There's lots of family fun and spooky adventures to be enjoyed by adults and children alike during October 2026 half term. See our list of events taking place including Halloween activities (if you dare to go!). And don't forget there's a whole host of attractions offering fantastic days out to keep all ages entertained.
MAGIC AND MISCHIEF AT WROXHAM BARNS (23 October - 1 November 2026).
Get ready for an October half term full of Magic & Mischief at Wroxham Barns. Join Wilma the Witch for potion making, spell casting, spooky challenges and Broomstick Bootcamp. Plus, enjoy all your usual Adventure Farm favourites, from animal encounters and adventure play to mini golf, train rides and more. Book here. And on 10 and 11 October 2026, you can visit the Pumpkin Patch. Explore thousands of home-grown pumpkins and gourds, pick your perfect pumpkin and enjoy plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Free to enter, with pumpkins starting from just £2. Find out more here.
PENSTHORPE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL (23 October to 1 November 2026).
Pop over to Pensthorpe Natural Park and enjoy Pensthorpe's biggest autumn celebration yet, bringing together pumpkins, family activities, picture-perfect autumn moments and a new spooky twist on the much-loved maize maze. Whether you’re simply searching for the perfect pumpkin, looking for a great-value autumn day out, or want to experience the best of both, there are three ways to enjoy October half term at Pensthorpe:
Pumpkin Patch – from £5: Enjoy the Pumpkin Festival without full Pensthorpe admission | Pumpkin + Play – from £12.95: The complete experience, combining the Pumpkin Festival with a full day at Pensthorpe | Autumn at Pensthorpe – from £9.95: Enjoy wildlife, gardens, play and the beauty of Pensthorpe in autumn, without the Pumpkin Festival. Find out more and book here.
HALLOWEEN AT BeWILDerwood (3,4, 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 October to 1 November 2026).
This October, enjoy a magical mix of daytime adventure and Spooktacular Savings at BeWILDerwood! Dress in your best Halloween outfit and get ready to clamber, climb and zip your way through the wild woods during the day and go Twig or Treating with the BeWILDerwood characters. Complete your Halloween adventure and follow the Glowing Light Trail as the sun begins to set. Plus, the earlier you book, the more you save. Find out more and book.
THE HALLOWEEN GARDEN AT HOLKHAM (27 to 31 October 2026).
Meet Vince Vampire and Bog Witch, who’ll be leading a whole host of Halloween adventures in the woods. Join in with games, a spooky treasure hunt to find Boney the Dog, monster drawing, a Halloween dance-off and plenty of puppetry fun. There will be four of these 45-minute workshops each day. Under the canopy in the Walled Garden, get creative with Halloween crafts making spooky ghosts from coffee filters, and take a wander through our Halloween-themed trail. Complete the trail and you’ll be rewarded with a chocolate treat!
Fancy getting your hands dirty? Head to the pumpkin patch, where you can pick your pumpkin and have a go at carving your very own Halloween creation. Pumpkin carving is £4 per person. There will also be face painting, spooky and spectacular decorations throughout the Walled Garden and fantastic story telling sessions each day in the Ed Shed. Find out more and book.
HALLOWEEN DAYS AT ROARR! (23 October to 1 November 2026).
Get ready for some frightfully good family fun this October as Dippy’s Halloween Days return to ROARR! With great mazes, great entertainment and fun craft sessions, there is something for everyone this spooky season. The Spooky Maze returns – perfect for little ones, along with 4 new haunt mazes for older explorers. Get creative at the unmanned craft sessions and enjoy live shows. Find out more and book.
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PRIMEVIL SCARE AT ROARR! (selected nights in October 2026)
PrimEvil is back and you’re invited to experience Norfolk’s multi-award-winning scare experience like never before. Prepare for blood-curdling screams, spine-chilling encounters and pulse-racing haunts that will push your fears to the limit. With multiple scare attractions, roaming characters, immersive storytelling and twisted surprises around every corner, PrimEvil is not for the faint-hearted. The event contains flash lighting and is NOT suitable for under 12s. Find out more.
TALL TALES TRAIL AND MAKE YOUR OWN LUMINOUS LANTERN AT THE MUSEUM OF THE BROADS (24 October to 1 November 2026).
It’s October! It’s spooky time! A ‘Truth or Dare’ Trail! Dare to discover which tales are true and which are false and make your own luminous lantern to light your way home.Find out more.
OCTOBER HALF TERM AT BURE VALLEY RAILWAY (24 October to 1 November 2026).
Get on track for half term fun with Bure Valley Railway. This October half term up to two children go free on Bure Valley Railway with a full return fare paying adult. Start from either Aylsham Station located in the historic market town, or Wroxham Station the home of the Norfolk Broads. And dress up if you dare! Find out more.
