As autumn arrives with its vibrant colours and crisp air, Bridgend County comes to life with an array of exciting events and activities for everyone to enjoy. From pumpkin picking adventures to family-friendly outings in picturesque parks, let’s explore some of the best autumn events in Bridgend County:
Discover the perfect pumpkin picking experiences this October!
Set in a rural haven where the Williams’ family have farmed cattle and sheep for the past 60 years, Dolau Ifan Ddu Farm is full of countryside charm and a fantastic dog-friendly location to explore nature! Pat the pig and her piglets, marvel at the thousands of pumpkins ready to pick, and get ready for lots of photos with a picturesque backdrop!
Picking Patch at Ty Coch Farm, Porthcawl
At the coast, you’ll find another gem of a location for pumpkin picking from Picking Patch at Ty Coch Farm, enjoy free parking and free entry, with over twenty varieties of pumpkin to seek out and a chance to get up and close with farm animals - there’s plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories!!
Enjoy family fun at Bryngarw Country Park this half-term
As well as being an unforgettable outdoor space to enjoy the changing colours of the season, Bryngarw Country Park also offers a range of family fun events to celebrate autumn!
Bubble up potions, show a steady hand for broomstick flying and demonstrate your spellbinding knowledge with the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - part of Louby Lou’s Storytelling event, taking children on a Halloween adventure on 30th and 31st October.
Enjoy more half term fun, with Pumpkin Carving Workshops on Saturday 28th October and spooky stories, crafts and a treasure hunt with Awen Libraries on Wednesday 1st November, or simply create your own family adventure by exploring over a hundred acres of beautiful parkland!
Halloween happenings at Parc Slip Nature Reserve
Not only is it a vast beauty spot to immerse yourself in nature and marvel at stunning countryside scenery - Parc Slip Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre is also a great place to get involved with events, workshops and activities!
This month, your tiniest monsters can join in the Halloween fun with The Giggly Ghoul story from Story Babies on Saturday 21st October, and budding artists can get stuck in with a spooktacular painting workshop on Friday 27th October.
On Saturday 28th October, children are invited to a day of creepy crafts, ghoulish games, chilling cakes and Halloween creative story writing - there’s even the chance to be crowned the best dressed at the Halloween costume contest!
No trip to Parc Slip is complete without sampling the delights at the cafe, with delicious autumn concoctions such as toffee popcorn hot chocolate and spicy pumpkin and apple soup, which just have to be finished off with one of the cafe’s signature homemade desserts!
Enchanting Halloween story time at St. John's House
Looking for some spooky storytelling to get into the Halloween spirit? What better location for an eerie Halloween experience than at one of Bridgend County’s oldest dwellings, with over 500 years of intriguing history to be explored! Visit St.John's House and soak up the atmosphere, sitting amongst ancient artefacts for captivating stories from professional storyteller David Ambrose on the evening of October 28th.
Stay a while to enjoy the scenery..
As well as offering exciting events and activities that celebrate the season, Bridgend County is home to beautiful outdoor spaces to embrace the colours, scents and sounds of autumn. Why not stay a while to take in the mesmerising sight of red, orange, and yellow hues painting the landscape while you’re here? From outdoor pursuits to pumpkin picking and seasonal food and drink, enjoy the wonders of autumn and make unforgettable memories in Bridgend County this season…
