EVENT
October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions
Black Country Living Museum | Dudley
🖼️Exhibitions & Displays·🎪Shows & Performances
Event Details
Date
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov '26
Event time
10:00 – 17:00
Location
Black Country Living MuseumType
Indoor & Outdoor
About this event
October Half Term is part of the programme at Black Country Living Museum, a 29-acre open-air living museum in Dudley. This half term the historic town turns to folklore: "From black cats to magpies, to spilling the salt or walking under a ladder - there are superstitions a'plenty in the Black Country!"
What to expect:
- Daily 24 October to 1 November 2026, 10am to 5pm
- Meet the Wedding Party and help the Matron of Honour hunt down wedding essentials and the customs around them
- "Meet an intriguing woman offering mysterious cures and advice" - a village witch, or is she?
- "Meet the village undertaker and discover historic funeral customs", penny policies and Victorian mourning traditions
- 29 acres besides: vintage trams and buses, live demonstrations, the 1920s Limelight Cinema, the fairground
- Period food outlets on site - fish and chips, pork cobs, faggots and mushy peas
- "BOOK ONLINE IN ADVANCE & SAVE 10%"; a full-price ticket converts to a year of free daytime returns
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Location
Get directionsStep back in time exploring over 250 years of Black Country history through reconstructed shops, houses, and living interpretation across indoor and outdoor exhibits.
What this place offers
ToiletsParkingFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible🐕 Dog-friendly
Last updated: 7 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions
How much does October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions cost?
For ticket prices for October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions, see the official event page or booking link.
When does October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions take place?
October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions runs from Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions held?
October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions is held at Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.
Is October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions indoor or outdoor?
October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions has both indoor and outdoor elements, so it works in any weather.
Do I need to book in advance for October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions?
Yes, advance booking is required for October Half Term: Myths and Superstitions — book via the official event page.
