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What's on at the Riverside Venue?

The Riverside Venue is the perfect destination for family fun throughout the season, offering a wide range of events for everyone to enjoy.

Please download our 2025 Events Calendar here to see the exciting events we have planned this year.

Please note that not all planned events are listed in this calendar and more information can be found below on this website nearer the event time.

Tickets for listed (paid) events will be published on Eventbrite. Please keep an eye on this page / our Facebook page for when these are released.

Sip & Paint at the Riverside Venue

Come and join Painting Perfect at the Riverside Venue this October for the FIRST (hopefully of many!) Sip & Paint Night! 🍷🎨

🖼️ Featured Painting: A beloved Highland Cow 🐮

Led by two award-winning professional artists, you’ll leave with your own finished masterpiece!

🍷 Events Details & What’s Included
– Friday 3rd October 2025, The Henley Suite
– Doors open: 6:30pm
– Painting starts: 7:00pm, ends around 9:00pm
– All materials provided
– Free glass of wine on arrival (or hot/cold drink)
– Come solo or with friends – make new connections whilst painting

🎟️ Limited tickets – events often sell out!

Please note that this is an external event hosted by a third party, therefore unfortunately there is no discount code available on this occasion

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October Events

Discover the magic of October at Stratford Parks with a whole host of activities for all the family to enjoy 🎃:

  • Monday 6th, 12pm: Monday Movies on the Big Screen
  • Wednesday 8th, 7pm: Pub Quiz in the Muddy Oar Bar
  • Friday 10th, 7pm: Disco Bingo in the Henley Suite
  • Saturday 11th, 7pm: Live Music in the Oxford and Cambridge Suite
  • Monday 13th, 12pm: Monday Movies on the Big Screen
  • Thursday 16th, 12pm: Monster Crafts in the Galley Kitchen Restaurant
  • Friday 17th, 7pm: Race Night in the Oxford and Cambridge Suite
  • Saturday 18th, 7pm: Live Music in the Muddy Oar Bar

October Events

Continued…🎆

  • Monday 20th, 12pm: Monday Movies on the Big Screen
  • Wednesday 22nd, 7pm: Pub Quiz in Muddy Oar Bar
  • Thursday 23rd, 12pm: Monster Crafts in the Galley Kitchen Restaurant
  • Friday 24th, 7pm: Live Game Show
  • Saturday 25th, 7pm: Live Music in the Henley Suite
  • Monday 27th, 12pm: Halloween Afternoon tea (please see below)
  • Wednesday 29th, 7pm: Abba Tribute Act
  • Thursday 30th, 12pm: Monster Crafts in The Galley Kitchen Restaurant
  • Friday 31st, 12pm: Monster Party, Fireworks and Live Music (Please see below).

Halloween Afternoon Tea with Spooky Guests!

📍 The Galley Kitchen, Riverside Venue, CV37 7AB
📅 Monday 27th October 2025
🕒 Arrival from 11:30am, Show starts promptly at 12pm

Join your favourite spooky friends for an afternoon tea like no other! For the first time at the Riverside Venue, we bring you an immersive Halloween experience for all the family – including live performances, a delicious afternoon tea, and the chance to meet your favourite characters with photo opportunities throughout.

As you enjoy a fiendishly delightful selection of cakes, sandwiches, and seasonal treats, you’ll be immersed in a world of eerie elegance and Halloween fun.

🖤 Meet & Greet – Capture spook-tacular memories with our Halloween characters and take home the perfect photo to remember your haunting day.

🖤 Live Character Performances – Enjoy interactive moments and themed entertainment that will send shivers (of delight) down your spine.

🖤 Halloween Afternoon Tea – Indulge in a menu of sweet and savoury creations with a seasonal twist.

🖤 Family-Friendly Frights – Perfect for little ghouls, witches, and spooky-loving families.

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Monster Mash Children's Halloween Party

📍 The Henley Suite, Riverside Venue, CV37 7AB
📅 Friday 31st October 2025
🕒 12pm – 2pm

🎃 Get ready for a fang-tastic time at our Monster Mash Children’s Party on 31st October 2025!

Perfect for little witches, wizards, and monsters aged 4 to 10, this party is bursting with thrilling games, lively dances, and plenty of chances to win amazing prizes!

Our super-fun entertainer will lead the kids through silly party games and groovy dance moves that’ll have everyone laughing and moving all afternoon.

With colourful lights, catchy tunes, and a spooky-but-silly Halloween vibe, this party is all about fun — no scares, just smiles!

🎉 Plus, loads of goodies to take home, from prizes to special treats!

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Riverside's Fireworks Spectacular

🎃 THE RIVERSIDE VENUE’S HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS SPECTACULARFRIDAY 31st OCTOBER  🎆

Join us for a spook-tacular evening as the Riverside Venue lights up Stratford’s skies with our popular Halloween Fireworks Spectacular!

Get in the mood with DJ Paul Turner spinning live sets before the fireworks, followed by an electrifying performance from Hot2Trot to keep the party going late into the night.

Enjoy a breathtaking laser show, dazzling fireworks, and plenty of spooky fun, including face painting, light-up toys, a Halloween-themed craft bus, and fun fair rides. Warm up with hot food & drinks from our outdoor food van and crepe truck.

What’s On:

  • Live DJ set from Paul Turner
  • Fireworks & laser show
  • Live music from Hot2Trot after the fireworks
  • Halloween-themed craft bus
  • Fun fair rides
  • Face painting & light-up toys*
  • Hot food & drink to keep you warm

Bring your blankets and chairs, arrive early to grab the best spot, and get ready for a magical night of lights, music, and Halloween fun!

*Charges apply for face painting and light-up toys.

Parking is available – On entry, follow the marshals guidance to the parking field. Please have your tickets ready (printed/on mobile) on entrance to the Venue.

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Dream Academy Princess Experience

The Dream Academy presents… An Enchanting Adventure

Step into a world of wonder and become an official princess in a brand-new bespoke princess experience, exclusively launching in England at Riverside.

What to Expect:
Your child will embark on an unforgettable journey, meeting magical characters and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Along the way, they’ll enjoy enchanting activities including magical sing-along’s, creative crafts and a captivating story time. Their journey concludes with a regal crowning ceremony, where they’ll receive a certificate and a special gift from one of our magical characters.

Meet the Magical Characters:
As they explore, your child will encounter: The playful Pixie, who sprinkles magic to start their adventure, the brave and creative Tower Princess, the dazzling Ice Princess, bringing frosty enchantment, and the kind and graceful Rose Princess.

This one-of-a-kind intimate royal adventure is the perfect opportunity for your little one to step into a fairy tale and meet their favourite princesses, with the wonderful photo opportunities!

Don’t miss this magical journey – spots are limited, so reserve your place today!

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And Lots More!

Big Outdoor Screen

Halloween

Fireworks Displays

Live Music

Accommodation Available On-Site

Stratford Parks provides convenient onsite accommodation, making it an ideal choice for those wanting to enjoy our on-site events and stay for a short break or make it into an extended holiday.

You can choose from a variety of options, such as lodges, cottages, caravans and glamping pods, ensuring a comfortable and unforgettable stay.

Whether you’re coming to our Funfair, Circus, or a Tribute Night, Stratford Parks is the perfect venue to enjoy the on-site entertainment and a relaxing holiday, all set in a picturesque setting.

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