🧙♀️ Spooky Fun October Half Term 2026 at Milton Keynes Museum
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October 2026
▪️10.30am – 4.30pm
👻 EVENT DETAILS
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this half term? Head to Milton Keynes Museum for a week full of hands-on fun, interactive exhibits, and extra-special Halloween-themed activities your little monsters will love!
Let your children’s creativity run wild with spooky biscuit decorating (small additional charge) and fun Halloween crafts to take home.
Every day during half term, 12pm–2pm
Black Sheep Collective brings Halloween magic to the Museum this half term. Keep your eyes peeled for mysterious witches appearing among the Museum’s Street of Shops, sharing stories, spells and secrets from the Coven. Expect playful encounters, pop-up storytelling and unexpected characters around every corner.
🍵 Treats & Eats
After all the excitement, stop by The Granary Tearoom for some wickedly delicious sweet and savoury snacks – perfect for little ghouls and grown-ups alike.
Pay once and visit for free all year! Under 5s go free. Pre-book in advance or turn up on the day. No pre-booking required for annual ticket holders.
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🪓 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
🚂 👻 Halloween Ghost Train 2026 - Rushden Historical Transport Society
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Friday 30th October Times:
4pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.15pm, 7pm, 7.45pm
▪️Saturday 31st October 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.
😌 SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2026
AUTISM & SENSORY FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN - 1PM
For a relaxed and sensory-friendly version of our Halloween Ghost Train.
This will be a quieter, less spooky experience than our usual Halloween Train, designed to be a little more comfortable for families who may prefer a calmer atmosphere.
To help families feel more comfortable, the train will not be fully booked, allowing everyone a little more space. If the event proves popular, we may be able to add additional trains.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🍬 Sweets will be given to children on the train
☕ Refreshments will be available to purchase
🎃 Dressing up is encouraged, but completely optional!
Please make sure to choose the autism and sensory friendly option.
If there is anything you would like us to be aware of to help make your visit more comfortable, please let us know in the questionnaire when booking or email administrator@rhts.co.uk
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.47
▪️Child: £3.23
🎪 CIRQUOISE HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 2026 - Frosts Garden Centre
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
🗓 2026 DATES:
Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
🤹♂️ DETAILS:
Frosts welcome back the brilliant Cirquoise spooktacular circus show to Woburn Sands this autumn. This child friendly show is an actioned pack one hour of circus shenanigans and incredible acts from around the world.
Be amazed, breathtaking, incredible lighting and fabulous costumes.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£9.99 per person
▪️Children under 18 months go free
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@bluediamond.gg
☎️ Phone: 07474613613
🪓 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
🧛♀️ 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
⛳️🍳 Breakfast & Adventure Golf - Bermuda Falls, Henlow
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
🗓 DATES & TIMES FOR THIS OFFER:
Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays and bank holidays) before 12:00 PM.
Weekends, Bank Holidays & school time:
Weekends and during school/bank holidays before 10:00 AM.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for our fantastic Breakfast & Golf Offer and enjoy the perfect start to your day a fun round of adventure golf followed by a delicious breakfast, all for a reduced price.
🍳 WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED?
Each ticket includes one breakfast per person at no extra charge, with a choice of:
▪️Mini Breakfast
▪️Breakfast Wrap
▪️Vegetarian Breakfast Wrap
If those options aren’t quite to your taste, don’t worry we offer a range of alternative breakfasts that you can upgrade to for a small additional (reduced) cost.
💥EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE!
Save 10% on your booking with an exclusive code through WhatsUp Bedfordshire when you checkout. WUB10
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
Please note: This offer is available for online bookings only. Simply book online, arrive ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🎟 TICKET COST WITHOUT THE DISCOUNT CODE APPLIED:
▪️Adult 16+: £17.84
▪️Child 3-15: £15.04
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: jordan@bermudafallsgolf.co.uk
📍LOCATION
Bermuda Falls is situated within the same grounds as Perfect Aquatics LTD, Hitchin Rd, Henlow SG16 6BB
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😱 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
🧛♀️ Halloween Disco 2026 - Ignite Studios, Biggleswade
Time: 15:00 - 18:45 Price: £12.00
🧛♀️AGES & TIMES
▪️Ages 2–5: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
▪️Ages 6+: 5:15pm – 6:45pm
👀 EVENT DETAILS
If you've been thinking about booking our H alloween Disco, here's a little reminder of what you can expect…
✨ Spooky lights & music
🕺 Lots of dancing
🎃 Halloween party games
🎨 Crafts & tattoos
🍬 Treats & refreshments
👻 A whole lot of Halloween fun!
