We have a Spooktacular schedule of events this Halloween
Weird and wonderful events at Kirklees Museums and Galleries
Halloween Children’s Art Workshop
When: Saturday 14 October 2023, 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Tolson Museum
Cost: Prices range from £3.50 – £10.00, (payable by cash or card) and there is always a FREE activity
These Halloween Children’s Art Workshops are very popular and suitable for children and young people from age 4 upwards, accompanied by an adult. We will be making Halloween Lanterns, Hanging Decorations (witches faces, pumpkins etc), Halloween Party Poppers and Spooky Masks. Children are welcome to wear fancy dress too if they wish!
Spooky Barn
When: 31 October 2023 – 2 November 2023
Where: Oakwell Hall and Country Park
Cost: £5 per child
Join us this Hallowe’en in our Spooky Barn at Oakwell for some ghoulish goings on. From creepy crafts to terrifying tales and trails, we have lots to keep the whole family entertained. Buy your entry wristband in the Oakwell Hall Gift Shop. Halloween trail included in Spooky Barn entry.
Don’t leave without saying hello to our resident ghost, the mysterious William Batt. We’ve got lot of spooky activities to enjoy…
– Start the session with some spooky storytelling.
– Have a go at creating some spooktacular crafts
– Scary story book corner
– Halloween games and toys
– Take a frightful walk round the Country Park and complete our Halloween trail – trail sheet included in Spooky Barn ticket.
Halloween Children’s Art Workshop
When: Sunday 15 October 2023, 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Bagshaw Museum, Batley
Cost: Prices range from £3.50 – £10.00, [payable by cash or card) and there is always a FREE activity.
These Halloween Children’s Art Workshops are very popular and suitable for children and young people from age 4 upwards, accompanied by an adult. We will be making Halloween Lanterns, Hanging Decorations (witches faces, pumpkins etc), Halloween Party Poppers and Spooky Masks.
Children are welcome to wear fancy dress too if they wish!
Visit your local museum
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free! Donations are welcome.
Bagshaw museum
Join us on a trip around the world and explore Batley and beyond.
Where: Bagshaw Museum, Woodlands Road, Wilton Park, Batley, WF17 0AS
Opening hours:
- Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 5pm
- Tuesday to Thursday 11am – 5pm (until 5 September)
- August Bank Holiday Monday 11am – 5pm
Oakwell hall and country park
History comes to life in our Elizabethan Manor House set-in award-winning parks and gardens with gift shop and cafés.
Where: Oakwell hall and country park, Nutter Lane, Birstall WF17 9LF
Opening hours:
- Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 4pm
- Kirklees school holidays: Tuesday to Thursday 12pm- 4pm.
- August Bank Holiday Monday 12pm- 4pm
- Visitor Centre 10am – 5pm daily
Tolson museum
From pre-history to the present day, amazing objects tell the story of Huddersfield.
Where: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ
Opening hours:
- Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 5pm
- Tuesday to Thursday 11am – 5pm (until 5 September)
- August Bank Holiday Monday 11am – 5pm
- Other Mondays 11am – 3pm
Huddersfield art gallery: unit 7
Visit Huddersfield Art Gallery’s new temporary home and exhibition space for ground-breaking contemporary art
exhibitions.
Where: Unit 7, The Piazza Huddersfield HD1 2RS
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 4pm