😱 The Howl Scare Maze 2025 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 18:00 - 23:00
😱 We’re not just a scream park — We’re a MULTI AWARD-WINNING SCREAM PARK. Back this 2025 at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard. Grab your crew, bring your nerve, and get ready!
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️17th - 19th October
▪️24th - 26th October
▪️28th October - 1st November
🕕 TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.
▪️AGES:
Attendance to The Howl is age restricted. Anyone aged 12-15 years of age will only be permitted entry onto the site and in any attractions if they are with someone 16 or older. Anyone aged 16 or older will be allowed to enter the sites and mazes unsupervised. No one ages 11 or under will be permitted entry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
💀 Award-winning haunts (New haunt for 2025)
🎪 Brand new twisted new circus show
🩸 Award-winning street theatre
🎶 Live music & DJs
🍔 Street food & Bars
🔥 A buzzing festival energy from start to finish
WHAT HAUNTS?
🩸 Shriek Easy
🩸 Red
🩸 Howl Valley High
🩸 Noxious Alley
🩸 The Full Moon Manor
🩸 The Shed
🩸 Squeakers Yard
🎟 TICKET COST: From £36.95
Use discount code HOWLSAVE2 to save £2 online.
🎟 CARER TICKET
Visitors with additional needs are entitled to one free carer ticket, provided they can show proof of requirement with one of the following:
▪️Blue Badge
▪️Access Card with queueing symbol
▪️A headed letter from GP or Consultant (dated within the last 6 months) confirming the inability queue
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️17th - 19th October
▪️24th - 26th October
▪️28th October - 1st November
🕕 TIMES
Gates open at 6pm with the haunts opening at 6.30pm. Site closes at 11pm.
▪️AGES:
Attendance to The Howl is age restricted. Anyone aged 12-15 years of age will only be permitted entry onto the site and in any attractions if they are with someone 16 or older. Anyone aged 16 or older will be allowed to enter the sites and mazes unsupervised. No one ages 11 or under will be permitted entry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
💀 Award-winning haunts (New haunt for 2025)
🎪 Brand new twisted new circus show
🩸 Award-winning street theatre
🎶 Live music & DJs
🍔 Street food & Bars
🔥 A buzzing festival energy from start to finish
WHAT HAUNTS?
🩸 Shriek Easy
🩸 Red
🩸 Howl Valley High
🩸 Noxious Alley
🩸 The Full Moon Manor
🩸 The Shed
🩸 Squeakers Yard
🎟 TICKET COST: From £36.95
Use discount code HOWLSAVE2 to save £2 online.
🎟 CARER TICKET
Visitors with additional needs are entitled to one free carer ticket, provided they can show proof of requirement with one of the following:
▪️Blue Badge
▪️Access Card with queueing symbol
▪️A headed letter from GP or Consultant (dated within the last 6 months) confirming the inability queue
Whichever ticket you book for yourself, your carer’s ticket will mirror this.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately, our haunts are not accessible with a wheelchair or mobility scooters.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately, our haunts are not accessible with a wheelchair or mobility scooters.
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🚶♂️FREE Great Linford Manor Walk - 2025 (No booking required)
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 14:00
🌳 Learn about the ancient origins of the park all the way up to the modern era. On your walk, discover hidden gems such as the Veteran Lime Tree, Doric Seat and Ha-ha, which survive from the 18th century English Landscape Garden design of the park and have been recently revealed, revived and restored as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
😍 FREE: This walk is free but donations to the Friends of Great Linford Manor Park are welcome. No booking is required, just turn up and enjoy!
🕥 TIME: Guided walks are held
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
on the second Friday of the month at 10:30
and on the last Sunday of the month at 14:00.
🚶♀️DURATION: Walks last around 90 minutes.
🥾 WHAT TO WEAR....
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
Sensible, hard-wearing footwear and outdoor clothing is advised.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
On one stretch of the route there are a set of deep steps (leading up to the Railway Walk from the Cascade Pond). Please let the walk leader know if you would prefer to leave the pond via an accessible route. One or two park features are located on grass, which can be muddy when wet. A hearing loop is available on request from events@theparkstrust.com.
Accessible parking is located around the Parklands Pond at What3Words location pencil.parsnips.glosses.
🅿️ PARKING
There are limited parking spaces on the approach to the park from Parklands (see above). Otherwise, please park at the Memorial Hall car park, off Marsh Drive and leave the Arts Centre car park free. What3Words location unite.nipping.places.
🗺 MEETING PLACE: MK Arts Centre car park, Great Linford, off Parklands (St. Leger Drive), MK14 5DZ.
😋 Flavour Fest 2025 - Willen Lake
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
😋 Willen Lake's Flavour Fest returns for 2025. Located by the Water Sports Centre.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Saturday 5th July
▪️Sunday 6th July
▪️Saturday 25th October
▪️Sunday 26th October
🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT
We'll have a range of street food options, plus hot drinks and a bar available at Willen Lake Café.
Vendors and entertainment will be confirmed nearer the event.
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.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🛝 PLAY PARK
A play park is close by for the children to enjoy.
🅿️ PARKING
Normal car parking charges apply.
Normal car parking charges apply.
🎃 Pumpkins in the Park 2025 - Luton
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🎃 Pumpkins In The Park at Stockwood Park, Rugby Club in Luton. Last year's Pumpkin in the Park was a sold-out hit — and we’re back this year, bigger, better, and full of Halloween fun! 👻
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎃 Pick the Perfect Pumpkin: Choose from hundreds of beautiful pumpkins — the perfect canvas for your spooky masterpieces!🎨
🎨 Creative Fun: Head into our cozy, decorated clubhouse where all your decorating dreams come true! Paint, glitter, carving tools — everything you need. Leave the mess to us and enjoy the fun!
📸 Capture the Moment: With so many photo opportunities, your family will cherish these pictures for years to come!
🧙♀️ Entertainment for All: Enjoy games, interactive spell-time for the kids, stalls, hot food, and drinks — fun for the whole family!
Hurry! Tickets are selling fast and won’t last long! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable Halloween family celebration.
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Pumpkin & Decorate
£10.00 + £0.30 booking fee
The price includes picking a pumpkin of your choice & carving/decorating with our carving tools, stencils, paint, and glitter. Winnie the Witch's interactive spell time will be at half past the hour.
🎫 ENTRY ONLY
£5.00 + £0.30 booking fee
Ticket includes entry into the Pumpkin Festival. Does not include Pumpkin
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
🎃 Pick the Perfect Pumpkin: Choose from hundreds of beautiful pumpkins — the perfect canvas for your spooky masterpieces!🎨
🎨 Creative Fun: Head into our cozy, decorated clubhouse where all your decorating dreams come true! Paint, glitter, carving tools — everything you need. Leave the mess to us and enjoy the fun!
