Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
We’ve found events in all of the counties in the South East and there are plenty of ideas to keep you busy during the October half-term of 2023. Things to do October Half Term – Halloween – Berkshire – Buckinghamshire – London – East Sussex – West Sussex – Hampshire – Isle of Wight – Kent – Oxfordshire and Surrey.
Please double-check the event descriptions on the attraction’s website as the below information could change, pre-booking may also be necessary for some of these events. It is essential that you read their own information carefully. Family tickets are available for most of the events below.
Battle Abbey – Halloween Half Term – Tickets on sale – Sussex
Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.
Book online and save 10%.
Address: Butter Cross, High St, Battle TN33 0AE
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Members of English heritage are free. Adult standard ticket without donation peak times £14.50, child 5-17 £8.60. Other pricing options are available.
Beale Park – Halloween Half-Term – Tickets on Sale – Berkshire
This half term we are gearing up for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration like no other. With a combination of eerie encounters, family-friendly activities, and a focus on wildlife conservation, we promise an unforgettable Halloween experience for visitors of all ages.
Address: Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 9NW
When? 20th-30th October
How much? Normal park admission rates apply. Members receive free admission. Fancy dress of all ages is encouraged, and kids in fancy dress go half-price.
Birdworld – Pumpkin Harvest – Tickets on sale – Surrey
Don’t forget your camera to capture the magic!
Standard park entry tickets or membership tickets are required, but there is no booking required for the Halloween Harvest.
Pre-book your park tickets now.
Address: Holt Pound Ln, A325, Farnham GU10 4LD
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Adults standard ticket is £19.95, children £15.95.
Blackberry Farm Park – Halloween – Tickets on sale – East Sussex
At Blackberry Farm we pride ourselves on our interactive activities. During Halloween as well as our daily activities we will be running our ‘Spook-tacular’ additions.
Our Halloween activities include a SCARECROW TRAIL TRACTOR RIDE! Look out for letters along your journey they will make a Halloween word. At the end of the ride tell the driver the anagram to receive a treat.
We have an all-ages PUMPKIN PATCH! Where you can choose the perfect Halloween pumpkin for £4.75 per pumpkin. We also offer Pumpkin Carving* – for just £9.75 you can pick your pumpkin, draw the face and carve with our team. Take home your very own carved pumpkin without having to clean up the mess (A parent’s dream!) and more.
Address: Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, Lewes BN8 6JD
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? £13.50 per person
Blackgang Chine – Fiesta of the Dead – Tickets on sale – Isle of Wight
On selected dates from 20 October – 2 November, immerse yourself in a vibrant eruption of light and colour inspired by the traditional Mexican celebration.
Embark on a journey from the land of the living to the land of the dead, passing spectacular lighting displays and the spirits of the past on your way.
Come together with friends and family members to honour passed loved ones.
Dance the night away under colourful papel picado flags with street entertainment and flavours of Mexico.
Address: Ventnor PO38 2HN
When? 20th October – 2nd November
How much? Tickets from £27.50 each.
Blenheim Palace – Halloween Entertainment – Tickets on sale – Oxfordshire
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, there’s a chill in the air at Blenheim Palace where ghosts, ghouls and witches get ready to deliver a whole host of tricks and treats along a spooktacular trail.
Wander from dusk into darkness and through the spooky spider tunnel to be surprised by fantastic fire performers as you watch out for the headless horseman emerging from the mist. Discover scary scarecrows, listen to the werewolves’ howl and dodge the grinning pumpkins as you approach the vampire’s crypt but beware, you don’t know what fanged monster lurks inside.
Address: Woodstock OX20 1PP
When? 20th – 29th October
How much? An adult ticket costs from £18, and Children 3-16 £14 each.
Bocketts Farm – Wizards & Witches week – Tickets on sale – Surrey
- Visit the Tom’s Talking Reptiles Roadshow
- Watch Science and Slime shows
- Explore the Pumpkin Village
- Creepy Craft Corner
- Meet and Greet the Owls and Birds of Prey
- Complete the Witches & Wizards Quiz Trail
- Enjoy the Indoor Soft Play – and more
Address: Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS
When? 21st- 29th October
How much? An adult ticket online is £18.00 and £19.50 for a child aged 3-17. Children under 2 are free. Other pricing options are available.
