Blenheim Palace is set to transform into a world of wonder this October half term, from 25th October to 2nd November, with a week of family-friendly fun guaranteed to keep children entertained.
Visitors can look forward to a full programme of spooky activities, from animal encounters and craft workshops to storytelling sessions and circus shows, all set within the beautiful surroundings of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
ZooLab Potions Shows
11am, 1pm and 3:30pm daily (SEN sessions 10:15–11am)
The UK’s leading ethical animal encounter company, ZooLab, will bring their interactive Potions Show to The Rowse Honey Hive. Children can meet real animals—including frogs, snakes, and spiders—while helping to create a magical potion and learning fascinating facts along the way.
Perilous Potion Quest
Daily in the Walled Garden
Families can take part in a potion-themed trail through the Walled Garden, discovering ingredients and clues as they go.
Bumblemore the Wizard Walkabouts
11am daily
Keep an eye out for Bumblemore, the stilt-walking wizard, who will be roaming the Palace grounds ready to greet families and pose for photos.
Family Circus Shows and Workshops
12:30pm, 1:30pm and 3pm
Enjoy a lively circus performance full of tricks and surprises, and then take part in a workshop to learn some circus skills of your own.
Adventure Play Storytelling and Crafts
11:30am make-a-mask workshop | 2:30pm storytelling
Join Pip and Posy for creative mask-making and interactive storytelling sessions. Children can also follow the Pip and Posy Rainbow Treasure Hunt, inspired by the hit pre-school series on Sky Kids and Channel 5’s Milkshake!
More to Explore
Families can take a ride on Winston, the mini train, to the Walled Garden and enjoy a meal at The Walled Garden Pizzeria. The area also features the famous Marlborough Maze, where families can race to beat the clock, and the Butterfly House, now with new feeding stations for an even better chance to see its colourful inhabitants up close.
Tickets and Passes
All Haunted Half Term activities are included with a valid Palace, Park & Gardens ticket, Annual Pass, or Privilege Pass.
To access Adventure Play, families will need a Palace and Play Pass, which includes entry to both Blenheim Palace and Adventure Play for a full year – excellent value for regular visitors.