📸 Capture the Moment: With so many photo opportunities, your family will cherish these pictures for years to come!
🧙♀️ Entertainment for All: Enjoy games, interactive spell-time for the kids, stalls, hot food, and drinks — fun for the whole family!
Hurry! Tickets are selling fast and won’t last long! Secure your spot today and join us for an unforgettable Halloween family celebration.
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Pumpkin & Decorate
£10.00 + £0.30 booking fee
The price includes picking a pumpkin of your choice & carving/decorating with our carving tools, stencils, paint, and glitter. Winnie the Witch's interactive spell time will be at half past the hour.
🎫 ENTRY ONLY
£5.00 + £0.30 booking fee
Ticket includes entry into the Pumpkin Festival. Does not include Pumpkin
🦁 Universal Credit Low Cost Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Sunday 26 October 2025
🐵 Reduced price Whipsnade Zoo tickets 2025!
Whipsnade Zoo wants as many people as possible to be able to enjoy a brilliant day out with them, to benefit from the amazing animals which live at Whipsnade Zoo, connect with nature and help us create a world where wildlife thrives.
To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to visiting Whipsnade Zoo, the Universal Credit tickets provide entry at a reduced price.
🙋♀️ WHO CAN GET THE REDUCED TICKETS?
Reduced price tickets to Whipsnade Zoo available for those currently receiving:
▪️Universal Credit,
▪️Working Tax Credit,
▪️Child Tax Credit,
▪️Employment and Support Allowance,
▪️Income Support
▪️Jobseeker’s Allowance.
🌐 ONLINE BOOKING ONLY VIA THE 'EVENT LINK' BUTTON
These tickets are only available to purchase online in advance, for up to six people per household (under 3’s go free and do not need to book – but must be accompanied by an adult with a booked ticket). As only full price tickets are available to buy at the gate.
📝 WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
You'll need to bring proof of eligibility with you and show this when you present your ticket(s) to the friendly staff at the Zoo entrance. This can either be by logging into your Universal Credit portal or by bringing your proof of benefit letter (one proof per household). To be eligible you must have received a Universal Credit payment within the last month and you may also be asked to show photographic ID.
🎟 HOW MUCH ARE THE REDUCED TICKETS?
▪️ADULT (AGES 16+) - £7.00 / £6.00
▪️CHILD (3-15 YEARS) - £4.00 / £3.00
▪️UNDER 3 - Free
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💡 AN IDEA TO SAVE MONEY ON FOOD...
You can check out the toogoodtogo app to see if they have any surprise bags of food left, generally they are £3 instead of costing £9. Be quick though they can sell out quickly.
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🚘 Hitchin Flea Market & Car Boot Sale
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 06:00 - 13:00
🚘 Join Hitchin Herts at Hitchin Market every Sunday for their weekly Flea Market.
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Sundays from 6am – 1pm
✅️ A great Car Boot alternative
✅️ Free to visit
✅️ Great facilities on site
✅️ Free parking near by
✅️ No muddy fields
🛍 CAR BOOT BUYERS
The Car Boot runs until 1:00 pm for buyers and sellers.
📍LOCATION
Next to St Mary’s Church
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🚘 SELLERS
Seller arrival time is between 6:00 am - 6:30am. If you have pre-booked then you can turn up on the day from 6:30 am in Biggin Lane, Hitchin - SG4 9YH and our stewards will direct you to a stall with is undercover (roof) and also has lighting.
▪️STALL COST: £10
▪️PAYMENT INFO
Payment is collected on the day by our assistants and if you wish to pre-book for the following week you must pay in advance. (No refunds for non-attendance)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO:
☎️ Phone: 01462 456202
📘 Facebook Page
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Sundays from 6am – 1pm
✅️ A great Car Boot alternative
✅️ Free to visit
✅️ Great facilities on site
✅️ Free parking near by
✅️ No muddy fields
🛍 CAR BOOT BUYERS
The Car Boot runs until 1:00 pm for buyers and sellers.
📍LOCATION
Next to St Mary’s Church
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🚘 SELLERS
Seller arrival time is between 6:00 am - 6:30am. If you have pre-booked then you can turn up on the day from 6:30 am in Biggin Lane, Hitchin - SG4 9YH and our stewards will direct you to a stall with is undercover (roof) and also has lighting.
▪️STALL COST: £10
▪️PAYMENT INFO
Payment is collected on the day by our assistants and if you wish to pre-book for the following week you must pay in advance. (No refunds for non-attendance)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFO:
☎️ Phone: 01462 456202
📘 Facebook Page
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🔮 The Centre of Hocus Pocus - Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🪄 The Centre of Hocus Pocus 2025 at Herrings Green Farm in Wilstead.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️25th October – 2nd November
🧙♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it’s going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
✨️ SCHEDULE
▪️10.30 – Meet and handle an owl
▪️11.00 – Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
▪️11.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
▪️12.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️12.30 – Have a go at flying an owl
▪️13.30 – Creepy critter encounter
▪️14.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
▪️15.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️16.00 – Meet and greet with the farm animals
🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH
PLUS visit our pumpkin patch where each paying child will receive a FREE pumpkin to take home, additional pumpkins can be purchased at an extra cost.
🎟 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
All activities are included in the admission.
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on tractors.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room is open daily from 10.00am – 5.00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes and snacks or you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
(All activities are included in the admission)
✅️ PRE-BOOK OR PAY ON THE DAY
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm, we look forward to seeing you soon!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 742362
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️25th October – 2nd November
🧙♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it’s going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
✨️ SCHEDULE
▪️10.30 – Meet and handle an owl
▪️11.00 – Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
▪️11.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
▪️12.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️12.30 – Have a go at flying an owl
▪️13.30 – Creepy critter encounter
▪️14.30 – Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display is different to the 11.30 display)
▪️15.15 – Tractor rides (weather dependent)
▪️16.00 – Meet and greet with the farm animals
🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH
PLUS visit our pumpkin patch where each paying child will receive a FREE pumpkin to take home, additional pumpkins can be purchased at an extra cost.
🎟 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
All activities are included in the admission.
Take the kids to the outdoor playgrounds, have a go on the tyre run and for the little ones enjoy the ride on tractors.
🥪 FOOD & DRINK
Our tea room is open daily from 10.00am – 5.00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes and snacks or you are welcome to bring a picnic.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult £15.95
▪️Child (2-15 years) £9.95
▪️Children under 2 years are free
(All activities are included in the admission)
✅️ PRE-BOOK OR PAY ON THE DAY
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we are open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm, we look forward to seeing you soon!
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: info@birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 742362
👻🚂 Halloween Ghost Train 2025 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 14:30 - 19:00
👻🚂 Come and take a ride on our Halloween Ghost Train at Rushden Historical Transport Society if you dare...