Buster Ancient Farm – Roman Omens – Tickets on Sale – Hampshire
Did you know the ancient Romans believed in magic? Join us for an adventure into the world of Roman omens, where history, mystery, and magic converge on our half-term trail!
Discover how Romans decoded secret messages in the flights of birds, watched the weather, gazed at the night sky for signs and symbols, and made sacrifices to divine the future. Get hands-on and craft a protective charm to bring you luck, a Roman ‘bulla’ amulet, worn by all children to keep them safe.
Address: Chalton Ln, Chalton, Waterlooville PO8 0BG
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Normal entrance prices apply. Adults are £11.50, children aged 3-16 are £7.50 and other pricing options are available.
Capel Manor Gardens – Halloween – Tickets on Sale – London
Dress up and be prepared for a half-term week full of spooks and scares in the Gardens this October.
Activities included with your ticket:
- A bewitching trail through the Gardens
- Exciting interactive experience
- Get up close with Capel’s Creatures
- Halloween disco
- Creepy crafts
Address: Bullsmoor Lane Middlesex, Enfield EN1 4RQ
When? 23rd – 29th October
How much? Adults are £11, children aged 2-15 are £8 and other pricing options are available.
Carisbrooke Castle – Halloween Half Term – Tickets on sale – Isle of Wight
Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.
Address: Castle Hill, Newport PO30 1XY
When? 28th October – 5th November
How much? Free members English Heritage. Adult £12.80, child 5-17 £7.60. Other pricing options are available.
Chessington World of Adventures – Howl’o’ween – Tickets on sale – London
Things are getting spoOoky once again at Chessington this October, with a FaBOOlous Halloween event for the whole family – join us on select October weekends and during half term. With entertainment for all ages, rides at dusk, Halloween fancy dress competitions AND a brand new trick-or-treat experience, Enchanted Hollow… we dare you not to miss out!
Address: Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NE
When? 7th – 8th, 14th – 30th October
How much? Tickets online from £35 online.
Cogges Manor Farm – Witch’s House – Tickets on Sale – Oxfordshire
The Witch’s House is back for the October half term – see this year’s Brothers Grimm-inspired transformation. Halloween outfits are encouraged! Tiptoe through spooky rooms, and be scared-silly by spooktacular sights and sounds from Hansel and Gretel and other gruesome tales! Go on a pumpkin trail around the grounds, and enjoy your own witch’s brew in the Cogges Kitchen Café with tasty Halloween-themed treats.
Address: Church Ln, Witney OX28 3LA
When? Friday 20th – Sunday 29th October
How much? Adults are £14.50 and children are £10. Other pricing options are available.
Dover Castle – Halloween Half Term – Tickets on sale – Kent
Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.
Address: Castle Hill Rd, Dover CT16 1H
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Free members English Heritage. Adult peak tickets without donation online are £23.60 and children are £14.50. Other pricing options are available.
Eltham Palace – Halloween Half Term – Tickets on sale – London
Grab your broomsticks and get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out. Gather round for tales from our spooky storytellers and solve creepy clues in our Halloween Quest.
Address: London SE9 5QF
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Free members English Heritage. Adult standard ticket online is £16.30, child 5-17 £10.00 and off-peak tickets may be cheaper. Other pricing options are available.
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway – Halloween train – Tickets on Sale – Hampshire
A supernatural cargo of ghosts and ghouls arrived in their place, making their homes in the eerie woodlands surrounding the gardens.
Most of the time there is nothing to fear at Exbury, but at Halloween, the haunting begins! Ride the Ghost Train to join us on our quest to stamp out the Exbury ghosts, once and for all!
Address: Exbury, Southampton SO45 1AZ
When? 23rd – 29th October
How much – Please note that both garden admission and Ghost Train tickets are required to ride the Halloween Ghost Train. See the website for pricing.
