October Events at Penllergare Valley Woods
October brings a mix of Halloween spooktaculars, citizen science, bulb sales, photography, folklore talks, conservation, and wildlife walks to Penllergare Valley Woods.
Friday Fungi Foray
2 October | 1pm–2.30pm | £1
Join fungus fanatic Conservation Chris for a fascinating walk exploring the wonderful world of autumn fungi.
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Antur Bach Nature Club
3 October | 10am–11.30am & 1pm–2.30pm
Fun outdoor nature-based activities for children aged 1–6 with an introduction to the Welsh language through story time.
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Antur Bach Nature Babes
7 October | 10am–11am
A gentle nature session for pre-walking and just-walking little ones, introducing the Welsh language through story time.
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Beginners Autumn Photography Walk
7 October | 1.30pm–3.30pm
Learn practical composition and manual camera settings while capturing autumn colors, trees, and fungi with Vaisey Bramley.
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Fungi Festival
10 October | 11am–3pm
A celebration of all things fungi featuring talks, crafts, and live demonstrations! (Guided walk tickets SOLD OUT).
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Popham Kidney Café
12 October | 11am–1pm
A friendly monthly drop-in opportunity for kidney patients to meet, chat, and connect through Popham Kidney Support.
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Daffodil Bulb Sale
17 October | 11am–2pm | From 25p
Pop along to browse around 20 distinct, hard-to-find bulb varieties for a spectacular spring garden. No booking needed!
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Sunday Conservation Session
18 October | 10am–12pm
Get involved with practical conservation work, help care for the woodland and gardens, and enjoy a cuppa with the team.
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Paint Along like Bob Ross
19 October | 10.30am–12.30pm | Ages 12+
Unleash your inner artist with Little Tree Studio in a fun step-by-step Bob Ross style painting workshop.
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Wednesday Wildlife Walk
21 October | 10.30am–12pm | £1
Join us for a leisurely walk through the woods and discover the wildlife and seasonal changes around Penllergare.
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Antur Bach Spooky Halloween Sessions
24 October | 10am–11.30am & 1pm–2.30pm | Ages 1–6
Spooky outdoor nature activities and Welsh story time for confident walking toddlers and young children.
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Ghost Talk & Walk with Mark Rees
24 October | 4.30pm–6.30pm
Step into the shadows with folklore author Mark Rees (star of Paranormal Unpacked) for spooky local tales and legends.
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Halloween Trails
26–31 October | 10am–3pm | £3.50
Choose between our Little Ghouls or Phantom trails! Pick up trail sheets at the Coffee Shop. No booking needed.
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Halloween Litter Pick
27 October | 10am–12pm | Free!
Help keep our woods clear of spooktacular clutter on a family-friendly community litter pick. Fancy dress welcome!
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Fearsome Fungi and Wicked Weeds
28 October | 10.30am–12pm | £1 | Ages 6+
A spooky citizen science hunt uncovering creeping mushrooms, mysterious mycelium, and wicked weeds in the valley.
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UV Nature Walk
30 October | 6.30pm–8pm | £3 | Ages 6+
Search the woods after dark with UV torches for creatures and fungi that naturally fluoresce in the dark.
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