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Discover the best October half term events and Halloween activities across South East England. From spooky Halloween events and pumpkin patches to family-friendly outdoor adventures, trails and half term activities, you'll find plenty of fiendishly good things to do this October half term in Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
From haunted railways and illuminated trails to wildlife parks, museums and family attractions, there are plenty of ways to make a great day out this October half term. Whether you're searching for family-friendly Halloween events, haunted attractions, ghost trains or spooky trails, South East England offers plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween during the October half term holidays.
Whether you're planning October half-term holidays by the coast, a countryside escape with the family, or simply looking for things to do this October half term, South East England is packed with events and attractions for all ages. From pumpkin hunts and Halloween storytelling to science shows, wildlife encounters and family attractions, there are activities taking place throughout the school holidays.
Make the most of the autumn colours and crisp countryside air with outdoor adventures across the South East. From treetop challenges and wildlife trails to laser tag and outdoor family activities, there's plenty to enjoy away from the crowds this October half term.
From ghost trains and Halloween trails to pumpkin hunts, wildlife encounters and outdoor adventures, South East England offers hundreds of October half term activities for families, couples and groups of friends. 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 23 October 2026, returning to school on Monday 2 November 2026. Schools in the Isle of Wight however get an extra week off with students breaking up a week earlier on Friday 16 October returning to school on Monday 2 November 2026. Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and as always is celebrated on the 31 October.
Some of the best things to do this October half term include Halloween trails, ghost trains, pumpkin hunts, wildlife experiences, outdoor adventures and family-friendly attractions. Popular events include the Bluebell Railway Ghost Train, Halloween at Blenheim Palace, Owl-O-Ween at the Hawk Conservancy Trust and family activities taking place across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Yes. Many Halloween events across South East England are designed specifically for families, with pumpkin hunts, character encounters, spooky storytelling, wildlife experiences and Halloween trails suitable for younger children. Look out for events marked as family-friendly or use the type filter above and select family to find the best ones.
To find out what's on near me, use the search bar at the top of the page to filter events by specific dates or counties. If you are travelling to 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.
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Music
Maidenhead
Fourcast featuring Dave O'Higgins.
An all star lineup led by Drummer Dave Barry.
Featuring Dave O'Higgins (sax), Mark Rideout (guitar), Alex Hutton (piano) Dave Jones (bass).
Studio
£17.50
Indoor
Great Missenden
Will you hide birds in the pie or worms in the spaghetti? We'll help you come up with ideas of your own, make it in clay and then we'll do the cleaning up with this 45 minute clay workshop.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Cranbrook
Forget the usual night out. Gather your mates and take on an unforgettable after-dark adventure through the forest at Go Ape Bedgebury. Climb through the canopy on a high ropes course illuminated by glowing lights and spectacularly lit trees,…
Arts
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Get into the Christmas spirit with a relaxed session creating your own Christmas crackers, greeting cards and gift tags at Leonardslee Lakes at Gardens in West Sussex
Food
Faringdon
Weekend Breaks in The Vale Of the White Horse
Walking
West Street, Chichester
Have fun (re)discovering Chichester with two quirky treasure‑hunt walks that get you spotting things you’ve never noticed before.
It’s a fresh‑air adventure that’s fun, affordable, and perfect for all ages.
Childrens Events
Farnham
Head to Birdworld in Surrey this October half term for a fun-filled Professor Peck's Theatre Show mixed with Ground Hornbills, Chilean Flamingo, Snowy Owls, a dinosaur trail, indoor play barn, outdoor treetop adventure park. A great family day out…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Crawley
Go Ape’s popular adults-only sessions are back at Tilgate Park, this time for Sundown Adventures, running across two exclusive nights only.
Free Event
Greenwich
Take a journey down the River Thames to Greenwich and take part in a range of creepy crawly-themed activities at the National Maritime Museum this October half term! Featuring craft workshops and storytelling sessions, there's something different…
Childrens Events
Bracknell
Looking for a great way to get outdoors during the school holidays, with plenty of climbing, balancing and zip-lining to keep the whole family entertained. Try the Halloween Potion Hunt at Go Ape Bracknell.
Halloween
Henley-on-Thames
Terror on the Thames is back in Henley. Spend the day with your little 'terrors' trick or treating in their costumes at participating shops in Henley. Shops & businesses taking part will be displaying black & orange balloons at their entrances with…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Crawley
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2026 at Go Ape Crawley, offering a new level of forest fun in the evenings after dark
Fireworks
Ringwood
Ringwood's 11th annual Grand Fireworks Display on Carvers Recreation Ground is on Sunday 1st November 2026. This is a popular event for all ages and this year’s entertainment will included a fairground, two fireworks displays, Guy Fawkes…
Exhibitions
Chichester
This exhibition will mark Haroun Hayward's (b. 1983) first solo
institutional show. Hayward will present a new body of work,
created in dialogue with artworks in Pallant House Gallery's
collection by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Paul Nash,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
The cider-making day will start at Brogdale Farm with a history of cider-making in Kent. We will also cover the health and safety aspects of making cider. This is a great time for a bit of Q&A and to get your queries answered in the cider-making…
Dance / Dancing
Lower Beeding, Horsham
Celebrate Halloween with an adults-only silent disco as The Silent DJs return to Leonardslee Gardens.
Tour
Ryde
For a unique experience only offered on the South Coast, try a Hovercraft Experience Flights on your next visit to Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight
Food
Maidstone
Experience a one to one and a half hour guided tour through the Wildshark Vineyard in Kent, followed by a seasonal BBQ cooked up by our chef in our Scandi-style watercress hut. During this guided walking tour of the vineyard where you’ll learn all…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Elvis Schumacher, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear.
But now he's hit hard times... Everyone's buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. Time is running out for Elvis. With…
Food
Whiteley, Fareham
£10 Sunday Roasts
Available every Sunday from 4th January at The Parsons Collar Pub
Celebrate Sunday with a tasty £10 treat!
When they are gone they are gone!
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