Fairytale Farm – Pirates ‘n’ Pumpkins – Tickets on sale – Oxfordshire
Find the hidden treasure along the Pumpkin Pirates trail for a Scarily Ever After treat!
- Come dressed up as a pirate or pumpkin for a Scarily Ever After treat as you arrive.
- Visit our ‘Jolly Roger Pumpkin Patch’, where the Pumpkin Pirates will share the booty with every child (one free pumpkin per child).
- Pose with the Pumpkin Pirates
- Become a creative pumpkin picker in Captain Pumpkin’s Carving Marquee and carve yourself a Jack-o’-Lantern or turn your pumpkin into a pumpkin pirate with paints.
- Get as cunningly creative as a pirate in our Crafty Scallywag Marquee
- Mother Goose and friends have been recruited as deck hands they will be dressed in pirate fashion ready to set sail
- See our mice scurrying around the alleyways of Mouse Town ready to leap aboard and hide below deck to plunder the ship’s biscuits!
- Walk through our magical illuminations every day from dusk.
Address: Southcombe OX7 5QH
When? 22nd – 30th October
How much? £9.49 per person online.
Finkley Down – Finkley Halloween Happenings – Tickets on sale – Hampshire
- Meet Zelda the Zombiecorn and Penelope Pumpkin
- Discover your spooky name
- Walk through the Spooky Barn
- Dance at the Halloween Disco (with balloon drop)
- Follow the Halloween Trail around the farm for a winning treat
- Meet the Animals Inc. farmyard favourites, exotic encounters, and birds of prey
- Enjoy the spacious indoor soft-play areas Inc. Toddler Times, Fowl Play and more
- Explore acres of outdoor adventure Inc. farmyard golf, jumping pillows and more
- Drive around on mini Land Rovers, pedal go-carts, and tractors
- See ‘Today on the Farm’ blackboards for daily activities
Address: North Way, Andover SP11 6NF
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? £12.95 per person online, toddlers £4.95.
Fishers Farm Park – Halloween Happy Hauntings – Tickets on Sale – West Sussex
Make no bones about it, Fishers Farm Park’s Halloween Happy Hauntings is a fun family day out that puts the fang in fang-tastic!
‘LITTLE BOO BARN’
We have “sugar’n’spiced” things up this year with the perfect event for all little monsters (mwahahaha!) Brace yourselves for some innovative, interactive family fun as you tip-toe into the mystical ‘Little Boo Barn’
Meander through the weird and wonderful, experiencing giggles and thrills on the way! Join in with singing pumpkins and enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween adventure for your teenie-Halloweenies.
Is it a trick, or a treat? Be prepared to oohhh and ahhh at our mystic magicians in our daily magic shows.
Dare to ride our mysterious Ghost Tunnel? It’s a funny, but spooky ride with an educational twist…mwahahaha! and more
Address: Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green RH14 0EG
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Tickets are £21.95 pp ages 3 and over. Other pricing options are available.
Funland Hayling Island – Fright Nights – Tickets on sale – Hampshire
Halloween is fast approaching, a time for nightmares and bad dreams.
This year we bring you something new…… THE THEATRE OF SCREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A journey through the horror genre, from Hollywood through the years and one or two popular characters that may just revive some forgotten fears. So don’t miss out, bring the family for an evening of thrills clowns and zombies will provide you all with the chills.
Address: The Seafront, Hayling Island PO11 0AG
When? 21st 24th 26th & 28th October 2023
How much? The ticket price is £16.00 per person which will give you access to the park, an unlimited ride wristband for use on the rides throughout the evening and entry to all mazes.
Godstone Farm – Halloween Extravaganza – Tickets on sale – Surrey
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Godstone Farm this Halloween and join us for a day of friendly frights and festive fun. Master the art of broomstick flying and don’t miss out on Rosina the fortune teller’s mystical predictions. Leave time for the kids to putt their way through our Halloween mini golf course and explore our bone-chilling skeleton scavenger hunt. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day to enjoy carving your own petrifying pumpkins.
Address: Farm Limited, Tilburstow Hill Rd, Godstone RH9 8LX
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? From £12.95 per person aged 2 and over, under 2s are free.