🧙♀️ FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED
And, of course… fancy dress is encouraged!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£12 per child
▪️20% sibling discount
▪️£4 off when booking Halloween Day too
🎃 The Halloween Spooktacular: The Heart of Halloween - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
▪️Doors: 1.00pm
▪️Show starts: 1.30pm
▪️Neon Disco: 2.30pm-3.00pm
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Step into a spellbinding family adventure where Halloween truly comes to life. Set inside a mysterious Haunted Hotel, Dame Drusilla Dustbroom is preparing for the annual Halloween Gala... until the discovery of a strange lantern unleashes magical mischief, spooky surprises and unexpected chaos!
With the help of a brave Good Witch, some unlikely heroes and YOU - the audience - Halloween hangs in the balance in this lively interactive show packed with laughs, music and family-friendly frights.
👻 WHAT TO EXPECT
▪️ Spooky but family-friendly storytelling
▪️ Magical characters & special effects
▪️ Catchy songs and lively music
▪️ Plenty of audience participation
▪️ A live interactive Halloween pantomime where children become part of the story
✨ PLUS A 30-MINUTE UV / NEON DISCO AFTER THE SHOW!
Once the curtain falls, the fun continues with a glowing after-show party filled with UV lights, music and dancing for the whole family. All children’s tickets include a glow stick - and little ones are encouraged to dress up and compete for best costume too!
🎭 PERFECT FOR FAMILIES
Created for children and grown-ups to enjoy together, this is a brilliant Halloween treat with just the right mix of fun, excitement and spooky seasonal magic.
🎟 TICKET PRICES
▪️ Standard Ticket: £14.95*
Includes 1 child + 1 accompanying adult, plus a glow stick for the neon disco
▪️ Add-On Child: £7.50*
▪️ Add-On Adult: £6.50*
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co.uk
🎃 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
😱 Murder Mystery Evening - Woodland Manor Hotel, Clapham
Time: 19:00
WHAT'S INCLUDED? £55pp
🍽 A delicious 3-course meal is included with your ticket
🍷 Enjoy a drink on arrival before the mystery begins
📖 A fully immersive murder mystery experience throughout the evening
😱 EVENT DETAILS
Strange happenings have been reported throughout the Woodlamd Manor hotel... guests are vanishing, staff are disappearing without a trace, and the bodies seem to be piling up faster than anyone can explain.
Is the hotel truly haunted, or is something far more sinister going on behind closed doors? As the mystery unfolds around you, it's up to you to uncover the truth before it's too late. Gather your fellow detectives and prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery, laughter and murder... if you dare.
Will you be Checking In or Checking out?
🍽 3 COURSE MEAL CHOICES
Starter
▪️Leek and Potato Soup
▪️Goat cheese and Beetroot Tartlet
▪️Chicken Liver Pate
Main
▪️Beef Wellington
▪️Roasted thyme and Lemon Chicken
▪️Roasted Butternut Squash filled with Wild Rice
Dessert
▪️Blood Orange Tart
▪️Chocolate Mousse Cake
🎟 TICKET COST: £55 per person
🛎 OVERNIGHT PACKAGE COST: £185
▪️Overnight accommodation
▪️Breakfast the next morning
▪️2 tickets for the Murder Mystery experience
ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION
To book click the event link below or email events@woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01234 363281
🎧 Rub a Dub x Below The Surface - RUBSESSION - The Old Sugar Loaf, Dunstable
Time: 21:00 - 03:00
🆔 Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ / Valid Physical Photo ID Required (Passport or Driving License)
😱 EVENT DETAILS
We are transforming Sugar Loaf, Dunstable into a house of sonic horrors. Step inside, leave your fears at the door, and prepare for a night where the bassline possesses you.
