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Halloween adventures await this October half term!

Join Trust Links Forest School for a spooktacular outdoor sessions packed with nature-based fun, exploration and creativity!

Trust Links Shoebury - Monday 26 October (0-11 years) adult accompany children

Children can enjoy nature trails, woodland games, bushcraft, campfire activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, storytelling and much more in a safe and supportive outdoor environment.

Places are limited, so book now to secure your spot!

Pop down to Prittlewell Priory at half term to choose your pumpkin for Halloween and pet some farmyard friends at our own specially created pumpkin patch!

Grab a jumper and some hot chocolate, cosy season is finally here! For one weekend only, Prittlewell Priory's lawn has been transformed into a pumpkin patch, just in time for Halloween! Get into the autumnal spirit and come along to choose a pumpkin to take home with you, meet and greet some furry farmyard friends (including alpacas, mini ponies and sheep) in Stanton's Farm's visiting petting zoo and enjoy other family friendly seasonal activities with face painting, crafting, games and a children's trail.

Adult and child tickets available, and kids under 3 go free!

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

💀🪩 BOOGIE BONES HAVE TAKEN OVER GARON PARK! 🪩💀

Something spooky is happening this Halloween… 👀🎃

Our Boogie Disco Skeletons are hiding around the park, and we need YOU to find them! 🦴🪩

👻 Follow our Halloween Trail
🔎 Hunt for the spooky sights
📸 Discover fun photo opportunities
🏆 Complete the trail & collect your Halloween certificate!

🎃 OPENING DAY – MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER 🎃
✨ £3 per child including a hot chocolate
🎨 Free Face painting available too!

Then from Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th October, the trail is just £2 per child suggested donation.

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

A celebration of creativity that leaves you smiling, inspired, and utterly spellbound

Step into a world of wonder with the internationally acclaimed bubble show that has delighted thousands of families across festivals and theatres worldwide.

Created and performed by Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, this theatrical experience blends storytelling, magic, science, and bubble artistry into an unforgettable journey.

From tiny bubbles to giant bubbles, from smoke bubbles to fire bubbles, and even a sparkling bubble cube and an erupting bubble volcano - every moment is full of colour, excitement, and interactive fun.

The Bubble Show® is a celebration of creativity that leaves you smiling, inspired, and utterly spellbound.... Read more

Suitable for 4 - 6 year olds only

Looking for something to keep the little ones occupied during half term? Why not leave them with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities. Our 'Create and Play' sessions are ideal for ages 4 - 6 year olds (children outside of this age range are unable to attend). Each session is themed around a popular children's story and includes a craft activity to take home

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

💀🪩 BOOGIE BONES HAVE TAKEN OVER GARON PARK! 🪩💀

Something spooky is happening this Halloween… 👀🎃

Our Boogie Disco Skeletons are hiding around the park, and we need YOU to find them! 🦴🪩

👻 Follow our Halloween Trail
🔎 Hunt for the spooky sights
📸 Discover fun photo opportunities
🏆 Complete the trail & collect your Halloween certificate!

🎃 OPENING DAY – MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER 🎃
✨ £3 per child including a hot chocolate
🎨 Free Face painting available too!

Then from Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th October, the trail is just £2 per child suggested donation.

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

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

Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.

Suitable for 4 - 6 year olds only

Looking for something to keep the little ones occupied during half term? Why not leave them with us for two jam-packed hours of creative fun involving drama games, storytelling and craft activities. Our 'Create and Play' sessions are ideal for ages 4 - 6 year olds (children outside of this age range are unable to attend). Each session is themed around a popular children's story and includes a craft activity to take home.

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

Biscuit decorating and free face painting
£10 per child

💀🪩 BOOGIE BONES HAVE TAKEN OVER GARON PARK! 🪩💀

Something spooky is happening this Halloween… 👀🎃

Our Boogie Disco Skeletons are hiding around the park, and we need YOU to find them! 🦴🪩

👻 Follow our Halloween Trail
🔎 Hunt for the spooky sights
📸 Discover fun photo opportunities
🏆 Complete the trail & collect your Halloween certificate!

🎃 OPENING DAY – MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER 🎃
✨ £3 per child including a hot chocolate
🎨 Free Face painting available too!

Then from Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th October, the trail is just £2 per child suggested donation.