Green Dragon Eco Farm – Hogshaw School of Witchcraft – Tickets on Sale – Buckinghamshire
As Halloween approaches, join us for a week of magical adventures this October half-term! Follow our herbology tutor down to the pumpkin patch to collect your specimen for decorating and spot fellow Wizard School pupils getting up to mischief around the farm. For pumpkins, potions, broomsticks, owls & more….head this way!
Address: E Claydon Rd, Buckingham MK18 3LA
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? £13.45 pp, some activities may have an additional charge.
Gullivers Land Resort – Fright Fiesta – Tickets on sale – Buckinghamshire
Join our festival-style Halloween that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Fright Fiesta is full of fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun. Come together and celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Gulliver’s.
Showcase your fancy dress costume in our spine-tingling street parade or delve deep into the theme park and discover our spooktacular rides. Experience a Gulliver’s Halloween event that’s all about families, joy and celebration. Save money on the freaky festivities by booking your theme park tickets at least two days in advance.
Address: Livingstone Dr, Milton Keynes MK15 0DT
When? 7th – 29th October
How much? Tickets from £21 per person, special advance price.
Hampton Court Palace – Halloween – Tickets on sale – Surrey
Explore Henry VIII’s notoriously haunted palace for Halloween 2023, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court.
This October half-term, lose yourself in atmospheric projections and creepy sound effects as the palace is transformed by magical spells.
As you tiptoe through the dark winding corridors and courtyards, you’ll feel the chilling presence of our infamous ghosts hiding around every corner. Some may even be closer than you expect, but keep your distance – these ghosts are best kept to the past.
Address: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Included in palace admission (members go free), please see the website for prices.
Headstone Manor – Pumpkin Trail – Free no booking required – London
Headstone Manor & Museum has been invaded by pumpkins! Can you find them all to spell out the mystery spooky word? If you can you will earn a t̵r̵i̵c̵k̵ treat!
Address: Headstone Recreation Ground, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Free no booking required.
Hever Castle – Halloween Half-Term Fun – Tickets on sale – Kent
Treat your little ones to a spine-tingling visit to Hever Castle over the half-term break. Keep an eye out for letters scattered around the grounds to spell out a mysterious word in return for a small prize. Don’t miss the giant spider!
Don your creepiest costume to really get the most out of the family-friendly Halloween-themed trail. Get creative with a free pebble painting craft workshop (included in the admission charge). Dare to meet the vampire, vampire hunter or ghost roaming the grounds who will be retelling spooky stories.
Finish off your day with frightening face paint (weekends only – additional charge).
Address: Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? General admission applies, you can purchase gardens or gardens and castle tickets online.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway – Wizard Week – Tickets on sale – Isle of Wight
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic and we have a real-life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the friendly witches of Havenstreet, you may be able to be a spooky apprentice and help with some magic spells. Watch the skies as the birds of prey from Haven Falconry swoop and dive. What’s more halloween-y than an owl… owl-oween if you will. Greg Chapman will also be in the station yard telling terrible tales and mesmerising you with amazing illusions.
Address: The Railway Station, Main Rd, Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DS
When? 23rd – 27th October
How much? Adults are £19.50 online, children 5-17 £8.25 and under 5 are free.
Kent Life – Halloween Spooktacular – Tickets on sale – Kent
Come along and join in with the family friendly Halloween events as Kent Life is transformed for the spooky season. There’s pumpkin carving, creepy cuddle corner, spooky tractor rides and daily fancy dress competitions. Are you brave enough to come along and trick or treat in our historic houses? You never know who’s lurking behind the doors! Trick or Treating is available every day in our half term.
Address: Lock Ln, Maidstone ME14 3AU
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? £12 per person from the age of 2. Under 2’s are free and other pricing options are available. Pre-booking is recommended for members and non-members.
Kidzania – Halloween at Kidzania – Tickets on Sale – London
We’re challenging children aged 4-14 to become ‘Paranormal Investigators’ at KidZania London, to overcome their fears on a fun spine-tingling interactive trail around the cobbled streets of our spooky city.
