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
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
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
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
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 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
Gruffalo Granny at Fineshade Wood
A woodland day celebrating Gruffalo Granny, with storytelling, crafts and forest-themed activities.
29 October 2026 · Fineshade, Northamptonshire
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
Murder mystery and ghost-story dining at Delapré Abbey
A murder mystery dinner and an evening of ghost stories at Delapré Abbey, combining seasonal dining and theatrical intrigue.
23 and 28 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
Halloween at Delapré Abbey
Halloween trails, gothic performance and atmospheric after-dark events at Delapré Abbey.
23 October – 1 November 2026 · Northampton, 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
Plotober at Lyveden
Follow a Gunpowder Plot-themed trail at Lyveden, with games, historical challenges and Halloween activities.
19 October – 8 November 2026 · Near Oundle, Northamptonshire
Camp Wilderness at Boughton House
Archery, axe throwing and woodland making at Camp Wilderness, part of Boughton's Halloween programme.
24–25 and 30–31 October 2026 · Geddington, Northamptonshire
Halloween at Boughton House
An enchanted outdoor trail, storytelling and estate-grown pumpkin patch at Boughton House, with woodland adventures on selected days.
24–31 October 2026 · Geddington, 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