💀 Wixams Halloween Party 2026 - Lakeview Village Hall
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
We have our usual spooky delights, crafts for the children, spooky disco and not forgetting the Scareroom which we introduced last year - Enter if you dare. All ticket prices include entry into the scare room and each ticket includes pizza. We will also be giving a prize for the best dressed boy and girl for each session
🚪 THE SCARE ROOM!
Last year it terrified a few of you this year, who knows what might be waiting inside.
The question is. ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO ENTER?
🕓 TIME: 16.00 to 17.30 (ages under 8)
▪️£8 per child
▪️£5 per adult
🕕 TIME: 18.00 to 20.00 (ages 8+)
▪️£8 per child
▪️£5 per adult
Grab your tickets using the event link below and come join us for some frighteningly good Halloween fun!
😱 The Howl 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 9th - Saturday 10th October
▪️Friday 16th - Sunday 18th October
▪️Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th October
▪️Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st October
⏰️ TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.
🤡 WHAT TO EXPECT
If you love your Halloween events bigger, bolder and packed with thrills, The Howl at Mead Open Farm is one to get in the diary. Expect a full evening of scares, entertainment and an electric atmosphere as the farm transforms into a scream park experience for thrill-seekers aged 12+.
HAUNTS
😱 EVENT INFORMATION:
Perfect for horror fans, adrenaline seekers and anyone wanting a seriously memorable night out in Bedfordshire this spooky season.
▪️ All tickets include entrance into The Howl
▪️ Free car parking
▪️ Access to indoor and outdoor food & drink areas
▪️ Live action horror mazes and immersive scenery
▪️ Street theatre, live music and DJ's throughout the night
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
▪️ No one under the age of 12 will be allowed entrance onto the site or on any of the attractions.
▪️ Cashless site - all payments are to be made by card only.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £29.00
ℹ️ Carers information.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@thehowl.co.uk
🎃 Halloween Crafts & Pumpkins at the British Schools Museum, Hitchin - British School Museum
Time: 10:00
🗓 2026 DATES
24th October - 31st October 2026
▪️TIMES: 10am, 1pm
👀 WHAT TO EXPECT
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 2026 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
🎟 TICKET COST: From £7.50 per child
🍳 Breakfast Club - Meppershall Social Club
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Starting Saturday 10th October 2026
▪️Every Saturday & Sunday
▪️9am–12pm
☕️ WHAT FOOD?
Come and kick-start your weekend with all your breakfast favourites!
✨️ Cooked breakfasts
✨️ Bacon baps
✨️ Coffee
✨️ Cakes & pastries…and plenty more!
(Eat in or takeaway)
🔪 Murder Mystery Dinner - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 18:45 Price: £46.00
▪️AGE: 16+
🕖 TIMES
▪️Doors open 18:45
▪️Starts: 19:00
🩸 WHAT TO EXPECT
A Night of Intrigue, Deception & Dark Secrets…
Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth? Step into the shadows for an evening of suspense, where nothing is as it seems. A glamorous dinner party turns deadly and it’s up to you to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.
Dress to impress and prepare for a night of twists, turns, and shocking revelations. The theme of the night is yet to be unmasked, so keep a close eye on our socials for clues for the big reveal!
🕵♂️ How It Works
As you dine, a cast of professional actors will draw you into a captivating story of lies, secrets, and hidden motives. Each table becomes a team of detectives: question suspects, decipher clues, and piece together the truth before it’s too late. Surprises unfold between courses, and no corner is safe from deception.
🍽 What’s Included
🩸 3-course sit-down meal
🩸 Immersive theatre experience
🩸 Interactive murder mystery to unravel
🩸 Drama, suspense, and unexpected twists
3 Course Meal choices
🍵 Starters
▪️Ardennes Pâté
▪️Vegetable Soup
🍖 Main Courses
▪️Roast Topside of Beef
▪️Chicken Parmigiana
▪️Aubergine Parmigiana
🍮 Desserts
▪️Chocolate Profiteroles
▪️Sticky Toffee Pudding
📜 Why You’ll Love It
More than dinner, it’s an experience. Guests become detectives in a lively, interactive atmosphere. With twists, laughter and a final reveal that will leave you gasping. This Murder Mystery Dinner transforms an ordinary night into something unforgettable.