Costumes are strongly encouraged. Come as your worst nightmare or your favorite horror icon—just be ready to move in the pit.
🔊 SOUND SYSTEM & PRODUCTION
We’re stacking the venue with extra bins to deliver full-spectrum sub-bass pressure. Expect dark, atmospheric production, custom Halloween visual projections and low-level laser haze.
🎧 LINEUP FROM THE DEPTHS
🩸BOLTER
🩸NEU-BREED
🩸BELOW THE SURFACE x RUB A DUB RESIDENTS
🩸BARATONE
🩸BLAKEY
🩸PADDY
🩸SIZEABLE
🎟 TICKET INFORMATION
Capacity is strictly limited to keep the energy locked in. Early tiers will vanish fast. You can book tickets via the event link.
🕷️ £5 before 11pm
🕷️ £10 After 11pm
🎃 Free Halloween Activities 2026 - Biscot Mill, Luton (Hungry Horse)
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
✨️ EVENT DETAILS
Biscot Mill, Luton (Hungry Horse Pub) is offering free activities every day Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2026. So come down and grab some lunch (Kids eat for £1* is back for half term) and relax while we entertain the little ones.
🎨 Monday 26th October – Crafts
Come along and enjoy a range of different crafts, sticking, drawing and maybe a little Halloween painting!
Time: 1pm–3pm
🎭 Tuesday 27th October – Mask & Bag Decorating
Masks or bags, or maybe even both! Pop down and decorate with Lilly or Lisa.
Time: 1pm–3pm
👻 Wednesday 28th October – Spooky Bingo
Get ready to call house and win some cool prizes!
Time: 1pm–3pm
🎃 Thursday 29th October – Pumpkin Decorating
Not real pumpkins, so none of the goo, but still be ready to get your hands messy!
Time: 1pm–3pm
🪄 Friday 30th October – Magic Show & Disco
Get all dressed up in your spooky outfits and come and enjoy the wonder and have a Boo-gie!
Time: 1pm–3pm
😋 FEELING HUNGRY
Check the menus out here.
ℹ️ BOOKING DETAILS
✔️All activities are FREE!
✔️ Booking required.
✔️ To book, call: 01582 572363
🎃 Pumpkin Party 2026 - The Quadrant, Dunstable
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
👀 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us at The Quadrant, Dunstable on Friday 30th October 2026 for an afternoon packed with spooky fun, games and entertainment for the whole family!
🎶 Spooky show songs & actions
🎨 Face painting
🎃 Pumpkin Trail
👻 Fun & games
🧡 And lots more Halloween fun!
Bring the family along, get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy a FREE day of fun at The Quadrant Centre! 🎃
🕺Monster Mash Halloween Kids Disco 2026 - The Forest Centre, Marston Moretaine
Time: 17:00 - 19:00 Price: £15.00
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Thursday 29th October: 5pm - 7pm
▪️Friday 30th October: 5pm - 7pm
EVENT DETAILS
Dust off your best fancy dress costumes and get ready to dance, scream, and play lots of party games as we celebrate the spookiest time of year! We'll have a DJ and party games from 5pm - with prizes for best costume, best dancer, and more, plus treats (not tricks!) to take home at the end of the night.
Costumes are strongly encouraged, so bring your best spooky look! Our kids’ discos are always a hit - book online now and don’t miss out on the fun!
😋 KIDS MEAL INCLUDED
Price includes kids' meal and squash. Food available from 5.30pm. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking
Parental supervision is essential at all times. Café bar will be open for drinks.
🎟 TICKET COST: £15.00 per child
👾 Monster March Halloween Trail 2026 - Marston Moretaine
Time: 11:00 - 14:00
🗓 2026 DATES
Monday 26th October to Saturday 31st October 2026
🕐 SESSION TIMES
▪️11am-12pm
▪️1pm-2pm
👾 WHAT TO EXPECT
Mischievous monsters have crept into the Sensory Wildlife Garden and are hiding in all sorts of sneaky spots. Can your little explorers help track them down?
🎟 TICKET COST: £3 per child
Booking in advance needed.
✨️ 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: 19:30
▪️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.
👻 Deepest Fears: Ghost Stories - The Place Theatre, Bedford
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 30th October: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
▪️Saturday 31st October: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
👀 ABOUT...
