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October Half Term in Bristol 202638 things to do, dates and prices

38 things to do within reach of Bristol for 2026, running from 17 Oct - 1 Nov, across 9 towns and villages. 4 are free and paid tickets start from £1. The nearest is BOP 26: Photobook Festival in Bristol, 1 mile from the centre of Bristol.

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38 things to do around Bristol

  1. Martin Parr Foundation1

    BOP 26: Photobook Festival

    17-18 October · 2 days

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    Free
  2. The Dolman Theatre2

    The Girl On The Train

    Sat 17 October

    The Dolman Theatre · Newport · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  3. Heritage steam train with red and cream carriages travelling through rural countryside with green fields and bare trees.3

    Cream Tea on The Mendip Belle

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    East Somerset Railway · Shepton Mallet · 19 miles from the centre

    See listing
  4. Heritage steam train with red and cream carriages travelling through rural countryside with green fields and bare trees.4

    Whistlestop Cream Tea - Steam

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    East Somerset Railway · Shepton Mallet · 19 miles from the centre

    See listing
  5. Martin Parr Foundation5

    BOP 26: Talks Programme

    17-18 October · 2 days

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    from £6
  6. Visitors on two levels of a moored barge with waterfront buildings and boats visible across the water.6

    Olga Raychell Art Display

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Grain Barge · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing

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  1. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.7

    The Great Halloween Mystery / Spirit Squad Ghoul School

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 57 miles from the centre

    Free
  2. A young child runs across a colourful outdoor play mat in a rural setting with trees and fencing behind.8

    Animal Encounter

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    Old Down Country Park · Tockington · 9 miles from the centre

    See listing
  3. Colourful entrance arch to St Werburgh's City Farm with pathway, wooden gates, and farm buildings beyond.9

    Autumn Fair

    Sat 17 October · 12:00

    St Werburghs City Farm · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    from £6
  4. Martin Parr Foundation10

    Farren van Wyk: BOP 26 Artist Talk

    Sat 17 October · 14:10

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    from £4
  5. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.11

    Halloween at Valgard: Realm of the Vikings

    17 Oct - 1 Nov · 16 days

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 57 miles from the centre

    See listing
  6. Large crowd of people cheering and dancing at a live music concert in a theatre with stage lighting and a mixing desk in the foreground.12

    Komedia Comedy Club

    17-31 October · 3 days

    Komedia · Bath · 11 miles from the centre

    from £16
  7. Martin Parr Foundation13

    The PhotoBookMuseum on Grand Hotel Parr: BOP 26 Artist Talk

    Sun 18 October

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  8. Noah's Ark Play Centre Brislington14

    Toddler Mornings

    19-30 October · 10 days

    Noah's Ark Play Centre Brislington · Bristol · 3 miles from the centre

    from £1ages 0-4
  9. Young children and adults tending raised garden beds at an outdoor farm activity area.15

    City and Guilds Level 1 Horticulture Award

    19-26 October · 2 days

    Hartcliffe City Farm · Bristol · 4 miles from the centre

    Free
  10. Young children and adults tending raised garden beds at an outdoor farm activity area.16

    Market Garden Volunteering

    20-27 October · 2 days

    Hartcliffe City Farm · Bristol · 4 miles from the centre

    See listing
  11. Colourful entrance arch to St Werburgh's City Farm with pathway, wooden gates, and farm buildings beyond.17

    Women's Hearth & Drum Circle with Starshine Roots

    20-27 October · 2 days

    St Werburghs City Farm · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  12. Young children and adults tending raised garden beds at an outdoor farm activity area.18

    Animal Care for Wellbeing

    21-28 October · 2 days

    Hartcliffe City Farm · Bristol · 4 miles from the centre

    See listing
  13. Child examining ancient coins displayed in an illuminated museum case.19

    Audio Described Tours

    21-30 October · 6 days

    National Roman Legion Museum · Caerleon · 19 miles from the centre

    Free
  14. The Dolman Theatre20

    Matilda Jnr

    22-24 October · 3 days

    The Dolman Theatre · Newport · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  15. Young children and adults tending raised garden beds at an outdoor farm activity area.21