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
🦇 Saturday 25th October
▪️Sat Times: 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
🦇 Sunday 26th October
▪️Sun Times: 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm
🌘 EVENT DETAILS
Refreshments available for purchase and sweets given to children on the train.
Please dress up if you can.
This is a suitable for all ages, but for our younger riders, we advise to choose an earlier train before it's dark for a little less spook.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£3 per child
▪️£6 per adult
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
🦇 Saturday 25th October
▪️Sat Times: 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
🦇 Sunday 26th October
▪️Sun Times: 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm
🌘 EVENT DETAILS
Refreshments available for purchase and sweets given to children on the train.
Please dress up if you can.
This is a suitable for all ages, but for our younger riders, we advise to choose an earlier train before it's dark for a little less spook.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£3 per child
▪️£6 per adult
ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
🏊♂️ Open Water Swimming - Box End Park, Kempston
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 Price: £6.00
🏊♂️ Box End Park, Kempston welcomes all Open Water swimmers who are looking for a venue to carry out swim training. Our Open Water Swimming sessions are aimed at confident swimmers, looking to practice distance swimming in an open water environment.
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 SESSION TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sundays
▪️9am
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that our swim sessions are not suitable for people looking for a beach area to relax, or for the kids to have a splash around!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
▪️You must wear a brightly coloured swim cap & we strongly advise wearing a tow float on your person at all times whilst swimming. ▪️Under 16's must wear a bright coloured tow float at all times. You can also hire a tow float from us on the day in Reception for £2.50 per swim or bring your own along with you instead!
▪️You must be capable of swimming 750m without stopping.
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 SESSION TIMES:
▪️Saturday & Sundays
▪️9am
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that our swim sessions are not suitable for people looking for a beach area to relax, or for the kids to have a splash around!
ℹ️ WHAT TO KNOW
▪️You must wear a brightly coloured swim cap & we strongly advise wearing a tow float on your person at all times whilst swimming. ▪️Under 16's must wear a bright coloured tow float at all times. You can also hire a tow float from us on the day in Reception for £2.50 per swim or bring your own along with you instead!
▪️You must be capable of swimming 750m without stopping.
🥽 WETSUITS
Wetsuits are optional but recommended for warmth & protection. Rent one of our full length wetsuits for £5 extra! Goggles are also recommended (you will need to bring your own).
🏃♂️ 5K GRASS RUNNING TRAIL
Our 5K grass running trail is open for people training before or after a booked swim, but not outside of these times.
🌡Water Temperature
(Water Temp = 15.8◦C on 17/09/25)
After your swim we recommend re-acclimatising your body temperature outside, before heading inside to use the changing rooms or showers. There are outside changing cubicles available too.
ℹ️ REFUND INFORMATION
Note that we are unable to offer refunds on booked sessions however, if you notify us more than 7 working days before your booking, we can help look at re-scheduling your session or providing a credit.
In the event of extreme weather, high winds or flooding, Box End Park may need to cancel a session. In the event of this, we will help you re-schedule your booking or provide a return credit.
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🎟 TICKET COST: £6
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 846222
📧 Email: info@boxendpark.com
🎃 Frosts Pumpkin Patch 2025 - Frosts of Willington Garden Centre
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £3.99
🎃 Frosts Pumpkin Patch is back for the spooky season this October 2025 at Frosts in Willington!
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
🗓 2025 OPENING DAYS
Opens weekends from 11th October, daily from 25th until 31st October at our Willington Garden Centre in Bedford.
🎟 TICKET COST: £3.99
Babies under 12 months do not require a ticket. Price includes lots of Halloween fun for you and your little ones;
🎃 Entrance to Frosts Pumpkin Patch
🚜 Mini Tractor Trail
⛳️ Spooky Mini Golf
Babies under 12 months do not require a ticket. Price includes lots of Halloween fun for you and your little ones;
🎃 Entrance to Frosts Pumpkin Patch
🚜 Mini Tractor Trail
⛳️ Spooky Mini Golf
ADDITIONAL COST
🎃 The price of pumpkins is additional to the entry fee.
🔪 Pumpkin Carving - £8.99 per child
🍎 Chocolate Apple Dunkin' - £5.99 per child
🐶 DOGS
Halloween isn’t just for humans! Bring along your furry friend to the pumpkin patch and capture the paw-fect shots of your pup among the pumpkins.
😋 FOOD & DRINK
✨️ Crumbs Kitchen: 11th Oct & 12th Oct
✨️ The Rub: 11th Oct & 19th Oct
✨️ Dessert Boss: 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th Oct
✨️ Chicken George: 25th & 26th Oct
✨️ Pecoro On The Road: 27th Oct - 31st Oct
🎟 BOOK YOUR TICKETS
Book your tickets in advance via the event link.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01234 838777
📧 Email: events@bluediamond.gg
✏️ The BIG Draw at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
✏️ Join us over October half term 2025 as Stockwood gets involved in the “The Big Draw.” Free!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️25th October - 31st October
▪️11am - 5pm
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.
🖼 EVENT DETAILS
This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme ‘Drawn Together’, highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.
How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.
We will be using everyone’s creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
No need to book, just drop in and speak to a member of staff when you arrive.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🗓 2025 DATES & TIME
▪️25th October - 31st October
▪️11am - 5pm
▪️AGES: Suitable for all ages.
🖼 EVENT DETAILS
This year, The BIG Draw celebrate 25 years with the theme ‘Drawn Together’, highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making.
How would the smell of the Cedar Oak look? Does the sculpture garden look different in the morning to the afternoon? Who knows. Grab a pencil and some paper from reception and find something around the site that inspires you and draw your very own unique interpretation.
We will be using everyone’s creations to form a giant masterpiece at the end of the week!
✅️ NO BOOKING REQUIRED - FREE
No need to book, just drop in and speak to a member of staff when you arrive.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
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🎼 Music In The Museum: October 2025- Wardown House, Luton
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
🎼 Classical music performance taking place in the stunning Drawing Room, surrounded by the museum's unique art collection and with spectacular views overlooking Wardown Park.
Join us for a stunning performance with Flute and Harp Duo Claire Wickes (Flute) and Tomo Xerri (Harp)
🎟 TICKET COST:
£16.50 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
Join us for a stunning performance with Flute and Harp Duo Claire Wickes (Flute) and Tomo Xerri (Harp)
🎟 TICKET COST:
£16.50 (inc. Booking Fee)
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100
🎡 Unlimited Fun Park, October 2025 - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 12:00 - 20:45
🎡 Milton Keynes you asked so we’re back!!!
Unlimited funpark returns to Willen lake
It’s Milton Keynes best value funfair
Pay once price for unlimited rides!!!!
