HALLOWEEN GUIDE 2026
A LITTLE HALLOWEEN MAGIC
From ghost stories, folklore and things that go bump in the night to pumpkin patches, creative workshops and autumn feasts, there are plenty of cosy, autumnal outings to discover across the Notswolds. Find your next outing below.
Halloween at Ink & Ember, Peterborough
Ceramic pumpkin painting, handmade ghosts and spooky writing workshops at Ink & Ember during half-term.
26–31 October 2026 · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Bramley apple day at the Workhouse, Southwell
A traditional Bramley apple day at Southwell's Workhouse, with heritage games and orchard activities.
24 October 2026 · Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Pumpkin season at Farndon Fields
A glorious display of homegrown pumpkins and ornamental gourds at Farndon Fields, with autumn produce, seasonal shopping and plenty of inspiration for the kitchen.
October 2026 · Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Gamekeeper's Table at Milly's Bistro
A special autumn dinner of estate game, paired wines and stories from Burghley’s gamekeeper at Milly’s Bistro.
12 November 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Pumpkin party night at West Lodge Farm Park
A glowing pumpkin patch, fire performances and music at West Lodge Farm Park's after-dark pumpkin party.
23 October 2026 · Desborough, Northamptonshire
Bramley apple festival at Southwell Minster
Celebrate Southwell's Bramley apple at the Minster with regional food, preserves, baking and local producers.
24 October 2026 · Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Apple celebrations at Clumber Park
Celebrate Clumber Park's heritage apples with tastings, apple pressing, orchard advice and seasonal demonstrations.
23–24 October 2026 · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Murder mystery and ghost-story dining at Delapré Abbey
A murder mystery dinner and an evening of ghost stories at Delapré Abbey, combining seasonal dining and theatrical intrigue.
23 and 28 October 2026 · Northampton, Northamptonshire
Spooktacular at Wappenham Farm
Pick pumpkins and explore a spooky 3D maize maze at Wappenham Farm, with special twilight visits and fire shows.
October 2026 · Wappenham, Northamptonshire
Pumpkin picking at Overstone Grange Farm
Pick from 90 pumpkin varieties, explore the maize maze and try the vegetable cannon, with Moo Hatch burgers at weekends.
26 September – 31 October 2026 · Overstone, Northamptonshire
Halloween at Ink & Ember, Stamford
Pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, tea and tarot at Ink & Ember, Stamford's independent bookshop and creative space.
20–31 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Autumn supper club at Doddington Hall
An autumn tasting menu at Doddington's Grain Store, inspired by the estate's ancient woodland, kitchen garden and orchard.
30 October 2026 · Doddington, Lincolnshire
Halloween bakes at Hambleton Bakery
Hambleton Bakery gives its traditional bakes a Halloween makeover with bat-topped Bakewell tarts, iced manchets and pumpkin shortbread.
October 2026 · Exton and Oakham, Rutland
Autumn fungi and deer walks with Wild Rutland
Discover Burley Wood in autumn with Wild Rutland, from a dawn deer walk to a guided fungi experience with a woodland breakfast.
27 October 2026 · Burley Wood, Rutland