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.
Halloween at Windmill Farm Park
A hayride to the pumpkin patch, potion-making, woodland trails and a Cobweb Maze at Windmill Farm Park.
October weekends and 17–31 October 2026 · Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire
Enchanted Halloween at Belvoir Castle
An enchanted Halloween adventure at Belvoir Castle, with a witch's curse, themed trail and seasonal crafts.
October 2026 · Belvoir, Leicestershire
Stamford Halloween Spooktacular
Fancy dress, Halloween crafts, competitions and glitter tattoos at Stamford's family Spooktacular on the Recreation Ground.
25 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
October half-term art and craft day at The Place
A day of seasonal art and making at The Place, with creative activities and games for school-age children.
29 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Halloween at Ink & Ember, Stamford
Pumpkin painting, Halloween crafts, tea and tarot at Ink & Ember, Stamford's independent bookshop and creative space.
20–31 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
October half-term at Stamford Arts Centre
Comic art workshops, Halloween crafts, family theatre and seasonal cinema come together for October half-term at Stamford Arts Centre.
24–31 October 2026 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Halloween at Barnsdale Gardens
Follow a pumpkin trail through Barnsdale's gardens, with a special half-term session of Halloween crafts and biscuit decorating.
26–31 October 2026 · Exton, Rutland
Halloween at Rutland Water
Pumpkin carving, broomstick making and a spooky scavenger hunt at Rutland Water, with Halloween crafts and outdoor activities for younger children.
23–25 October 2026 · Empingham, Rutland