Halloween Half Term Workshops: Flapping Bat Craft

Torre Abbey is running a Flapping Bat Craft workshop on Sunday 1 November, one of the half-term activities they've got on during the October break. It's a drop-in session, so you don't need to book a slot in advance—you just turn up when it suits you.

The idea is simple: you make your own bat with moving wings and take it home as a spooky decoration. It's the kind of thing that works as part of a seasonal display, as a bit of decor for a Halloween party, or just hanging around the house. The session is open to all ages, so it's as much for the kids as it is for the adults who fancy getting stuck in. If you're heading there with a family, it's a handy way to keep everyone occupied for a bit while you're visiting the abbey.

It runs in two separate windows on the day, so you've got a choice of when to drop in: the morning session is from 10:30 to 12:30, and the afternoon one runs from 14:00 to 15:00. You'll find it in The Learning Lab, inside the abbey grounds in Torquay. Because it's a drop-in, you can roll in whenever you like within those times rather than having to be there right at the start.

As for the cost, the workshop is included with your normal admission, so there's no extra charge on top of your entry to the abbey. Donations are welcome if you're feeling generous, but they're not required. Just keep in mind that you do need a valid ticket for Torre Abbey to take part. Between the two sessions, you've got a good few hours to choose from, so it fits around your day whether you're an early starter or prefer the afternoon.