🎟 TICKET COST: £46.00
🏰 Indoor Inflatable Fun - Bedford Athletics Stadium
Time: 13:00 - 17:15
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 10th October 2026
▪️Saturday 24th October 2026
▪️AGES: Ages 0–11 welcome
🤸♀️ EVENT DETAILS
1 hour 15 minutes of NON-STOP INFLATABLE FUN!
SESSION TIMES:
✨ 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
✨ 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
✨ 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
🏰 Bouncy Castles
🏃 Obstacle Course
👶 Under 6s Area
🏀 Basketball Shootout
⚽ Beat the Goalie
🧋WHAT ELSE?
Snacks & drinks available to purchase. Hook-a-duck available at an additional cost. Cash & card accepted.
🔥 WIN FREE WRISTBANDS!
Head over to K.J Fun Days on Facebook for competitions and more information!
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Book online early to avoid disappointment, tickets sell out fast, you can purchase tickets via the event link.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird Tickets: £5.99 per child
(+ booking fee)
▪️On the gate cost: £6.99 per child
▪️Adult spectator: Free entry
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: info@kjfundays.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 07757267114
🌟 Willen Lake Halloween Fest & Drone Show 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 16:30 - 21:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 24 October: 4:30PM - 9:00PM
▪️Sunday 25 October: 4:30PM - 9:00PM
Join us for a family-friendly evening packed with live music, tasty food, funfair rides, FREE facepainting, and a spectacular Halloween drone show lighting up the sky! The fun starts from 4:30pm, with plenty to enjoy before the main event.
The drone show will start at 7.30pm. There’s plenty to keep you entertained before the main event with funfair rides, live entertainment, and food trucks!
Parking is available on site, usual charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Early Bird Child: £6.00
▪️Early Bird Adult: £8.00
▪️Regular Child Ticket: £8.00
▪️Regular Adult Ticket: £10.00
▪️Under 3: Free
Brought to you by Willen Observation Limited.
Limited capacity - tickets are required for entry.
🎃 Pumpkin Cottages 2026 - Fat Hen Farm, Great Gransden
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Thursday 22nd October: 12pm - 3pm
▪️Saturday 24th October: 12 pm - 3pm
🧚♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Create a perfect place to keep fairies cozy. Includes pumpkins, tools & treats.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Child Or Adult Carving A Pumpkin: £11.55
▪️Adult Or Child Not Carving: £2.88
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@fathenfarm.co.uk
🎧 Halloween DJ Event - The Prince of Wales, Ampthill
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
🕸️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether you’re planning a Halloween night with friends or just fancy a fun evening with great music, this adults-only DJ event is set to bring the party vibes from 7pm to 11pm. Expect a lively atmosphere, plenty of tunes to dance along to, and the perfect excuse to dress up if you’re feeling festive.
Enjoy an easy-going Halloween night in Ampthill with DJ entertainment, a welcoming pub atmosphere, and the chance to go all out in fancy dress — or keep it casual and just come for the music. It’s a great pick for adults looking for a free Halloween event in Bedfordshire without the fuss.
Round up your friends, pick your outfit, and head to The Prince of Wales for a frightfully fun Halloween DJ night in Ampthill!
🎃 Pumpkin Patch & Farm Entry 2026 - Standalone Farm, Letchworth
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️11th October - 1st November 2026
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Ticket includes entry into the Pumpkin Patch and farm entry.
▪️General: £5.00
▪️Annual Passholder: £3.00
▪️Under 2's: Free
🎡 Buckingham Charter Fair 2026
Time: 13:00 - 23:00
🗓 EVENT DATES
Saturday 17th October 2026
Saturday 24th October 2026
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
The fair operated by Nichols Amusements with rides, sideshows and stalls.
