Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
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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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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Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
We've put a wonderfully spooky twist on our archery sessions for Halloween. Using weapons of old; vampires, werewolves and zombies will be your new targets. Plus to add an extra challenge, you'll get to practice your newfound archery skills shooting…
Family
Farnham
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…
Theatre
Chichester
The winds of change are blowing through the elite ivy-league halls of one of America's most prestigious universities. For students Isaiah, Connor, Annabelle, Omar and Stacy, on the precipice of starting their adult lives, life is no longer about…
Arts
Chichester
Dive into the witty creative world of Pop artists, such as Peter Blake, Andy Warhol and David Hockney, to create a refreshing new likeness of an artist using collage. Experiment with two collage styles: papier collé and photomontage (or a…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
This autumn, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls' graceful, silent flights in and out of the darkness in two enthralling flying displays.
Before the flying displays, there…
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…
Performance
Portsmouth
The ultimate drag day out (voted the number one Drag Brunch event in the UK) heads to Portsmouth!
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! There is no charge for adults in…
Music
Maidenhead
Dave O'Higgins' tenor and soprano sax sounds are highly personal and recognisable, with a clear sense of melodic development and adventure.
A popular performer with the public, with an excellent sense of pacing and presentation, he has a wide…
Arts
Haywards Heath
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Haywards Heath at Hart Country Stores
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
Special Events
Banbury
England Expects! Trafalgar Night Dinner & Drinks Evening
Exhibition
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Explore the history of AI and pioneers in this technology, including Codebreakers, smart speakers & chatbots, social media & search engines at the new Bletchley Park exhibition - The Age of AI
Festivals
Crawley
Perfect for families, team days out, or even a first date, there's something truly memorable about picking your own pumpkin. You can even bring the dog!
Free Event
Slough
Develop sharper focus and deeper awareness to strengthen team connection and collaboration.
This hands-on workshop invites you to discover, create and experience togetherness through sound, drawing, movement and simple creative activities,…
Arts
High Street,, Maidenhead
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Maidenhead at Bardo Lounge!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
Free Event
Hillway Road, Bembridge
31 Days of Halloween at Whitecliff Bay
Get ready for a whole month of spooktacular fun with our 31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts! From little monsters to the not-so-little, there's something for everyone.
Dive into pumpkin carving, potions…
Childrens Events
Haywards Heath
This Halloween half term, Fizz Pop Science bring their high energy shows and captivating science tricks to the Borde Hill.
Explosive Reaction Show: 11.00am – 11.30am
Get ready for a Halloween science extravaganza! Be mesmerised by jaw dropping…
Sporting Events
London
Yoga in the Painted Hall
Last Friday of the month at 8am–8.45am
24 October - 28 November
Tickets: £18.50 to £20
Take part in one of our bespoke morning yoga classes in the serene and spectacular surroundings of the Painted Hall. Delivered by…
Childrens Events
Cobham
Come and join us for some big adventures for your little ones this Autumn
Childrens Events
Brighton Road, Lower Beeding
The lanterns that once kept Leonardslee safe... have lost their glow.
This October Half-Term, step into a world of shadow and wonder as you explore our haunted gardens and help bring the light back to life.
Follow our pumpkin trail, solve…
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