Tuesday 27th October - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10am – 1pm
Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this half-term
£4 per child, DROP IN

Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! 🎃👻

Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.

Please note that this ticket does not include a pumpkin - there are limited stock of pumpkins available to purchase at the Farm.

All tickets include lots of spooky Halloween fun around the farm

27th / 29th / 30th October - 15:00 (additional 10:30 session on 27th October)

Get ready for a Halloween activity packed with mud, obstacles, treats and surprises. Take on Wild Forest's muddy obstacles with a Halloween twist, climbing, crawling and balancing your way around the course while discovering trick-or-treat stops, Halloween decorations and spooky surprises along the way.

Taking place earlier in the day, it's a great choice for younger children, families and anyone who might be a little more nervous about Halloween - adults included! Expect mud, obstacles, treats and plenty of Halloween fun, with more smiles than scares.
Perfect for kids, teens, families and adults. Bring your friends or the whole family, buy 3 tickets and get the 4th FREE!... Read more

A captivating dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3+ & families.

Come in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den and a night-time adventure into a playful world of imagination.

As darkness descends, lets giggle as we get ready for bed, play in the spooky shadows, listen to night-time sounds, and feel the blustery wind and drizzly rain on our faces in the storm.

We'll meet friendly nocturnal creatures... some slithering slugs, most magical moths, and fantastical fireflies. Discover the magic of the dark as we whirl and twirl, catch a shooting star and learn how to be brave at bedtime.

Back on tour by popular demand, Dance in the Dark, from Sonrisa Arts is a dreamy multi-sensory feast, co-created... Read more

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth

A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.
Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out.... you could be on the menu.

Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it's roooooooarrrrrr!

This awe-inspiring interactive stage... Read more

Create your own Halloween themed mosaic to decorate your home for years to come!

Join us for a fun-filled session of creative Halloween themed mosaic making during the October Half Term holidays with popular Tutor Audrey from Montet Designs!

Her mosaic workshops are very popular in St Albans and she had two sold out sessions in our Easter Mosaic Workshops and would love to share her tile magic with you again at Southern Maltings this half term.

This workshop is designed for children, young people and adults too! Come as a family or with your friends and create beautiful mosaic art pieces that you can take home, decorate for Autumn and Halloween and cherish for years to come.

No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.... Read more

Make a 3d haunted scene for a moveable ghost to fly through

Use code MUMSGUIDE10 for 10% off!

Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Monday 26th October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Spooktacular at
Capel Manor Gardens
Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 4pm, last entry at 2pm


Get ready for a Halloween day out packed with spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more!


This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave our immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, get creative with... Read more

Samhain Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October (Half Term)

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.

Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along... Read more

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in a reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the Stone Age cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch and making pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro, or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in a roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain Roundhouse and a fire procession around the woods. The six-day celebration culminates on Saturday 31 October, when you can burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come.

Limited... Read more

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!

Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!

Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:

*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor

*Big Bale Play

*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons

*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play

*Spooky Photo Opportunities

*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes

*Scarecrow Trail

*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors

*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name

*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs

*Halloween Activity... Read more

This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! 🎃
🚜Tractor rides
🛝 Shaded Woodland Playground
🐥 Chick cuddles
🗿 Sculpture trail
🛺 Pedal tractor track
🧺 Snack Shack
🏎️ 6 lane hot wheels track
🐍 Exotic Encounters
🐐 Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
📆10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm daily
🍁£8 per person
🍂Under 2's go free
🍄‍🟫Family of 4 - £28... Read more

Carve or decorate your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...

Join us this Halloween Half Term for the only indoor Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving* (or decorating for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, and a haunted Headmaster's house!

With various levels of entry, choose between crafts, with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, add pumpkin carving/decorating or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Museum team!


*Subject to pumpkin availability

Join us for a Pony Pumpkin Hunt this October! 🎃

Take a ghostly gallop to our Visitor Centres on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October to take part in the special hunt. Find all the pumpkins hidden around the site and answer the questions about our amazing Adoption Stars and win a spook-tacular treat and certificate!
There's no need to book, just head to your nearest centre and join in the fun. The trail is £5 a child (under 16s only).
Our Visitor Centres will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between 10am and 4pm (with paddock walks closing at 3:30pm). Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate from our café to take on the trail with you?
Plus, we've got goodies galore in our gift shop so you can treat yourself or get... Read more

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Step into a world of pumpkins, scarecrows, spooky woodland adventures and unforgettable family fun this October at Church Farm Ardeley.

🎟️ Book online now and save!

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Circus, with an exciting NEW DAREDEVIL ACT for 2026. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes+ then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin*. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

NEW FOR 2026 - There's been a monstrous mishap at Mead Open Farm and the monsters secret doors are no longer invisible! So what shall we do? Play Trick or Treat of course! Are you going to get a giggle or a gasp?

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons are worn.

Children under 90cms and Essential Companion tickets are without charge but attract a booking fee to cover the cost of processing the booking.

If children under 90cm would like to pick a pumpkin they... Read more

Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience.

Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from!

This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all.

Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!

Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch! The Perfect Autumnal day out!

🎃 Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
👻 Loads of Halloween props.
🌻 Spooky sunflower maze
🧙‍♀️ Live actors
🦮 Dogs on leads are welcome!
🌭 Street food and hot drinks on site
🍩 Sweet treats and much more!

🎨 Face painting available most days (separate price)

These tickets are for the morning slot and permit you to enter between 10-Midday.

Please note, tickets are for entrance only - pumpkins are not included in the price. Visitors pick pumpkins from the field by hand and then purchase them at the exit.

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed

Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.

There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!

With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!

Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
🎃 Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites... Read more

Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!

Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.

There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.

📅 3rd-31st October 2026
📍 The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
🎃 Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th... Read more

We've got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked! 🧡
- No booking required
- No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4:00pm

Discover a different perspective on the Law of Attraction.
See what your vision board may already be revealing about you. Explore the blindspot perspectives, assumptions and patterns shaping your life through the manifest principles and the Thrive Framework.

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more

Tuesday 27th October - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10am – 1pm
Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this half-term
£4 per child, DROP IN

Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! 🎃👻

Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.

Please note that this ticket does not include a pumpkin - there are limited stock of pumpkins available to purchase at the Farm.

All tickets include lots of spooky Halloween fun around the farm

Get creative this Halloween and make your very own creepy clay creature!

Join Luton-based Lugus Ceramics for a fun, hands-on session where you'll squish, shape and sculpt clay into your own spooky creation - then take your finished creature home with you.

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public.

