Families in Stroud can follow a free spooky explorer trail at the Museum in the Park during the October half-term period.

A Spooky Search will run at the museum in Stratford Park, Stratford Road, with visitors invited to follow clues and find special spooky objects hidden around the museum.

What visitors can expect

The museum says the objects have been brought out of storage so families can take a closer look. The activity is designed for family groups to enjoy together.

Visitors should ask at Museum Reception when they arrive to take part. The calendar listing gives the event dates as Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to Sunday, November 8, 2026, and describes it as an October half-term activity.

The Museum in the Park is at Stratford Park, Stratford Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AF.