Halloween at Moors Valley
Halloween at Moors Valley
We’re bringing back some of our most popular family-friendly Halloween activities this October.
Halloween Trail
27 September – 1 November 2023
9am – 5pm
Join forces with Shadow the cat to help their new friend find her lost shoes on our brand new Halloween Trail!
Pick up your trail sheet at the Visitor Centre for £2.50 and head to the walking and cycling totem pole to start your 1.5 mile quest.
The trail may be wet and muddy, so please dress to be outside in all weather.
- Follow the Halloween trail arrows from the walking and cycling totem pole
- 1.5 mile route through the forest and around Moors Lake
- The route is accessible for off-road wheelchairs and buggies via gravel tracks
- This trail is aimed at children aged 3-9, but can be enjoyed by all
Mini Land Rover Adventure
21 – 29 October 2023
10am – 4.30pm
The ultimate off-road adventure, designed exclusively for your little adventurers.
Let your children unleash their inner explorer as they navigate through an exciting off-road journey in electric Mini Land Rovers.
Our team ensures a safe and fun-filled experience that will create lasting memories for your children.
£8 per car for 2 laps. Age 3 – 10 years.
No need to book, just come along and join in.
18 hole Adventure Golf
21 – 29 October 2023
10am – 4.30pm
Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and challenge your nearest and dearest to a round of Adventure Golf.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a first-timer, our Adventure Golf promises an enjoyable experience for everyone. A perfect way to spend quality time with family and friends.
£8 per player. Age 4+
No need to book, just come along and join in.
Storytelling
24 and 26 October 2023
10am – 11am
A Squirrel’s Tale, Book reading and games with Author and Illustrator Debs Pharoah Pink
Have you ever wondered what a cat might be thinking . . .or perhaps a wild grey squirrel?
During a wet autumnal day, you get to find out exactly that. It’s a very eventful afternoon, packed with silly ideas and comical mishaps – from scary washing lines to unfortunate pond dipping and failed fishing to a sinking watering can. With embarrassing rescues, a playful dog and a few sore noses and tails for good measure, Ginger Tom and Nutty the Squirrel’s story is a terrific tale to be told.
Children must be supervised, 1 adult to 2 children.
Recommended for children aged 4 – 8.
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Ranger Den
24 – 27 October 2023
Open from 1 – 4pm
Pop in and catch up with the rangers in their den and see the carnivorous plants, look up close and personal with micro world and meet some of the resident critters.
You can find the Ranger Den at the back of the Visitor Centre, opposite the toilets.
The Ranger Den is accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. All ages and abilities are welcome.
No need to book, just pop in.
Moors Valley Railway
21 – 29 October 2023
10.45am – 4.30pm
Enjoy a ride on an authentic steam train around Moors Valley Country Park.
The 7 ¼” gauge miniature narrow gauge railway provides a picturesque journey of just over a mile. From Lakeside Station travel alongside the lake, through tunnels before going through the goods yard and Kingsmere Station before travelling back to Lakeside Station.
Play Trail
Open every day from 8am
Out in the forest, discover the Play Trail with its unique pieces of wooden play equipment.
You can wriggle through giant snakes in the ‘Snake Pit’, attempt the ‘Crocodile Crossing’ and balance on the fallen forest of ‘Timber’. The trail is a mile long, but with so many exciting pieces of play equipment, you should allow at least an hour to complete it all. The trail is suitable for pushchairs and most mobility scooters.
No need to book, just turn up.
Play Areas
Open every day from 8am
There are two imaginative play areas close to the Visitor Centre.
The Adventure Play Area, designed especially for older children, includes a zip slide, huge space net, climbing boulder, and a fortress of towers and crossings with a long tube slide.
Younger children will be enthralled in the Castle and Sandworks area with its gentle slides and swings, all set inside a safe sand area so don’t forget to bring your bucket and spade too.
No need to book, just turn up.
Cycle Hire
Open every day from 9.30am
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to enjoy a ride in the great outdoors. Take in the vibrant colours of golden leaves on our 5 waymarked cycling trails, the cooler weather makes a refreshing change to summer’s humid days too.
We have a large fleet of adult bikes and a good selection of child bikes in various sizes, plus child seats, trailers and tag-a-longs.
Music Trail
Open every day from 8am
Discover our lakeside Music Trail. At each station you’ll find a musical or percussion instrument, each beautifully tuned to produce a soft ambient sound.
Accessible for all ages and abilities, play alone or as a group.
No need to book, just turn up.
Go Ape Sundown Sessions
Open selected dates between 20 October – 4 November 2023
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2023!
For a limited time only, you can climb, swing, and zip your way into the night for the best adventure you’ll have this season.
Feel your senses heighten as you tackle mega-high platforms in the darkness, and feel the speed of a zip wire as the sun goes down.
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Pitch & Putt
21 – 29 October 2023
Open from 10am – 4pm
Head to the Golf & Activity centre for a 5 hole round of family Pitch & Putt with a hint of Halloween. All equipment provided.
£4.50 per person.
Pre-booking advised – please call 01425 479776
Tree Top Trail
Open every day from 8am
Halfway along the Play Trail, there is the option to divert onto the Tree Top Trail. This 5 metre high and 200 metre long wooden walkway takes you up amongst the trees and allows you to get a real bird’s eye view of the Forest.
Please note: The Tree Top Trail is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs however, there is a connecting path from start to finish.
Food and Drink
Seasons are also joining in the Halloween spirit with a selection of Halloween drinks and treats.
Gift Shop
Be sure to pop into the Visitor Centre Gift Shop where you’ll discover Halloween-themed plush toys and accessories as well as a huge range of toys, home accessories, and treats. You’re sure to find something for everyone.
