The Month Ahead - October 2018

Welcome to October's The Month Ahead. The clock's go back at the end of this month which means longer nights – perfect for Halloween! Let's have a look at some of the traditional feasts and festivals, events and exhibitions that are happening around the UK this month.

1^st-6^th October - Truro Trend. See the latest fashions and grab some great deals in local shops as fashion and beauty takes over Truro. Don't miss the catwalk display in Truro Cathedral.

11^th-15^th October – Walk Scilly Weekend. Choose one of the islands and find a walk to suit you. Find out about the history, wildlife and the way of life on these beautiful islands.

12^th October - 4^th November - Ramster Garden, Chiddingfold, Surrey. The autumn opening of the gardens includes maples, sculptures and a tranquil lake.

12^th-14^th October - Hertford Food and Drink Festival. Across the weekend take part in cookery classes, buy at the farmers' market and indulge at the street food stalls.

13^th and 20^th October - Ocean Film Festival, Bristol. Dive into a selection of sea themed films with tales of surfers, rowers and marine life.

13^th-31^st October – Screamland, Margate. Dreamland is turned into the horror filled Screamland each October with 7 mazes and rides to go on. Not for the faint-hearted!

24^th October - Victorian Schoolroom Experience, Reading Museum. Step back in time and feel what it was like to learn the '3Rs'.

25^th October - 4^th November - Whitby Abbey. The setting of Bram Stoker's vampire novel Dracula is the perfect place to enjoy Halloween. The Abbey will be illuminated in the evening plus there will be special spooky events for the children.

26^th October - Fulham Palace Museums at Night. As part of the October Museums at Night Festival Fulham Palace will be going back in time for a Tudor Treasure Hunt. Solve the puzzles while encountering bishops, thieves and queens!

26^th-27^th October - Colchester Oktoberfest. The great German beer festival comes to Essex with traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drink.

All events are subject to change. Please check with the organisers before travelling.

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