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th October - Sunday 28th October
🕛 CHOOSE A SESSION SLOT
🗓Saturday & Sunday
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
🗓 20th - 24th October
▪️4pm - 8pm (Double sessions)
🗓 27th & 28th October
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
👨👩👧👦 FOR ALL AGES
With adult rides - children’s rides and stalls with prizes there’s something for the whole family to enjoy…
🎟 TICKET COST - ADVANCE BOOKING
(Unlimited rides)
▪️£17.99 mega band - (over 1m tall)
▪️£12.99 children’s band (under 1m tall)
▪️£2 Spectator band (no rides)
▪️Under 2 years old free entry
📍LOCATION
Located at willen lake car park (behind lakeside pub) Brick hill street Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
Unlimited funpark returns to Willen lake
It’s Milton Keynes best value funfair
Pay once price for unlimited rides!!!!
🗓 OCTOBER 2025 DATES
▪️Saturday 18th October - Sunday 28th October
🕛 CHOOSE A SESSION SLOT
🗓Saturday & Sunday
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
🗓 20th - 24th October
▪️4pm - 8pm (Double sessions)
🗓 27th & 28th October
▪️12pm - 2.45pm
▪️3pm - 5.45pm
▪️6pm - 8.45pm
👨👩👧👦 FOR ALL AGES
With adult rides - children’s rides and stalls with prizes there’s something for the whole family to enjoy…
🎟 TICKET COST - ADVANCE BOOKING
(Unlimited rides)
▪️£17.99 mega band - (over 1m tall)
▪️£12.99 children’s band (under 1m tall)
▪️£2 Spectator band (no rides)
▪️Under 2 years old free entry
📍LOCATION
Located at willen lake car park (behind lakeside pub) Brick hill street Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
🎃 Secret Pumpkin PYO 2025 - The Secret Farm, Moggerhanger
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Price: £4.00
🎃 Get ready for another year of family fun at the Secret Farm, Moggerhanger at our pumpkin patch for 2025!
We’ve grown a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds in our fields, perfect for your Halloween celebrations. Alongside pumpkin picking, we’ve got a range of exciting activities to entertain the whole family.
🎫 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
We’ve grown a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds in our fields, perfect for your Halloween celebrations. Alongside pumpkin picking, we’ve got a range of exciting activities to entertain the whole family.
🎫 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?
- Parking
- Wheelbarrow use
- Straw Maze
- Straw Bale Climbing
- Pumpkin cannon
- Pumpkin carving area
- Pumpkin wash
- Graveyard
- Hunt the Golden Pumpkin
- Various Games
- Mini tractors
- Burg Pedal Go-Karts
- Climbing Equipment & Swings
- Space hoppers
- Photo opportunities
- Colouring
- Activity trail
- Spooky Beach
- Toilets on site
💳 NOT INCLUDED IN MY TICKET
(EXTRA CHARGE)
- Pumpkins
- Tractor Barrel Trains
- Family Tractor rides
- Scare maze
- Face Painting (selected dates)
- Bouncy castles (weather dependant)
- Paint Ball Guns
- Food and drink
😋 FOOD
▪️Main Dishes: Burgers, hot dogs, jacket potatoes, paninis, pizzas, chili con carne.
▪️Snacks: Fries, nachos, sweets, crisps, cakes, doughnuts, ice-cream.
▪️Special Diets: Vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options available.
🎃 PUMPKIN PRICING
£1 – £10+ depending on size. All pumpkins are priced using a simple measuring box
🗓 2025 SEN DATES
Any noisy activities will NOT be available during this period and ticket numbers will be restricted. You are welcome to stay past 10am when general admission starts.
▪️Saturday 11th October: 8.45am - 10am
▪️Monday 27th October: 8.45am - 10am
🎟 TICKET COST: £4.00PP
* Under the age of 3 are free
(No ticket required)
*Tickets must be booked in advance
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: hello@thesecret.farm
🕷 Halloween Haunt 2025 - Wicksteed Park
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
👻 Get ready for a ghoulishly good time at Wicksteed Park, Northamptonshire for Halloween Half-Term and Weekends this 2025!
🗓 2025 DATES
🗓 2025 DATES
We’re open for October Weekends on the 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th of October, and for Halloween Half-Term daily from the 25th of October to the 2nd of November 2025. Come along from 10:30am to 4pm each day for frightfully good fun the whole family will enjoy!
👻 WALKTHROUGH EVENT DETAILS - ACCESSIBLE ♿️
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.*
🤡 ATTRACTIONS
👻 WALKTHROUGH EVENT DETAILS - ACCESSIBLE ♿️
Halloween Haunt is returning to Wicksteed Park for October weekends and half-term with Halloween House creating a hauntingly exciting Chapter 2! There will be two fantastic family friendly spooky walkthroughs to explore with brand new elements that will possess you with Halloween spirit.*
🤡 ATTRACTIONS
Attractions open for Halloween are Halloween Haunt Chapter 2, Astroslide, Treetop Walk, Rockin’ Tug, Clown Coaster, Meerkat Manor, Wicky’s Farmyard, Pig ‘N’ Putt, Roundabout, Cups and Saucers, Lighthouse, Carousel, Sway Rider, and Wicksteed Park Railway.
🚂 31ST OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENT
🚂 31ST OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENT
For one night only on 31st October, two special Zombie Trains will depart the railway station at 5.10pm and 5.30pm. Limited spaces to this free spooktacular upgraded service are available to book online for anyone purchasing a wristband or family wristband for visits on 31st October only. Book early to avoid disappointment.*
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Walkthrough Experience only: £6PP
🎫 Wristband including attractions: From £15 online or with family package offers available from £42.50 online.
*Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🎟 TICKET COST:
🎫 Walkthrough Experience only: £6PP
🎫 Wristband including attractions: From £15 online or with family package offers available from £42.50 online.
*Children under 0.9m get to experience the joy of Halloween at Wicksteed Park for free with an accompanying paying adult.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
🐭 Free Halloween Park Explorer Trail 2025 - Leighton Buzzard
Sunday 26 October 2025
🐭 Halloween Door Trail – Who’s Hiding in the Park? Get ready, Park Explorers – something wild is happening this October half term 2025!
🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?
🚪 EVENT DETAILS
This October 2025, the animals are throwing a Halloween party… and they’ve taken over Parson’s Close Rec in Leighton Buzzard. Each one has chosen a magical fairy door to make their home – but can you discover who’s hiding behind each door?
Explore the park from 25 October to 2 November 2025 and see if you can match the animals to their fairy homes. It’s the perfect free family activity for half term!
🗺 Pick one up from:
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street
▪️The Library on Lake Street
▪️The White House on Hockliffe Street
Will you find them all before the party ends?
