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
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 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
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
Spooksville at Chester House Estate
Pumpkin picking, face painting, a hay bale maze and hidden ghosts at Chester House Estate's Spooksville.
24–31 October 2026 · Irchester, 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
Pumpkin picking at March House Farm
Choose your own pumpkins at March House Farm's autumn patch in the countryside near Melton Mowbray.
10–11 and 17–31 October 2026 · Great Dalby, Leicestershire