Discover the adventures we return to year after year. We have hand-picked these autumn favourites to give your whole family the ultimate seasonal memories without the guesswork.
Pumpkin picking
Witchville at The Picking Patch, Fordingbridge is new for 2026, bringing even more Halloween fun to this popular family pumpkin-picking destination. Families can enjoy a spooky autumn day out in the New Forest, with pumpkins, Halloween activities and plenty of seasonal fun for children. If you’re looking for pumpkin picking near Fordingbridge, family Halloween events in the New Forest or fun things to do with kids this October, Witchville at The Picking Patch is one to add to your autumn bucket list.
Tulleys Pumpkin Festival, Crawley is a brilliant autumn day out for families, with 1.5 million pumpkins and gourds to discover, pumpkin picking, street theatre, seasonal food and plenty of photo opportunities. New for 2026, The Pumpkin Valley adds giant pumpkin sculptures and new areas to explore, while the 33m Observation Wheel offers fantastic views across the festival. If you’re looking for pumpkin picking in Sussex, Halloween family days out or things to do with kids this October, Tulleys Pumpkin Festival is a must for your list.
Sunnyfields Pumpkin Time, Totton is a fantastic autumn day out for families, with pumpkin picking, seasonal activities and plenty of Halloween fun to enjoy. Set in the beautiful New Forest area, it’s a great place to choose your perfect pumpkin, take some family photos and enjoy the magic of the season. If you’re looking for pumpkin picking near Southampton, family Halloween activities in Hampshire or things to do with kids this October, Sunnyfields Pumpkin Time is well worth adding to your autumn list.
Halloween Family Fun
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this Halloween, Hobbledown Epsom is definitely worth adding to your list! The whole place gets a brilliant autumn makeover, with pumpkins everywhere, lots of photo opportunities and plenty to keep little ones entertained. There’s a Trick or Treat Trail at weekends and during half term, plus marshmallow toasting, animal encounters and all the usual Hobbledown fun. It’s the perfect mix of Halloween magic without being too scary, and we love that you can even pick your own pumpkin to take home and carve!
Looking for a Halloween day out with a difference? Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is getting spooky this October with its Halloween Ghost Train: The Curse of the Haunted Circus, running from 25–31 October. Climb aboard for a 30 minute immersive adventure with ghosts, ghouls, plenty of laughs and just enough scares to keep the whole family entertained! There’s also a Haunted Circus Trail in the gardens, plus pumpkin carving and creepy crafts, making Exbury a brilliant choice for a fun-filled autumn family day out. Do be aware that the Ghost Train may be a little too scary for very young or sensitive children and, naturally, there may be clowns!
Theme Parks
Get ready for some fang-tastic family fun at LEGOLAND® Windsor’s Brick or Treat! With the Resort transformed into a spooky LEGO wonderland, families can enjoy thrilling rides, Halloween-themed entertainment, character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treat stops and plenty of photo opportunities. With fun designed especially for younger visitors, it’s a brilliant way to celebrate Halloween together and make some seriously spooktacular family memories. Brick or Treat returns on selected dates from 10 October to 1 November 2026.
If you’re looking for a fun-filled family day out this Halloween, Chessington World of Adventures’ Howl’o’ween is well worth putting on your autumn calendar! Running on selected dates from 3 October to 1 November 2026, the event combines all the excitement of the theme park with plenty of spooky seasonal fun, including brand-new Halloween shows, rides at dusk and the new Enchanted Hollow: Trick or Treat experience. Little ones can enjoy the family-friendly frights while older children will love the thrills of the rides, and there’s also the Zoo and SEA LIFE to explore with more than 1,000 amazing animals. With plenty to see and do, it’s a brilliant way to make some memorable Halloween family adventures this October half-term.
Get ready for some spooktacular family fun this Halloween at Alton Towers Scarefest! Taking place on selected dates from 26 September to 1 November 2026, the award-winning event brings the theme park to life after dark with spooky entertainment, Halloween surprises and rides in the darkness. Little ones can enjoy family-friendly frights including Trick O’ Treat Town and the CBeebies Land Monster Ball, while older kids and brave grown-ups can turn up the thrills with some seriously scary attractions. It’s the perfect way to combine the excitement of Alton Towers with a little Halloween magic!