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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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