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Halloween half term at Ordsall Hall (Find the Familiars trail, broomstick, wand and spell-book workshops)

Name: Halloween half term at Ordsall Hall (Find the Familiars trail, broomstick, wand and spell-book workshops)
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Ordsall Hall

25 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Trail Sun 25, Mon 26-Thu 29 Oct and Sun 1 Nov (£2 per child, no booking, 10am-4pm Mon-Thu, 11.30am-4pm Sun); broomstick making 26 Oct £3, spell book 27 Oct £1.50, clay faces 28 Oct £3, wand making 29 Oct £3 (bookable)
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Ordsall Hall, SalfordAbout 20 min drive from Timperley
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Under £10Hall entry free; trail £2 per child; workshops £1.50-£3
Good for most agesIndoors and out

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A Halloween trail at Ordsall Hall where children search the Tudor house and gardens for nine hidden imps and witches' familiars. It suits all ages; buy a trail sheet at reception on arrival, no booking needed, and dress for the weather as part of it is outdoors. Bookable half-term workshops include broomstick making, wand making, clay faces and spell books.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: ordsallhall.com. Report a problem

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Halloween half term at Ordsall Hall (Find the Familiars trail, broomstick, wand and spell-book workshops)

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