The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars' Guinness World Record-Breaking tech, developed in residency at London's prestigious Royal Institution.

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on the hit TV show "Dara O'Briain's Go 8 Bit") and Rob Sedgebeer (a Chortle "Legend of Lockdown" award winner), WiFi Wars is the Award-Winning must-see show that's like nothing you've seen before. As teams and players thrive... Read more

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth

A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.
Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out.... you could be on the menu.

Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it's roooooooarrrrrr!

This awe-inspiring interactive stage... Read more

Come to Wardown to create and make Halloween crafts, bat bookmarks, spooky masks and mummify a beast!

A Hooting Huddle of Halloween Owls

Join us to learn a new printing method!

We will create relief printing blocks using modelling clay and use these to print a cute collection of Halloween owls. We will learn about colour mixing and paint a spooky night sky as a backdrop for our owls. There may even be a witch or two to spot!

At the end of the session, the children will take home their owl creation as well as the clay printing block which can be reused at home.

Suitable for ages 5 - 11

Come to Wardown to create and make Halloween crafts, bat bookmarks, spooky masks and mummify a beast!

OCTOBER PLAY INFO:
🍂 COMING UP AT LITTLE CITY… 🎃
We've got SO much to look forward to over the next few weeks!
🎃 October Sessions
Our city will be getting an autumn makeover ready for a month of cosy seasonal play 🍂
👻 HALLOWEEN HALF TERM
We'll be bringing you our Halloween themed Little City with plenty of spooky-but-not-too-spooky fun for little ones! 🎃🕷️
✨ PLUS… A SPECIAL EVENT! ✨
We have something extra special coming this October with a very special guest joining us at Little City 👀❄️🍂

Join us in the Tythe Barn this October half term for a live, interactive mini musical version of Room On The Broom! Musicians Emma (clarinet and sax), Jon (trombone), Geraldine (flute) and Josh (piano) will bring this well-loved story to musical life for little ones to join in with and enjoy!

Date: Wednesday October 28th 2026

Times: Times: 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am classes (each class lasts c.45 mins)

Where: Tythe Barn at Tewinbury Farm

Story: Room on the Broom

Age: All classes will be mixed Babies & Toddlers; older siblings up to age 7 are also welcome

Dress code: Seasonal fancy dress welcome but not mandatory!

Price: £15 for first child, £7.50 for siblings

What to... Read more

Hands on Halloween Crafting – Spend a couple of hours doing a variety of mini crafting projects in this afternoon session with Pippa and Tina.

In this fun and creative 2 hour workshop, children aged 8–12 can discover a variety of Halloween crafting projects in this carousel of activities for kids aged 8-12. They will be able to pick and choose the activities that they are interested in, including mini macramé skeletons, decoupage pumpkins, pumpkin printing and more! You will leave with a variety of decorations to put up in your home year after year and some new creative skills too!

Led by local artist Pippa Gillingham – who you may also recognise from our SMart Café – children will have time to settle down to some Halloween crafting and get away from... Read more

Looking for a fun-filled day out with the kids this October half term? Our popular Kids Open Day is back for a special spooky edition, packed with hands-on activities, creative crafts and plenty of Halloween fun.

Join us on Wednesday 28 October 2026 for a day of making, creating, exploring and getting into the Halloween spirit. Whether your child loves getting crafty, experimenting with something new or simply having fun outdoors, there's something for everyone.

What's On?
✨ Spooky slime making – get creative and make your very own Halloween-inspired slime

🏮 Colourful Guy Fawkes-inspired lanterns – create your own colourful lantern to take home, inspired by the history and traditions of Bonfire Night

🎃 Spooky tie-dye... Read more

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth

A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.

Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. you could be on the menu.

Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it's roooooooarrrrrr!

This awe-inspiring interactive stage... Read more

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain 2026
Wednesday 28th October, 2pm

Ticket Price: Standard £17.50
Under 1s Free

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth

A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.

Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. you could... Read more

27th / 29th / 30th October - 15:00 (additional 10:30 session on 27th October)

Get ready for a Halloween activity packed with mud, obstacles, treats and surprises. Take on Wild Forest's muddy obstacles with a Halloween twist, climbing, crawling and balancing your way around the course while discovering trick-or-treat stops, Halloween decorations and spooky surprises along the way.

Taking place earlier in the day, it's a great choice for younger children, families and anyone who might be a little more nervous about Halloween - adults included! Expect mud, obstacles, treats and plenty of Halloween fun, with more smiles than scares.
Perfect for kids, teens, families and adults. Bring your friends or the whole family, buy 3 tickets and get the 4th FREE!... Read more

Use code MUMSGUIDE10 for 10% off!

Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Monday 26th October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Spooktacular at
Capel Manor Gardens
Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 4pm, last entry at 2pm


Get ready for a Halloween day out packed with spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more!


This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave our immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, get creative with... Read more

Samhain Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October (Half Term)

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.

Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along... Read more

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in a reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the Stone Age cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch and making pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro, or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in a roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain Roundhouse and a fire procession around the woods. The six-day celebration culminates on Saturday 31 October, when you can burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come.

Limited... Read more

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!

Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!

Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:

*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor

*Big Bale Play

*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons

*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play

*Spooky Photo Opportunities

*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes

*Scarecrow Trail

*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors

*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name

*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs

*Halloween Activity... Read more

This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! 🎃
🚜Tractor rides
🛝 Shaded Woodland Playground
🐥 Chick cuddles
🗿 Sculpture trail
🛺 Pedal tractor track
🧺 Snack Shack
🏎️ 6 lane hot wheels track
🐍 Exotic Encounters
🐐 Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
📆10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm daily
🍁£8 per person
🍂Under 2's go free
🍄‍🟫Family of 4 - £28... Read more

Carve or decorate your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...

Join us this Halloween Half Term for the only indoor Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving* (or decorating for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, and a haunted Headmaster's house!

With various levels of entry, choose between crafts, with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, add pumpkin carving/decorating or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Museum team!


*Subject to pumpkin availability

Join us for a Pony Pumpkin Hunt this October! 🎃

Take a ghostly gallop to our Visitor Centres on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October to take part in the special hunt. Find all the pumpkins hidden around the site and answer the questions about our amazing Adoption Stars and win a spook-tacular treat and certificate!
There's no need to book, just head to your nearest centre and join in the fun. The trail is £5 a child (under 16s only).
Our Visitor Centres will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between 10am and 4pm (with paddock walks closing at 3:30pm). Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate from our café to take on the trail with you?
Plus, we've got goodies galore in our gift shop so you can treat yourself or get... Read more

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Step into a world of pumpkins, scarecrows, spooky woodland adventures and unforgettable family fun this October at Church Farm Ardeley.

