October half-term at Watts Gallery: monsters, magic and mischief
Watts Gallery Artists' Village, Compton · 20 October to 1 November 2026
Watts Gallery fills its gallery, house and woodland with Halloween activities for half-term. Children follow a woodland witches trail, mix potions and add their own creature to a monster menagerie.
Highlights
- Woodland witches trail
- Potion station inspired by nature
- Build a monster for the menagerie
- Spooky stories on selected weekdays
Good to know
- Costumes are encouraged
- A separate Halloween craft club runs on 28 and 29 October
- The gallery is closed on Mondays
Getting there
Watts Gallery Artists' Village, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1DQ
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