To help you decide what to do and where to go, we’ve come up with this list of ten events and activities happening in the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days.
The kids are catered for, with Halloween fun lined up at places such as Mansfield Museum, Rufford Abbey, The Harley Gallery in Welbeck and the Workhouse Museum at Southwell.
But the grown-ups have plenty to look forward to also. There’s an artisan market at Thoresby Park, outdoor cinema at Newstead Abbey and a host of musical tribute shows at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre, shining the spotlight on legends such as the Rolling Stones, Buddy Holly and Meat Loaf.
Before you set off, please visit your venue’s website for admission prices and opening or starting times.
Have a great weekend!
5. Meet spooky farm animals
To mark Halloween, the ever-popular White Post Farm in Farnsfield is taking some of its more unusual, even spooky, animals along to Rufford Abbey next Wednesday. From 10 am to 3.30 pm, families will be able to meet a selection of creepy critters and fluffy friends and find out all about them in a fun event. Photo: Submitted
6. Go hunting for pumpkins
Whether you want to join a Halloween trail or meet a pauper as you explore, it's all happening for families this half-term at The Workhouse and Firbeck Infirmary museum in Southwell. Every day until Friday, October 28, you can go hunting for fresh pumpkins or, tomorrow (Thursday), Saturday and next Thursday, you can witness workhouse characters carrying out traditional tasks from the past. Photo: Submitted
7. That'll be the day with Buddy Holly
You'll be singing 'That'll Be The Day' all the way home after a tribute show at Mansfield's Palace Theatre on Friday night. 'Buddy Holly: A Legend Reborn' focuses on the man who, from 1957 to 1959, changed the face of music and revolutionised the meaning of rock 'n' roll. The all-new production celebrates other hits such as 'Peggy Sue', 'Oh Boy' and 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore'. Photo: Submitted
8. Hands on for Halloween
Families are invited to get hands on at a special Halloween holiday event at The Harley Gallery at Welbeck next Tuesday (1.30 pm to 3.30 pm). Children can make crafts inspired by creep[y crawlies, including egg-carton spider decorations, woven webs and ladybird and butterfly masks. Photo: Submitted