October 21, 2025

Hereford: October Half Term Activities & Events with Hereford Museums & Galleries!


October Half Term with Hereford Museums & Galleries!

Get ready for a Spooktacular week of mystery, fun and discovery across our museums this half term!

Sat 25 Oct – Sun 2 Nov
Night at the Museum: Lost Property Trail
Old House, HR1 2AA
Last night, the museum came to life! The exhibits have hidden poor Mr Wicket’s belongings — can you find them all and save his day?
Free with Old House admission | Ages 4+
Not available during performance times of “Trapped in Time”

28, 29 & 30 October | 10:30am–12noon
Night at the Old House Museum: Trapped in Time – Interactive Performance

Old House, HR1 2AA
Join us for a live, immersive mystery with Hereford College of Arts Performance & Music students! Help solve the case and uncover the secrets of the Old House…
Free with Old House admission | Ages 4+

Thursday 30 October | 11am–3pm
Ask the Expert – Calling all Treasure Hunters!

History Store, Friar Street
Got something mysterious, old or unusual? Bring it along for expert identification and discover the stories behind your objects.
FREE

Thursday 30 October | 7pm–10pm
Murder at the Museum!

Old House, HR1 2AA
Work alone or in teams to crack the case! Gather clues, question suspects, and solve the crime before time runs out.
£10 + booking fee | Ages 13+ (Under 18s with adult) | BOOK ONLINE

Museum on the Move – bringing the collection to you!
Wed 29 – The Courtyard Family Festival
Thurs 30 – Hereford Town Hall, Hereford Histories (10am–4pm)
Fri 31 – Hereford Library (10am–12pm)

Come for the history, stay for the mystery — there’s something for everyone this October half term at Hereford Museums!

Contact:
Museum Resource & Learning Centre, Hereford, United Kingdom
01432 260694
herefordmuseums@herefordshire.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.