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.
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
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
Halloween outdoor cinema at Wollaton Hall
Halloween films beneath the stars at Wollaton Hall, with Scream, Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
23–25 October 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
October half-term at Lakeside Arts
Mythical clay creatures, owl puppets and Tim Burton-inspired art make up Lakeside Arts' imaginative half-term workshops.
18 October – 1 November 2026 · Nottingham, 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
Fungi walk at Sherwood Heath
Discover autumn fungi on a guided walk through Sherwood Heath and learn about their role in the woodland.
25 October 2026 · Sherwood Heath, Nottinghamshire
Halloween at Sherwood Forest
Follow Sherwood Forest's Monster Mash-up trail beneath ancient oaks, with woodland puzzles and seasonal den-building.
17 October – 1 November 2026 · Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Mother Grundy's storytelling at Creswell Crags
Mother Grundy brings spooky storytelling into the limestone caves at Creswell Crags for younger children.
26–30 October 2026 · Creswell, 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
Apple celebrations at Clumber Park
Celebrate Clumber Park's heritage apples with tastings, apple pressing, orchard advice and seasonal demonstrations.
23–24 October 2026 · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Halloween at Clumber Park
Woodland quests, British folklore and storytelling at Clumber Park, with Guardians of the Forest and Stranger Folk adventures.
19 October – 1 November 2026 · Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Gruffalo Granny at Fineshade Wood
A woodland day celebrating Gruffalo Granny, with storytelling, crafts and forest-themed activities.
29 October 2026 · Fineshade, 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
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
Halloween mask making at Harborough Museum
Make your own Halloween mask at Harborough Museum, with a drop-in craft session for children.
23 October 2026 · Market Harborough, Leicestershire