these two-hour workshops, families will be able to get creative and make individual lanterns using sustainable materials.
Outdoors
Where: Nature Discovery Centre
When: Tuesday, 28th October
Cost: £10
Join The Nature Discovery Centre for an evening of exploration and discover the animals that come out at twilight and after dark.
There will be a variety of activities including a bat walk, star gazing and lantern making.
Where: Nature Discovery Centre
When: Wednesday 29th and 30th October, 10:00-15:00
Cost: £7
Join the Nature Discovery Centre to learn more about hedgehogs and find out what you can do to help them thrive.
When you have completed the trail, you can make a hedgehog-themed craft to take home.
This event is suitable for families with children aged 4 to 11 years.
Holiday Clubs
Where: The Base, Greenham
When: Monday 27th Oct 2025 — Thursday 30th Oct 2025
Cost:£12.50
Experiment with different art techniques and creative projects.
Mon 27 Oct - Painted Pumpkins
Tues 28 Oct - Clay Bobbleheads
Wed 29 Oct - Painty Plants
Thur 30 Oct - Junk Robots
Where:Water Side Centre
When:Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st October, 4–8pm
Cost:Free
For young people in secondary school, this free week of activities includes games, social time, dinner each evening, and climbing sessions on Wednesday and Friday.
Water Side Centre Half Term Junior Club
Where:Water Side Centre
When:Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st October, 9–4pm
Cost:£25
Join the Waterside Centre for Half Term Junior Club, packed with activities for children aged 8–11 years.
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