For centuries it has been customary to play games at Halloween, from apple-bobbing to divination rituals. In the seasonal spirit of Hallowmas, we invite you to examine our selection of spooky and mysterious objects. What are they and how might they be connected to Halloween? Come and see the display to find out the answers.

Staircase Hall

FREE, donations welcome

Join artists Emily Joy, Nicola Builder (Wayward Weaves) and Deborah Roberts for ‘Unweaving and Reweaving the Commons” – a public participatory ‘unweaving’ and reweaving workshop exploring our deep connections to local landscapes. You are invited to gradually and collaboratively pull threads from a large, printed textiles piece depicting the grassland environment on Rodborough Common, echoing the path erosion that is gradually reducing this rare wildflower habitat. Participants are then invited to reweave the pulled threads, working together to create a new collaborative fabric which carries traces of the printed image of the commons.

This is a free, drop-in workshop suitable for all ages, no previous weaving experience necessary. Do come and join us in the Walled Garden Pavilion. Drop in between 11am and 3pm.

Families with children aged 5 +, please save the dates! On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the October half term we’ll be running our popular family drop in craft activities between 11am and 4pm. No need to book, cost just £1 per child, pay on the door. For families with children aged 5+, for adults and children to enjoy together.

• Tuesday: Ghosts & Ghouls

• Wednesday: Hats & Bats

• Thursday: Paper Pumpkin Masks

Workshop doors open at 11am and close at 4pm, so come by 3.30pm if you’d like to take part. Don’t forget to enjoy our FREE Awesome Autumn explorer trail too! We look forward to seeing you.