Road closure for the town centre will be in place for both weekends. There will also be a bus diversion in place for both weekends of the Charter Fair so if you use public transport on a regular basis, check out the diversion notice.
🖍 Craft Swap - The Panacea Museum, Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Bring the craft supplies you no lomger need. Enjoy a nice crafty rummage, and take away the supplies you do need. No need to stay with your items or come back for anything that wasn't taken. Free to bring and take away.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: craftswap.bedford@gmail.com
😋 Willen Lake Flavour Fest - October 2026
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 24th October: 11am - 4pm
▪️Sunday 25th October: 11am - 4pm
Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or a fun family day out, Flavour Fest offers something for everyone. The event is open to all, free of charge, and no booking is required.
▪️Willie’s Garden Kitchen -
Burgers
▪️Lime Face -
Malaysian Cuisine
▪️Home Farm MK -
Honey
▪️Punjabi Shack -
Punjabi Cuisine
▪️The Mac Daddy -
Grilled Cheese & Soup
▪️The Melting Shack -
Sweets & Waffles
▪️The Yorkie Wrap Co. -
Roast Dinner Wraps
▪️Moorend Road Distillery -
Gin and Liquers
▪️Sustainable Sauces -
Sauces
▪️Murphy’s Empawium -
Dog Treats
▪️Giggle & Glow Artistry -
Face Painting
🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.
✨️ Land of Lights 2026 - Milton Keynes
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
Wander through dazzling portals into dreamworlds, explore larger-than-life lanterns, and discover why families return year after year.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY NIGHTS
All Sundays and Wednesdays (when operational) are dog friendly!
🎟 TICKET COST: From £6.88
Ticket prices differ on days.
🔥 The Hellfire Caves - West Wycombe
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 OPENING TIMES
Open 18 Oct to 1st Nov 2026 inclusive, 10am-4pm, with eerie halloween vibes deep down in the caves.
♿️ WHEELCHAIR & PUSHCAHIRS
Please note due to the nature of the caves and the width of the tunnels, the Hellfire Caves are unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs We do however provide pushchair parking and baby slings for your convenience.
🅿️ PARKING
There is very limited parking at the caves but we have a 200 space car park located a short 5 minute walk away at:
📍Chorley Road, West Wycombe, HP14 3AP
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️Child under 16: £8.00
▪️Child under 2: Free
▪️3 Person family: £21.00
▪️4 Person family: £30.00
▪️OAP: £8.00
▪️National Trust Member: £8.00
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01494 533739
📧 Email: caves@westwycombeestate.co.uk
💦 Free Family Fun Weekend - Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Biggleswade
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
ℹ️ EVENT DETAILS
Join the Leisure Centre on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2026 for a weekend packed with fun for the whole family!
💦 Atlantis inflatable pool sessions
▪️Saturday: 14:00 - 15:00 & 15:00 - 16:00
🏰 Bouncy castle & soft play
🎨 Face painting
🏓 Table tennis
🏸 Badminton
📲 BOOKING REQUIRED
Places are available to book via the Everyone Active app or by asking at the centre.
Donations on the day will support The Matt Hampson Foundation.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01767 433133
🍁 Autumn Trail 2026 - Rushmere Country Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £4.00
🗓 DATES & TIMES
▪️ 23rd October 2026 - 1st November 2026
▪️ Starts from 10:00am
▪️ Ends at 4:00pm
🍁 EVENT DETAILS
This October Half Term pick up your Autumn Trail Sheet from Visitor Services (£4 per child - includes trail and treat) and head off to follow the clues and solve the puzzle.
It’s a lovely way to get children outdoors, exploring the trails and taking in the seasonal colours of Rushmere Country Park while enjoying a little half term challenge along the way.
Your purchase also helps support the valuable work of The Greensand Trust at Rushmere Country Park, so you can enjoy some autumn family fun while giving back too.
ℹ️ GOOD TO KNOW
This event runs across the October half term period, so it’s ideal if you’re planning a day out in and around Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard and the wider Bedfordshire area.
