October Half Term and Halloween Trail at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Halloween Trail at Blenheim Palace

25th October - 3rd November

October Half Term and Halloween

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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.

Fiendishly Good October Half-Term Events  

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.  

  • Join in some wizardly adventures at Marwell Zoo, near Winchester including broomstick flying, and save with the five for £85.00 special offer available over the whole half-term period.
  • Can you find all the spooky creatures as you explore the autumnal Painshill, Surrey on the ZooLab Trail, included in your admission ticket.
  • Get ready for a bewitchingly brilliant day out at Battle Abbey, East Sussex, with spooky tales and creepy clues to solve in the Halloween Quest.
  • Discover the key role chocolate played in the revival of Greenwich at the Old Royal Naval College, included in Painted Hall admission.
  • Follow in the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling at Batemans, East Sussex, and discover what his Scottie dog Malarkey has been getting up to on an adventure trail.
  • Effel Fartwaffer has a few tricks up her sleeve and potions in her pockets and is brewing up something magical at the Rare Breed Centre, Kent.
  • Enjoy a wild day out at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight with the chance to listen in to daily animal talks and join in some animal encounters.
  • A great way to see the city of Oxford is with a hop-on and hop-off bus tour with City Sightseeing, full of fascinating stories, you can also include entry to the famous Carfax Tower.

What's on near me this October Half Term and Halloween?

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.

When is the October Half Term 2024?

Most schools in South East England break up for the October half term on Friday 25th October 2024, returning to school on Monday 4th November 2024. Schools in the Isle of Wight however get an extra week off with students breaking up a week earlier on Friday 18th October returning to school on Monday 4th November 2024. Halloween falls on a Thursday 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.   

Ghoulish Events over October Half Term Across South East England

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  1. Cool-Aid Comedy - New Material Comedy Night

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    Comedy

    Brighton

    Brighton's longest running, and friendliest, new material comedy night.

  2. The Space Vault Exhibition

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    Exhibitions

    Henley-on-Thames

    We have lift off for all you space enthusiasts out there with The Space Vault Exhibition coming to the River & Rowing Museum this July.

    Using immersive audio and visuals, and comprising one of the UK's largest private collections of space…

  3. Fireworks Nights of 2024

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    Fireworks

    Horsham

    £12 per person | £7 for children aged 6-16 | Complimentary for children under 5

    NEW: VIP Fireworks & Dinner experience £59 per person

    Join us for a mesmerising evening of fireworks, and gourmet street food. This year, our fireworks night…

  4. Curious About Lyme Regis

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Lyme Regis

    Have fun (re-)discovering Lyme Regis, 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 quaint seaside town. Curious…

  5. Mars Makers | Family Activity Workshop

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    Childrens Events

    Chichester

    Blast off into creativity with our Mars Makers workshop!

    Inspired by Luke Jerram's Mars installation, we will be re-imagining sustainable space travel by crafting with recycled materials and creating visionary spacecraft models, engaging in fun…

  6. Discovery Days at Didcot Railway Centre

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    Participatory Event

    Didcot

    Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.

  7. Wizard School (6yrs+)

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    Childrens Events

    Southampton

    Love the Boy Who Lived? Meander to magical Tudor House and create your very own magic wand, witness magic and search for the magical characters in our garden! You pay for the young people and join them for the ride!

    This family session will be…

  8. Curious About Hastings

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    Walking

    Hastings

    Have fun (re-)discovering Hastings, 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 exploring this historic seaside town. Curious About…

  9. Night Sky Live

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Winchester

    Are you ready for a family astro adventure? Head outside with us and discover the stars and planets of the night sky, live!
    Have you ever looked up into the sky at night and wondered what you're seeing? Well now you don't have to! Begin your Night…

  10. Shocktoberfest

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    Halloween

    Crawley

    Prepare for a night you won’t forget, as Europe's largest scream park returns to Sussex this autumn!

  11. Autumn Afternoon Tea at Horwood House Hotel

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    Food

    Milton Keynes

    Experience the vibrant flavours of autumn with our tasty afternoon tea, where every bite celebrates the season's bounty amidst the relaxing ambience of Horwood House. £35 per person, or £42 per person with a glass of prosecco  Maybe you are…

  12. Fleet Lions Fireworks Fiesta at Calthorpe Park

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    Fireworks

    Fleet

    Tickets on sale from 23 September for the fabulous Fleet Lions Fireworks Fiesta on 2 November. The Lions fireworks team will be putting on an incredible display at Calthorpe Park in Reading Road North in Fleet.

  13. Halloween at Blenheim Palace

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    Halloween

    Woodstock

    There's a chill in the air at Blenheim Palace this Halloween...

  14. Go Ape Leeds Castle Sundown Adventures

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    Participatory Event

    Maidstone

    Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2024!

  15. Spire Visits

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    Tour

    Chichester

    Ascend through nearly 950 years of history, guided by knowledgeable volunteers, to the Cathedral's Spire.

    The journey includes climbing 164 steps in winding staircases and exploring roof spaces previously closed to the public.

    Offering…

  16. Heritage Orchard Days & PYO

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    Heritage & History

    Faversham

    Heritage Orchard Days & PYO
    Dates: 21st, 22nd September & 5th, 6th, 19th, 20th October 2024

    Come and join us for a fun family day out at Brogdale Farm. For three weekends at harvest time.

    Each weekend, visitors will be able to delight in the…

  17. Southampton Culture Club for Kids October Half Term

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    Childrens Events

    Southampton

    A day of investigation, imagination and discovery for children aged 6 1/2 to 12yrs who love being creative and learning through fun activities. Led by the experienced cultural services learning team, at Kids' Club children will explore the past,…

  18. D-Day 80 Events at Fort Nelson

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    Heritage & History

    Portsmouth

    D-Day 80 will be marked at Fort Nelson with a host of events including a special exhibition, artillery trail and a D-Day weekend.

  19. Chocolate House Greenwich Exhibition

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    Exhibition

    Greenwich

    Discover the history and irresistible appeal of chocolate at the Old Royal Naval College with the launch of their new immersive exhibition, Chocolate House Greenwich.

    The 18th Century was hot chocolate’s heyday. Visitors can now step back in time…

  20. The Rogate Pumpkin Patch

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    Childrens Events

    Rogate, Petersfield

    Rogate Pumpkin Patch and all its wonders returns this Autumn. The annual pumpkin-themed outdoors event will magically reappear this October. The attraction is open every day from 18th October-3rd November at the family-run, nestled beautifully in…