    Maintenance volunteering

    22-29 October · 2 days

    Hartcliffe City Farm · Bristol · 4 miles from the centre

    See listing
  16. Man and child on a fairground ride featuring a large purple and gold dinosaur head sculpture, surrounded by trees.22

    The Great Halloween Mystery

    Sat 24 October

    The Dino Chase · Romsey · 57 miles from the centre

    See listing
  17. The Dolman Theatre23

    Little Leaders Showcase

    Sun 25 October

    The Dolman Theatre · Newport · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  18. A person crouches beside a miniature passenger train with green and yellow livery on a track in a park setting.24

    Final Public Running Day

    Sun 25 October

    Ashton Court Miniature Railway · Bristol · 2 miles from the centre

    from £1.75
  19. Aerial view of a stone building with a modern metal-clad theatre entrance and street-level forecourt with planted areas.25

    Children's Halloween Party

    Sun 25 October · 14:30

    Frome Memorial Theatre · Frome · 19 miles from the centre

    from £12ages 0+
  20. White dovecote surrounded by colourful flowering plants and climbing ivy against a stone wall in bright sunshine.26

    Halloween Half Term

    26-31 October · 6 days

    Old Down Estate · Bristol · 9 miles from the centre

    from £4
  21. Swans and waterfowl on a calm lake with tree-lined banks and autumn foliage in the background.27

    October Half Term Family Activities in Roath Park Conservatory

    26-29 October · 4 days

    Roath Park · Cardiff · 25 miles from the centre

    See listing
  22. Martin Parr Foundation28

    Susan Meiselas: Artist Talk and Book Signing

    Tue 27 October

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  23. Martin Parr Foundation29

    Dark Tales: Curator Tour

    Fri 30 October

    Martin Parr Foundation · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  24. The Dolman Theatre30

    Little Shop Of Horrors

    30-31 October · 2 days

    The Dolman Theatre · Newport · 20 miles from the centre

    See listing
  25. Visitors on two levels of a moored barge with waterfront buildings and boats visible across the water.31

    BRAIN GORGE! Halloween on the Barge

    31 Oct - 1 Nov · 2 days

    Grain Barge · Bristol · 1 mile from the centre

    See listing
  26. Heritage steam train with red and cream carriages travelling through rural countryside with green fields and bare trees.32

    Spooky Specials

    31 Oct - 1 Nov · 2 days

    East Somerset Railway · Shepton Mallet · 19 miles from the centre

    from £10
  27. White dovecote surrounded by colourful flowering plants and climbing ivy against a stone wall in bright sunshine.33

    Candle Making Workshop

    Sun 1 November · 10:00

    Old Down Estate · Bristol · 9 miles from the centre

    from £35
  28. A young child runs across a colourful outdoor play mat in a rural setting with trees and fencing behind.34

    Candle Making Workshop

    Sun 1 November · 10:00

    Old Down Country Park · Tockington · 9 miles from the centre

    from £35
  29. White dovecote surrounded by colourful flowering plants and climbing ivy against a stone wall in bright sunshine.35

    Halloween Afternoon Tea

    Sun 1 November · 12:00

    Old Down Estate · Bristol · 9 miles from the centre

    from £14.50
  30. A young child runs across a colourful outdoor play mat in a rural setting with trees and fencing behind.36

    Halloween Afternoon Tea

    Sun 1 November · 12:00

    Old Down Country Park · Tockington · 9 miles from the centre

    See listing
  31. White dovecote surrounded by colourful flowering plants and climbing ivy against a stone wall in bright sunshine.37

    Faux Stained Glass Workshop

    Sun 1 November · 13:30

    Old Down Estate · Bristol · 9 miles from the centre

    from £35
  32. A young child runs across a colourful outdoor play mat in a rural setting with trees and fencing behind.38

    Faux Stained Glass Workshop

    Sun 1 November · 13:30

    Old Down Country Park · Tockington · 9 miles from the centre

    from £35

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