Join the adventure and enjoy some spooky seasonal fun in the heart of town!
🧙♀️ Jordans School of Magic 3D Halloween Trail 2025 - Jordans Mill
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
🔮 Our magical school timetable at Jordans Mill in Broom has been scrambled up by playful witches and cheeky woodland ghosts! They've mixed up all the lessons, and now we need your help to put things right.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25th October - 2nd November
▪️9:30am - 3:30pm
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25th October - 2nd November
▪️9:30am - 3:30pm
🌳 WHAT TO EXPECT
As you journey through the meadow and woodland, look out for each lesson along the trail. Can you spot the lesson and work out which class it belongs to?
As you journey through the meadow and woodland, look out for each lesson along the trail. Can you spot the lesson and work out which class it belongs to?
At every location, write down the spooky lesson on your trail sheet and match to the correct class to help restore order to our school of magic. As you follow the trail, use your 3D classes to reveal a secret hidden letter. The letters will spell out a magic word. Return to the Mill shop and speak the magic word to stop the mischievous witches and ghosts mixing up the lessons again.
☕️ CAFE
The cafe serves food from 9am - 3pm everyday in half term. Scroll down on the link of the website page below to download the menu.
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on
☕️ CAFE
The cafe serves food from 9am - 3pm everyday in half term. Scroll down on the link of the website page below to download the menu.
https://jordansmill.com/plan-your-visit/whats-on
🎫 TICKET COST - PAY ON THE DAY £4 PER CHILD
Don't forget to pick up your prize from the Mill Shop at the end!
Don't forget to pick up your prize from the Mill Shop at the end!
🧙♀️ Halloween at Woodside Animal Farm 2025 - Luton
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🎃 Woodside Animal Park, Luton Halloween attractions alongside all the usual activities.
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Spooky walkthrough
✨️ Creepy crafts
✨️ Ghost & witches hunt
✨️ Scarecrow field
✨️ Reptile and creepy crawlies hands on
✨️ Hunt for the golden pumpkin
✨️ Plus all the usual indoor and outdoor fun
🤑 2025 HALLOWEEN OFFER
Visit on weekends and half term in October 2025, (11th & 12th, 18th & 19th and half term 25th – 31st of October 2025) and you get a free return visit during November and December 2025. *(offer ends Dec 24th)
After your spooky visit we'll send you a code to book your next visit on us!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The whole park is accessible for wheelchair users with the exception of the upstairs play area.
🎫 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Adult from: £15
▪️Child from (2-16) : £15
▪️Tots: (12 - 24 months) from: £5
▪️Under 12 months: Free
▪️Disabled including companion from: £23
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 841044
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨️ Spooky walkthrough
✨️ Creepy crafts
✨️ Ghost & witches hunt
✨️ Scarecrow field
✨️ Reptile and creepy crawlies hands on
✨️ Hunt for the golden pumpkin
✨️ Plus all the usual indoor and outdoor fun
🤑 2025 HALLOWEEN OFFER
Visit on weekends and half term in October 2025, (11th & 12th, 18th & 19th and half term 25th – 31st of October 2025) and you get a free return visit during November and December 2025. *(offer ends Dec 24th)
After your spooky visit we'll send you a code to book your next visit on us!
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
The whole park is accessible for wheelchair users with the exception of the upstairs play area.
🎫 ONLINE TICKET COST:
▪️Adult from: £15
▪️Child from (2-16) : £15
▪️Tots: (12 - 24 months) from: £5
▪️Under 12 months: Free
▪️Disabled including companion from: £23
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 841044
🤹♂️ Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show 2025 - Frosts Garden Centre, Woburn Sands
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🎪 Brand NEW Cirquoise Halloween Spooktacular Circus Show for 2025 at Frosts in Woburn Sands.
ℹ️ ABOUT
Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 10am & 2:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 10:30am & 3:30pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 10am & 3pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Saturday 1st November: 10am & 3pm
▪️Sunday 2nd November: 10:30am & 3:30pm
Daily Shows: Lasting one hour
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£8.99 per person
▪️Under 18 months free)
ℹ️ FROST GARDEN CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583511
ℹ️ ABOUT
Frosts are thrilled to welcome back the eerie and enchanting Cirquoise Spooktacular to Woburn Sands this autumn. Step into a spellbinding, Halloween-inspired world with a thrilling hour of circus mischief, jaw-dropping stunts, and mysterious new acts for 2025 that will leave the whole family gasping in delight!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 10am & 2:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 10:30am & 3:30pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 10am & 3pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 10am, 2:30pm & 5pm
▪️Saturday 1st November: 10am & 3pm
▪️Sunday 2nd November: 10:30am & 3:30pm
Daily Shows: Lasting one hour
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£8.99 per person
▪️Under 18 months free)
ℹ️ FROST GARDEN CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 583511
👻🚂 Halloween Ghost Train 2025 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 14:30
👻 Halloween Ghost Train at Rushden Historical Transport Society this 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sat 25th October: 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
▪️Sun 26th October: 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm
👻 EVENT DETAILS
Ticket includes a spooky train ride and sweets for children on the train. Refreshments available for purchase. Please dress up if you can.
👨👩👧👦 AGES:
This is a suitable for all ages, but for our younger riders, we advise to choose an earlier train before it's dark for a little less spooky.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£3 per child
▪️£6 per adult
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
📧 Email: administrator@rhts.co.uk
🗓 2025 DATES
▪️Sat 25th October: 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
▪️Sun 26th October: 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm
👻 EVENT DETAILS
Ticket includes a spooky train ride and sweets for children on the train. Refreshments available for purchase. Please dress up if you can.
👨👩👧👦 AGES:
This is a suitable for all ages, but for our younger riders, we advise to choose an earlier train before it's dark for a little less spooky.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£3 per child
▪️£6 per adult
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 0300 302 3150
📧 Email: administrator@rhts.co.uk
👣 Halloween Themed Walk 2025 - Rushmere Country Park
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Price: £4.00
👣 Bring your young ones and come for a halloween- themed walk in nature with our half term trail 2025 at Rushmere Country Park.
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come and take a walk in the park and find our painted pumpkins with a treat at the end. Starting on the 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025. Pop in to the visitor centre to pick up your trail sheet.
🗺 TRAIL SHEET COST: £4
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 234260
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come and take a walk in the park and find our painted pumpkins with a treat at the end. Starting on the 25th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025. Pop in to the visitor centre to pick up your trail sheet.
🗺 TRAIL SHEET COST: £4
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges apply.
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 234260
🚂 Woolsey's Miniature Railway October 2025 - The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le - Clay
Time: 10:00 - 16:00 Price: £2.00
🚂 Woolsey's Miniature Railway will be back at the Olde Watermill, Barton-le-Clay on 25th and 26th October 2025!