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OCTOBER HALF TERM AT WELLS & WALSINGHAM LIGHT RAILWAY (23 October to 1 November 2026).
Hop aboard the world's smallest public railway this October half term. The train steams between Wells-next-the-Sea and Walsingham. Enjoy the half-hour trip through beautiful countryside, over and under bridges and passing a hill-fort. Spot the hidden potion ingredients on your journey but watch out for witches, ghosts, spiders and other creepy characters lurking along the line! Find out more.
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HISTORIC STEAM AND ENCHANTED EXPERIENCES AT NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY (26 October to 1 November 2026).
Unlimited train travel with rover tickets on board a Victorian train … plus Enchanted Experiences at the Magic School for young apprentices! Drop into the Charms Class to learn spells, mix a magical potion to take home, explore the magical herb garden and more! Save 15% with discounted fares when you book in advance. Glide through unspoilt countryside and enjoy stunning coastal views and delightful forests. You can park at Holt’s delightful country station or join the train at Sheringham. Find out more here.
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A HALLOWEEN HALF TERM AT THE BUG PARC. Get hands on with creepy crawlies at The Bug Parc during half term. There are many bugs to admire, and even handle with handling tickets! Marvel at hundreds of amazing minibeasts, complete the trails and play in the parks. Find out more.
STRANGER FOLK, VOLUME 1: CROME CALLING AT NATIONAL TRUST BLICKLING ESTATE (selected dates from 3 October 2026).
Stranger Folk is a fun game of ancient folklore and real-world adventure for families to play together. Download the Stranger Folk app and begin an immersive adventure inspired by British folklore. The adventure starts with a voice note from a mysterious Old Crone. Will you answer the call and close the rift before mischief turns to mayhem!? As the spirit and human worlds collide, sneaky goblins, cunning boggarts and Stranger Folk are slipping through the crack to stir up trouble at Blickling! Gather your team, harness the elements and seal the rift before the creatures take hold.
All you will need is one mobile phone to immerse yourselves in a rich story of physical play and strange goings-on. The app is designed for children aged 7+ and can be downloaded for free from the Apple and Google app stores. Standard admission prices apply, no booking required. Free entry for National Trust members. Find out more.
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NATIONAL TRUST SHERINGHAM PARK.
Escape into autumn at Sheringham Park and stimulate your senses with everything the season has to offer. There are fungi identification workshops and family fungay forays for everyone to enjoy. Find out more here.
FELBRIGG HALL, GARDENS AND ESTATE. It's a wonderful time of year to visit the Felbrigg Estate. Out in the autumn air, notice signs of the season across the 520-acre estate and wander around the Walled Garden. Find out more here.
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NATIONAL TRUST HORSEY WINDPUMP. Horsey is a hot spot for all kinds of wildlife, so why not pick up a spotter sheet and see what you can discover? Take a close look amongst the trees in the orchard, explore the garden, and make your way to the viewpoint at the edge of Horsey Mere. Find out more here.
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CREEPY CRUISES ABOARD THE VINTAGE HAUNTSMAN WITH BROADS TOURS (runs during half term).
Something spooky is stirring in Wroxham this October Half Term... Step aboard the Vintage Hauntsman for a 1.5-hour Halloween river cruise created especially for families with younger children. With spooky stories from your skipper, Halloween activities and plenty of tricks and treats along the way, Creepy Cruises combine all the fun of Halloween with a daytime adventure through the Norfolk Broads. Designed with families and children aged up to 8 years in mind, it’s spooky enough to create some Halloween excitement without giving younger ghosts and ghouls sleepless nights. Find out more and book here.
SPOOKY BOOGIE HALLOWEEN RIVER CRUISE ABOAD THE VINTAGE HUNTSMAN WITH BROADS TOURS (29, 30 and 31 October 2026).
As darkness falls over Wroxham, step aboard Vintage Hauntsman and prepare for a Halloween evening on the water. For two and a half hours, the River Bure becomes the backdrop to a night of spooky favourites, dancing, and Halloween fun as you cruise through the Norfolk Broads after dark. Expect a soundtrack packed with Halloween classics, from Monster Mash to Thriller, alongside plenty of party favourites to keep the atmosphere going throughout the evening. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, whether you arrive as something frightening, funny, or just
impressively overcommitted. Please note that this event is for guests aged 16 and over. Find out more and book here.
BIG ADVENTURES AT WROXHAM MINIATURE WORLDS (open every day during half term).
Visit the UK’s largest indoor modelling attraction, Wroxham Miniature Worlds, stretching over 10,000 square feet and see some of the largest model railways in the world! Admire the different ‘worlds’ of model railways, slot car displays, a whole city made from Lego bricks, model boat displays and a host of toys from across the decades. Enjoy the vintage penny arcade, interactive flight simulators, train simulators and more new railway layouts; some of which you can drive yourself. Find out more.
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