27 October 2026 (past event)
- 10:30 to 12:00
- 13:30 to 15:00
Family activity
Time Travel craft club: Halloween
Create your perfect spooky scene!
- Date
- 27 to 29 October 2026
- Location
- The National Archives, Kew
Looking for a wicked activity this October half term?
Create and decorate an array of crafts ahead of Halloween at The National Archives. Get into the spirit of the season by:
- making trick or treat boxes
- designing the perfect monster mask
- fabricating creepy candle holders
- creating all sorts of spooky inventions to take home with you
This event is suitable for families and children from 2 years and over. In the friendly environment of our café – provided by the historic Maids of Honour – you can take a seat at our spacious craft stations and let your imagination run wild. Prepare for a time of ghoulishly good fun for all the family.
- When: 27 and 29 October, 10:30-12:00 or 13:30-15:00
- Where: The National Archives' Café
- Capacity: Maximum 30 bookable places per session – while parents do not need to book a ticket, we ask that you let us know the approximate number of adults in your group at point of sale.
Find out more
If you have any questions about this event, please send us an email.
Event details
- Dates
- 27 to 29 October 2026
- Price
-
£3
Per child, accompanying adults free
- Age
- For children aged 2 years and over
- Location
- Café area
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The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU
- Part of series
- Time Travel Club
This event has sold out.
Dates for this event
29 October 2026 (past event)
- 10:30 to 12:00
- 13:30 to 15:00
Plan your visit
What is The National Archives?
The National Archives is the official archive of the UK government, and England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Everyone is welcome to visit our headquarters in Kew. We put on exhibitions, events and displays and offer reading rooms giving access to our collections there.
Getting here
The National Archives is located by the River Thames in Kew, 30 minutes from Central London. We offer advice on travelling to us by car, bike, train or bus.
Children and families
We provide a warm welcome to visitors of all ages, including children and family groups.
- Free activity sheets (for ages 1+) are available from the Time Travel Club trolley in our entrance hall
- Our café is child-friendly and there are picnic benches outside
- Prams and buggies are welcome, and we have a buggy park
- Baby changing facilities are located by our entrance hall, at the top of the main stairs, and in the library
- Emergency supplies of nappies and wipes are available
Eat and drink
We have a café and coffee bar provided by Maids of Honour, a historic local tea room and bakery. It has spacious indoor and outside seating and a soft play area.
On the menu is a variety of high-quality lunchtime meals, sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Vegetarians, vegans and other dietary requirements are all catered to.
Series
Time Travel Club
Come along to our regular events for children. Spend time together – with an archives twist!