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.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Curve Leicester
An extraordinary murder mystery and coming-of-age story comes to Leicester's Curve, as Mark Haddon's bestselling novel returns to the stage in a bold new production.
20–24 October 2026 · Leicester, Leicestershire
Family of Phantoms parade, Lincoln
An illuminated parade of ghostly figures through Lincoln’s historic streets for an evening of theatrical spectacle.
29 October 2026 · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Spooky Stamford: evening ghost tours
Join a costumed guide for Stamford’s after-dark ghost walk, uncovering local tales of murder, plague and intrigue.
23–30 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Museum Late: Folklore at the Museum of Cambridge
Explore folklore after dark at the Museum of Cambridge, with folk music, curious objects and hands-on making.
30 October 2026 · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Mary Queen of Scots exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral
Discover Mary Queen of Scots at Peterborough Cathedral in a temporary exhibition with Tudor stories and artefacts.
21 September – 15 November 2026 · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Halloween drone show at Ferry Meadows
A Halloween drone show above Ferry Meadows, with glowing shapes in the sky, live entertainment and food trucks.
29–30 October 2026 · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Fright Night at Flag Fen
Ancient fenland folklore comes alive after dark in an immersive theatrical Halloween experience at Flag Fen.
30–31 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
Circus CorteXXX
A night of drag, acrobatics, comedy and cabaret beneath the Circus Cortex Big Top, hosted by Dixie Normous. An alternative to the usual Halloween night out.
31 October 2026 · Northampton, Northamptonshire
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
The Paperback Poisoner at Ink & Ember
A bookish murder mystery with clues, suspects and an unknown killer at Ink & Ember's interactive evening.
30 October 2026 · Queensgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Haunted tours at Peterborough Museum
Explore Peterborough Museum after dark on candlelit ghost tours, vault visits and walks through the city's haunted history.
24–31 October 2026 · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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
The Killer Chronicles at the National Justice Museum
An evening of candlelit true-crime storytelling at the National Justice Museum, exploring dark histories.
31 October 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Fright Nights at the National Justice Museum
Descend into Nottingham's historic gaol after dark for Fright Nights, an immersive horror experience with live actors.
22–30 October 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Halloween outdoor cinema at Wollaton Hall
Halloween films beneath the stars at Wollaton Hall, with Scream, Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
23–25 October 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The Curator's Cabinet at Rufford Abbey
An intimate evening of eerie storytelling, mystery and theatrical magic in Rufford Abbey's historic Kitchen.
30 October 2026 · Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Twilight at Rufford
See Rufford Abbey's ruins illuminated after dark, with a twilight makers' market, performances and a Halloween trail.
30 October 2026 · Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Fungi walk at Sherwood Heath
Discover autumn fungi on a guided walk through Sherwood Heath and learn about their role in the woodland.
25 October 2026 · Sherwood Heath, Nottinghamshire
Sherwood Forest after dark: Sinister Scares
Venture into Sherwood Forest after dark for Sinister Scares, an immersive challenge with actors, puzzles and unsettling encounters.
30 October 2026 · Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire