HALLOWEEN & OCTOBER HALF TERM EVENTS 2025

ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE: TUDOR LIVING HISTORY WEEK

Info: Visit Athelhampton, one of England's finest Tudor Manor Houses surrounded by stunning architectural gardens and learn about Tudor living history.

Dates: Monday 27th – Friday 31st October 2025

Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 7LG

Website: Athelhampton House

DISCOVERY VILLAGE: WIZARD GLOWBEARD’S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE

Info: Unlike traditional Halloween events that focus on spooky scares, Wizard Glowbeard’s adventure is completely scare-free. Instead, children will dive into a two-hour guided play session filled with songs, activities, storytelling, and imaginative role play.

Dates: Friday 24th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Address: Discovery Village, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA

Website: Discovery Village

LULWORTH CASTLE AUTUMN FUN

Info: Explore the Park to seek out the pumpkins and find the funny bones on the autumn trails. Families can also enjoy themed a pitch’n’putt, traditional lawn games, activity table and complete your quizbooks for a prize. Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit the woodland playground and head to the Café for a treat. Plus, older children can enter the Zombie Barn if they dare!

Dates: Sunday 26th – Thursday 20th October 2025

Address: Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS

Website: Lulworth Castle

MONKEY WORLD HALLOWEEN FUN

Info: As well as seeing over 230 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes, children can enjoy the brilliant play areas plus the activity centre will be open with crafts, competitions and trails. Plus, there’s free entry for all children in full fancy dress on Friday 31st October.

Dates: Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November 2025

Address: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

Website: Monkey World

THE COSY VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY

Info: The Cosy Village Role Play Centre will be hosting a Halloween party with music and party lights, games, and tasty nibbles. Suitable for children 0 – 7 years.

Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025

Address: The Cosy Village Play Café, 1609 Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9AP

Website: The Cosy Village Play Café