October half-term at Tredegar House

A mother and grandmother lift a child between tree stumps

Enjoy the changing of the seasons at Tredegar House as we explore all that nature had to offer this October half-term.

Autumn nature trail

Tap into your senses as you rustle through the leaves and explore everything autumn has to offer with a trail through the gardens.

  • Dates: 26 October – 3 November
  • Times: 10.30am-4pm
  • Activity type: Self-led
  • Price: Inclusive of entry price.
Take in the autumn colours at Tredegar House this month
A family walk through fallen leaves
Take in the autumn colours at Tredegar House this month

Vegetable printing workshop

Join us for this family workshop in the Orangery where our team will be helping you create your very own signature print with hand-cut vegetable stamps.

You can either choose to decorate an apron or a tote bag to take home with you.

  • Dates: 1 November
  • Times: 11am-3pm
  • Activity type: Led
  • Price: £4 per child, normal admission prices also apply. Online booking advised.

Book your place here. 

Get crafty with vegetables
A display of gourds and vegetables
Get crafty with vegetables

50 things to do before you’re 11¾

Explorer Backpacks

Head to the visitor reception and pick up an Explorer Backpack to start your own '50 things' adventure this autumn.

We’ve highlighted the best '50 things' activities to tick off here at Tredegar House and your backpack will have all the tools you need.

  • Dates: Every day until Sunday 3 November
  • Times: 10.30am-4pm
  • Activity type: Self-led
  • Price: £5 deposit, fully refundable at the end of your visit.

Create some wild art

Get crafty and create your own masterpiece with nature

  • Dates: 2 November
  • Times: 11am-3pm
  • Activity type: Led
  • Price: Inclusive of entry price.

Cook on a campfire

Join our team to cook up some tasty treats on the campfire.

  • Dates: 3 November
  • Times: 11am-3pm
  • Activity type: Led
  • Price: Inclusive of entry price.

 

Get Crafty

Red rose craft

Learn how to make paper red roses, a symbol that represented the many Chartists who lost their lives in their fight for a better future. 

Help us to make the hundreds of paper roses needed to decorate our many Christmas trees! 

Part of our Riches and Rebellion programme.

  • Dates: 26, 27, 30 October
  • Times: 11-3
  • Activity type: Guided craft
  • Price: Included in admission

 

Bat and spider craft making

Our volunteers will be on hand in the Orangery to help you create some spooky decorations this Halloween.

  • Dates: 31 October
  • Times: 11-3
  • Activity type: Guided craft
  • Price: Included in admission. Donations welcome.
Two boys hold carved pumpkins while sitting on a bench at Tredegar House

Pumpkin carving 

Brush up on your pumpkin-carving skills and get your spooky creation ready in time for Halloween.

A man enjoys a pint at Tredegar House

Torchlight Tours 

Enjoy an after-work pick-me-up in the Brewhouse Tearooms and join our historians on a tour of the mansion house after hours.