Halloween and half-term fun

Celebrate Halloween and the October half term from 25 October – 2 November with a host of spooky family events in Shakespeare’s England. Carve pumpkins, enjoy family ghost trails, learn how to make potions and spells or simply enjoy an autumnal walk. For the very brave there are plenty of… more

Iconic photos of the 20th century – Christies announces online auction

Christie’s will sell photographs taken by leading photographers of 20th century icons online at auction between 8-16 October. The sale presents works by leading figures in Post-War, Contemporary and Fashion Photography such as Edward Burtynsky, Candida Höfer, Nan Goldin, William Wegman, David LaChapelle, Nobuyoshi Araki, Helmut Newton and Mario Testino.… more

Hill Close Gardens, Warwick

Hill Close Gardens is a group of 18 surviving Victorian detached gardens on a hillside in Warwick. Bread and Meat Close, Warwick CV34 6HF. Open 11am-5pm every day. Winter opening hours (November-March) Monday-Friday 11-4pm. Closed Sat, Sun. Charges: Adults £3.50 Children 5-16 years £1. www.hillclosegardens.com more