🎟️ Book online now and save!

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Circus, with an exciting NEW DAREDEVIL ACT for 2026. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes+ then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin*. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

NEW FOR 2026 - There's been a monstrous mishap at Mead Open Farm and the monsters secret doors are no longer invisible! So what shall we do? Play Trick or Treat of course! Are you going to get a giggle or a gasp?

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons are worn.

Children under 90cms and Essential Companion tickets are without charge but attract a booking fee to cover the cost of processing the booking.

If children under 90cm would like to pick a pumpkin they... Read more

Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience.

Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from!

This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all.

Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!

Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch! The Perfect Autumnal day out!

🎃 Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
👻 Loads of Halloween props.
🌻 Spooky sunflower maze
🧙‍♀️ Live actors
🦮 Dogs on leads are welcome!
🌭 Street food and hot drinks on site
🍩 Sweet treats and much more!

🎨 Face painting available most days (separate price)

These tickets are for the morning slot and permit you to enter between 10-Midday.

Please note, tickets are for entrance only - pumpkins are not included in the price. Visitors pick pumpkins from the field by hand and then purchase them at the exit.

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed

Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.

There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!

With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!

Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
🎃 Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites... Read more

Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!

Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.

There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.

📅 3rd-31st October 2026
📍 The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
🎃 Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th... Read more

We've got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked! 🧡
- No booking required
- No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4:00pm

Discover a different perspective on the Law of Attraction.
See what your vision board may already be revealing about you. Explore the blindspot perspectives, assumptions and patterns shaping your life through the manifest principles and the Thrive Framework.

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more

Tuesday 27th October - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10am – 1pm
Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this half-term
£4 per child, DROP IN

Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! 🎃👻

Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.

Please note that this ticket does not include a pumpkin - there are limited stock of pumpkins available to purchase at the Farm.

All tickets include lots of spooky Halloween fun around the farm

29th (17:00) / 30th (17:00) / 31st October (16:30)

Ready to experience Wild Forest like never before? Halloween Blackout takes our muddy obstacle course into the darkness, creating a completely different challenge.

Armed with your headtorch, you'll climb, crawl, balance and scramble your way around the course after dark, with your beam of light guiding the way. You will take on the famous Deathslide and our muddiest mud pit, Ebineezer amongst other obstacles. Halloween decorations around the course will add to the atmosphere, while obstacles that seem straightforward in daylight suddenly feel a bit different once the sun goes down.

Perfect for older kids, teens, families and adults looking for something a little more daring, Blackout combines fun... Read more

A new opera for young children

Based on the picture book by David Wiesner.

David Wiesner's magical picture book was adapted and brought to life in words and music by award-winning composer and writer Kerry Andrew.

Pip likes to play alone. In their bedroom, they explore a collection of treasures from the beach-flotsam! What are these objects and creatures? Who are they? What stories might they tell? With the help of an old camera, Pip's imagination takes hold, conjuring extraordinary underwater creatures - fantastical and beautiful.

Guided by the idea of capturing things in photographs, curiosity and wonder lead Pip to discover a world beyond their own, connecting with other children across time and place and finding the courage to... Read more

Children's Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) - October Half Term Workshops

Get your crafting in at Southern Maltings and pay a visit our newly opened café with delicious offerings for children AND their Grown-Ups!

Younger children can choose from different craft stations set up with a selection of craft activities - going from one to the next like a carousel! The theme is Halloween and Autumn!

We will also have playdough and small world play. Get crafty and have lots of fun and leave the mess for us to clear up!

The craft activities are suitable for ages 3-7; however older children are welcome to come along and enjoy the offerings. £5 per child. Children under 1 are free. We are running the October Half Term Craft Carousel on Thursday... Read more

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Our popular Spooky Science workshop is returning for 2026!

Join us for some spooky science: make a bubbling witches brew, create ogre slime and more!

This is a taught session - please be ready promptly for the start of your session.

Did you know that Barn Owls can't digest the fur and bones of the rodents they eat, which they usually swallow whole?

So what happens to them if they aren't digested? The Owl has to regurgitate it in the form of an Owl pellet. You often find Owl pellets at roosting or nesting sites and they are usually the size of a mans thumb and are black when fresh (turning grey as they get older), and an Owl can produce 1-2 pellets after a night's hunting. Owl pellets can be a really good way of finding out what an Owl has been eating by dissecting them and analysing what bones are in them. In these sessions you will be guided through the dissection of an Owl pellet so you can analyse and discover what an Owl has had for it's tea. Can you find the bones of a vole, shrew or mouse? Or will... Read more

27th / 29th / 30th October - 15:00 (additional 10:30 session on 27th October)

Get ready for a Halloween activity packed with mud, obstacles, treats and surprises. Take on Wild Forest's muddy obstacles with a Halloween twist, climbing, crawling and balancing your way around the course while discovering trick-or-treat stops, Halloween decorations and spooky surprises along the way.

Taking place earlier in the day, it's a great choice for younger children, families and anyone who might be a little more nervous about Halloween - adults included! Expect mud, obstacles, treats and plenty of Halloween fun, with more smiles than scares.
Perfect for kids, teens, families and adults. Bring your friends or the whole family, buy 3 tickets and get the 4th FREE!... Read more

Use code MUMSGUIDE10 for 10% off!

Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Monday 26th October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Spooktacular at
Capel Manor Gardens
Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 4pm, last entry at 2pm


Get ready for a Halloween day out packed with spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more!


This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave our immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, get creative with... Read more

Samhain Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October (Half Term)

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.

Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along... Read more

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in a reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the Stone Age cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch and making pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro, or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in a roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain Roundhouse and a fire procession around the woods. The six-day celebration culminates on Saturday 31 October, when you can burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come.

Limited... Read more

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!

Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!

Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:

*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor

*Big Bale Play

*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons

*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play

*Spooky Photo Opportunities

*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes

*Scarecrow Trail

*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors

*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name

*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs

*Halloween Activity... Read more

This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! 🎃
🚜Tractor rides
🛝 Shaded Woodland Playground
🐥 Chick cuddles
🗿 Sculpture trail
🛺 Pedal tractor track
🧺 Snack Shack
🏎️ 6 lane hot wheels track
🐍 Exotic Encounters
🐐 Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
📆10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm daily
🍁£8 per person
🍂Under 2's go free
🍄‍🟫Family of 4 - £28... Read more

Carve or decorate your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...

Join us this Halloween Half Term for the only indoor Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving* (or decorating for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, and a haunted Headmaster's house!

