Road closures in Kineton mean there is no through route to Compton Verney from that direction. Please approach us via the Fosse Way.

Heritage Open Days: Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September. Advance booking is now sold out and we anticipate being very busy on both days. You’re still welcome to turn up on the day, but parking is limited and entry cannot be guaranteed if the car park is full. Please car share or visit later in the day where possible.

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Family Activities

The Magical Owl

Wednesday 28 October – Sunday 1 November 2026

Book Tickets

Join the Forest Folk for an adventure through the wonderful Wild Woods to share stories and spells and to try and make the most magical of all woodland creatures, The Wishing Woodland Owl, fly.

An interactive storytelling show with a difference, this charming experience will have you working together to make magic and maybe, just maybe, making The Magic Owl Fly.

Prices and Information

Dates Wednesday 28 October – Sunday 1 November

Times 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm

Price
Early Bird £10
Standard £14
Children under 2 free

Early Bird tickets are limited to the first 500 sold.

What does my ticket include?
The Magical Owl is a standalone ticketed event. Your ticket includes entry to The Magical Owl and access to the café and shop, but does not include general admission to Compton Verney. If you’d also like to explore the galleries, you’ll need a valid day ticket or membership.

Do members need a ticket?
Yes. All visitors attending The Magical Owl, including Compton Verney members, will need an event ticket.

Children under 2 are free but must still have a ticket booked.

Make a day of it

Art Trolley Halloween Special

Saturday 24 – 31 October
10.30am – 4.30pm
Free, drop in
Ages 7+

Find our art trolleys in the café and create and colour your own Halloween creation.

Get Mucky Get Making

Thursday 29 October
10.30am – 12.30pm
£7.50 per child
Ages 0-4

All the fun of Forest School with a special Halloween twist. Come dressed to impress in your hats and capes, and enjoy some messy making together.

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Fantastical Creatures

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop in
Ages 7+

Get inspired by the fantastical and nocturnal work of Raqib Shaw in our main gallery then join us for a free family workshop, led by artist Niall Singh and create surreal and fantastical creatures and scenes through assemblage and collage.

LEGO

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop in
Ages 7+

Create creepy characters, ghosts and ghouls, pumpkins, a black cat, or a spooky scenery from everyone’s favourite blocks.