From mid-October and throughout half-term, young adventurers can get a taste of real-world jobs and careers through our ultra-realistic role-play experience, while also facing common fears such as stage fright, public speaking, fear of doctors and the fear of flying.
Address: Westfield London Shopping Centre Ariel Way, London W12 7GA
When? 12th October – 5th November
How much? Child tickets from £35 and adult tickets from £19.50.
Leeds Castle – Halloween – Tickets on sale – Kent
Are you ready for an enchanting Halloween adventure unlike any other? Join us at Leeds Castle for a spellbinding experience that will ignite your imagination and leave you spellbound this autumn.
Introducing The Guardians of the Grounds – a haunted Halloween quest, where young adventurers become spell seekers on a thrilling interactive journey through the mystical Leeds Castle estate.
As children embark on their adventure, they will be armed with a special quest sheet, guiding them through the sprawling grounds of the castle. Their mission? To collect the missing pieces of a powerful spell that will unlock the secrets of Leeds Castle and help break the curse that shadows the estate.
Address: Broomfield, Maidstone ME17 1PL
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Adult £30 – children £22.50 – tickets are now also an annual pass.
Legoland Windsor – Brick or Treat – Tickets on sale – Berkshire
Returning for 2023, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is once again hosting BRICK OR TREAT – where the LEGO® Monsters are taking over and throwing a Monster Party to celebrate their favourite time of the year!
Join us in the festivities with the return of the frightfully fun 4D movie, ‘The Great Monster Chase!’, get stuck in with awesome themed LEGO builds, watch the fangtastic Monster Jam show on the Harbour PLUS ‘Monster Street’ returns for all those who dare to visit…
Address: Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY
When? 28th September – 5th November
How much? Tickets from £34 online per person. (almost twice that on the day)
Leonardslee Gardens – Halloween Trail – Tickets on sale – West Sussex
Calling all witches and wizards this October Half-term! Discover the story of Merlin the wizard and Adria the wicked witch.
A tale of timeless magic and wonder and the key to unlocking its mystery can be found along our pumpkin trail and see if you can stop Adria the wicked witch from stealing the beauty of Leonardslee.
Perfect for all witches and wizards big or small. Collect your free trail activity sheet at reception.
Address: Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, Horsham RH13 6PP
When? 21st – 31st October
How much? Online adults are £14.50, children £6.50 and under 5s are free.
London Zoo – Halloween – Tickets on sale – London
Whether you’re looking for traditional Halloween crafts, hair-raising animal facts, or a session in sorcery, we’ve got you covered for half-term activities.
- Decorate a petrifying pumpkin*.
- Navigate through the extinct species graveyard.
- Head to Ghoul School to learn some spells.
- Party away in our bubble boogie.
- Craft a menacing mask to take home with you.
- With the help of the Zoo’s fearsome face painters, transform into a black cat, spider or other creepy creature*.
- Tune in to terrifying animal talks and devilish demonstrations.
Address: Outer Cir, London NW1 4RY
When? 21st – 31st October
How much? Adults are around £31 without donation and children aged 3-17 are around £22, other pricing options are available.
Longdown Farm – Frightfully Fun – Tickets on sale – Hampshire
Enter the Haunted Barn at your peril from Saturday 21st October through to Sunday 29th October for a howlingly good time. Encounter real-life barn owls and creepy creatures with the Creature Teachers on Sunday 29th October.
The Pumpkin Quest promises to be fun for all the family too – everyone will enjoy spotting the mischievous orange faces around the farm as they discover each naughty pumpkin in unexpected places (no prizes, just spookily good fun).
After all the scary stuff, calm down with the friendly farm animals, and join in with a full schedule of farm activities throughout the day.
Address: Deerleap Ln, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7EH
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Adult £12, child 3-14 years £11 and other pricing options are available.
Millets Farm Centre – Pick Your Own Pumpkins – Tickets on Sale – Oxfordshire
From gremlins and goblins to witches with charm, we invite you all to our Spook-tacular Farm! With a circus full of tricks, a disco full of spooks and fields full of pumpkins, there’s spookily good fun to be had by all…if you dare! Check out their website for all the activities taking place during half term this Autumn
Address: Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Rd, Abingdon OX13 5HB
When? Opens from 30th September
How much? Different events have different prices – please see their website for prices.
