👻 Halloween Trail 2026 - Jordans Mill, Broom
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
📅 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November
▪️9:30am - 3:30pm
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Step into the shadows for a fang-tastic trail packed with spooky surprises, creepy characters and fun frights around every corner!
🔎Explore the menacing Meadow and wicked Woodland to find 10 spooky Halloween displays. Count how many ‘frights’ you can spot and write the spooky word on your trail sheet.Use your 3D glasses to uncover a hidden letter, find all ten to uncover the spooky Halloween word!👓
💀 Come dressed up, explore, and see if you can find all 10 Frights!
🎟 TICKET COST - NO BOOKING REQUIRED
▪️£4 per child - includes a prize!
14 other events on this day
⚽️ Sundays Football Fun for Little Stars - Bedford
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
🧒 AGES: 4 - 8
At the moment the sessions are just aimed at Reception to year 3 children.
👋 ABOUT KEIRAN
Hi, I am Kieran Taylor, a DBS-Checked and Approved, British Psychological Society-Accredited (AMBPSS) Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.
👍 COST
▪️The first three sessions are FREE.
▪️Sunday Fun for Little Stars is £5 per child for 1 session for ages Reception to Year 3.
✍️ BOOKING FORM
ℹ️ BOOKING /CONTACT DETAILS INFO
☎️ Phone: 07583124342
📧 Email: Tsportsandwellbeing@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Taylor Sports & Wellbeing
🎆 Northampton Firework Spectacular 2026
Time: 16:00
DETAILS
📆 Sunday, 1st November
🕓 4pm (fireworks at 6pm)
📍Northampton Racecourse
💥 FREE ENTRY!
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Halloween themed entertainment, with live stage hosted by BBC Northamptonshire's Justin Dealey, featuring Motown, Disco and Dance music from Soul Harmony Divas and a daring fire and pyro show by Live Performers.
🐈⬛ NEW FOR 2026...
New for this year, The Mystery Tours will take audiences back in time to explore the stories of Northamptonshire's Witch Trials.
🎆 FIREWORKS AT 6PM
Don't miss the spectacular pyro-musical fireworks display at 6pm!
🎡 PLUS...
Plus funfair rides, food and drink stalls, Face painting by Agin, Help for Heroes stand and free wristband scheme.
🅿️ PARKING INFORMATION
There is no parking available on site so please be considerate of the local residents and use alternative public car parks. Where possible, we ask that visitors and attendees walk or take public transport to the event to limit disruption in the local area.
Please be aware that the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse is designated for Disabled Parking ONLY for the event and will be closed to the general public.
Parking is available in the nearby St Michaels Multi Storey and other West Northants Council Car Parks.
St Michaels Multi Storey car park is a 10 minute walk to the event - St Michael's Rd, Northampton, NN1 3HR.
♿️ ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
There are limited disabled parking spaces available nearby - these are located at the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse - NN1 4LG. Please note these are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the car park is likely to reach capacity quickly. You must present your Blue Badge on entry to the car park and clearly display this on your dashboard/windscreen when parked.
✨️ Sponsors
Thanks to our event sponsors Maintenance Services Electrical Ltd
NN Events Northampton Town BID West Northamptonshire Council Discover Northamptonshire
🧛♀️ Howl-O-Ween Half-Term 2026 - Stowe House, Buckinghamshire
Time: 10:30 - 15:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️19 October - 1 November
▪️10:30am - 3:00pm
👣 EVENT DETAILS
Follow our mischievous Pug in a Pickle trail through the historic State Rooms, solve the Halloween treasure hunt and get creative with spooky make-and-take crafts to bring home.
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
All activities are included with admission, and under-5s visit free.
Pre-book your admission tickets and you will also have the option to reserve parking directly at Stowe House.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £9.50
▪️National Trust Member Adult: £7.50
▪️Child (age 6-16): £3.00
▪️Historic Houses: Free with valid membership
▪️Essential carer: Free with a paying adult
▪️Pre-booked Group Adult: £7.50
🎃 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
✨️ 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
🎭 Matilda The Musical Live - Milton Keynes Theatre
Time: 14:30
▪️AGE GUIDANCE: 6+
Please note: Children under 4 years (including babes in arms) will not be admitted. All children must have their own seat.
🗓 PERFORMANCE TIMES
Wed 28 Oct - Sat 14 Nov 2026
▪️Tue - Sat at: 19:30
▪️Wed, Sat and Sun at: 14:30
▪️Thu 29 Oct at: 14:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️28 October - 1 November
▪️3 November - 8 November
▪️10 November - 14 November
✨ ABOUT
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s much-loved book, Matilda The Musical tells the story of an extraordinary little girl with a brilliant mind, a vivid imagination and the courage to change her own destiny.
With a book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and direction by Matthew Warchus, this global phenomenon has won more than 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, and has delighted over 12 million people worldwide.
