October Half Term Fun at Tapnell Farm Park

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Pumpkins, Parties and Play: October Half Term Fun at Tapnell Farm Park

From Saturday 18 to Friday 31 October, Tapnell Farm Park is welcoming families for an autumn programme brimming with seasonal fun, animal encounters, and a brand-new Halloween celebration - BOO-MANIA - all included with Farm Park admission and the Summer Season Pass.
Half Term Highlights (Daily, 18 – 31 October):

Pumpkin Pick ’n’ Mix (11am-3pm): A gourd-geous shop is filled with pumpkins of every shape and size, ready to be chosen, decorated, carved or proudly carried home for your doorstep display.

Pumpkin Carving & Decorating (11am-3pm): Creative stations for spooky or silly masterpieces, with all the tools provided (and none of the mess at home).

All-Weather Play: Families can enjoy endless ways to keep little adventurers entertained with the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor fun. When autumn showers set in, the undercover Adventure Barn is ready with trampolines, pedal go-karts and the Tower Slide, while younger visitors can discover the three-storey Indoor Soft Play Barn. Outdoors, there’s even more to explore - from bouncing high on the Jumping Pillows and whizzing down the Sledge Slides to testing football skills at the Farm Park Footy Shoot Out. With so much on offer, the fun keeps rolling whatever the weather.

Cosy Café Treats: Hot chocolates, seasonal bakes and hearty bites, perfect for families to refuel.
Animal Activities (Daily, 18 – 31 October):
Animal encounters will take place throughout the day, giving families the chance to get up close with Tapnell Farm Park’s friendly residents:

Wallaby Feeding: Twice a day visitors can enjoy a unique, hands-on experience of feeding the Wallabies their favourite snacks (11am and 2:45pm)

Guinea Pig Fishing: Visitors can grab a ‘fishing’ rod and use treats to feed and play with the Guinea Pigs (11:30am)

Animal Enrichment Crafting Session: An eco-friendly crafting workshop where visitors use recycled materials from the farm to craft playful obstacles, toys and enrichment activities for the smaller animals in the park (12pm)

Alpaca Feeding: Visitors can enjoy a unique, hands-on experience of feeding the Alpacas their favourite snacks (1:30pm)

Shetland Pony or Donkey Grooming: Brush and bond with these friendly favourites during some up-close time (2pm)
Please note, activities and times may be subject to change. Feeding cups: £1 per cup – all other activities included in admission.
BOO-MANIA: The Ultimate Family Halloween Party

This October half term, Tapnell Farm Park’s popular summer event MOO-MANIA returns with a spooky seasonal twist as BOO-MANIA takes over the Events Barn. Taking place on Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 October, 1:30–4:30pm, BOO-MANIA promises high-energy Halloween fun for the whole family.

Visitors can expect ghouls, glowsticks and glitter, with entertainment led by AJ – Children’s Entertainer of the Year, who will bring an afternoon of laughter, dancing, and jaw-dropping tricks.
Highlights include:

Glow sessions, confetti blasts and spooky surprises throughout the afternoon.

Fancy Dress Parade & Competition with fang-tastic prizes for the best costumes.

The Great Big Halloween Balloon Drop, sending hundreds of balloons cascading over the crowd in a spectacular finale.
Costumes are encouraged, and families are invited to join in the monster mash-up atmosphere with glowsticks in hand.
BOO-MANIA is included at no extra cost with Farm Park admission and the Summer Season Pass.
Plan Your Visit

Open daily 10am–4.30pm

BOO-MANIA on Tuesday 28 & Thursday 30 October from 1.30 – 4.30pm

Adult day tickets: £15 | Child (2–16): £17 | Under 2s: FREE

Summer Season Pass: £42 (Valid Mar–Nov 2025)

Events & activities included in admission or Summer Season Pass
For full details and to book your session, please visit the website: https://tapnellfarm.com/play/events/autumn-at-tapnell-farm-park