With various levels of entry, choose between crafts, with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, add pumpkin carving/decorating or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Museum team!


*Subject to pumpkin availability

Join us for a Pony Pumpkin Hunt this October! 🎃

Take a ghostly gallop to our Visitor Centres on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October to take part in the special hunt. Find all the pumpkins hidden around the site and answer the questions about our amazing Adoption Stars and win a spook-tacular treat and certificate!
There's no need to book, just head to your nearest centre and join in the fun. The trail is £5 a child (under 16s only).
Our Visitor Centres will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between 10am and 4pm (with paddock walks closing at 3:30pm). Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate from our café to take on the trail with you?
Plus, we've got goodies galore in our gift shop so you can treat yourself or get... Read more

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Step into a world of pumpkins, scarecrows, spooky woodland adventures and unforgettable family fun this October at Church Farm Ardeley.

🎟️ Book online now and save!

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Circus, with an exciting NEW DAREDEVIL ACT for 2026. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes+ then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin*. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

NEW FOR 2026 - There's been a monstrous mishap at Mead Open Farm and the monsters secret doors are no longer invisible! So what shall we do? Play Trick or Treat of course! Are you going to get a giggle or a gasp?

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons are worn.

Children under 90cms and Essential Companion tickets are without charge but attract a booking fee to cover the cost of processing the booking.

If children under 90cm would like to pick a pumpkin they... Read more

Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience.

Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from!

This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all.

Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!

Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch! The Perfect Autumnal day out!

🎃 Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
👻 Loads of Halloween props.
🌻 Spooky sunflower maze
🧙‍♀️ Live actors
🦮 Dogs on leads are welcome!
🌭 Street food and hot drinks on site
🍩 Sweet treats and much more!

🎨 Face painting available most days (separate price)

These tickets are for the morning slot and permit you to enter between 10-Midday.

Please note, tickets are for entrance only - pumpkins are not included in the price. Visitors pick pumpkins from the field by hand and then purchase them at the exit.

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed

Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.

There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!

With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!

Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
🎃 Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites... Read more

Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!

Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.

There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.

📅 3rd-31st October 2026
📍 The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
🎃 Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th... Read more

We've got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked! 🧡
- No booking required
- No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4:00pm

Discover a different perspective on the Law of Attraction.
See what your vision board may already be revealing about you. Explore the blindspot perspectives, assumptions and patterns shaping your life through the manifest principles and the Thrive Framework.

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more

Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! 🎃👻

Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.

Please note that this ticket does not include a pumpkin - there are limited stock of pumpkins available to purchase at the Farm.

All tickets include lots of spooky Halloween fun around the farm

A family film, a creative corner, a café and a space to relax - make a day of it at The Hat Factory!

Family Film Club is more than just a screening. Come along to The Hat Factory Arts Centre for a relaxed family day out, with a creative corner filled with drawings, easy crafts and books, plus our café serving drinks and snacks. There are also breastfeeding areas available for families who need them.

Then settle down together and enjoy a family-friendly film on the big screen.

Film: Monster Family

Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy! In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum Emma plans a fun night out. But when an evil witch curses them, the whole family is transformed into monsters.

Running... Read more

Leaf Study Moving to Abstraction Workshop with Lucy. Get into the autumnal spirit with this drawing workshop for young artists aged 8+!

We'll begin with a few warm-up exercises to loosen up our hands, sharpen our focus and get our creative minds working. We'll then take inspiration from the beautiful shapes, patterns, textures and colours found in autumn leaves, using them as the starting point for our drawings.

Lucy will guide participants step-by-step through creating an observational leaf study, using a range of dry media including pencils and chalks to develop detail, texture and tonal contrast. Once they've created a realistic study, we'll take things a step further and explore how to transform their observations into expressive abstract compositions.... Read more

Animal Skull Drawing Workshop with Lucy. Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun and technical drawing workshop for young artists aged 8+!

We'll begin with a few warm-up exercises to loosen up our hands, sharpen our focus and get our creative minds working. We'll then explore the fascinating structures of different animal skulls and learn how to capture their shapes and proportions through drawing.
Lucy will guide participants step-by-step through drawing two different skulls, using simple construction lines to help develop accuracy, proportion and confidence. We'll then explore how to bring our drawings to life by creating depth, texture and tonal contrast using a range of dry media, including pencils, biro pens and chalks.
Once they've mastered the techniques,... Read more

Come to the Hat Factory to create and make Halloween crafts, Monster book marks, spooky masks and do the monster mash!

The Galleria, Hatfield, is set to transport visitors into an ancient world this October with the launch of THE LOST TEMPLE, a fully immersive escape room adventure running for two weeks only.

Taking place across Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November and Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November, the experience challenges teams to conquer two interconnected escape rooms, each filled with Aztec themed puzzles, hidden clues and atmospheric set design. Participants must work together to unlock the secrets of the temple and escape before time runs out.

Designed for families, friends, students and thrill seekers, the LOST TEMPLE experience offers exceptional value at just £15 per person, making it one of the most accessible escape room events in Hertfordshire this summer.... Read more

Halloween Spectacular: An Evening of Family Friendly Spooky Fun
5pm to 9pm 30th October 2026
Standard Halloween Spectacular ticket £16.50
Standard Halloween Spectacular COAM Annual Member ticket £8.50
Get ready for a night of frightful fun as our Halloween Spectacular returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Explore the museum after dark as historic buildings are transformed with spooky decorations and eerie lighting.
Enjoy a spectacular fire performance, listen to spine-tingling storytelling, look out for spooky horses, dance to live music, take part in some creepy crafts, explore our spooky buildings, warm yourself by the bonfire while toasting marshmallows and brave the scary walk — but beware of monsters lurking in the shadows!
This event... Read more

Did you know that Barn Owls can't digest the fur and bones of the rodents they eat, which they usually swallow whole?

So what happens to them if they aren't digested? The Owl has to regurgitate it in the form of an Owl pellet. You often find Owl pellets at roosting or nesting sites and they are usually the size of a mans thumb and are black when fresh (turning grey as they get older), and an Owl can produce 1-2 pellets after a night's hunting. Owl pellets can be a really good way of finding out what an Owl has been eating by dissecting them and analysing what bones are in them. In these sessions you will be guided through the dissection of an Owl pellet so you can analyse and discover what an Owl has had for it's tea. Can you find the bones of a vole, shrew or mouse? Or will... Read more

Join us this half-term for free, family-friendly activities at a pop-up event exploring how communities can work together to tackle everyday challenges and find practical solutions to the cost-of-living crisis.

