National Trust announces autumn half-term activities across Wiltshire

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:00 · Archive

National Trust properties across Wiltshire are offering nature trails, crafts and spooky games during the autumn half-term break.

The National Trust in Wiltshire has announced a range of activities for the autumn half-term break. With the arrival of autumn, various attractions are set to offer a mix of nature trails, creative crafts and themed games at properties across Wiltshire and the South West.

Avebury will host the 'Autumn Animals Half-term Trail', running from October 22 to November 1, 10am to 5pm. Participants can follow the trail, learning wildlife facts and spotting various creatures. Children will also have the opportunity to create their own wildlife masks. The event is free, although standard admission fees apply.

Lacock is preparing a bat walk through the woods, with the chance to spot local wildlife. Children can also take part in spooky skittles and witch hat ring toss. The experience will be available from October 22 to November 1, 10am to 3.45pm, at no extra cost beyond the usual admission fees.

Salisbury's Mompesson House will host the 'Stranger Folk' interactive game running from October 16 to November 1, 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm. Visitors can download an app and assist a character known as the crone before time runs out. This event is also free beyond standard admission fees.

Stourhead will offer a variety of half-term activities. Autumn crafts will be available in the Stableyard from October 22 to November 1, 11am to 2pm. Spooky-themed activities and games, including broomstick races, will run from October 17 to November 1, 9.30am to 3pm. The 'Marvellous Moths Trail' will also take place during the same period, allowing visitors to explore the garden and build a fact file on various moth species.

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• National Trust reveals autumn half-term trails, crafts and spooky games in WiltshireThe National Trust in Wiltshire has announced a range of activities for the half-term breakSwindon Advertiser · 15 Oct, 05:00
• National Trust reveals autumn half-term trails, crafts and spooky games in WiltshireThe National Trust in Wiltshire has announced a range of activities for the half-term breakThis Is Wiltshire · 15 Oct, 05:00
• National Trust reveals autumn half-term trails, crafts and spooky games in WiltshireThe National Trust in Wiltshire has announced a range of activities for the half-term breakWiltshire Times · 15 Oct, 05:00
• National Trust reveals autumn half-term trails, crafts and spooky games in WiltshireThe National Trust in Wiltshire has announced a range of activities for the half-term breakGazette & Herald · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: National Trust · Avebury · Lacock · Salisbury · Mompesson House · Stourhead · Wiltshire · Swindon

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