Nymans National Trust – Half-Term Trail – Tickets on sale – Sussex
Explore the spooky gardens at Nymans with pumpkins, witches hats, spells and plenty of tricks and treats. Have your face painted ready for Halloween between Monday 23 Oct and Fri 27 Oct. Free. The trail is £3 with a small prize.
Address: Nymans, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? This event is included in your admission price. Please see the website for prices.
Odds Farm Park – Pumpkin Festival – Tickets on sale – Buckinghamshire
Head to our Pumpkin Patch to pick your own pumpkin ready to carve over at Carving Corner*, have a go at our Halloween-themed Arts & Crafts and come to see what other spooky surprises we have in store!
Address: Wooburn Common, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0LX
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? £17.95 per non-member from 2 years old
Paultons Park – Halloween Spooktacular – Tickets on sale – Hampshire
- Peppa Pig World’s spooky Halloween makeover.
- Tornado Springs – Halloween decorations from the way out west.
- The Legend of Paultons Manor show – An all-singing and dancing extravaganza. (selected dates)
- Ghoulish fun – meet Pickles the Pumpkin and the rest of the spirit squad characters!
- The Fairy Garden – wander through our majestic secret garden decorated with webs and pumpkins.
- Rides in the dark! Late night opening until 7.30 pm on 24th, 25th & 26th October 2023.
Address: Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL
When? 12th – 30th October
How much? Tickets from £41.75 for anyone over 1m. Other tickets are available. Under 1m are free.
Penshurst Place – Halloween Events – Events confirmed – Kent
The Witch from Hansel and Gretel is famous for her gingerbread home, but do you know how she came to live there? Legend says that after several failed attempts at kidnapping creatures for her potions, and their multiple escapes she assumed children would be easier to imprison. Join us this October Half Term and see if you can find all the creatures that made their escape, in The Great Potion Commotion!
Plus Halloween crafts Create and make some spook crafts to take home this October Half Term and show off your creative side! Whilst getting stuck into your cutting and drawing, why not design your own triangle to add to our special Halloween-themed bunting? and storytelling on selected dates
Address: Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge TN11 8DG
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? House garden and grounds adults online £14.00, children aged 5-15 £7.80. Tickets without house entry are cheaper.
Priory Farm – Halloween Discovery Land – Tickets on sale – Surrey
From immersive Halloween trails that unravel bewitching tales to pumpkin-picking experiences filled with excitement at every turn, we invite you to join us on a journey of spine-tingling fun and unforgettable memories for all the family this October.
At Discovery Land, join our enchanting Halloween Trail for the Festival of Nature’s Hallows. For an unforgettable pumpkin-picking experience, climb aboard our Tractor and Trailer, to explore our Pumpkin Fields.
New for 2023, explore our Park and Pick experience. Simply park your car within the designated car park and walk to our Pumpkin Field, just a stone’s throw away. Don’t miss out on our play features, Halloween-themed photo opportunities, action-packed Pumpkin Games, and a diverse assortment of pumpkins of course!
Address: Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, RH1 4EJ
When? Selected dates from 7th October
How much? Discovery Land £9 per person age 2 and over. PYO – to be booked separately for £6 per person age 1 and over. Park and pick experience £4 pp.
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens – Pumpkin Festival – Tickets on sale – Kent
We will have BRING YOUR OWN pumpkin carving in our grotto (We will also have plenty of lovely pumpkins for sale if you prefer, card payment at Ticket Office only please). We supply the tools and the inspiration.
Our fun Pumpkin Hunt around the Gardens (find them all and collect some sweet treats). Plus enjoy our gorgeous grotto and cosy Hygge Hut, full of pumpkin carving inspiration and autumnal colours.
Address: Riverhill, Sevenoaks TN15 0RR
When? 14th – 29th October Wednesdays – Sundays
How much? Tickets are £11.00 per adult and children aged 4 and over are £7. Children under 4 are free and are not required to have a ticket. Pumpkins are at an additional cost.