Free drop-in activities at the the 'Feeling the Squeeze? Discover How Co-ops Can Help' event at the Galleria on Friday 30 October include:

🎡 Spin-the-wheel challenges, free raffle, and prizes
🎨 Face painting
🧩 Interactive co-operative games and puzzles
📸 A fun photo booth
🎨 Co-operative creative arts workshops
💬 Opportunities to share your views and discover the power of co-operation
…and so much more!

The interactive event is run by the University of Hertfordshire in partnership... Read more

29th (17:00) / 30th (17:00) / 31st October (16:30)

Ready to experience Wild Forest like never before? Halloween Blackout takes our muddy obstacle course into the darkness, creating a completely different challenge.

Armed with your headtorch, you'll climb, crawl, balance and scramble your way around the course after dark, with your beam of light guiding the way. You will take on the famous Deathslide and our muddiest mud pit, Ebineezer amongst other obstacles. Halloween decorations around the course will add to the atmosphere, while obstacles that seem straightforward in daylight suddenly feel a bit different once the sun goes down.

Perfect for older kids, teens, families and adults looking for something a little more daring, Blackout combines fun... Read more

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

27th / 29th / 30th October - 15:00 (additional 10:30 session on 27th October)

Get ready for a Halloween activity packed with mud, obstacles, treats and surprises. Take on Wild Forest's muddy obstacles with a Halloween twist, climbing, crawling and balancing your way around the course while discovering trick-or-treat stops, Halloween decorations and spooky surprises along the way.

Taking place earlier in the day, it's a great choice for younger children, families and anyone who might be a little more nervous about Halloween - adults included! Expect mud, obstacles, treats and plenty of Halloween fun, with more smiles than scares.
Perfect for kids, teens, families and adults. Bring your friends or the whole family, buy 3 tickets and get the 4th FREE!... Read more

Use code MUMSGUIDE10 for 10% off!

Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Monday 26th October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Spooktacular at
Capel Manor Gardens
Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 4pm, last entry at 2pm


Get ready for a Halloween day out packed with spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more!


This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave our immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, get creative with... Read more

Samhain Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October (Half Term)

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.

Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along... Read more

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in a reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the Stone Age cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch and making pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro, or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in a roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain Roundhouse and a fire procession around the woods. The six-day celebration culminates on Saturday 31 October, when you can burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come.

Limited... Read more

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!

Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!

Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:

*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor

*Big Bale Play

*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons

*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play

*Spooky Photo Opportunities

*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes

*Scarecrow Trail

*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors

*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name

*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs

*Halloween Activity... Read more

This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! 🎃
🚜Tractor rides
🛝 Shaded Woodland Playground
🐥 Chick cuddles
🗿 Sculpture trail
🛺 Pedal tractor track
🧺 Snack Shack
🏎️ 6 lane hot wheels track
🐍 Exotic Encounters
🐐 Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
📆10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm daily
🍁£8 per person
🍂Under 2's go free
🍄‍🟫Family of 4 - £28... Read more

Carve or decorate your own pumpkin, tour our haunted Headmaster's House, and take part in spooOOOooky crafts for kids...

Join us this Halloween Half Term for the only indoor Pumpkin Patch in Hitchin. With pumpkin carving* (or decorating for younger kids), halloweeny crafts, and a haunted Headmaster's house!

With various levels of entry, choose between crafts, with a tour of our Haunted Headmaster's House, add pumpkin carving/decorating or even add a personalised tour of the Museum from our Museum team!


*Subject to pumpkin availability

Join us for a Pony Pumpkin Hunt this October! 🎃

Take a ghostly gallop to our Visitor Centres on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October to take part in the special hunt. Find all the pumpkins hidden around the site and answer the questions about our amazing Adoption Stars and win a spook-tacular treat and certificate!
There's no need to book, just head to your nearest centre and join in the fun. The trail is £5 a child (under 16s only).
Our Visitor Centres will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between 10am and 4pm (with paddock walks closing at 3:30pm). Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate from our café to take on the trail with you?
Plus, we've got goodies galore in our gift shop so you can treat yourself or get... Read more

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Step into a world of pumpkins, scarecrows, spooky woodland adventures and unforgettable family fun this October at Church Farm Ardeley.

🎟️ Book online now and save!

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Circus, with an exciting NEW DAREDEVIL ACT for 2026. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes+ then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin*. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

NEW FOR 2026 - There's been a monstrous mishap at Mead Open Farm and the monsters secret doors are no longer invisible! So what shall we do? Play Trick or Treat of course! Are you going to get a giggle or a gasp?

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons are worn.

Children under 90cms and Essential Companion tickets are without charge but attract a booking fee to cover the cost of processing the booking.

If children under 90cm would like to pick a pumpkin they... Read more

Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience.

Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from!

This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all.

Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!

Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch! The Perfect Autumnal day out!

🎃 Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
👻 Loads of Halloween props.
🌻 Spooky sunflower maze
🧙‍♀️ Live actors
🦮 Dogs on leads are welcome!
🌭 Street food and hot drinks on site
🍩 Sweet treats and much more!

🎨 Face painting available most days (separate price)

These tickets are for the morning slot and permit you to enter between 10-Midday.

Please note, tickets are for entrance only - pumpkins are not included in the price. Visitors pick pumpkins from the field by hand and then purchase them at the exit.

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

🎃👻 Stan's Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Standalone Farm! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic day out packed with pumpkin picking, Halloween fun and plenty of spooky surprises for the whole family.

Join Stan and friends this October as the Farm transforms into a Halloween adventure, featuring our pumpkin patch, Halloween hay maze, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and much more.

Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks as they'll be revealing all the frightfully fun details.

🎟 Tickets on sale now
📅 Selected dates from 11-31 October
📍 Standalone Farm, Letchworth

Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed

Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.

There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!

With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!

Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
🎃 Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites... Read more

Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!

Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.

There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.

📅 3rd-31st October 2026
📍 The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
🎃 Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th... Read more

We've got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked! 🧡
- No booking required
- No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4:00pm

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more

Join us for a Ghoulishly Good Halloween cooking workshop packed with baking, crafts, games and plenty of halloween fun!
Costumes are encouraged, laughter is guaranteed, and the memories will be monstrously magical .
All ingredients, equipment and an apron are supplied!
Suitable for children 2-11 years (under 5's must be accompanied by an adult)

Join us at Foxholes Farm for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween! Enjoy our Farm Park, feed the animals, enter our Scariest Scarecrow Competition (don't forget to dress up), browse our limited-stock pumpkins, enjoy barn games and let the little ones have fun in our outdoor children's play area and Indoor Play Barn.

