Adult Only Touring Caravan Park & Camping
Self-catering Holiday Lodge Accommodation For hire
Sparkford Somerset
OCTOBER TOURING CARAVAN PARK, SOMERSET
With lots to see and do in Somerset this October, it's an ideal time to take a touring caravan or motorhome break. From pumpkin festivals to traditional Somerset carnivals, there's fantastic free events. If you're looking for something a little more spooky around Hallowe'en, we've got some great ideas exploring cathedral architecture and a Glastonbury ghost tour.
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It's not just touring accommodation we've got on offer - there's holiday lodges available for hire too, sleeping up to four adults, they make an ideal place to spend a weekend and visit the county.
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Premier Parks have recommended us as one of their top suggestions for a getaway for the autumn!
Ask a Somerset resident what their favourite time of year is and they'll likely give you the same answer: carnival season! Join us for the Somerset tradition of carnival - the largest illuminated carnival in the world.
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Our nearest procession is Castle Cary carnival, happening on Saturday 12 October as part of the Wessex Grand Prix circuit. Expect tractor-towed comedy and entertainment weaving through the historic small town.
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There's also carnivals in North Somerset in November, with Shepton Mallet on 13 November; Wells on 15 November and Glastonbury on 16 November.
There's tours of the sculptures of Wells Cathedral throughout October. The "Carvings and the Carvers" tour will explore one of the most remarkable collections of medieval carvings in England, including the famous West Front.
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Specialist guides will teach you about the you training, tools and material used by the carver.
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“Wells is the best place in England to enjoy and study stiff-leaf capitals. Stiff-leaf foliage was an English speciality anyway; capitals of stylized foliage as beautiful as those of Wells do not exist anywhere outside England. They make the crocket capitals of France look dull. Wells presents us with the whole gamut of stiff-leaf.” - Pevsner, 1958
Join in on Yeovil and Glastonbury ghost walk tours in October, held in the ancient streets of Glastonbury where you'll attempt to track down paranormal activity, or the historic town of Yeovil.
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You'll get a chance to try out ghost hunting technology and equipment and be led to the most haunted spots around the town. Glastonbury, known to be the burial ground of King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere, may even present an opportunity to bump in to their ghosts near Glastonbury Abbey.
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Tours can be booked at https://extours.co.uk/
Visit Hauser & Wirth, Bruton on Sunday 26 October to join in with their annual pumpkin festival, courtesy of adjoining restaurant Roth Bar and new restaurant, Da Costa.
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The world-renowned art gallery is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to one of the most famous female artists of all time, Phyllida Barlow, curated by former director of the Tate Modern, Frances Morris.
You can join in the celebration with pumpkin carving competitions and pumpkin-themed food cooked over fire.
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October is also the perfect time to visit the Oudolf Field garden adjoining the gallery, one of the key gardens in the "New Perennial" movement chosen for their beautiful colours and structures.
Catch the horse racing, beginning the season in October at nearby Jockey Club racecourse in Wincanton.
The season opener is on 17 October, with seven thrilling jump races.
The next races are on 27 October with the Keagan Kirkby Raceday. The first race of the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Series will take place on this day.
Learn about the Witch of Wookey Hole during their halloween spectacular 5 - 31 October and see where Somerset's most delicious Cheddar cheese is matured.
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The Wookey Hole museum shows real life footage of deep divers in to the caves and you'll be treated to a spooky circus show. Round off your day in the penny arcade, where some of the vintage contraptions hold the power to send shivers down even the boldest spine. Or, for a dash of friendly competition, challenge your clan to a round of Monster Golf! Loser buys the hot chocolates.
Yeovil Literary Festival runs from 10 October - 16 November at Westlands Leisure Complex and this year features some huge names!
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Dorset local, Martin Clues, will be introducing his new book, Meetings With Remarkable Animals, which focuses on his adoption of a former guide dog.
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Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper will be talking about why he thinks farming is the best job in the whole world.
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ITV superstars Paul Sinha and Fern Britton will be dicussing their lives on 25 and 27 October.
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Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent will be introducing her first mystery novel on 26 October.
There's so many fantastic music events on in Somerset this October to suit all tastes:
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Enjoy Wells Cathedral's extensive concerts by Candlelight of Elton John 2 & 3 October; Elvis 11 October and Tina Turner 12 October
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4 October: The Glam Rock Show: Get it On, Westlands, Yeovil
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5 October: That'll Be The Day, Westlands, Yeovil
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11 October: Mania - The ABBA Tribute, Westlands, Yeovil
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18 October: Steeleye Span, Westlands, Yeovil
Don't miss out on one of the final Giant Shepton Mallet Flea Markets of the year held on 5 October at the Royal Bath and West Showground. You can even take the bus from Sparkford High Street (100 yards from our entrance) to the showground.
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For antiques hunting in Somerset and Dorset take a look at our antiques page: