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.
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
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
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
Halloween trail at Green's Windmill
A Halloween clue trail among Green's Windmill, Science Centre and gardens, with pumpkins to find and a seasonal prize.
17 October – 1 November 2026 · Sneinton, 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
Kids' ghost hunter tours at the National Justice Museum
Help a ghost hunter catch mischievous spirits inside the National Justice Museum's courthouse and gaol.
22–30 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
Halloween at Rufford Abbey
Woodland trails, magical characters and Halloween pottery at Rufford Abbey, with activities for younger visitors.
10 October – 1 November 2026 · Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Meet the ghosts at Newstead Abbey
Explore Newstead Abbey after dark with a guided tour introducing some of its best-known spectral residents.
24 and 30 October 2026 · Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire
Halloween at Newstead Abbey
Visit the Victorian Nursery Attics and follow a spooky scarecrow trail through the grounds of Newstead Abbey.
17 October – 1 November 2026 · Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire
Ghost stories at Lamport Hall
Ghost stories at Lamport Hall with storyteller Toby Burchell, drawing on classic tales by Dickens and Conan Doyle.
26 October 2026 · Lamport, Northamptonshire
Delapré After Dark
Spend Halloween night inside Delapré Abbey as part of a rare after-dark overnight experience.
30–31 October 2026 · Northampton, Northamptonshire
Gothic theatre at Delapré Abbey
Gothic performance in the atmospheric setting of Delapré Abbey, with theatrical tales for a Halloween evening.
24–25 October 2026 · Northampton, Northamptonshire