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

🎃👻 LITTLE MONSTERS BASH! 👻🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular day packed with Halloween fun! 🕷️🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️
📅 Wednesday 28th October 2026
⏰ Choose from:
🕘 9am–1pm
🕜 1.30pm–5.30pm
👻 What's in store?
🎃 Wrap the Mummy
🪣 Slime Surprise Dunk Bucket
🍎 Apple Bobbing
🍪 Biscuit Decorating
🎯 Halloween Bean Bag Toss
🎨 Halloween Craft
🕺 Spooky Disco
🧟‍♀️ Come dressed as your best spooky or scary self and join us for a fang-tastic time!
🎟️ BOOK NOW! 🎟️
👉 Visit https://monkey-bizzness.co.uk/
🔎 Find us under “Special Events”
👻 Then click “Little Monsters Bash” to book your place!... Read more

Join us for a magical evening of amazing animals, spooky characters, music, games and Halloween fun at Scott's Spooky Halloween Party!

Created especially for children and families, each 90-minute session is packed with exciting entertainment and interactive experiences, all included within one £15 ticket.

Dates & Session Times
Friday 23 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm only

Saturday 24 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Wednesday 28 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Thursday 29 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Friday 30 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm... 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

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

💀🪩 BOOGIE BONES HAVE TAKEN OVER GARON PARK! 🪩💀

Something spooky is happening this Halloween… 👀🎃

Our Boogie Disco Skeletons are hiding around the park, and we need YOU to find them! 🦴🪩

👻 Follow our Halloween Trail
🔎 Hunt for the spooky sights
📸 Discover fun photo opportunities
🏆 Complete the trail & collect your Halloween certificate!

🎃 OPENING DAY – MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER 🎃
✨ £3 per child including a hot chocolate
🎨 Free Face painting available too!

Then from Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th October, the trail is just £2 per child suggested donation.

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

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

Join us for a magical evening of amazing animals, spooky characters, music, games and Halloween fun at Scott's Spooky Halloween Party!

Created especially for children and families, each 90-minute session is packed with exciting entertainment and interactive experiences, all included within one £15 ticket.

Dates & Session Times
Friday 23 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm only

Saturday 24 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Wednesday 28 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Thursday 29 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Friday 30 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm... 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

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

Halloween adventures await this October half term!

Join Trust Links Forest School for THREE spooktacular outdoor sessions packed with nature-based fun, exploration and creativity!

Trust Links Westcliff - Friday 30 October (0-11 years) adult accompany children

Children can enjoy nature trails, woodland games, bushcraft, campfire activities, crafts, scavenger hunts, storytelling and much more in a safe and supportive outdoor environment.

Places are limited, so book now to secure your spot!

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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

Themed pony rides, hot chocolate, pony grooming, crafts,
£20 per child

Call Jenny on 07955383364

£10 per child - all ages
Painting, crafts and games

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

Join us for a magical evening of amazing animals, spooky characters, music, games and Halloween fun at Scott's Spooky Halloween Party!

Created especially for children and families, each 90-minute session is packed with exciting entertainment and interactive experiences, all included within one £15 ticket.

Dates & Session Times
Friday 23 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm only

Saturday 24 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Wednesday 28 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Thursday 29 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm

Friday 30 October:

• 5.30pm to 7pm
• 7.30pm to 9pm... 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

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

Step into the shadows for our Halloween Trail.
Track down hidden clues across the site, uncover eerie secrets, and finish your journey with a treat-filled reward bag.

Dare you follow the trail?

Open from 10am, last entry 3.30pm

£5 per child - No need to book

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

A Raver Tots Halloween Party is coming to Southend!

Get ready for a spooktacular family rave featuring huge artists, an incredible special effects show and plenty of Halloween fun for all ages!

Expect face painting, fancy-dress competitions, amazing prizes and the ultimate family friendly rave atmosphere. Dress to impress and prepare for a Halloween party the whole family will love!

All events sell out in advance so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Remember, all ages are welcome - your kids are never too young or too old! We have children of all ages attending. It's all about spending time with your family, hearing the best dance music of all time, and making memories with the people you love.

All events... Read more

Halloween has hit the centre...with a spooky swim!!👻🎃
Enjoy our Halloween themed fun session with music, pool floats and plenty of spooky vibes!
Spaces are limited so do give us a call to book!

The Southend Halloween Parade is back for 2026 — and it's bigger, bolder, and spookier than ever!