17 and 18 October and 24 - 31 October
A frightfully fun day out for all the family! 🎃👻

Plus, don't forget to visit our Farm Shop & Tea Room for delicious food and drinks.

Please note that this ticket does not include a pumpkin - there are limited stock of pumpkins available to purchase at the Farm.

All tickets include lots of spooky Halloween fun around the farm

Enjoy a magical theatre adventure before you head out trick-or-treating!

Grab your spookiest costumes and gather the whole family for a fang-tastic afternoon of fun and magic with Nicky Trix and Nambu before heading off on your trick-or-treat trail!

This Halloween, join renowned entertainer Nicky Trix and his best friend Nambu the elephant, for Halloween Howls. This fast paced spook-tacular show is packed with magic, laughter and family fun!

Get ready for an interactive show where you and your family can join in on the action! With plenty of surprises, silly competitions and laugh out loud moments.

So grab your broomsticks, slip into your spookiest costumes and prepare for a fang-tastic time that's fun for everyone
... Read more

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October Onwards

Experience the thrill of High Ropes at night! Open to ages 6+, this illuminated ropes course offers a unique evening adventure under the lights. Perfect for family fun or a night out with friends. Ready to take on the challenge?

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Come to Stockwood discovery Centre to create and make Halloween crafts, spiders, bugs and minibeasts decorations. Boooooo!

Join Love Montessori for a not-too-spooky playful Halloween morning at The Nest, designed for little ones aged 1–4 and their grown-ups.

Explore Montessori activities, enjoy a seasonal craft, and come together for storytime and singing. A lovely opportunity to spend time together, meet other local families and discover our welcoming Montessori space.

Tea and coffee are provided for grown-ups.

Date: Saturday 31 October
Time: 9.30–11am
Ages: 1–4 years, accompanied by a parent or carer
Tickets: £25 per parent & child
Venue: The Nest, 17 Central Drive, St Albans, AL4 0UX. Free parking, coffee shop next door

Limited spaces, booking required. Visit www.lovemontessori.co.uk to book your ticket

Free Halloween entertainment and face painting coming to The Galleria on Saturday 31st October.

Families across Hertfordshire are invited to get into the Halloween spirit this October as The Galleria in Hatfield prepares for a spooktacular day of free entertainment, magical mayhem and family fun.

On Saturday 31st October, The Galleria will host The Halloween Spooktacular: The Heart of Halloween Show, an interactive family adventure where Halloween itself is under threat – and young visitors will be called upon to help save the day.

The story follows a brave and friendly Witch and an eccentric Ghost Hunter as they set out to uncover why The Heart of Halloween, a powerful magical relic, is suddenly losing its magic. As the magic fades, friendly monsters... Read more

Enjoy a magical theatre adventure before you head out trick-or-treating!

Grab your spookiest costumes and gather the whole family for a fang-tastic afternoon of fun and magic with Nicky Trix and Nambu before heading off on your trick-or-treat trail!

This Halloween, join renowned entertainer Nicky Trix and his best friend Nambu the elephant, for Halloween Howls. This fast paced spook-tacular show is packed with magic, laughter and family fun!

Get ready for an interactive show where you and your family can join in on the action! With plenty of surprises, silly competitions and laugh out loud moments.

So grab your broomsticks, slip into your spookiest costumes and prepare for a fang-tastic time that's fun for everyone
... Read more

The Galleria, Hatfield, is set to transport visitors into an ancient world this October with the launch of THE LOST TEMPLE, a fully immersive escape room adventure running for two weeks only.

Taking place across Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November and Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November, the experience challenges teams to conquer two interconnected escape rooms, each filled with Aztec themed puzzles, hidden clues and atmospheric set design. Participants must work together to unlock the secrets of the temple and escape before time runs out.

Designed for families, friends, students and thrill seekers, the LOST TEMPLE experience offers exceptional value at just £15 per person, making it one of the most accessible escape room events in Hertfordshire this summer.... Read more

29th (17:00) / 30th (17:00) / 31st October (16:30)

Ready to experience Wild Forest like never before? Halloween Blackout takes our muddy obstacle course into the darkness, creating a completely different challenge.

Armed with your headtorch, you'll climb, crawl, balance and scramble your way around the course after dark, with your beam of light guiding the way. You will take on the famous Deathslide and our muddiest mud pit, Ebineezer amongst other obstacles. Halloween decorations around the course will add to the atmosphere, while obstacles that seem straightforward in daylight suddenly feel a bit different once the sun goes down.

Perfect for older kids, teens, families and adults looking for something a little more daring, Blackout combines fun... Read more

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Use code MUMSGUIDE10 for 10% off!

Halloween Spooktacular at Capel Manor Gardens
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ
Monday 26th October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026

Halloween Spooktacular at
Capel Manor Gardens
Monday 26 October to Saturday 31 October 2026
10am - 4pm, last entry at 2pm


Get ready for a Halloween day out packed with spooky surprises, creepy crafts, live entertainment, animals, dancing and more!


This Halloween, Capel Manor Gardens transforms into a spooktacular playground for the whole family. Explore 30-acres of haunted gardens, brave our immersive horror maze inside the Manor House, pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch, get creative with... Read more

Samhain Celebrations
Celtic Harmony Camp
Monday 26th - Saturday 31st October (Half Term)

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic new year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in an Iron Age settlement.

Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the palaeolithic cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch, and pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in the roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain and a fire procession to celebrate the Celtic New Year. There are plenty more activities for your day so come along... Read more

Celebrate Samhain, the start of the Celtic New Year, with a magical day out this October Half Term in a reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Venture into the haunted forest if you dare! Explore the Stone Age cave. Fill your day with creative activities such as building your own woodland shelter, decorating a chalk art auroch and making pumpkin clay crafts.

Enjoy a warming lunch prepared by our resident chefs in The Woodland Bistro, or tuck into a scary snack and hot chocolate in a roundhouse.

End your day with a story in the Chieftain Roundhouse and a fire procession around the woods. The six-day celebration culminates on Saturday 31 October, when you can burn your worries in the Samhain bonfire and make a wish for the year to come.

Limited... Read more

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

Spookfest events run from 24th -31st October come and meet the animals and enjoy wonderful rustic creepy fun!

Geared towards families so 'spooky' rather than 'terrifying', all ages are welcome!

