Last Updated on October 6, 2025 by Suzy McCullough
We’ve found events in all of the counties in the East Midlands and there are plenty of ideas to keep you busy during the October half-term of 2025. Things to do October Half Term – Halloween – Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
Please double-check the event descriptions on the attraction’s website as the below information could change. Some venues require you to pre-book online in advance. It is essential that you read their own information carefully.
Belvoir Castle – Halloween at the Castle – Lincolnshire
Pumpkin Picking and Animal Park adventures – Join us for Pumpkin Picking and Animal Park fun this autumn! From 11th October (weekends only) and every day from 18th October – 2nd November. Plus Halloween Trail and crafts – Saturday, October 18, to Sunday, November 2. Wander through the historic castle grounds and enjoy our spooky playground trail, themed with bats, ghosts, and hidden surprises in the gardens. Perfect for children and families looking for safe and fun Halloween activities in the East Midlands. You can upgrade your ticket to include extra things to do. Belvoir Castle – Find Out More
Address: Grantham NG32 1PE
When? See above
How much? – Halloween trail and crafts – £10 an adult and £6 a child. This is in addition to entrance costs, which are £27 for an adult online and £13.50 for a child. Other pricing options are available. Pumpkin picking is over at the retail park. This costs £4.50 per person. Entrance to Belvoir Castle is optional for the pumpkin patch.
Bluebell Dairy – School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – Derbyshire
Broomstick flying school – Join Broomstick Instructors, Minerva Moon and Bathilda Bristles, on a flight adventure. Earn your broomstick licence by practising all the essential moves as you zoom on your broom. Pumpkin picking – Choose the perfect pumpkin from our HUGE pumpkin selection. (Pumpkins aren’t included in your ticket, but don’t worry – every ch
Selected dates 11th,12th, 18th, 19th & 25th-31st Octoberrds their perfect pumpkin!) Plus lots of other activities.
Other events include Torchlit pumpkin picking, Pumpkin picking only and adult-only pumpkin picking and cocktails. Please visit their website for more information. Bluebell Dairy – Find Out More
Address: Locko Rd, Derby DE21 7AR
When? Selected dates 11th,12th, 18th, 19th & 25th-31st October
How much? Halloween – adults are £14.50 and children are £14.95. Other pricing options are available.
Bolsover Castle – Halloween Half Term – Derbyshire
Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Bolsover Castle this half-term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues, and gather round to listen to spooky stories. Get ready for a frightfully fun mix of games, storytelling and spooky adventures at Bolsover Castle this Halloween. Try your hand at the Spooky Sword School, where young monster- hunters can learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves. Gather round to hear local legends and ghostly tales and enjoy a hauntingly good Halloween for all the family. Bolsover Castle – Find Out More
Address: Castle St, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PR
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Free members English Heritage. Adult tickets are from £14.50 and children are from £9, under 5s are free. Off-peak tickets may be cheaper.
Burghley House – Halloween Trail – Lincolnshire
Our spooktacular Halloween Trail returns this October half term. Can you find the ghosts hiding around Burghley’s Sculpture Garden? Get the whole family together to follow the ghoulish trail, collecting clues as you go. Crunch through Autumn leaves and creep along hidden pathways to complete the trail sheet and be rewarded with a tasty treat. Burghley House – Find Out More
Address: Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY
When? 18th October – 2nd November
How much? Adult from £10, Child from £8.
Chatsworth House – Half Term Halloween Fun – Derbyshire
Bring your little monsters to the farmyard to meet the animals and join in with creepy Halloween-themed activities this Autumn half-term. Many of the activities are included with your farmyard and adventure playground ticket. Book online in advance for free parking. Some activities have an additional cost. Chatsworth House – Find Out More
Address: Bakewell DE45 1PP
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Prices vary as you can book all-access tickets or just ground tickets. Please visit their website.
Gulliver’s Kingdom – Fright Fiesta – Derbyshire
Join in the freaky festivities at Gulliver’s this Halloween with Fright Fiesta – a lively, festival-style atmosphere brimming with colour, costumes, and music. Full of fun and surprises, a fabulous day out with friendly frights and eerie encounters. Showcase your fancy dress costume 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. Book early to save more. Gulliver’s Kingdom – Find Out More
When? 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-31st October and 1st November
Address: Temple Walk, Matlock Bath DE4 3PG
How much? Tickets from £19 per person online in advance.