Get ready for a night of thrills and chills as the seafront comes alive with spine-tingling street performers, live music, and a carnival of creepy characters. Perfect for families, this free event promises fun for all ages, with plenty of surprises lurking around every corner. So grab your best costume, gather your goblins, and join us for a wickedly good time

Southend Seafront Fireworks burst back into action on Saturday 26 September 2026, starting at 7:30pm, lighting up the skies with colour, energy, and pure seaside magic. This much‑loved tradition returns bigger and brighter than ever, promising spectacular displays and unforgettable nights for families, friends, and visitors to enjoy.


Now celebrating its 30th year, Southend Seafront Fireworks has become a shining highlight of the city's night‑time scene, drawing thousands to the seafront for safe, spectacular, and family‑friendly evenings filled with colour and excitement.


The event is proudly delivered by Seafront Businesses & Partners including: Star Amusements, Kingpins, Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Beaches Cafe Bar & Bistro, Southend-on-Sea... 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

£12 per child including a small crepe and shake

Activities include Biscuit decorating, boo-tiful bracelet making, creepy ceramic painting or spooky slime making

Book online https://lemonwitch.co.uk/events-parties/

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Join us for some pumpkin carving, party games and spooky fun on halloween morning.

Tickets are £10 each which include party and full meal at the end.

Book on 01702 548440

£10 per child - all ages
Painting, crafts and games

Themed pony rides, hot chocolate, pony grooming, crafts,
£20 per child

Call Jenny on 07955383364

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

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

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... 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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

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

After a sold-out spring visit, The Revel Puck Circus is back at Chalkwell Park this October half term, bringing their smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear, to Leigh-on-Sea for an alternative, screen-free Halloween adventure.

London, September 2026: Following a sell-out run with A Glimmer Daze Gambit earlier this year, East London circus company The Revel Puck Circus returns to Chalkwell Park this October, bringing their critically acclaimed Fringe hit The Wing-Scuffle Spectacular - a celebration of fear to Leigh-on-Sea for the first time.

The Revel Puck Circus, Chalkwell Park, Leigh-on-Sea
Friday 23rd October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Preview: Friday 23rd October, 30% off
Early bird tickets... Read more

FREE pumpkins, rides, Halloween shows, entertainment and daily animal petting!
Enjoy a pumpkin-filled family day out at Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park in Brentwood, Essex!
🎃 FREE pumpkin for every child, including under twos
✨ Halloween magic shows and entertainment
💎 Bedazzle your pumpkin
🎨 Pumpkin carving, arts and crafts
🐾 Animal petting every day
🎢 Rides, attractions and spooky family fun
📅 17 October to 1 November 2026
🕙 Sat 17 to Fri 23 October: 10am to 5pm
🕤 Sat 24 October to Sun 1 November: 9:30am to 4:30pm
📍 Brentwood, Essex | M25 Junction 28 | CM14 5AY
🎟️ Book online and save!
Save 25% seven or more days ahead, or over 20% one to six days ahead.
Secure... Read more

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Southend Seafront Fireworks burst back into action on Saturday 26 September 2026, starting at 7:30pm, lighting up the skies with colour, energy, and pure seaside magic. This much‑loved tradition returns bigger and brighter than ever, promising spectacular displays and unforgettable nights for families, friends, and visitors to enjoy.


Now celebrating its 30th year, Southend Seafront Fireworks has become a shining highlight of the city's night‑time scene, drawing thousands to the seafront for safe, spectacular, and family‑friendly evenings filled with colour and excitement.


The event is proudly delivered by Seafront Businesses & Partners including: Star Amusements, Kingpins, Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Beaches Cafe Bar & Bistro, Southend-on-Sea... Read more

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Southend Seafront Fireworks burst back into action on Saturday 26 September 2026, starting at 7:30pm, lighting up the skies with colour, energy, and pure seaside magic. This much‑loved tradition returns bigger and brighter than ever, promising spectacular displays and unforgettable nights for families, friends, and visitors to enjoy.


Now celebrating its 30th year, Southend Seafront Fireworks has become a shining highlight of the city's night‑time scene, drawing thousands to the seafront for safe, spectacular, and family‑friendly evenings filled with colour and excitement.


The event is proudly delivered by Seafront Businesses & Partners including: Star Amusements, Kingpins, Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Beaches Cafe Bar & Bistro, Southend-on-Sea... Read more

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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

Nuclear Adventures Illuminated
31st October - 30th Jan - Various dates available

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