Our Spookfest Farm Day Pass includes:

*Spooky Farm Trail to see all the farm animals & Halloween Décor

*Big Bale Play

*Tractors & Digger Ride-Ons

*Creepy Fairy Woodland Play

*Spooky Photo Opportunities

*Spot the Pumpkin & sweet treat prizes

*Scarecrow Trail

*Find the Spooky Fairy Doors

*Find your unique Witch and Halloween name

*Spooktacular Stickers for the best dressed boys, girls & dogs

*Halloween Activity... Read more

This Halloween, Woodland Ranch is the place to be! Pick your own pumpkin, hold some creepy crawlies, and meet our friendly farm animals. Enjoy tractor rides, and plenty more festive fun! 🎃
🚜Tractor rides
🛝 Shaded Woodland Playground
🐥 Chick cuddles
🗿 Sculpture trail
🛺 Pedal tractor track
🧺 Snack Shack
🏎️ 6 lane hot wheels track
🐍 Exotic Encounters
🐐 Animal feeding (£1 per bag)
🎃 Pumpkin Picking (sold separately)
Marble run (£3 per ball)
📆10th & 11th October
17th & 18th October
24th October - 1st November
⏰ Open 10am - 3pm daily
🍁£8 per person
🍂Under 2's go free
🍄‍🟫Family of 4 - £28... Read more

Join us for a Pony Pumpkin Hunt this October! 🎃

Take a ghostly gallop to our Visitor Centres on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and 31st October to take part in the special hunt. Find all the pumpkins hidden around the site and answer the questions about our amazing Adoption Stars and win a spook-tacular treat and certificate!
There's no need to book, just head to your nearest centre and join in the fun. The trail is £5 a child (under 16s only).
Our Visitor Centres will be open as usual on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between 10am and 4pm (with paddock walks closing at 3:30pm). Why not treat yourself to a hot chocolate from our café to take on the trail with you?
Plus, we've got goodies galore in our gift shop so you can treat yourself or get... Read more

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Step into a world of pumpkins, scarecrows, spooky woodland adventures and unforgettable family fun this October at Church Farm Ardeley.

🎟️ Book online now and save!

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Take a seat and be amazed at the Freaky Circus, with an exciting NEW DAREDEVIL ACT for 2026. Journey through two haunted Halloween mazes+ then head to the Pumpkin Patch and pick a free pumpkin*. Plus enjoy all the usual fun at the farm.

NEW FOR 2026 - There's been a monstrous mishap at Mead Open Farm and the monsters secret doors are no longer invisible! So what shall we do? Play Trick or Treat of course! Are you going to get a giggle or a gasp?

Just £19.95 per person. Mead Open Farm Annual Members, no need to book - Freaky Fun Fest is included in your membership!

*One free pumpkin per paying or member child.

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf and a Pumpkin Hunt - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons are worn.

Children under 90cms and Essential Companion tickets are without charge but attract a booking fee to cover the cost of processing the booking.

If children under 90cm would like to pick a pumpkin they... Read more

Hatters Farm is a top-rated pumpkin patch in Essex, easily accessible from Hertfordshire and London, and perfect for families looking for an unforgettable pumpkin picking experience.

Grab a wheelbarrow and venture through our picturesque pumpkin farm with over 100,000 home grown pumpkins and squash to choose from!

This year we have grown over 75 different varieties of pumpkin and squash at the Pumpkin Patch, so whether you like knobbly ones, white ones, yellow ones, giant ones or absolutely tiny ones, we have got them all.

Keep an eye out for our roaming street actors who are bound to come and say hello!

Hitchin lavender Haunted barn and pumpkin patch! The Perfect Autumnal day out!

🎃 Dozens of different types of pumpkins and squashes grown on site!
👻 Loads of Halloween props.
🌻 Spooky sunflower maze
🧙‍♀️ Live actors
🦮 Dogs on leads are welcome!
🌭 Street food and hot drinks on site
🍩 Sweet treats and much more!

🎨 Face painting available most days (separate price)

These tickets are for the morning slot and permit you to enter between 10-Midday.

Please note, tickets are for entrance only - pumpkins are not included in the price. Visitors pick pumpkins from the field by hand and then purchase them at the exit.

Enjoy a spooky day out - perfect for the whole family!

Your Spook-Fest Ticket includes your Farm Pass to see all the animals as well as enjoying the spooky themed farm featuring the Aldenham Mausoleum and Spooky Shack and activities including- Giant Puzzles, Pumpkin Hunt, Mini Tractor Play, Bouncy Castle, Dance Tunnel and more! PLUS Interactive Shows and Activities with Aldenham's Scarecrows (17th-18th & 24th-31st October)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; Pumpkin Picking & Carving (10th-11th & 17th-31st October), Horrid Hay Tractor Ride (17th-18th & 24th-31st October), Small Animal Petting and Animal Feed

Our Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza is back for another spooktacular October, packed with pumpkins, Halloween characters, fantastic photo opportunities and plenty of surprises for the whole family.

There are no scare actors during our daytime event. Please book for one of Resurrected events if you want a bit of a fright!

With over 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash to discover, there's everything from traditional carving pumpkins to weird and wonderful varieties in all shapes, colours and sizes. Grab a wheelbarrow, explore the patch and find your perfect pumpkin!

Your Pumpkin Patch Ticket Includes
🎃 Explore our huge Pumpkin Patch
Wander through the patch and choose from more than 80 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourites... Read more

Pumpkin season is back at The Pop Up Farm near Harpenden, and this year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 10th pumpkin season!

Grab a wheelbarrow and head into the patch to discover thousands of home-grown pumpkins and squash in all shapes, sizes and colours. From classic orange pumpkins to weird and wonderful squash, there's plenty for little pumpkin pickers to discover.

There's more to your visit than picking too, with autumnal photo opportunities, farm fun and activities, seasonal food and drink, and plenty of space to enjoy an autumn day out in the Hertfordshire countryside.

📅 3rd-31st October 2026
📍 The Pop Up Farm, near Harpenden, Hertfordshire
🎃 Hertfordshire's original pumpkin patch - celebrating our 10th... Read more

We've got pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes, ready and waiting to be picked! 🧡
- No booking required
- No entry fee
Simply come along and choose your favourites!
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am-4:00pm

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more

Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible illusions and levitations presented by the magician-scientist adventurer tutored by Penn & Teller. Following award-winning, sell-out performances around the world, Kevin returns is back!

Having spent half of his adult life studying Physics and half studying magic, Magic Circle Member Kevin explores the exotic space where science and magic meet.

Magic is real. And he'll prove it to you.

Brush Lettering Calligraphy Workshop for Teens – Get creative and discover the art of brush lettering in this fun, hands-on 2-hour workshop designed especially for teenagers with new tutor Chloe from Moon and Fern!

