American Halloween Half Term
16 October – 1 November | 10am–5pm
Visit during October half term for some classic American Halloween fun! Come in a costume for the cutest family pics.
Every day
Free interactive trail around the Manor House, searching for a Halloween themed Charlie the Chipmunk
Seasonal arts and crafts in the Coach House
Spooky story-telling in the Stone Circle
Lots of Halloween treats available in the deli, alongside ghoulish cookie decorating (additional charge)
Visit our Circus of Curiosities: an Exhibition of Moving Marvels a highly interactive exhibition to bring playful and intricate mechanical sculptures to life.
Wednesday 28 October
Pay What You Can Day – visit on this day and make a donation instead of buying our normal admission tickets (full details can be found here)
On Halloween 31 October
We are hosting a big trick or treat day with candy stations and face painting!
Trick or Treating will take place from 11am-1pm. The fun will start in front of the Manor House near the ticket office – find the candy stations in the gardens and collect free candy (1 sweet per child per station)
Dressing up is encouraged, we want to see your best costumes!
Halloween Workshops - 24, 27 & 30 October 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for some Halloween themed workshops:
Halloween Automaton: Make a curious moving creation this Halloween with Love Makers Craft Cafe. Details here.
Pumpkin Carving: Give your jack-o’-lantern some character with hands-on tips and techniques, book here.
Both workshops are ages 12+, all materials included.
Halloween Evening - Enchanted Nights of Lights & Frights
Not forgetting our Halloween light experience which will take place from Friday 16 October - Sunday 1 November, from 5.30–8.30pm (please book tickets for this separate event, which is not included in day time admission)
Things you need to know
We are pleased to offer free parking. If the main car park is full, please follow our signs to the additional parking, just a short distance up Claverton Hill from the main car park.
On arrival, please check in with the ticket office team who will give you more information about your visit.
Please note we are a completely non-smoking site.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at ticketoffice@americanmuseum.org or by phone on +44 (0)1225 460503.