Don't miss out on a chance to enjoy a spook-tacular ride on the railway!
🎫 TICKET COST: £2 per ride
(Pay on the day)
Don't miss out on a chance to enjoy a spook-tacular ride on the railway!
🎫 TICKET COST: £2 per ride
(Pay on the day)
🐰 Free - My Pet Pals Workshop (October 2025) - Pets at Home, Bedford
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 14:00 - 14:45
🐰 Join us this October 2025 for some free Halloween family fun at our My Pet Pals workshops in Bedford. Learn all about our pets and their diets, with spooky-themed activities to entertain the whole family.
▪️AGE: Recommended for children aged 4 and up.
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come along for some Halloween fun and discover the gruesome things our pets love to eat. Get creative with your own pumpkin stencil design and enjoy meeting some of our in-store pets.
▪️AGE: Recommended for children aged 4 and up.
🎃 EVENT DETAILS
Come along for some Halloween fun and discover the gruesome things our pets love to eat. Get creative with your own pumpkin stencil design and enjoy meeting some of our in-store pets.
Our My Pet Pals workshops are a fantastic way to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them responsibly. With a hands-on approach to pet care, these sessions help ensure both you and your children are clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership—leaving everyone feeling confident and inspired.
🎃 EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE
✅️ Fun activity sheets
✅️ A My Pet Pals certificate
✅️ The chance to meet some of our wonderful animals. All for FREE!
We can’t wait to see you there - come join the fun!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 25th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Sunday 26th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Monday 27th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Tuesday 28th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Wednesday 29th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Thursday 30th October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
▪️Friday 31st October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Spaces are limited tou can book your free space via the event link.
▪️Friday 31st October: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Spaces are limited tou can book your free space via the event link.
🎃 Halloween at Wrest Park 2025 - Silsoe
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
👻 Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Wrest Park, Silsoe this half-term 2025.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025
▪️10am - 5pm
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 25 Oct - Sun 2 Nov 2025
▪️10am - 5pm
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
There’s plenty to keep your little monsters entertained at Wrest Park this Halloween. Learn how to fend off vampires, zombies and werewolves, join in with silly games and sign up for spooky sword school. Plus, join the storyteller to uncover eerie tales from local folklore.
🎟 TICKET COST (ONLINE):
▪️Free for English Heritage members
▪️Adult: £15.90
▪️Child (5-17) : £10.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Senior: £14
▪️Student: £14
▪️1 Adult & up to 3 children: £25.90
▪️2 Adults & up to 3 children: £41.80
▪️Essential Companion: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 03703331181
🎟 TICKET COST (ONLINE):
▪️Free for English Heritage members
▪️Adult: £15.90
▪️Child (5-17) : £10.00
▪️Under 5: Free
▪️Senior: £14
▪️Student: £14
▪️1 Adult & up to 3 children: £25.90
▪️2 Adults & up to 3 children: £41.80
▪️Essential Companion: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 03703331181
🛡 October Adventures 2025 - Dunstable Downs
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🛡 Put your knightly skills into action this October half term 2025 at Dunstable Downs.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25 Oct – 2 Nov
▪️10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
⚔️ ABOUT
A dragon has stolen the king’s jewels and is hiding them in its cave! Can you craft your sword and retrieve the treasure to save the kingdom? Sword craft & adventure included.
✨For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges may apply
🎟 ENTRY COST: £3 PER CHILD PER TRAIL
No booking required
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
📸 National Trust Images/Steve Haywood, David Lander
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️25 Oct – 2 Nov
▪️10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
⚔️ ABOUT
A dragon has stolen the king’s jewels and is hiding them in its cave! Can you craft your sword and retrieve the treasure to save the kingdom? Sword craft & adventure included.
✨For an alternative trail option, we also have themed sensory bags, a sensory trail, and spotter sheets to ensure everyone can join in the adventure!
🐾 DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking charges may apply
🎟 ENTRY COST: £3 PER CHILD PER TRAIL
No booking required
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01582 500920
📧 Email:dunstabledowns@nationaltrust.org.uk
📸 National Trust Images/Steve Haywood, David Lander
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💀 Haunted Half Term 2025 - Whaddesdon Manor
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
👻 Join us for a spooky trail and more family fun with our haunted half-term this October 2025 at Waddesdon Manor. From 25 October until 2 November, 2025 children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November 2025
▪️Closed 27th & 28th October 2025
💀 EVENT DETAILS
Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize. Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
⭐️ Spooky outdoor trail with a prize at the end
⭐️ Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub)
⭐️ Enjoy delicious treats
⭐️ Play in the Woodland Playground
⭐️ Option to add House tickets or a Spooky Afternoon Tea
ℹ️ Outdoor Trail information
£3.50 per trail (we recommend one trail per child). Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize.
🗺 Where can I get my trail sheets from?
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Pavilion or Visitor Information. The trail runs from 10am – 4pm, last trail entry is 3.30pm and prizes are available to collect until 4pm.
Advance booking recommended.
💀 Skull Shack
Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
You’ll also have the chance to meet some creepy crawlies and learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
Pumpkins are available outside the Skull Shack from Oct 22, 2025 while supplies last. Grown at the gardens at Eythrope, they’re perfect for carving or decorating. Suggested donation: 50p for small pumpkins or £1 for large pumpkins.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November 2025
▪️Closed 27th & 28th October 2025
💀 EVENT DETAILS
Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize. Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
⭐️ Spooky outdoor trail with a prize at the end
⭐️ Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub)
⭐️ Enjoy delicious treats
⭐️ Play in the Woodland Playground
⭐️ Option to add House tickets or a Spooky Afternoon Tea
ℹ️ Outdoor Trail information
£3.50 per trail (we recommend one trail per child). Take part in our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you’ve got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize.
🗺 Where can I get my trail sheets from?
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Pavilion or Visitor Information. The trail runs from 10am – 4pm, last trail entry is 3.30pm and prizes are available to collect until 4pm.
Advance booking recommended.
💀 Skull Shack
Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside?
You’ll also have the chance to meet some creepy crawlies and learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
Pumpkins are available outside the Skull Shack from Oct 22, 2025 while supplies last. Grown at the gardens at Eythrope, they’re perfect for carving or decorating. Suggested donation: 50p for small pumpkins or £1 for large pumpkins.
What's included in your ticket?
