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National Trust provides a lot of options for families this half term

Families in Swindon are being invited to enjoy a range of autumn activities this October half term, with seasonal events taking place at National Trust sites across Wiltshire.

bySwindon 24
24 October 2025 • 9.28am
National Trust provides a lot of options for families this half term
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The charity, which has its national head office in Swindon, is offering trails, crafts and outdoor fun at several of its most popular local destinations.

Lacock is hosting a pumpkin hunt through its historic grounds, while Stourhead is offering broomstick racing and other Halloween-themed games.

At Avebury, families can take part in hands-on archaeological and nature-based activities. The Courts Garden in Holt will also feature seasonal crafts and storytelling sessions.

The National Trust said its events are designed to help connect people with nature and heritage, while supporting the care and preservation of its sites.

Avebury 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/avebury

 

October half term fun

23 October – 2 November. 10am-4pm

Visit Avebury for family fun over the October half term.

Price: £2pp (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

 

Lacock 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock

 

October Half Term Pumpkin Trail

23 October – 2 November. 10am-5pm

Follow the pumpkins and find 8 activity stations dotted around the abbey grounds. From skittles to leaf rubbing, enjoy autumn activities with a spooky twist.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

 

October Half Term: Autumn Crafts

23 October-2 November. 10.30am-3pm

Get creative in the Botanic Garden Bothy every day of half term with drop-in, volunteer-led crafts.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

Stourhead 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead

 

Bats and broomsticks

20 October – 2 November. 9am-3pm

With broom-stick racing, games and challenges there’s lots of fun to be had in the Stableyard this autumn.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

 

Bat’s autumn adventure trail

20 October – 2 November. 9am-3pm

Embark on an exciting adventure trail with Bat as they discover the joy of autumn for the very first time.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

 

October half term crafts

23 October – 2 November. 11am-2pm

Get creative in the Stableyard this October half-term with drop-in, volunteer-led autumn crafts and colouring.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

 

First light photography

21, 24, 28 & 31 October. 7.30-9am

Join us for the magic of golden hour at Stourhead this autumn with our first light photographers’ sessions.

Price: £10pp (normal admissions apply). Booking required.

 

The Courts 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/the-courts-garden

 

October Half Term at the Courts

23-30 October.  10am-5pm

Scoop, splat and crunch! Whatever the weather, pop on your wellies and warm clothes and escape into autumn at the Courts. Find mini wheelbarrows and rakes and get sweeping to help the gardeners clear the autumn leaves.

Price: Free event (normal admissions apply). Booking not required.

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