11am: Halloween at the Castle
Berkeley Castle
Sunday 25th to Wednesday 28th October, 11am–5pm
Step into the shadows of history this Halloween and discover a Castle brimming with eerie atmosphere and autumnal magic.
Meet our Tudor Witch and her animals, learn about weird, wonderful and whacky spells and whether you would have been branded a witch.
Gather round for Spooky Storytelling, where tales of mystery and folklore will send a delightful shiver down your spine with our beheaded Queen.
Take our “chopped or non-chopped” Halloween Quiz with Wee Jobbie the Gaoler & Grim … Mr Reaper!
Venture deep underground to meet the Old Wise Woman in the Castle Cellar… if you dare.
With centuries of history woven into its walls, Berkeley Castle is the perfect setting for... Read more >>
10.30am: Children's Crafts Drop-In
Thornbury Library
10am-3pm
FREE Drop in! Make some crafts in the holidays!
All activities are free to attend, are most suitable for primary school aged children (children must bring a grown-up with them), and new faces are always very welcome.
11am: Rock The Tots Spooky Fun
The Armstrong, Thornbury
Gigs for little ones… and their grown-ups!
Steph and Craig bring their fun packed family gig to Thornbury. Quality live music, with bubbles, puppets and comic turns, and not a nursery rhyme in sight!
We’re edging closer to Halloween, so the theme will be all things spooky and ghouly. Don't worry - nothing too scary for the babies and Littles... or grown-ups for that matter! But there will be some seasonal bangers - think Monster Mash, Ghostbusters and The Cranberries to name a few.
Get into the mood and come in spooky fancy dress!
Who ya gonna call? Rock The Tots!
Sessions are 1hr long without an interval. Suitable for children aged 0-6, and their adults. £9 per person with under 1's free.
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10am: Halloween Family Yoga Session
The Armstrong, Thornbury
Join this spooktacular and frightful halloween themed yoga session for families!
£6 per person, bring your own mats
2pm: Family Halloween Party
The Armstrong, Thornbury
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Halloween Party at The Armstrong
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun at The Armstrong! Join us for an action-packed Halloween Party packed with entertainment, games, and plenty of spooky surprises.
Party Peeps will be providing fantastic entertainment to keep everyone dancing, laughing, and having fun all afternoon.
What's Included:
- Live entertainment from Party Peeps
- Fancy dress competition with a prize for the Best Fancy Dress
- Fun games and activities
- Prizes to be won
- Family-friendly fun – bring the whole family!
£8 per person
9pm: The Coyote Kings – Halloween Party
The Swan, Thornbury
Rock/pop covers band for a Halloween party with a difference. Fantastic live music, spooky surprises and prizes for best dressed.
Low Noise Fireworks
Old Down Estate, Tockington
4pm–6pm or 7pm–9pm | Prices start from £9.50
Looking for family-friendly firework displays near Bristol this autumn? Join us at Old Down Country Park for our popular Low Noise Fireworks event — the perfect Bonfire Night alternative for families with young children or sensory sensitivities.
With two time slots available, you can choose the perfect time for your family, whether you’re an early bird or prefer an evening celebration.
Activities include:
12-minute spectacular low noise fireworks display
Live entertainment
Children’s fairground rides*
Marshmallow toasting*
Food vendors
Fully stocked bar
The event offers a magical evening for the whole family, combining a quieter fireworks experience with plenty... Read more >>
5.30pm: Thornbury Round Table Fireworks
Mundy Playing Fields
Thornbury Round Table are proud to again host the Thornbury fireworks display.
Historically, this event sells out entirely in advance. Save money and guarantee entry by purchasing advance tickets online via the link below. All ticket sales directly support local causes.
5.30pm - gates open
6.30pm - children's quiet display
7pm - lighting the bonfire
7.30pm - main fireworks display
