Join us at your local museum this October Half-Term for family fun and Halloween kids activities.

Discover our Hidden Wonders Trail around the House, join our drop-in creepy craft activities and share some Autumn time out with friends and family.

Children aged 4+ and their families are invited to experience the joy of discovery at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this October half term. The Hidden Wonders Hunt is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books, celebrating the release of The Search for our Cosmic Neighbours, a new book from bestselling author-illustrator Chloe Savage.

Discover hidden wonders around the museum and take on a special drawing challenge. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Hidden Wonders Hunt sticker!

Share your drawing on Instagram or BlueSky with the hashtag #HiddenWondersHunt and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win out of this world prizes, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids and a signed Hidden Wonders book bundle.

PLUS we have our Cranford the Cat family trail and Victorian dressing-up in Manchester’s very own literary House.

And the best bit? Its all included in admission, kids go free with a paying adult and your ticket last 12 months so you can visit as often as you like.