Hall Farm Park – Autumn Fun on the Farm – Lincolnshire
Our pumpkin patch will be open from Saturday 18th October until Friday 31st October (park closed Wednesday 22nd). The patch will be open from 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.45pm with the exception of Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd October when it will be open between 11am-12pm and 2.30-3.15pm (park closed Wednesday 22nd). Please note that there is an additional charge for the purchase of pumpkins. During your visit in the October half term ( Friday 24th – Sunday 2nd November inclusive) there will be a bale sculpture and scarecrow trail to follow, complete the quiz to win a small prize. Hall Farm Park – Find Out More
Address: Caistor Rd, South Kelsey, Market Rasen LN7 6PR
When? 18th – 31st October (see above)
How much? £9.25 per person aged 2+ and under 2s are free.
Heights of Abraham – Half Term Spooky Fun – Derbyshire
Come and get your frights of Abraham! Join us for some good old Halloween fun and games. Ghostly goings on, spooky spirits, creepy scarecrows and plenty of tricks and treats. Heights of Abraham – Find Out More
Address: Dale Rd, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NT
When? 20th October – 2nd November
How much? We strongly recommend you book your cable car tickets for your October half-term well in advance to avoid disappointment during this busy period. An adult online ticket is £26.50 and a child aged 5-15 £22.50.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park – Halloween – Lincolnshire
It’s witching hour at the Park! Join us for a Halloween filled with dancing witches, potion making, tarot cards and pumpkin trails. This October why not bring the family for a day out with a difference? There’s something for everyone to enjoy, as well as fancy dress prizes and half price kids… Find Out More
Address: Dickon Hill Rd, Friskney, Boston PE22 8PF
When? 27th – 31st October
How much? Half price entry for all kids, all week. Book online or pay on arrival to make the most of this spookily good discount. Child entry tickets are for those between 3 – 15 years only. The pumpkin trail is £2.00 to join in, please add the ‘Kids Park Trail’ when selecting tickets. Please see website for pricing.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway – Halloween Spooktacular – Lincolnshire
First train departs 1.45pm, then 2.45 & 3.45 with last train departing 4.45pm
- Come in your best spooky fancy dress costumes onboard.
- Bring your best carved pumpkins to display on the platform.
- Join in with the circus workshops.
Love Halloween? Join us on the scariest train ride of the year. Do you dare ride our circus scare train into the unknown? Find Out More
Address: Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, Station Road, Ludborough, Lincolnshire, DN36 5SQ
When? 26th October
How much? Adults £10.00, Children aged 2-12 £6.00, under 2s are free. Other pricing options are available.
Manor Farm Park – Pumpkinfest – Leicestershire
- Step into our indoor Pumpkin Patch and be handed your very own perfect pumpkin – no picking required!
- Put your creativity to the test in our pumpkin carving championship, for the chance to win a spellbinding prize.
- Guess how many pumpkins we grew on the farm this year and enter our competition for another chance to win.
- Take aim with our Pumpkin Cannon – £2 will buy you 3 shots.
- Join the fun at our School of Wizardry & Witchcraft in the woodlands, where magic and mischief await!
- Take home a free pumpkin for every paying child.
Manor Farm Park – Find Out More
Address: Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU
When? 18th – 31st October
How much? Adult ticket £142.45 online in advance, child aged 2-16 £16.45. Under twos £5.45. Other pricing options are available.
Matlock Farm Park – Fangtastic Halloween Festival – Derbyshire
- The return of our PUMPKIN PATCH, for children to pick their own pumpkin using our little wheelbarrows and carve at our carving station. FREE Pumpkin for each child paid entry ticket holder – Pumpkins subject to availability.
- A daily SPOOKY TRAIL to follow in our FORBIDDEN FOREST, with prop based sets and riddles galore
- Matlock’s legendary HEADLESS HORSEMAN making an appearance late afternoon as the light goes down.
- On the spot PRIZES for best fancy dress and more. Matlock Farm Park – Find Out More
Address: Jaggers Ln, Matlock DE4 5LH
When? 25th October – 2nd November
How much? Adults are £19.95, children aged 2-14 are £17.50 and under 2s are free.
Mini Meadows Farm – Halloween 2025 – Northamptonshire
Begin your eerie quest by venturing into the Forbidden Forest for a frightfully fun-filled adventure in our spooktacular new seasonal offering. The next stop on your quest are Pumpkin Town and the Gruesome Graveyard. But beware! As you creep along the trail, you’ll meet some creepy characters who will guide you, trick you, and maybe even treat you as you scavenge for the seven lost charms hidden deep within our twisting trails.
