HALLOWEEN & OCTOBER HALF TERM EVENTS 2026

HALLOWEEN FUN AT NOTHE FORT

Info: Nothe Fort have conjured up a whole cauldron full of activities with a Halloween mouse hunt, spooky bingo games, family ghost tours, wand-making workshop, pumpkin golf, fiendish games and creepy crafts!

Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8UF

Website: Nothe Fort

MOORS VALLEY HALLOWEEN HUNT & MORE

Info: Details of this year’s Halloween Hunt are still under wraps, but be prepared for an enchanted adventure featuring clues, puzzles and plenty of seasonal surprises. During half term, children can also enjoy forest walks, mini golf, play areas and the steam railway.

Dates: Thursday 1st October - Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET

Website: Moors Valley Country Park

MOORS VALLEY ILLUMINATED TRAIL

Info: Returning this autumn, the family-friendly Halloween at Moors Valley transforms the woodland into an unforgettable illuminated trail filled with eerie encounters, immersive scenes and spooky surprises around every corner.

Dates: Thursday 22nd October – Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ET

Website: Forestry England

SWANAGE RAILWAY HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS

Info: Passengers can look forward to a journey filled with Halloween magic, mysterious encounters and plenty of unexpected moments along the way. With a spooky atmosphere, immersive entertainment and fun for the whole family, the Ghost Train promises a Halloween experience unlike any other.

Dates: Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026

Location: Norden Train Station to Swanage Train Station

Website: Swanage Railway

TANK MUSEUM HALF TERM FUN

Info: The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. During half term, enjoy family activities, trails, tours, soft play and the outdoor play area.

Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Tank Museum, Linsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG

Website: Tank Museum

THE BLUE POOL HALLOWEEN HAUNT

Info: Explore the haunted woodland trail, follow eerie clues, carve your own pumpkin and get creative with a range of Halloween activities on selected dates. With no jump scares, it’s the perfect Halloween day out for little monsters and the whole family.

Dates: Saturday 24th – Saturday 31st October 2026

Address: The Blue Pool, Furzebrook Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR

Website: The Blue Pool

SWANAGE PIER SPOOKY TRAIL

Info: Explore the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises hidden along the way. Match each spooky item on your trail sheet with its corresponding letter, solve the Halloween puzzle and take on the themed quiz as you go! When finished, head to the Pier Gatehouse to claim your treat and be entered into a prize draw. Children can also enjoy themed crafts and games on selected dates.

Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP

Website: Swanage Pier

ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE: TUDOR LIVING HISTORY WEEK

Info: Activities throughout the day range from trying Tudor food, dancing, and clothing; to writing with a quill or kicking a Tudor football. Come and see demonstrations of how a whole host of crafts were done in the 16th Century, and maybe have a go at a few!

Dates: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October 2026

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

Website: Athelhampton House

SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN PUMPKIN TRAIL

Info: Follow the trail in the gardens to discover the pumpkins and solve clues along the way.

Dates: Saturday 24th October - Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR

Website: Sherborne Castle

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WIZARDS & WITCHES

Info: Can you find the stars hidden around the Castle? Design a planet to add to the night sky scene. On Tuesday and Thursday, children can also make their own rocket a design a planet sun catcher.

Dates: Sunday 25th October – Sunday 1st November 2026

Address: Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE

Website: Highcliffe Castle