✅️ Grounds Admission
✅️ Trail booklet
✅️ Prize at end of trail
🚫 House Admission
🚫 Shuttle Bus tickets
♿️ Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible but ground can be slightly uneven in places.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Aged 18 +: £14.00
▪️Child: Aged 5 - 17: £3.50
▪️Infant Aged 0 - 4: £3.50
▪️National Trust - Adult: Free
▪️National Trust - Child: £3.50
▪️Art Fund Member: Free
▪️Historic House Member: Free
▪️RHS Member: Free
▪️Essential Companion: Free
▪️Local Resident - Adult: Free
▪️Local Resident - Child: £3.50
🏛 Adult House Admission: From £13.00
(Free for under 17 & National Trust Members)
🚍 Shuttle Admission from: £2.50
🏚 Halloween in the House 2025 (National Trust) - Wimpole Estate
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 12:00 - 15:30
🕷 Stand beneath the spider stairwell, draped with cobwebs and clinging creatures, look on at the frightful feast laid out in the dining room, and follow the woodcutter trail along the Long Gallery this spooky season. Those brave enough to venture into the basement will find flickering candlelight casting dancing shadows on the walls.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️15th October - 2nd November 2025
🕘 2025 OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER TIMES:
▪️Halloween in the House: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Vistors Welcome: 9:30am - 4pm
▪️Hall: 12pm - 3.30pm
▪️Garden: 9:30am - 5pm
▪️Home Farm & Play area: 10:30am - 3:30pm
▪️Cafe: 10:30am - 4pm
▪️Car park times: 9am - 6pm
🐷 PIG FEEDING:
Watch our farm team distribute food amongst the pens and see the pigs use their snouts to root through the fresh straw and soil to find their meals. This method discourages food hogging and ensures every pig gets their fair share as well as encouraging their natural eating behaviours:
▪️11:15am - 11:30pm
▪️14:15pm - 14:30pm
♿️ Accessibility
Our stair climber for the Hall is available to pre-booked before your visit. To book please call: 01223206000 or email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
(Free entry to the Halloween event but normal admission applies). Free entry to National Trust Members.
🌳 Gardens & Parkland
▪️Adult (18+): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Child (5-17): £5.50/£5.00
▪️Under 5s: free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£27.50 /£25.00
▪️One parent family: £16.50 / £15.00
🏛 Whole Estate
▪️Adult: (18+): £22.00 / £20.00
▪️Child (5-17): £11.00 / £10.00
▪️Under 5s: Free
▪️Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children):
£55.00 / £50.00
▪️One parent family: £33.00 / £30.00
ℹ️ PAY ON THE DAY
Free entry for National Trust members. There is no pre-booking system in place for daytime admission, just show your membership card or pay for your entry on arrival.
*The Whole Estate ticket includes access to the Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm.
🧙♀️ Witches & Wizards Week 2025 - Hatfield House
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 19:00
🧙♂️ Calling all witches, wizards, and magical creatures! This October half-term, Hatfield Park invites you to dust off your broomsticks and join us for a spook-tacular adventure at Witches & Wizards Week! From haunted forests to wicked workshops, this is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss.
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November
🌳 Haunted Forest Walk: 11am - 5pm
Venture deep into the Haunted Forest, where things go bump in the night (and day)! As you walk through the eerie woods, discover bewitching creatures, magical scenes, and ghostly surprises. Created from recycled materials by one of our talented Park and Gardens Team, this year’s forest is spookier than ever before.
🌛 New late sessions for 2025: 5pm - 7pm
Are you brave enough to face the Haunted Forest after dark? Put your wellies on and find out in our spookier late sessions. From 5pm until 7pm (last entry 6pm). The Haunted Forest is included with your Hatfield Park ticket and will be open throughout Witches & Wizards Week.
📽 Spooky Cinema Club
From Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October, enjoy frightening, family-friendly favourites including Goosebumps (2015) on 27th October, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) on 28th October, Coraline (2009) on 29th October, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) on 30th October, and ParaNorman (2012) on 31st October.
Each film will be screened at 12pm and 3pm.
Free entry.
🧹 Witches & Wizards Broomstick-Crafting Workshop
Step into the spellbinding world of broomstick-crafting! From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November Witches and Wizards of all ages are invited to take flight in this hands-on workshop. Step into the Motor House and craft magical creations from wooden sticks and string—no wand required. Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer or just starting out, this workshop promises a bewitching blend of creativity and wicked fun.
The workshop runs from 11am – 4pm.
Each Witches & Wizards Week ticket includes access to one workshop. To attend a second workshop, a separate Workshop Only ticket must be purchased.
👑 Wicked Old Palace Tours
From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, uncover spine-tingling tales of Henry VIII and the chilling fate of his many wives in this hauntingly fun, family-friendly tour of Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood home.
Tours will take place at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
There will be an £8 supplementary charge for Wicked Old Palace Tours, payable at the Ticket Kiosk on the day.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: Witches & Wizards week - October Half Term. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £16.00
▪️Child: (3-15) Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £8.00
🌳 Adult: Park & Woodland Walks Only Ticket:
£9.00
🌳 Child: (3-17) Park & Woodland Walks Only £4.50
🚘 Motor House Workshop Only
Seperate Woodland Walk ticket required for access to Hatfield Park:
£10.00
🅿️ PARKING
The Coach and Car Park is accessed through George’s Gate and is located a few hundred yards on from the Station Lodge entrance, at the mini roundabout with a large Citroen dealership.
There is an access panel at the gate. Simply press ‘Security’ and the gate will be opened remotely for you.
Post code: AL9 5HX
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01707 287 000 (Monday – Friday)
📧 Email: visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk
🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️25th October - 2nd November
🌳 Haunted Forest Walk: 11am - 5pm
Venture deep into the Haunted Forest, where things go bump in the night (and day)! As you walk through the eerie woods, discover bewitching creatures, magical scenes, and ghostly surprises. Created from recycled materials by one of our talented Park and Gardens Team, this year’s forest is spookier than ever before.
🌛 New late sessions for 2025: 5pm - 7pm
Are you brave enough to face the Haunted Forest after dark? Put your wellies on and find out in our spookier late sessions. From 5pm until 7pm (last entry 6pm). The Haunted Forest is included with your Hatfield Park ticket and will be open throughout Witches & Wizards Week.
📽 Spooky Cinema Club
From Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October, enjoy frightening, family-friendly favourites including Goosebumps (2015) on 27th October, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) on 28th October, Coraline (2009) on 29th October, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) on 30th October, and ParaNorman (2012) on 31st October.
Each film will be screened at 12pm and 3pm.
Free entry.
🧹 Witches & Wizards Broomstick-Crafting Workshop
Step into the spellbinding world of broomstick-crafting! From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November Witches and Wizards of all ages are invited to take flight in this hands-on workshop. Step into the Motor House and craft magical creations from wooden sticks and string—no wand required. Whether you’re a seasoned sorcerer or just starting out, this workshop promises a bewitching blend of creativity and wicked fun.
The workshop runs from 11am – 4pm.