Horrifying spectres, restless souls and evil secrets that refuse to stay buried are all brought to life in this spine-chilling show. Join the mysterious Storyteller for two blood-curdling ghost stories, full of chills and thrills. An unmissable evening by one of the country’s most captivating ghost story performers — dare you face your deepest fears?
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£18 - £20
♿ WHEELCHAIR USERS
Due to layout limitations at the venue we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs in our auditorium. We ask patrons with wheelchairs to contact us directly to book a wheelchair position (as well as companion seats) when booking their tickets. To discuss any access needs, please give us a call on the box office number below.
☎️ BOX OFFICE: 01234 354321
🍁 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
🍽 Two Kids Eat Free - Maypole Farmhouse, Kempston
Time: 09:00 - 20:00
🗓 WHEN?
▪️Monday 19th October – Friday 30th October 2026
▪️Monday to Friday only!
😋 DETAILS
With two free kids' meals available with every paying adult, it's the perfect excuse to swap packed lunches and washing-up for quality time together. From family favourites to little ones' must-haves, there's something to satisfy every appetite. The fun doesn't stop there. This offer is available at breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus every free kid’s meal comes with free ice cream!
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE
▪️Offer not available when purchasing an adult small carvery, weekday set menu or Yorkie Wrap
▪️Offer valid for children under 12.
▪️This offer entitles you to two free standard or vegetarian Kids Breakfast, Junior Carvery or Pick ‘n’ Mix small mains (Omega-3 Fish Fingers/Chicken Nuggets/2oz Beef Burger/Pork Sausages/Tomato Pasta/Quorn™ Sausages) and ice-cream scoop from the Kids' Menu with the purchase of an adult buffet breakfast, main meal from the main menu, or standard or vegetarian carvery.
ℹ️ BOOKING ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: +44 1234 857 218
🧙♀️ Halloween Trail 2026 - Houghton Hall Park
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
As well as our trail from 10am to 3pm, we'll also be hosting:
✨️ Glitter Tattoos - 10am to 12:30pm
✨️ Face Painting - 12:30pm to 3pm
✨️ Story Telling - once an hour at half past the hour
✨️ Spooky Crafts - 10am to 3pm
🕷 PLEASE NOTE
The trail is limited to the first 250 children - one completed trail map can be turned in for one goody bag, so please make sure all children in your group have a trail map!
🦇 TRAIL MAPS
Trail maps can be collected from the foyer from 10am on the 30th October 2026.
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💋 Drag Show - Furzton Lake (Hungry Horse Pub)
Time: 20:00 - 23:30
Let us make you laugh with Adult humour and entertain you with live singing!
BOOK A TABLE
Book a table and don’t miss out
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
🚀 Meet Woody & Friends - Furzton Lake (Hungry Horse Pub)
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for a magical morning of fun, laughter and adventure as Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and friends come to Furzton Lake, Hungry Horse.
📷 UPSTAIRS ONLY
Bring the little ones along for a fantastic opportunity to meet their favourite characters, take photos and make some unforgettable memories.
🍽 BOOK A TABLE FOR FOOD
https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/buckinghamshire/furzton-lake/menu
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 520200
🕷 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
🧙♀️🌳 Halloween Enchanted Wood at Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
EVENT DETAILS
Wander through our enchanted woodland walk, soak up the spooky atmosphere and enjoy a whole host of family fun!
🍬 Sweet treats at our sweet hut
🔥 Toast your own gooey marshmallows
🎨 Get spooky with face painting
🎃 Discover Halloween surprises along the way
🕷️ Plus lots more fun for little witches, wizards and grown-ups alike!
🎟 NO PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
Fun for the whole family — no pre-booking required! Just bring your little monsters along and get ready for some magical Halloween memories.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult: £6.50
▪️Child: £5.50
▪️3 & under go free
🎧 October Half Term 2026 Spooky Silent Disco - Dunstable Downs
Time: 17:30 - 19:45 Price: £3.00
▪️AGE: This event is suitable for children aged 3-12 years. Adults are very welcome to take part but must purchase a headset at the standard ticket rate. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
🧙♀️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Halloween themed silent discos is in our View Café. Perfect for children and young families, this unique event offers a chance to let loose and create fantastic half-term memories together.