SEA Life London – Tricks & Treats – Tickets on sale – London
Splash into SEA LIFE London Aquarium and discover the spooky creatures that lie beneath the surface, from fearsome Wolf Fish to the mysterious Octopus…
Will you be brave enough to step up, and solve the ‘spook-splash-tic’ challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go?
Learn all about the tricks of the amazing, ‘scary-not scary’ sea creatures, AND earn yourself some cool SEA LIFE Halloween treats too!
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
When? 21st – 31st October
How much? Tickets online from £29.50 per adult and children are slightly cheaper.
Tapnell Farm Park – Pumpkin Festival – Tickets on sale – Isle of Wight
Join us for lots of pumpkin-related activities including picking your own pumpkin, axe throwing, pumpkin carving and more!
There will be pumpkin-themed treats, a licensed bar and live music (selected dates): No booking is required. More information to follow shortly.
Address: Tapnell Farm House, Newport Rd, Yarmouth PO41 0YJ
When? Weekend 7th – 8th and 14th – 15th October and Half Term 21st – 31st October.
How much? Please note: Free entry to the Pumpkin Festival, does not include entry to Farm Park attraction – Admission to Farm Park is sold separately online.
Thorpe Park – Fright Nights – Tickets on sale – Surrey
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed day filled with terror and thrills that will leave you breathless! When the sun goes down, the park transforms into a heart-stopping playground of horror, where frights lurk at every corner.
Enter our bone-chilling Scare Zones, be captivated by our mind-blowing live shows, and brace yourself for the twisted Scare Mazes that will haunt your dreams forever. Oh, and you may have conquered our record-breaking rides in the day, but when night descends, they unleash a whole new level of thrills.
Address: Staines Rd, Chertsey KT16 8PN
When? Selected evenings 6th – 31st October
How much? Tickets are from £39 pp.
Tower of London – Halloween at the Tower – Tickets on sale – London
This October half term, keep your wits about you and your senses on alert. With a thousand years of history housed within the Tower’s walls, can you find spirits of the past this Halloween?
As you make your way through the Tower, you might find a wisp of white sweeping by you on the stairs, or the trail of a Tudor gown swishing past a doorway.
Catch sight of a medieval queen upon a crooked throne, spot a Roman soldier near the remnants of the London Wall, or glimpse the Wizard Earl concocting potions in his apothecary.
Address: London EC3N 4AB
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Included in palace admission – (members go free). Adults from £33.60, children aged 5-15 £16.80. Other pricing options are available, under 5s are free.
Waddesdon Manor – Haunted Half Term – Tickets on sale – Buckinghamshire
Join us for spooky activities and family fun with our haunted Half Term this October. Best of all? From 21 October until 29 October, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Take part in a fact-filled Trick or Treat Skeleton Trail. Join Zoolab for their Creepy Critters show learning about some spooky and gruesome animals and insects or just sit back and relax in the powerhouse with some classic family Halloween films or try your luck at a vintage game.
Address: Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? See website.
Wellington Country Park – Hallowellyween – Tickets on sale – Berkshire
Join us this October half-term for our biggest and friendliest spooktacular family fun Halloween week! There is so much to do this Halloween at Welly Park!
Join us daily for the Wooky Willow Show Tent. Visit the Wooky Willow Show Tent for daily shows and storytelling. The Not So Spooky Show Tent. Join our favourite comedy duo Big Foot and PeteZa in the Big Top Show Tent with their hilarious family shows.
Plus The Lost Jungle. Face your fears and visit the ZooLab UK team with their wonderful creepy crawlies. Get up close and find out about these amazing creatures, from giant centipedes to tarantulas. The Pumpkin Patch. Avoid making a mess at home and carve a pumpkin with us from our Pumpkin Patch. Each pumpkin (fee applies) comes with your very own carving kit! and more
Address: Odiham Rd, Riseley, Reading RG7 1SP
When? 21st – 29th October
How much? Tickets are £18.95 per person. Under 2s are free.
If you’re looking for Christmas events in the South East please check out Best Christmas Events South East 2023 – Meet Santa and more
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