The Mary Rose Museum, 27th - 31st October 25
Discover a wealth of outdoor events, indoor activities, and spooktacular Halloween fun across South East England this October half-term. Watch out, you'll find some spooky adventures with a few jump scares, wizarding magic, and friendly ghosts along the way, along with the chance to enjoy the autumn colours and award-winning all-weather attractions.
Explore our spooktacular list for ideas and inspiration for things to do and places to visit over the October half-term and Halloween, or keep heading down to the bottom of the page to find hundreds of ghoulishly fun events to keep the whole family entertained.
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Use the search bar at the top of the page to filter events by specific dates or counties. You can find fiendish things to do in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. If you're looking for something near you, or if you are travelling to a part of South East England for a short break or day trip, use the 'map view' button to find something local to you, or head on over to specific county what's on pages in the navigation to find something right for you. Don't forget you can sign up below to receive October half-term events straight to your inbox.
Most schools in South East England break up for the October half term on Friday 24th October 2025, returning to school on Monday 3rd November 2025. Schools in the Isle of Wight however get an extra week off with students breaking up a week earlier on Friday 19th October returning to school on Monday 3rd November 2025. Halloween falls on a Friday this year and as always is celebrated on the 31st October.
Don't forget our rainy day guide is also here to help whatever the October half-term holiday weather brings, ensuring you have a great day out.
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Participatory Event
Ringwood
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Moors Valley.
Arts
Chichester
Join our curators and special guest Colin Wiggins, artist and former Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery, for a new series of thought-provoking art history lectures; In the Company of Artists.
In this session, Homage: Tracing Artistic…
Childrens Events
Alresford
This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic, mischief, and spooky fun for the whole family! Join us throughout the half-term, 25th October - 2nd November, as our historic railway is transformed into a haunted haven…
Heritage & History
Southampton
Halloween and Autumn Steam Up
Our Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join us in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for our winter months. As the nights darken and the season…
Fireworks
Haywards Heath
Ignite your autumn evening with a sky full of color at the Ardingly Fireworks Spectacular!
Walking
Peascod Street, Windsor
Have fun (re-)discovering Windsor, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this royal town. Curious About…
Music
Maidenhead
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary!
During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same -…
Arts
Arundel
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family that will leave nature fans spellbound.
Make magical memories and experience the wonder of wetlands through making a willow wand, mixing magical…
Fireworks
Whitchurch
Fireworks display held at Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?
Over the last four decades, Cinderella's has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street…
Arts
Cobham
Join Imber Court Photo Training for an inspiring autumnal photography workshop set amidst the breath-taking landscape of Painshill.
This workshop is designed for photographers looking to improve their skills and seeking fresh inspiration and…
Music
Maidenhead
The UK's No.1 Level 42 Tribute return to Norden Farm to bring Level 42's music live.
Step into the world of timeless music with Never 42, an established tribute band renowned for their electrifying performances celebrating the iconic sounds of…
Food
Hedge End
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa. Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of handcrafted bakes, all paired with tea and coffee. For an extra…
Food
Erith
Special Guest: Neff Chef Kate McBain – serving up delicious food samples cooked on the latest appliances!
✨ What to Expect:
✅ Live appliance demonstrations throughout the day
✅ Expert advice on Neff, Bosch, and Siemens products
✅ Speak to our…
Literature
Lechlade
Award-winning poet Robert Seater and acclaimed visual artist Jessica Palmer will bring the fascinating stories and compelling atmosphere of Kelmscot Manor to life as part of the Manor’s programme of learning and public engagement alongside an…
Walking
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
Join our expert gardening team for a guided autumn walk through our enchanting woodland gardens. Discover vibrant seasonal colour, marvellous mushrooms, and the fascinating trees that shape our unique ecosystem, all through the eyes of those who…
Childrens Events
Gillott's Lane, Henley-on-Thames
Active Reality delivers immersive, adventure-driven VR experiences for all ages, designed to bring people together through fun, memorable, and engaging gameplay. With a focus on social connection and light physical activity, Active Reality…
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Festival
Totton, Southampton
Head to Sunnyfields farm this Autumn to view and take pictures with the wonderful variety of pumpkins on display and create happy memories with loved ones down on the farm.
There will be thousands of pumpkins, squash and other cucurbits to pop…
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
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