Now celebrating 15 years on stage, this unforgettable production heads back out on tour — bringing its humour, heart and rebellious spirit to Milton Keynes Theatre.
⭐ WHY GO AND SEE IT?
Expect clever storytelling, standout songs, big laughs and plenty of theatrical magic. It’s a brilliant choice for a family theatre trip, a half term treat or a memorable night out.
📝 GOOD TO KNOW
▪️Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes including interval
▪️Captioned performance: Friday 13th November 2026 at 7.30pm
▪️This production includes flashing lights, lasers, loud sound effects, popped latex balloons, stage haze and strobe effects
▪️Actors also interact in audience spaces during the show
🎟 TICKETS FROM: £30.00
Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
🔥 OFFER
Plus, there’s a buy one and get one under 16s half price offer on selected seats for Tue–Thu performances.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399
Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
👻🚂 Halloween at Leighton Buzzard Railway - 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Saturday 31st October:
▪️Sunday 1st November:
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our station will be creepily decorated, and our volunteers will be in costume to welcome you. Our visitors are encouraged to dress up for the occasion; witches, wizards, ghouls and ghosties will find themselves at home.
At Page’s Park you can join in with grave robbing to find buried treasures. At Stonehenge you will need your thinking heads on to find the hidden letters and unscramble them to find a word and win a prize.
ℹ️ Accessibility
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Tickets from £9.00
▪️Under 2: Free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: +44 (0)1525 373888
🍁 Autumn Trail 2026 - Rushmere Country Park
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
🗓 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
🎃🔨 Pumpkin Smash 2026 at The Secret Farm
Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Price: £5.00
🔨 EVENT DETAILS
This is where you can bash, crash, and smash your way through the leftover pumpkins in the patch. It’s loud, messy, and absolutely brilliant family fun — the perfect way to say goodbye to pumpkin season in style!
Smash, stomp, splat, or squash as many pumpkins as you like within the smash zone!
Pumpkins in the designated picking patch zone are free to take away with your entry ticket — take a few home and enjoy a cosy winter of pumpkin soup, pies, and purées.
Extended access to our Halloween play areas, so you can squeeze in one last adventure before the season ends.
Bring your friends and family for one more day of laughter, memories, and total pumpkin mayhem.
👀 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET?
Pumpkins
Parking
Wheelbarrow use
Straw Maze
Straw Bale Climbing
Pumpkin cannon
Graveyard
Various Games
Toilets on site
Mini tractors
Burg Pedal Go-Karts
Climbing Equipment & Swings
Space hoppers
Photo opportunities
Colouring
Activity trail
Spooky Beach
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£5 per person
▪️Under 3 are Free
🕷 Spooktacular 2026 at Woodside Animal Farm
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
🗓 2026 HALLOWEEN DATES
▪️24th October - 1st November
👀 Fun activities include:
✨️ Hunt for the Golden Pumpkin and win a prize
✨️ Spooky Walk through
✨️ Halloween Crafts
✨️ Witches & Ghosts hunt
✨️ Scarecrow Field
✨️ Halloween Fancy Dress competition
✨️ Pumpkin Corner *Boo-Tastic photo op
✨️ Creepy Crawlies & Reptile Encounters
✨️ Guinea pig fishing
✨️ Funfair rides
✨️ All the usual indoor and outdoor play
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Halloween: £16.50
▪️Child Halloween: £16.50
▪️Tiny Tots Halloween: £6.00
▪️Under 12 months Halloween: Free
🤸♂️ Free Gymnastics Session - Brickhill, Bedford
Time: 10:30 - 11:15
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ A fantastic opportunity to have fun, try new skills, build confidence and discover a love for gymnastics!
▪️AGES:
Open to all new members aged 4 years and over.
DETAILS
📅 Sunday 1st November
⏰ 10:30–11:15am
📍 Scott Primary School (North Site), Hawk Drive, Bedford
Whether your child is a budding gymnast or has never tried gymnastics before, we’d LOVE to welcome you!
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
Spaces are limited, so book your FREE place by emailing Mel at mel@falcongym.com
🎆✨️ All Saints Festival Evesong 2026 - All Saints Church, Leighton Buzzard
Time: 08:00 - 18:30
⛪ Church Services:
🕗 8.00am – Morning Service
🕤 9.30am – Morning Service
🕦 11.30am – Messy Mass
🕔 5.00pm – Festival Evensong
🎆 FIREWORKS & SOUP: 6PM
If you're just coming along for the fireworks and soup, please meet in the Vicarage Gardens at 6pm.
Enter through the churchyard and follow the signs.
❤️ Everyone is welcome!
🎆 Scot Club Firework Display 2026 - Bletchley
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🎇 Fireworks display from 7pm
🎡 Gates open from 4pm
🍔 Food, drinks, stalls, rides, and family fun
🍻 Bar open!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adults £5
▪️Under 15s £2
Bring the family, grab your tickets via the event link and get ready for a fantastic evening!