Apple Day
Music, games, cider, chainsaw sculpting and bucketloads of rosy apples… Burwash Manor’s Apple Day returns on 10 October. The cosy farmstead invites you to join them for a day celebrating the humble English apple, with apple-inspired activities, cider tasting and various edible treats to try in the Food Hall. The day begins at 9am with a vintage ploughing match and hedge-laying competition (ruthlessly competitive, we’re told), before Cam Valley Orchards drop by to discuss their heritage apple varieties and introduce a load of appley games for the family. There’ll also be miniature steam train rides, falconry, archery and music from the Sawston Steel Band. Don’t forget to bring your own apples to be pulped! Entry £3 adults, with proceeds going to the Sick Children’s Trust. www.burwashmanor.com
Half Term at Wandlebury
Bring the little ones to Wandlebury Country Park on 27 October for an exciting morning exploring the park and finding out how wildlife prepares for winter. Afterwards, head to the stable rooms and get creative for an art session using lots of wonderful autumnal colours and materials. It’s spider season at Wandlebury, and on 28 October the team will lead a special spider hunt, revealing beautiful silk-spun webs and relaying fascinating spider facts: a sure step towards conquering any fears! Both events run 10am-12pm, costs £6.50 per child. Then, on 30 October, treat yourselves to a day off as the capable team at Wandlebury offer to look after your brood for the day. They’ll be building dens, roasting marshmallows over the fire and playing outdoor games. Costs £30 per child. www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Horrible Histories
What was it like to grow up in Ancient Greece? Who were the stars of the first-ever Olympic Games? This month, meet the Groovy Greeks at Cambridge Arts Theatre: a boisterous half-term stage show by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company. Better still, it’s a double bill! As well as the Greeks you’ll get to see the Incredible Invaders in action on a 1,000-year journey. Find out who’s who at Sutton Hoo and stop King Alfred burning his buns. Good gracious! It runs from 27 to 31 October, 7pm, 2pm and 10.30am. Tickets £20 (£15 for children). www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
Rosie’s Magic Horse
The lovely book by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Quentin Blake, is brought to the stage this month by Peaceful Lion Productions. Rosie’s Magic Horse is a magical adventure starring a small girl with big dreams and a magic horse named Stickerino. Join them as they meet pirates, navigate ice-lolly mountains and search for caskets of gold. For ages 3-8. www.junction.co.uk
Autumn Festival
A seasonal family event featuring food, crafts, real ale and traditional games is being held at Gravel Hill Farm, North West Cambridge. Stop by on 31 October and 1 November for apple bobbing, live music and more. www.marketsquaregroup.com
