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.
Fright Nights at the National Justice Museum
Descend into Nottingham's historic gaol after dark for Fright Nights, an immersive horror experience with live actors.
22–30 October 2026 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Kids' ghost hunter tours at the National Justice Museum
Help a ghost hunter catch mischievous spirits inside the National Justice Museum's courthouse and gaol.
22–30 October 2026 · Nottingham, 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
The Curator's Cabinet at Rufford Abbey
An intimate evening of eerie storytelling, mystery and theatrical magic in Rufford Abbey's historic Kitchen.
30 October 2026 · Ollerton, 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
Sherwood Forest after dark: Sinister Scares
Venture into Sherwood Forest after dark for Sinister Scares, an immersive challenge with actors, puzzles and unsettling encounters.
30 October 2026 · Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Witch marks tours at Creswell Crags
Explore historic witch marks in Robin Hood Cave at Creswell Crags, discovering protective symbols and old superstitions.
October 2026 · Creswell, 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
Meet the ghosts at Newstead Abbey
Explore Newstead Abbey after dark with a guided tour introducing some of its best-known spectral residents.
24 and 30 October 2026 · Ravenshead, 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
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
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
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 cinema at Phoenix Leicester
Cult horror, Hitchcock classics and Frightarama fill Phoenix Leicester's Halloween cinema programme.
October 2026 · Leicester, Leicestershire