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.
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
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
Lincoln Monster Invasion
Larger-than-life inflatable monsters take over Lincoln's rooftops and streets for a colourful Halloween art trail.
24–31 October 2026 · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Samhain at Doddington Hall
Mark Samhain with a Wheel of the Year gathering at Doddington Hall, exploring seasonal change, nature and creativity.
31 October 2026 · Doddington, Lincolnshire
NextGen Rewilders at Doddington Hall
An outdoor adventure with Wilder Doddington, exploring the estate's rewilding landscape and learning practical nature skills.
27 October 2026 · Doddington, Lincolnshire
Autumn fungi and deer walks with Wild Rutland
Discover Burley Wood in autumn with Wild Rutland, from a dawn deer walk to a guided fungi experience with a woodland breakfast.
27 October 2026 · Burley Wood, Rutland
Halloween missions at Rumble
Halloween-inspired outdoor laser tag and live-action gaming. Take on a Zombie Apocalypse, Red Light, Green Light and woodland team battles.
28–31 October 2026 · Rutland Water, Rutland
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