Once the charms are returned and the Pumpkin Lord’s powers are restored, you’re summoned to his lair for a ghoulishly grand Halloween celebration, complete with monstrous music, wicked dancing, and eerie eats. It’s a graveyard smash you won’t want to miss. Mini Meadows Farm – Find Out More
Address: Naseby Road, Northampton NN6 6HZ
When? 18th – 31st October
How much? Adults are £14.95, children aged 2-16 are £17.95, toddlers are £7.95. Booking fees apply online.
National Justice Museum – Kids, ghost hunter tours – Nottinghamshire
Our resident ghost hunter needs your help to catch the pesky ghosts this October at the National Justice Museum. Plus Ghosts of the Ghoal – select dates until 22nd November. Retrace the steps of those who were locked away here, uncover eerie tales from staff and visitors alike, and learn of the many paranormal experiences reported within this historic building.
Plus Join us this October for an amazing selection of activities around the National Justice Museum. 13th October – 2nd November. Find Out More
Address: National Justice Museum, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
When? Selected dates from Thursday 23 – Friday 31 October
How much? – Children are £8.95 and £7.95 for adults (All children must be accompanied by a paying adult). Other events may have a different charge.
Newstead Abbey – Family Ghost Tours – Nottinghamshire
Come on our Family Friendly Ghost Tour of Newstead Abbey. Join one of our tour guides to seek out the stories of the Ghosts who haunt the Abbey and have lots of fun along the way!! Please come along, dressed up in your favourite Halloween costume. Newstead Abbey – Find Out More
Address: Newstead Village NG15 8NA
When? Weekends 18th & 19th & 25th & 26th October and 1st & 2nd November.
How much? £8 per person (ADD ON). Please note, this is an ADD ON experience, therefore standard house admission applies (Adult: £15 ‘pay once, visit all year round’ and Kids Go Free – up to 3 children per paying adult).
Normanby Hall – Spooktacular Day – Lincolnshire
Come and join us for a spine-tingling Spook Walk around the devilishly decorated Rural Life Museum…if you dare! Maybe dress up in your favourite creepy costume to add to the excitement. There will also be lots of fearsome fun to be had with the 100% Entertainment gang, onstage, keeping all the young ghosts and ghouls entertained throughout the day, with themed games and competitions. Normanby Hall – Find Out More
Address: Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU
When? 26th October
How much? Park admission charges apply to non-members. (see website)
Northampton and Lamport Railway – Halloween Weekend – Northamptonshire
We’ve got daytime ‘Hocus Pocus Trains‘ running both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, suitable for all ages. For that extra spooky experience we also have 3 special ‘Eerie Night Express‘ trains running after dark on the Saturday (still suitable for all ages). Extensive Halloween decorations on the train and around the station. Visitor attendance in Halloween fancy dress is actively encouraged. (but not mandatory) Find Out More
Address: Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA
When? 25th – 26th October
How Much? Weekend daytime event costs £10 for an adult and £7 for a child aged 2-15. Children aged under 2 are free.
Pink Pig Farm – Pumpkin Festival – Lincolnshire
Our Lincolnshire pumpkin patch is the perfect family day out, packed with photo opportunities, hands-on fun, and a full day of play in our farm park. From choosing your pumpkin to carving your spooky creation, there’s plenty to keep little monsters busy -plus, every ticket includes all-day access to our indoor and outdoor play areas. Pink Pig Farm – Find Out More
Address: Holme Hall, Holme Ln, Scunthorpe DN16 3RE
When? 25th – 31st October
How much? Adult ticket online (no pumpkin) is £12 and children with a pumpkin are £16 each. Other pricing options are available.
Rand Farm – Halloween Pumpkin Festival – Lincolnshire
Daytime – Pull on your boots and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ autumn day out. Line dancing, pumpkin raves & silent discos. Meet our friendly animals & enjoy farmyard fun. Conquer the indoor and outdoor play areas. Wild West theming and gourd-geous photo spots. Every paying child takes home a FREE standard pumpkin, straight from the patch.
