National Trust sites in Dorset offer half-term activities for families

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

National Trust sites across Dorset are hosting activities during October half-term, from October 17 to November 22.

National Trust sites across Dorset are hosting a range of activities during October half-term to entertain families and celebrate the autumn season.

At Brownsea Island, the Forest of Secrets Trail runs from 24 October to 1 November, with an interactive quest inspired by The New Famous Five by Chris Smith, based on Enid Blyton's work. The trail encourages young explorers to follow clues and solve mysteries from 10am to 4pm. At Corfe Castle, the Folklore and Fairies Family Quest invites families to explore historical beliefs about cooking, home protection, and keeping away witches and fairies. This runs from 17 October to 22 November, 10am to 4.30pm. The castle also hosts Gruesome Tales for the Morbidly Curious from 27 October to 1 November, 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Diwali celebrations at Corfe Castle take place on 25 October, 4pm to 9pm, featuring performances, storytelling, crafts, and food stalls. Hardy's Cottage hosts apple pressing on 29 October, 11am to 2pm, whilst both Hardy's Cottage and Max Gate display autumn floral arrangements from 20 October to 1 November. Kingston Lacy presents a Pokémon art exhibition from 17 October to 8 November, and Studland Bay offers a family neurodivergent nature walk on 17 October, 10am to 12pm, led by ADHD coach Jane Woods.

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• What's on at National Trust sites across Dorset during the October half-termNational Trust sites across Dorset are gearing up for October half-term with a host of activities.Bournemouth Echo · 13 Oct, 05:00
• What's on at National Trust sites across Dorset this October half-termNational Trust sites across Dorset are preparing for a busy half term.Dorset Echo · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: National Trust · Brownsea Island · Corfe Castle · Hardy's Cottage · Kingston Lacy · Studland Bay · Max Gate · Dorset

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