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Half term activities at Cliffe House, Shepley
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About the event
Join us for a fabulous fun and adventurous October Half term holiday Activities
Tuesday 27th October
ARCHERY
Learn the basics of archery, 60-minute instructor-led sessions,
with 12 spaces per session. All equipment provided.
Age: 6+yrs
£8.00pp + Booking fee
10.00-11.00am | 11.15-12.15pm | 12.30-1.30pm | 1.45pm-2.45pm | 3.00-4.00pm
Wednesday 28th October
WANDMAKING
Wand making workshop. Design create and make your own magical wand with carefully selected wood from our woodland. Open to children aged 6 years + and adults. Fully qualified instructor led session. All equipment provided.
Age: 6+yrs
£8.00pp + Booking fee
10.00-11.00am | 11.15-12.15pm | 12.30-1.30pm | 1.45pm-2.45pm | 3.00-4.00pm
Thursday 29th October
BUSHCRAFT
Book on for our fantastic instructor led Bushcraft activity. This is the perfect family activity for all to sit around a campfire toasting marshmallows, making & cooking your own garlic bread twist, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate.
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements.
No need to worry about the damp conditions - this session is based under cover within our woodland.
Age: 6+yrs.
£10.00pp + Booking fee
10.00-11.30am | 12.00-1.30pm | 2.00pm-3.30pm
Friday 30th October
CLIMBING WALL
Test your skill and strength on our climbing wall. Fully qualified instructor led session.
All equipment provided.
No advance booking required.
Age: 6+yrs
£5.00pp for 4 climbs.
10.00-4.00pm (can arrive at anytime between the hours stated).
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October
PUMPKIN PICKING & CARVING
Come along to our pumpkin patch, pick your favourite pumpkin, and carve it while you’re here. Wheelbarrows available (limited number available, first come first served). Carving will be undercover, so no need to worry about the weather though wellies are advised – it can get muddy! Open to all ages and adult / parental supervision required.
Age: Open to all ages
£6.00pp + Booking fee
10.00-4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm).
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October
HALLOWEEN FUN TRAIL
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is buggy friendly and something the whole family can enjoy.
When you have collected all the clues, claim your prize from the Kiosk.
Age: Open to all ages
£2.50pp + Booking fee (1 treat per paid trail sheet)
10.00-4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm).
Monday 26th - Friday 30th October
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
Let your young ones loose on our woodland adventure playground with ropes, swings, slides, bridges and climbing walls – excitement and fun for all. Adult / parental supervision required at all times.
Age: Open to all ages
FREE ACCESS
10.00-4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm).
Online booking recommended.
Please click on the link under Further Information for booking.
Snacks and drink will be available each day, served from the main house.
Organiser
Cliffe House Outdoor Study and Conference Centre
Contacts
Cliffe House
140 Lane Head Rd,
Shepley,
Huddersfield,
HD8 8DB
cliffehouse@kirklees.gov.uk
01484 416416
Dates and venues
Monday 26 October 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Activities from 26th to 30th October - some on certain days only. Places often limited - please click on the Town Halls link under Further Information in this listing for more details, booking and to check availability.
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Activities from 26th to 30th October - some on certain days only. Places often limited - please click on the Town Halls link under Further Information in this listing for more details, booking and to check availability.
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Activities from 26th to 30th October - some on certain days only. Places often limited - please click on the Town Halls link under Further Information in this listing for more details, booking and to check availability.
Thursday 29 October 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Activities from 26th to 30th October - some on certain days only. Places often limited - please click on the Town Halls link under Further Information in this listing for more details, booking and to check availability.
Friday 30 October 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm, Activities from 26th to 30th October - some on certain days only. Places often limited - please click on the Town Halls link under Further Information in this listing for more details, booking and to check availability.
Cliffe House Field Centre, 140, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
Further information
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Town Halls eventspage
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Themes
Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes)
Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.