Evening – Round up the family (or make it a date night!) for an unforgettable evening under the harvest moon. Toast marshmallows by the fire, enjoy live country music & silent discos. Licensed bar in our saloon, star tributes: Shania Twain on 30th October & Luke Combs on 31st October. Every paying child takes home a FREE standard pumpkin, straight from the patch. Rand Farm – Find Out More
Address: Rand, Market Rasen LN8 5NJ
When? 4th – 31st October
How much? Adult ticket online daytime costs £15.95 and children aged 2 and over are £17.45. Prices are the same in the evenings.
Rockingham Castle – Halloween Fun – Leicestershire
The Rockingham witches and wizards await your arrival as Halloween returns to Rockingham Castle this October half term. Dress up in your most ghoulishly glamourous Halloween garb – the Rockingham witches and wizards are simply dying to meet you. Follow the carved pumpkin trail through the Castle to solve the creepy crossword. History lurks around every corner, so get ready to discover Rockingham at its most spooktacular.
Ghoulish games and a terrifying trail await all who enter the gardens. Join our most gruesome guides beneath the Castle Towers, pick your pumpkin, and try to ‘hit the witch’ for your chance to win a prize in our pumpkin rolling challenge. Rockingham Castle – Find Out More
Address: Rockingham Castle Estate, Rockingham, Market Harborough LE16 8TH
When? 25th-26th and 28th-30th October
How much? Adult £18.50, child 4-15 are £13. Other pricing options are available.
Rufford Abbey – Halloween Trail – Nottinghamshire
Have a spooky woodland adventure with Rufford’s Halloween Trail —fun for the whole family awaits. Plus now until the 9th of November – Spooky surprises await at Rufford this Halloween – with trails, brunches, and wicked encounters to enjoy. Rufford Abbey – Find Out More
Address: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF
When? 11th October – 2nd November
How much? Cost: £3 per child – includes trail sheet and prize. (normal car parking charges apply)
Sundown Adventureland – Spooktacular – Nottinghamshire
On the trail, the aim is to find all of our Halloween characters who are hiding around the park. If you don’t know them already, they are known as Spike, Gretchin, Boltz, UGO and the Unknown Pharaoh who is bejewelled with chunky gold chains and gigantic, gleaming Amethyst.
At each hiding place, there’s a stamp to allow you to stamp your cards (you can always ask a grown-up for help if needed!). To make it a little easier, at each location, there will also be a clue telling you which area of the park the next member of the scream team is hiding. When you have collected all 5 stamps head to the Pumpkin Café, where you’ll be rewarded with your chocolatey treat as a prize. Sundown Adventureland – Find Out More
Address: Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford DN22 0HX
When? 11th-12th and 18th-31st October plus 1st-2nd November
How much? £20.00 per person and under 90cms are free.
Tattershall Farm Park – Wynterdown Witches & Wizards School – Lincolnshire
Wynterdown Witches & Wizards School – The experience is truly interactive, and lasts around 1 hour, and the activities are all included. Outside Wynterdown (at your chosen time) you will meet your guide – a prefect. They will sort you into houses and help you find your way around on your first day. Together you’ll make your own magic wand and cast magic spells. Curious Cauldrons, Potion (Slime) Making classes, and a Magical Botany class led by Professor Wildweed are all part of the curriculum at Wynterdown School for Witches and Wizards. Finally, follow your guide through Trick or Treat Street, and you’ll graduate from school by learning to zoom on your broom.
You can alsovisit their pumpkin patch – it is totally separate from the farm. So, you’ll be able to visit this and select your own pumpkins to buy without paying Farm Park entry. Entry to the patch is free of charge, instead you will pay for any pumpkins that you pick to take home with you. Tattershall Farm Park – Find Out More
Address: Marsh Ln, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4JR
When? 19th – 27th October
How much? Online a child ticket costs £19.95 and adults are £14.95. Farm entry is included.
Twinlakes – Family Scream Park – Leicestershire
This Halloween season, gather your family and friends for an unforgettable adventure filled with thrilling activities, competitions, and ghostly fun at Twinlakes Family Scream Park. From pumpkin picking to fancy dress contests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, so mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time.
Don’t miss out on our pumpkin-picking experience starting on October 4th, 2025. Children under 12 can grab their FREE pumpkin (one per child) and choose their favourite to carve and take home. Want a “MONSTER-size” pumpkin? You can upgrade for a small charge. It’s the perfect way to bring some Twinlakes Halloween fun home with you. Twinlakes – Find Out More
When? 11th-12th and 18th-31st October plus the 1st-2nd of November
Address: Melton Spinney Rd, Melton Mowbray LE14 4FF
How much? £16.49 for anyone measuring over 108cm, Other pricing options are available.. Children can visit the Witches Wagon for £4.95.