Come dressed in your favourite spooky costume, bring your Trick or Treat bucket, pop on your headphones, and monster mash your way through an evening packed with tunes, dancing, and feel-good energy.
For disco-goers, our café will be open until 8pm, serving pizzas and chips and a selection of yummy Halloween treats. Please note that car parking charges still apply and are not included within the ticket price.
Wednesday 28 October:
▪️5:30 - 6:30 pm & 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Friday 30 October:
▪️5:30 - 6:30 pm & 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Saturday 31 October:
▪️5:30 - 6:30 pm & 6:45 - 7:45 pm
🎟 TICKET COST: £3.00
👻 Dunstable RUFC Trick or Treat Halloween Party 2026
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a spooky evening packed with fun, including:
👻 The Changing Room of Horrors
🪩 Halloween disco
🍔 Kitchen & bar open
🕷️ Spooky activities
🎃 Fancy dress encouraged!
Whether you’re part of the Dees family, from another rugby club or simply looking for a fun Halloween night out, come along and join the fun.
See you there…if you dare! 🖤🎃
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01582 866555
🎭✨️ The Halloween Spooktacular 2026 - The Rufus Centre, Flitwick
Time: 13:00
🕐 TIMES
▪️Doors Open: 1:00pm
▪️Show Starts: 1:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎃 Interactive Halloween fun for the whole family
🌟 Neon After-Show Party included
👻 Dress up and compete for the Best Costume Prize
✨ Every child ticket includes a glow stick!
This promises to be a spellbinding afternoon packed with Halloween magic, audience participation, costumes, and family fun. Don't miss out!
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Standard Ticket (1 child & 1 adult): £14.95
▪️Add-on Child: £7.50
▪️Add-on Adult: £6.50
(Booking fee applies)
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525 631905
📧 Email: bookings@therufuscentre.co.uk
👻 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!
🍔 £10 Burgers at Hickory's Smokehouse - Milton Keynes
Time: 10:00 - 22:00 Price: £10.00
🗓 WHEN?
Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November 2026
WHAT BURGERS ARE £10?
🍔 The Oklahoma Smash Burger
🍗 The Southern Fried Chicken Burger
🌱 The Hickory's Veggie Burger
ℹ️ BOOKING INFO...
Book your table on the website via the event link and tell us you're "HERE FOR A £10 BURGER" when you arrive...
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
We are dog friendly in our bar & outside! Pop a note in the special requests to be seated in the right area.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
When filling out the form, ensure you leave a detailed note in the "Special Requests" or "Booking Comments" box specifying that you require a wheelchair-accessible table on the ground level. Because the restaurant features split-level dining and a busy upstairs area, it is highly recommended to call the Milton Keynes team directly.
👦 Kids Eat Free October Half Term 2026 - The Krafty Kuppa, Cranfield
Time: 08:00 - 16:30
📅 2026 DATES
Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
🍳 FREE KIDS’ BREAKFAST OR LUNCH WITH EVERY ADULT MEAL PURCHASED!
That’s right! Treat yourself to a lovely breakfast or lunch, and we’ll treat your little one to theirs, absolutely FREE! ❤️
Because we know school holidays can be expensive, and as a small, family-run community café, we want to give a little something back to our wonderful local families. One free kids’ meal per adult meal purchased.
☕ Delicious food
❤️ Friendly faces
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
💷 A little saving for parents!
🗓 OPENING TIMES
▪️Monday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Tuesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Wednesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Thursday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Friday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Saturday: 8 am–4:30 pm
▪️Sunday: 9 am–2 pm
📖 MENU
Check the Krafty Kuppa menu out here.
🚂👻 Halloween Miniature Train Ride - The Fancott Arms, Toddington
Time: 18:00 - 20:00 Price: £3.00
🧙♀️ EVENT DETAILS
Trains start at 6pm with the last at 7.50pm. No booking required - just jump on your broomsticks and come along to the ticket office when you’re ready to ride!! We’ll see you there!! And so will the ghouls!!
🍽 FEELING HUNGRY?
Take a look on The Fancott Arms website to view the menu amd book a table.