Spooky October Half Term Fun at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

DATE

Wed 29 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025 

TIME

10am - 3pm or 4pm (see details below)

LOCATION

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings 

SUITABLE FOR

Families

Join us for spooky times as we celebrate Halloween and October half term at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Make your own spooky mask and wand and listen to fantastic stories by the magical Jake Evans in our free events on: 

Wednesday 29 October

  • 10am to 3pm – Spooky masks and magical wand making in the Dye House

Thursday 30 October     

  • 10am to 3pm – Stories by Jake Evans in the Dye House (on the half hour every hour)
  • 10am to 3pm – Spooky masks and magical wand making in the Dye House

Friday 31 October

  • 10am to 3pm – Spooky masks and magical wand making in the Dye House

Saturday 25 October - Sunday 2 November

  • 10am to 4pm – Creepy trail in the Mill Exhibition (Mill exhibition charges apply)

Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult throughout these events.

We thank the support of the UK Government, Shropshire Council and Vibrant Shropshire: A Cultural Compact.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund as part of Vibrant Shropshire’s ‘This is Shropshire’ Festival.

How to book

There is no need to book as the events are free. The Creepy Trail is free with Mill admission (normal entry charges apply). You can pay on the day on site.

How to find us

Property: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Address: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands

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