Twycross Zoo – October Half Term at the Zoo – Leicestershire
Venture along our Haunted Halloween trail meeting our Spooky Zoo Keepers. Wildlife-inspired Trick or Treat interactive spook stations. Grab your ghoulish £3 Trick-or-Treat bag when booking online or at Guest. New Spooktacular Interactive LIVE show. Peculiar pumpkin painting. Freaky face painting pods. Spooky costume competition with prizes. Halloween magic and more. Twycross Zoo – Find Out More
When? 14th – 22nd Oct 2023, 28th Oct – 5th Nov 2023
Address: East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone CV9 3PX
How much? Included in your zoo entry. Adults online are from £23.95 and children are from £17.55 (ages 3-16). Other pricing options are available.
West Lodge Farm Park – Halloween Fun – Northamptonshire
- Explore thousands of pumpkins in every shape and size, ready to pick and take home
- Patch open 10am-4pm, visit at any time, no need to book a slot.
- Step into the Witch’s Hollow for wand making, bubbling potions, magic and mystery
- Brave the Field of Screams amongst the scarecrows
- Crawl through our giant cobweb tunnel
- Meet Bert, our resident troll, who will be on hand to entertain
- Enjoy pantomime-style ghost stories full of fun and laughter
- Hold on tight for our hilarious spooky tractor rides
- Meet and greet our friendly farm animals with hands-on petting sessions
- Take a free barrel ride around the farm
- Play a round of free adventure golf and more
Address: Back Lane, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2SH
When? Selected dates from 10th – 31st October
How much? £13.95 per person, toddlers are £7.50 and other pricing options are available.
White Post Farm – Halloween at the Farm – Nottinghamshire
Come along and pick your pumpkin and get lost in our haunted maze. Join the team in our Witch & Wizards school for potion making, find out which Halloween house you belong to and get involved in some spooky crafts. Come along to our ‘Creepy Crawly Club’ talks to meet some reptiles and insects.
Make sure you wear your best fancy dress to make the most of the photo opportunities throughout your day. NEW for 2025… The Scarecrow Trail. Head around the farm and spot the scarecrows to win a Halloween treat… or could it be a trick? Every paying child will receive a free pumpkin to get stuck in with the activities. White Post Farm – Find Out More
Address: Mansfield Rd, Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HL
When? 18th – 31st October
How much? Adults are £15.95 online and children aged 2-16 are £15.50. Other pricing options are available.
Wicksteed Park – Halloween Half Term – Northamptonshire
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Wicksteed Park for Halloween Half-Term and Weekends. here will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit. Attractions open for Halloween are Halloween Haunt Chapter 2, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig ‘N’ Putt, Roundabout, Cups and Saucers, Lighthouse, Carousel, Sway Rider, and Wicksteed Park Railway. Wicksteed Park – Find Out More
Address: Barton Rd, Kettering NN15 6NJ
When?11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th of October and for Halloween Half-Term daily from the 25th of October to the 2nd of November
How much? Tickets cost from £15 each in advance
Wicksteed Park – Mini Monsters Ball – Northamptonshire
Get into the Halloween spirit by dancing along to spooky tunes and playing wickedly fun party games. Wicky Bear will be there with his Halloween friends, ready to meet you all and join in with all the fun. And it wouldn’t be a Halloween party without any costumes, so we strongly encourage you to come along in your favourite fancy dress outfits. Find Out More
Address: Barton Rd, Kettering NN15 6NJ
When? 30th October
How much? Tickets cost £7 per child and adults are £2.50.
Wollaton Hall – Halloween Outdoor Cinema – Nottinghamshire
Adventure Cinema brings thrilling outdoor cinema experiences this Halloween. Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch classic Halloween films on a giant cinema screen under the stars. Friday 17 October: Scary Movie (18). Saturday 18 October: Hocus Pocus (PG). Sunday 19 October: Beetlejuice (12). Wollaton Hall – Find Out More
Address: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE
When? 17th-19th October
How much? Under 12: £9.50 (Hocus Pocus only). Adult: £15.50. Premium: £22.50 (includes luxury deck chair in a prime position)
If you are interested in East Midland-based Christmas events please check out this post – Best Christmas Events East Midlands 2025 – Meet Santa and More Or how about a more general look at Halloween events across the UK?
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