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.
Pick your own pumpkins at Foxton
Head into the pumpkin fields at Foxton to choose your Halloween harvest, with pumpkins in all shapes, colours and sizes.
From 16 October 2026 · Foxton, Leicestershire
The Gruffalo at Royal & Derngate
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story comes to the stage, with Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the terrible Gruffalo brought to life in a playful family production.
29 October – 1 November 2026 · Northampton, Northamptonshire
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
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
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
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
Halloween at Welford Christmas Tree Farm
Pick pumpkins, explore a spooky woodland trail and toast marshmallows around the fire at Welford Christmas Tree Farm, with animals, seasonal treats and an autumnal café.
10 October – 1 November 2026 · Welford, Northamptonshire
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
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
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
Monster Mayhem at Peterborough Museum
Monster training, spooky crafts and a Halloween disco at Peterborough Museum during October half-term.
27–31 October 2026 · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Halloween at Sacrewell Farm
Pumpkin picking, spooky tractor rides, ghost stories and Halloween crafts at Sacrewell Farm.
24–31 October 2026 · Thornhaugh, Cambridgeshire