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 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
Spooky Space at the National Space Centre
Science meets sorcery at the National Space Centre, with live magic demonstrations, experiments and cosmic crafts.
17 October – 1 November 2026 · Leicester, Leicestershire
Leicester Monsters
Eight giant mischievous monsters appear on Leicester rooftops and buildings in a city-wide art installation.
22–31 October 2026 · Leicester, Leicestershire
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
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
Spooky stories at Lincoln Castle
Eerie tales and gruesome discoveries inside Lincoln Castle, with Halloween storytelling and a special activity trail.
24 October – 1 November 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
Spooky Shakespeare at Tolethorpe Hall
Shakespeare's darker side comes to Tolethorpe Hall, with ghosts, ghouls and chilling scenes brought to life after dark.
29–31 October 2026 · Tolethorpe, Rutland