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.
Pumpkin festival and Halloween fun at West Lodge Farm Park
Pumpkin picking, wand making and spooky family activities at West Lodge Farm Park's Halloween festival.
10–11 and 17–31 October 2026 · Desborough, Northamptonshire
Halloween circus at Duston Mill
Daredevil acrobatics, aerial performers, comedy and Halloween surprises under the Big Top, as Circus Cortex brings its spectacular BizZzaR show to Northampton.
22 October – 1 November 2026 · Duston Mill, Northamptonshire
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
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
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
Doc's Happy Hauntings at Nene Valley Railway
A gentler Halloween train journey with trick-or-treating and sensory-considerate activities at Nene Valley Railway.
28 October 2026 · Wansford, 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
Halloween fun at Rockingham Castle
Pumpkin trails, spooky stories and Halloween games at Rockingham Castle, including pumpkin rolling in the gardens.
28–31 October 2026 · Rockingham, Northamptonshire
Halloween at Doddington Hall
Pick pumpkins from 30 varieties, explore the Kitchen Garden and discover film-inspired scarecrows at Doddington Hall.
1 October – 1 November 2026 · Doddington, Lincolnshire
Halloween and half-term at Belton Estate
Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail, explore Stranger Folk and make seasonal crafts at Belton Estate, with activities for younger children and school-age visitors.
26 September – 1 November 2026 · Grantham, Lincolnshire
Halloween at Burghley
Ghostly discoveries in the Sculpture Garden, gruesome histories inside the house and creative Halloween workshops at Burghley.
17 October – 1 November 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Pumpkin picking at Rutland Water Golf Course
A seasonal pumpkin-picking patch at Rutland Water Golf Course, separate from the Halloween craft workshops at Sykes Lane.
24–31 October 2026 · Rutland Water, Rutland
Pumpkin picking at Ketton Pumpkins
Pick your own pumpkins at Ketton’s dedicated autumn patch, with plenty of varieties to choose from.
10–11, 17–18 and 24–31 October 2026 · Ketton, Rutland
Spooky Stamford: children's ghost tours
A child-friendly guided ghost walk through Stamford, with curious local legends and tales of the less glamorous side of history.
23–31 October 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
Monks, Mischief and Marauders at Peterborough Cathedral
Meet the cathedral's famous gravedigger on a family tour of mischief, monks and Tudor tales.
26, 28 and 29 October 2026 · 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