🎫 TRIAL SHEETS: £4 (pay on the day)
🅿️ Please note: Parking charges apply
🎶🔥 CamperVan Live Wrap Party 2026 - Tebworth, Bedfordshire
Time: 18:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 23rd October - Monday 26th October
🔥 EVENT DETAILS
This special campout brings together some of the UK’s finest independent artists to toast the summer tour with intimate, up-close performances beneath fairy lights and wide open skies. Expect stunning sunsets, crackling campfires and a warm, welcoming atmosphere shared with artists and friends old and new.
Drinks flow from Bar & Away’s horsebox bar serving cocktails and draught beers, alongside Chuck — our very own cider truck serving hot mulled wine and cider punch as the evenings cool. The Camp Canteen dishes up award-winning sausage & mash alongside other well-earned comfort food favourites.
Three nights to slow down, celebrate the journey, and close the season the only way we know how — with great music, great company and one final gathering to remember.
🎶 MUSIC TIMES
Friday and Saturday evenings we'll be going live from 18:00 ish and wrapping amplified music by 22:00 when we'll take it unplugged and fireside. Sunday will be an earlier start and finish of 17:00 and 21:00.
⛺️ Can I camp?
⏰️ What time do we have to leave if camping?
If you are only with us for the Friday or Saturday night we ask that you vacate the site by 12:00 noon on Saturday before the new arrivals come in. If you're camping with us till Monday there is no rush to get off, just so long as you're off site by 17:00.
🐶 Can I bring my dog?
If your canine companion is a sociable beast by all means bring them along. We just ask that you keep them on a lead around the performance area, and tidy up after them.
🔥 Are BBQ's Fire pits allowed?
BBQ's and fire pits are allowed but must be at least 1 foot off the ground, and monitored at all times.
🧒 Are children welcome
Yes under 15's are welcome free of charge, under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
📍LOCATION
Get your self to The Lane, Tebworth, LU7 9QB and keep rolling down till the buildings end, then go further again and we'll be in a field to your left. The best way to find us is with What 3 Words.
Here's the link https://w3w.co/geologist.plantings.measuring
🎟 TICKET COST (Without camping):
▪️Friday General day Admission: £25.00
▪️Saturday General Admission: £25.00
▪️Sunday General Admission: £25.00
✨️The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business Exhibition 2026 - Middleton Hall
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
The Black History Month Art, Culture and Business exhibition is back for its fifth iteration in Middleton Hall.
Art, Culture and Business exhibition
Special VIP Guests
Signing of MOUs
Fashion Shows
Panel Discussions
Guest Speakers
Dance Performances
Workshops
Competitions
Food and drinks court
Live DJ
Book Launch
Children’s area with bumper cars and more
Audio-visual display and more
Free entry
🪓 NEW! Bermuda Blades Axe Throwing - Perfect Aquatics, Henlow
Time: 09:00 - 20:00
ℹ️ ABOUT
🤑 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: WUB15
Use WUB15 at checkout to save 15% off your booking. This offer is exclusive to Whatsup Bedfordshire only.
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
(Best For Groups of 1-3)
▪️For 2 people: £30.00
▪️For 3 people: £42.00
▪️For 4 people: £50.00
🪓 Axe Throwing Ages 12+
60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane
(Best For Groups of 4-6)
▪️For 2 people: £50.00
▪️For 3 people: £65.00
▪️For 4 people: £78.00
▪️For 5 people: £90.00
▪️For 6 people: £99.00
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 30 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £20.00 for up to 6 guests
▪️ £40.00 for up to 12 guests
⚙️ Junior & Family Friendly Axe Throwing Ages 8+ (Self-Supervised) 60 Minute Sessions - Private Lane - Soft Bristle
▪️ £30.00 for up to 6 guests
▪️ £60.00 for up to 12 guests
🎟 BOOKING
Book on Bermuda Blades Website via the event link and don't forget to add you discount code WUB15 at checkout!
❓️FAQ'S
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: throw@bermudablades.com
