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Phantasmagoria Takeover

A day of fiendish family fun in nature!

Phantasmagoria – everybody’s favourite Magical Travel Emporium – has concocted a fantastical celebration that you won’t want to miss.

Come down to Northern Roots for a spooky day exploring our Urban Farm with interactive trail, performers and bubbling cauldron, then get creative making a magical mushroom lantern and a magnificent monster to take home!

Plus more drop in activities and Halloween crafts.

Costumes are very welcome, but please dress for the weather and wear study shoes. Broomstick parking is free.

Northern Roots’ collaboration with Phantasmagoria is part of our ongoing commitment to celebrate and showcase local artists, increasing access to arts, culture and nature.

 

KEY INFORMATION

Price: Free

Group Size: maximum 20 children tickets. You must book a ticket per child attending, but you do not need to book tickets for accompanying adults.

Date and time: 11am – 1pm (2 hours) on Friday 31st October

Location: Northern Roots Urban Farm, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.

Age limits: Children must be 5+ and supervised by an adult at all times.

Parking: A small car park is located at the site, but we cannot guarantee spaces. The nearest car park is a short walk up Kings Road in Alexandra Park if needed.

Public transport links: The nearest tram to Northern Roots is Oldham Central. Please allow 30 minutes to walk from Oldham Central to the Northern Roots site.

Important Information: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains. This session is not accessible for wheelchairs but is accessible for prams. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.

Toilets: We have a small composting toilet available on site.

Cancellation Policy:  To cancel, please email info@northern-roots.uk or cancel through EventBrite.

Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk

Phantasmagoria CIC is a community-focused arts organisation that brings magic to life through the combined talents of professional artists. They blend imagination, history, and storytelling to create engaging projects that empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering confidence through creative participation. From temporary and permanent public art installations that resonate with their surroundings to bespoke workshops and wellbeing programs and events, they connect art, environment, and community.