Each Witches & Wizards Week ticket includes access to one workshop. To attend a second workshop, a separate Workshop Only ticket must be purchased.
👑 Wicked Old Palace Tours
From Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November, uncover spine-tingling tales of Henry VIII and the chilling fate of his many wives in this hauntingly fun, family-friendly tour of Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood home.
Tours will take place at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
There will be an £8 supplementary charge for Wicked Old Palace Tours, payable at the Ticket Kiosk on the day.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: Witches & Wizards week - October Half Term. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £16.00
▪️Child: (3-15) Witches & Wizards Week at Hatfield Park. Price includes entry to Hatfield Park, Woodland Walks and also includes our Motor House Workshop: £8.00
🌳 Adult: Park & Woodland Walks Only Ticket:
£9.00
🌳 Child: (3-17) Park & Woodland Walks Only £4.50
🚘 Motor House Workshop Only
Seperate Woodland Walk ticket required for access to Hatfield Park:
£10.00
🅿️ PARKING
The Coach and Car Park is accessed through George’s Gate and is located a few hundred yards on from the Station Lodge entrance, at the mini roundabout with a large Citroen dealership.
There is an access panel at the gate. Simply press ‘Security’ and the gate will be opened remotely for you.
Post code: AL9 5HX
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01707 287 000 (Monday – Friday)
📧 Email: visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk
🕺 MK Motion - A FREE Festival of Dance! Centre:mk
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 12:00 - 16:30
💃 MK Motion - a free festival of dance!
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ℹ️ ABOUT
ℹ️ ABOUT
Witness some of Milton Keynes' incredible dance talent, alongside internationally renowned dance companies and artists.
Puppetry, contemporary dance, lindy hop and breakdancing. No need to book just come along and join in the movement.
📍WHERE?
Middleton Hall in the Milton Keynes Shopping Centre.
Puppetry, contemporary dance, lindy hop and breakdancing. No need to book just come along and join in the movement.
📍WHERE?
Middleton Hall in the Milton Keynes Shopping Centre.
🕛 DANCE SCHEDULE
▪️12:00 - Linden Dance - UNBOXED
▪️12:00 - Linden Dance - UNBOXED
▪️12:30 - Cookie and Her Black Mambas
▪️12:45 - Autin Dance Theatre - touch tour for visually impaired audience members
▪️13:00 - Autin Dance Theatre - Out of the Deep Blue
▪️14:00 - Payback Season - Breakin' demonstration
▪️14:45 - Linden Dance - UNBOXED
▪️15:10 - Cookie and Her Black Mambas
▪️15:20 - FREE Lindy Hop workshop - all invited!
▪️15:45 - Autin Dance Theatre - Out of the Deep Blue
🦖 Dinosaurs After Dark, October 2025 - Hertfordshire Zoo
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:30
🌛 Join us at Hertfordshire Zoo for Dinos After Dark, a thrilling nighttime adventure.
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd.
▪️From 5:30pm to 8:30pm
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life!
🗓 2025 DATES & TIMES
▪️October 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and November 1st & 2nd.
▪️From 5:30pm to 8:30pm
✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
The zoo transforms into a prehistoric world where over 40 life-size animatronic dinosaurs come to life!
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including cool UV Halloween Drummers, a lively Silent Disco, a magical UV Puppet Show, crazy face paint and so much more!
For interactive fun, stop by the glow shop to help navigate round the dino walk, while inflatable dinosaurs and glitter tattoos add to your night. Don’t forget our dino meet and greets that provide up-close encounters with the zoo’s dinosaurs.
Dinos After Dark promises a night of fun, adventure, and education for the whole family. Don’t miss this unique event at Hertfordshire Zoo and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
♿️ ACCESS & SUPPORT
https://hertfordshirezoo.com/visiting/accessibilityadditionalfacilities/
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
https://hertfordshirezoo.com/visiting/car-park/
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult (16+): £17.99
▪️Ages 2 - 15: £17.99
▪️Under 2: Free
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01992 470490
😱 Halloween Haunt Fest 2025 - Hertfordshire Showground
Sunday 26 October 2025
Time: 16:30 - 23:00
😱 Halloween Haunt Fest 2025 at Hertfordshire Show Ground. All ticket types include unlimited access to all attractions. Food, drinks and fairground rides are not included in ticket prices.
😱 HAUNTS
▪️The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
▪️The Hertfordshire Witch
▪️EDEN
▪️Winnie the Pooh Blood & Honey
😱 HAUNTS
▪️The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
▪️The Hertfordshire Witch
▪️EDEN
▪️Winnie the Pooh Blood & Honey
▪️AGE: 16+
Halloween Haunt Fest is a recommended 16+ event. Due to the nature of the event and level of scare, the event is not recommended to anyone under the age of 16.
If you are under the age of 16, you must be accompanied by a full-paying adult (18+) throughout the evening, including in attractions.
16-21 year olds must be able to prove their age with a photo ID to enter, unless accompanied by an adult (18+). Proof of ID must be photographic (Passport or Driving License) and photocopies are permitted.
🗓 2025 DATES:
🩸17th Oct - 19th Oct
🩸22nd Oct - 26th Oct
🩸29th Oct - 1st Nov
🕔 TIMES:
Gates open at 16:30 and attractions open at 17:00. We recommend that you arrive at the start of the evening to have enough time to watch our live shows, grab some food & drinks plus enter each scare attraction. All four of our popular attractions may have longer queues at peak times. Please note that the event will close at either 22:30 or 23:00 depending on the date you select, and queue lines may close an hour prior.
🤑 SAVE UP TO 50% OFF ON GROUPON HERE!
🎟 TICKET COST: From £20.00
Unlimited screams, unlimited scares. Enjoy unlimited entry to all attractions on the date of your ticket.
🩸 Standard Plus Ticket
Why wait to be terrified? Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + 1x Fast Track for each attraction on the date of your ticket.
Why wait to be terrified? Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + 1x Fast Track for each attraction on the date of your ticket.
🩸 VIP Ticket
The ultimate nightmare pass. Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + unlimited Fast Track access all night long. No queues, just pure fear.
The ultimate nightmare pass. Includes unlimited entry to all attractions + unlimited Fast Track access all night long. No queues, just pure fear.
🩸 Scaredy Cat Ticket
Not sure you can handle all the scares? This ticket gives you access to the festival site and live entertainment, plus entry into one scare attraction of your choice.
Feeling braver than expected? 😱
You can upgrade on site to unlock full access.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@halloweenhauntfest.com
Not sure you can handle all the scares? This ticket gives you access to the festival site and live entertainment, plus entry into one scare attraction of your choice.
Feeling braver than expected? 😱
You can upgrade on site to unlock full access.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: admin@halloweenhauntfest.com