You'll learn the basics of modern calligraphy using a brush pen, including lettering techniques, strokes and how to create your own beautiful handwritten style. During the workshop, you'll create:

-Your own hand-lettered poster – choose a favourite quote or phrase and turn it into a unique piece of artwork to take home.

– A personalised Christmas bauble – add your name, a festive message or your own lettering design to create a special decoration for your tree (or a thoughtful handmade gift!).

No previous calligraphy... Read more

Did you know that Barn Owls can't digest the fur and bones of the rodents they eat, which they usually swallow whole?

So what happens to them if they aren't digested? The Owl has to regurgitate it in the form of an Owl pellet. You often find Owl pellets at roosting or nesting sites and they are usually the size of a mans thumb and are black when fresh (turning grey as they get older), and an Owl can produce 1-2 pellets after a night's hunting. Owl pellets can be a really good way of finding out what an Owl has been eating by dissecting them and analysing what bones are in them. In these sessions you will be guided through the dissection of an Owl pellet so you can analyse and discover what an Owl has had for it's tea. Can you find the bones of a vole, shrew or mouse? Or will... Read more

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October Onwards

Experience the thrill of High Ropes at night! Open to ages 6+, this illuminated ropes course offers a unique evening adventure under the lights. Perfect for family fun or a night out with friends. Ready to take on the challenge?

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

The Galleria, Hatfield, is set to transport visitors into an ancient world this October with the launch of THE LOST TEMPLE, a fully immersive escape room adventure running for two weeks only.

Taking place across Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November and Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November, the experience challenges teams to conquer two interconnected escape rooms, each filled with Aztec themed puzzles, hidden clues and atmospheric set design. Participants must work together to unlock the secrets of the temple and escape before time runs out.

Designed for families, friends, students and thrill seekers, the LOST TEMPLE experience offers exceptional value at just £15 per person, making it one of the most accessible escape room events in Hertfordshire this summer.... Read more

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Step into a world of wonder and mystery with Myths and Legends! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. From dragons and heroes to enchanted forests, let your imagination run wild as you create, play, and discover the tales that have inspired generations.

Kids go FREE this October half-term with a full paying adult.

Ages 6+, minimum height 1.2m - £24.00 per person, Approx. 2hrs

What's Included:
• 3 different levels
• 6 different courses
• 40m long zip wire
• Over 70 Aerial obstacles

Its back our annual pumpkin trail! Can you find the pumpkins hidden amongst our animals, find them all and claim your prize. Entry is just £2.40 including all animal talks and feeds.

In October Half Term, take part in pond dipping at RSPB Rye Meads!

Discover the creatures lurking in the hidden depths of the waters - from the tiny water flea to the mighty dragonfly nymph, the ponds of Rye Meads are full of a variety of amazing animals!

Available from 10am-4pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

All pond dipping equipment is provided for £4.50 per kit, and your pond dipping session will last approximately 25 minutes.

Please do not bring your own nets as you won't be able to use them in our pond. This is a self-led activity.

This Halloween half term, join us for a week of creativity!

When the weather turns ghoulish, spend some time in our Visitor Centre and craft something creepy out of clay. You'll have all the tools to make the ultimate masterpiece, whether that's a pumpkin sculpture, your very own little ghost or something completely different like a lawnmower! The only limit is your imagination.

Available for £4 every day of the half term, please speak to one of the very friendly volunteers who will be able to set you up with everything you need.

Recommended age 8+ years.

Spiders. Some say they are scary, spooky, and creepy. We say they're absolutely spectacular with a whole host of unbelievable abilities. So this Halloween we're celebrating all things spiders!

Our Spectacular Spiders trail will take you around the reserve as you answer questions and learn all about these 8 legged wonders. The entire trail is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs and will take you past all of our hides, so make sure you pop in and see what's around.

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween
Get ready for a wild Halloween adventure as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term, from 24 October - 1 November.

Bring your little monsters along for a fun-filled family day out packed with Halloween activities, spooky stories, creepy crafts, animal adventures and plenty of opportunities to dress up. This year, discover the fascinating world of poisonous and venomous animals along the way and find out more about the incredible wildlife we work to protect.

Halloween Storytime – Join our Presenters for an interactive Halloween story, including Makaton elements. Sessions at 10.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm, every day except 31 October.
Creepy Crafts – Get creative in the learning... Read more

Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills with Fright Fantastic at Adventure Island!

Join us as your favourite Halloween characters come to life.

Enjoy a chilling line-up of activities, including:

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed Competition with exciting prizes!
And, of course, all your favourite rides will be open for a frightfully fun adventure. No tricks, just endless treats!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a hauntingly good time!

Trick-or-Treating
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Eerie Entertainment
Free Face Painting
Best-Dressed... Read more

Enjoy some Halloween half-term magic at Dunstable Downs!

This October half-term, we're hosting fun events suitable for the whole family! From a spooky outdoor trail to a joyful silent disco, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

-Halloween Trail (Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov): Pick up your trail sheet, create your own magical spell book, and help us break the curse of Chute Wood! Booking isn't required; just come to our Visitor Hub to collect your trail sheet. £3 per trail.

-Silent Disco (Wed 28, Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct): Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, and monster mash the night away! Booking required; £3 for every set of headphones hired.

Learn more by visiting our website: ... Read more

Get ready for a spooky adventure with Jordans Mill this Halloween!

Explore the Meadow and Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays hidden around. From creepy creatures to classic Halloween frights, keep your eyes peeled as you follow the trail. When you find each one, count how many 'frights' you can spot and write the spooky word in the space in your trail sheet.

Along the way, use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter on each poster. Find all ten letters and write them on your trail sheet to uncover the spooky Halloween word!

A fun Halloween activity for children and families to enjoy as you explore the meadow and woodland. Why not dress up for your adventure and make it extra spooky?

Trail sheets: £4.00 per child, including... Read more

Noise Makers is a fun, interactive singing, music and movement class for babies!

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in the woods with family and friends? Brickendon Disc Golf is open at the weekend from Saturday 14 March at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The aim is to throw your disc into the basket, just as you would hit a ball into the hole on a golf course! A 9-hole round will take about one hour to complete, with the person taking the least shots winning. It's easy to learn and great for fitness, making Disc Golf the perfect activity for a day out with family and friends.

(Please note that the Disc Golf course will be closed for essential maintenance on 18th and 19th April. We apologise for any inconvenience.)



4 reasons to choose Brickendon Disc Golf:
- Set in a stunning woodland setting
- A fun, active challenge... Read more