Spooky Goings-On at Oriel Y Parc

Oriel y Parc in St Davids is summoning all young witches, wizards and creative creatures for some frightfully fun family activities.

Until Sunday 2 November, the centre will be transformed into a hive of Halloween-themed workshops, storytelling sessions and seasonal trails, perfect for young adventurers looking to mix a little magic with their school break.

The Witch’s Potion Trail is a self-ledadventure that challenges visitors to track down hidden potion ingredients scattered across the centre’s courtyard, tower and nearby woods. Available daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm, the trail costs £4 per child.

On select days, the Discovery Room has a series of Make and Take art workshops. Budding artists can craft Spooky Masks (Saturday 25 October), a Batinator Bat Headdress (Monday 27 October) and a glowing Pumpkin Suncatcher (Wednesday 29 October). Each drop-in session costs £4 per child. Timings are available on the Oriel y Parc website.

On Wednesday 29 October there is also Fireside Frights & Toasty Bites, where families can gather round the firepit to toast apples, swap spooky stories, and hear wild tales from National Park rangers. Costumes are encouraged.

Rachel Perkins, manager of Oriel y Parc, said: “October is one of the most exciting times of year at Oriel y Parc – our team love creating fun, hands-on experiences that get families exploring, laughing and crafting together. Whether it’s hunting for potion ingredients or toasting apples by the fire, there’s something magical about autumn in the National Park.”

All activities are designed to be eco-friendly and suitable for a range of ages, with no pre-booking required unless stated otherwise.

More information: www.orielyparc.co.uk.