🍂 October Half Term at Hillside! 🍂
Half term is nearly here – the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy some autumn fun before the Christmas countdown begins!
Here’s what’s waiting for you at Hillside:
- 🚜 A tractor-themed play park and acres of open space to run, explore, and maybe even splash in a few muddy puddles (don’t forget your wellies!).
- ☕ A welcoming coffee lounge, ideal for a cosy cuppa, complete with games and jigsaws for the whole family.
- 🛍️ An on-site shop stocked with tasty treats and goodies.
- Our Glamping Pods will be decorated with spooky suprises from 14th October - 2nd November!
🎃 Halloween Fun at Hillside - Tuesday 28th October & Saturday 1st November, from 10am
- Join us in the coffee lounge for spooky fun, including:
- Fancy dress competition
- Best carved pumpkin contest
- Spooky scavenger hunt
- Traditional apple bobbing
🥖 Carlton Kitchen - Thursday 31st October, 3pm – 6pm
Carlton Kitchen will be on-site with their delicious artisan bakery goods – perfect for an afternoon treat!
From pumpkin picking to spooky adventures, there’s no shortage of Halloween fun nearby – here are the events we think you’ll love most!
Monk Park Farm (10 miles from Hillside, approx. 16 mins)
www.monkparkfarm.co.uk/
Monk Park Farm is bursting with exciting activities for all ages, including special Halloween treats like a huge pumpkin patch and a magical Wizard Academy! Meet hundreds of friendly animals, enjoy barrel rides, dig and play in the giant sandpit, and explore plenty of play equipment. Don’t forget to pop into the gift shop and relax in the café – there’s something for everyone!
Spillmans (12 miles from Hillside, approx. 19 mins)
https://www.spilmans.co.uk/
While Spilmans may be best known for its pick-your-own strawberries and soft fruits, this beloved family farm has grown into so much more! Throughout October, Spilmans comes alive with their spectacular Pumpkin Festivals, where visitors can explore a huge pumpkin patch bursting with colour and character — from classic orange pumpkins to green, yellow, blue, warty, and even stripey varieties. Families can also enjoy a full day of activities including a giant slide, bale mountain, barrel rides, a giant maize pit, the corn cannon, and a spooky walk — with plenty of photo opportunities to capture those seasonal memories. There is also a cosy café, play barn and outdoor play area. Before you visit, be sure to check out the Spilmans website for opening times and event details — this is one autumn adventure you won’t want to miss!
Thorp Perrow (19 miles from Hillside, approx. 38 mins)
https://www.thorpperrow.com/
Discover a stunning arboretum featuring a birds of prey centre, a play park, friendly animals, and a welcoming café. For half term, they’ve lined up special Halloween events including a spooky trail, pizza van, face painting, craft stalls, and much more! Check their website for full details and make the most of a fun-filled autumn day!
Stockeld Park (32 miles from Hillside, approx. 41 mins)
https://stockeldpark.co.uk/
Get ready for a season of excitement at Stockeld Park, where over 40 acres of adventure await visitors of all ages! Step inside the incredible Playhive—one of Europe’s largest indoor playgrounds—and let your imagination run wild. Outside, explore enchanting forest trails, get lost in the magical maze, bounce around on giant inflatables, and hop aboard the ever-popular land train for a ride through fun and fantasy.
This October, Stockeld Park transforms into a world of seasonal magic. Join the Woodland Witches on a forest quest, pick your perfect pumpkin, brave the Monster Maze, and take on the Laser Zombie battle for an unforgettable thrill.
The nearby towns are also packed with fantastic facilities, so here are a few top picks for family-friendly activities:
Swimming
Northallerton Leisure Centre (9.1 miles from Hillside, approx. 20 mins)
Thirsk Leisure Centre (6.4 miles from Hillside, approx. 13 mins)
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/active-north-yorkshire
Cinema
The Ritz Cinema, Thirsk (6.2 miles, approx. 12 mins)
https://ritzcinema.co.uk/RitzCinemaThirsk.dll/Home
Everyman Cinema, Northallerton (8.3 miles from Hillside, approx. 17 mins)
https://www.everymancinema.com/venues-list/g01oj-everyman-northallerton/
Soft Play
Crazy Kingdom, Northallerton (14 miles from Hillside, approx. 22 mins)
Twiggys Soft Play, Thirsk (7.1 miles from Hillside, approx. 12 mins)