Wharton Park events

Find out about all the upcoming events in Wharton Park.

Wharton's Witches and Wizards

Calling all budding witches and wizards! Join us at Wharton Park this Halloween and take part in a magical range of witch and wizard themed activities in our Halloween themed workshop. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged!

Online booking is required.

Date: Wednesday 30 October
Times: workshops at 10.00am and 1.00pm
Price: £10 per child
Age: suitable for all ages, younger children will require adult support with some activities

The Potion Explosion Trail

Hubble bubble potion trouble! Can you find the hidden potion bottles this Halloween by exploring the park grounds and discover the potion ingredients used by the Wharton witches and wizards and complete the trail.

Date: Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November
Price: £1 per trail sheet (purchase this from the café, cash only)

Self-led Love Exploring trails

Download the love exploring app for free - Download the Love Exploring app. Love Exploring allows you to take part in fun, themed, augmented reality trails including our amazing dinosaur safari and brand new roman game! It is compatible with most but not all mobile phones. Please check you can access all features of the trails before you visit.

Roman game

Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there. See roman buildings rise up from the ground and meet roman characters all in augmented reality. You can also try our games which include shaping a roman pot, solving a bronze making puzzle, and constructing iron tools all through your mobile phone. East Park is found by going through the underpass near the Hardwick Park Tower and Dragon. It is a field with rough paths and we recommend sensible footwear.