With the half-term holidays and Halloween both taking place next week, parents of school-age children may be scratching their heads trying to think of ways to entertain their little ones without breaking the bank.
Luckily, Wakefield and the surrounding area is full of excellent attractions and family-friendly Halloween events, so we’ve picked out some of the best for your consideration. Read on to find out more!
Pugneys Light Railway Halloween Spooktacular.
On Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November, Pugneys Light Railway is transforming into a haunted haven of thrills, chills and ghostly giggles, with train rides through the spooky nearby woods taking place!
Suitable for all ages, even the trains might scream!
Farmer Copley’s Pumpkin Festival.
If you’re after some pumpkin picking family fun, head over to Farmer Copley’s – where more than 250,000 pumpkins across 40 varieties await!
Enjoy tractor rides, live shows, archery, stories, the magical Mr Zen, Velcro the Scarecrow, fancy dress competitions with prizes and more!
https://farmercopleys.co.uk/events/pumpkin-festival/
Wakefield Exchange.
Head over to the Wakefield Exchange (WX) events venue this half-term for its annual Halloween playground, a week of fun activities for all ages – some of which are absolutely free!
From craft workshops and lively parties, to graveyard scenes, crazy golf, spooky discos, face painting and live music, there’s something for everyone!
https://www.wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Details?event=halloween-at-wx
However you choose to spend this half-term and Halloween, we hope you have a great time! And if you need an affordable small loan to help make your money go further, you can apply to borrow as little as £250 here!