Halloween Half-Term Fun at The Bluebell Café

Join us for some spooktacular Halloween Half-Term Fun this October!

Pick up a trail sheet from The Bluebell Café for our free Halloween trail, follow the clues, and return your completed answers to claim a super spooky treat. Plus, don’t miss our mosaic tile decorating activity at 11am on Wednesday, 22 October for just £3.50 per child (please text: 07916 158577 to book). Weather permitting, we’ll also be firing up the BBQ on Wednesday, just £7.50 per adult and £5 for children (no booking required). We look forward to seeing you for a fang-tastic time!

Why not make a fun day out of it and visit our lovely animals, including alpacas, emus, pigs and donkeys! We also have a playground, outdoor gym and a beautiful woodland walk - perfect for taking in the autumn colours. After all the fresh air treat yourself to a delicious snack or meal and drink in our Bluebell Cafe. Find out more here.

TN card holders

The Bluebell Cafe is proud to be a member of the TN Card reward scheme, which gives members rewards and discounts when supporting local independent businesses. TN Card holders receive a free hot drink of their choice when they spend £5 or more on food.

Donations welcome

Aspens Charities provides high-quality support to autistic people and those with a learning disability, and their families. Entry to our site is free but we warmly welcome donations to support our vital work and maintain our grounds. Donating couldn't be easier as we now have a handy tap-to-donate machine located in our car park (next to the Welcome sign), you can scan the QR code on our signage, donate via our website or leave a cash donation in the boxes on site.

You can also donate your pre-loved items at our on-site Donations Centre. Good quality clothing, accessories, books, toys and homeware are all gratefully received.

Please be mindful that our site is the home of many of the people we support, some of whom work in and use the Cafe and help care for our animals. Please be respectful of this at all times. It is also a working site used by Aspens' care, maintenance and office staff.

Find out more about visiting Aspens here.

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Date

Monday 20 October - Friday 24 October

Address

The Bluebell Café and Animal Farm

Cornford Lane, Pembury

TN2 4QU

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

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