20 Halloween Days Out in Hampshire & Nearby for Families (2026)
Looking for somewhere to take the kids this Halloween? From pumpkin patches and haunted trails to spooky train rides, farm adventures and family attractions, there are plenty of places to explore across Hampshire this October.
We’ve rounded up 20 Halloween days out in Hampshire and nearby for 2026, including some brilliant options for the October half-term holidays.
Whether you’re planning a full day out with the family or just fancy an afternoon picking pumpkins and taking autumn photographs, there’s something here for different ages, interests and budgets.
Some attractions have special Halloween programmes, while others offer a more relaxed autumn experience. We’ve included links to the organisers so you can check ticket availability, opening times and any additional charges before travelling.
🎃 We’ve been exploring Halloween too!
We recently visited 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park near the Hampshire/Berkshire border and had a brilliant time discovering its pumpkin patch, scare mazes and enormous Halloween displays.
📸 Read our 4 Kingdoms Halloween 2026 family review for photographs, our experience and useful tips before visiting.
20 Halloween Days Out in Hampshire and Nearby for 2026
1. 🎢 Paultons Park – Halloween Spooktacular
Location: Ower, near Romsey
Dates: 9 October – 2 November 2026
If you’re looking for a full day of Halloween entertainment, Paultons Park is one of Hampshire’s biggest family options.
The Halloween Spooktacular brings seasonal decorations, themed entertainment, spooky characters and family-friendly shows to the theme park.
Peppa Pig World also gets into the Halloween spirit, making it a great choice for families with younger children.
For 2026, there are selected late-night openings, giving families the chance to enjoy the park with a different atmosphere after dark.
Good for: Families who want a full theme park day with rides and Halloween entertainment.
2. 🦒 Marwell Zoo – Wild Autumn
Location: Colden Common, near Winchester
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
Halloween doesn’t have to be all about scary costumes and haunted houses.
Marwell Zoo is offering its Wild Autumn activities during October half term, combining seasonal fun with a day exploring the zoo.
Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, an autumn maze, pumpkin patch games and story time with a friendly witch, alongside the opportunity to see Marwell’s animals.
It’s an appealing option for children who enjoy animals and outdoor adventures but might not want anything too frightening.
Good for: Animal lovers, younger children and a full family day out.
3. 🚗 Beaulieu – October Half-Term Adventures
Location: Beaulieu, New Forest
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
There’s plenty to discover at Beaulieu during the October school holidays.
This year’s programme features an autumn folklore trail, magical potion-making and ghost stories inside historic Palace House.
Families can also explore the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu Abbey, gardens and Little Beaulieu adventure play area.
It’s a nice combination of history, outdoor exploring and seasonal activities, particularly if you have children with different interests.
Good for: Families who enjoy history, cars, outdoor play and gentle spooky entertainment.
4. 🧪 Winchester Science Centre – Halloween Glow
Location: Near Winchester
Dates: 22 October – 2 November 2026, on selected opening days
Fancy something a little different this Halloween?
Winchester Science Centre is bringing science and spooky fun together with its Halloween Glow programme.
Expect glowing surprises, slime-making, live science demonstrations and Planetarium experiences, alongside the centre’s interactive exhibits.
There’s also a special Monster Lab Halloween Glow Party on 27 October, with music, party games and science demonstrations.
It’s a useful option to keep in mind if the October weather isn’t particularly inviting.
Good for: Curious children, hands-on activities and rainy-day family fun.
5. 🚂 Exbury Gardens – Halloween Ghost Train
Location: Exbury, New Forest
Dates: 25–31 October 2026
One of the more unusual Halloween experiences on our list is the Halloween Ghost Train at Exbury Gardens.
For 2026, the Ghost Train has a haunted circus theme, featuring live-action entertainment during a journey aboard the railway.
Visitors can also explore the autumn gardens and follow the Haunted Circus Trail, with Halloween-themed activities around the Rock Garden.
The Ghost Train may be a little intense for very young or particularly sensitive children, so it’s worth checking suitability beforehand.
Important: Ghost Train tickets and garden admission are required separately.
Good for: Families looking for a memorable Halloween experience with a slightly spooky twist.
6. 🐮 Longdown Activity Farm – Frightfully Fun at the Farm
Location: Ashurst, New Forest
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
Longdown Activity Farm is a lovely choice for families who enjoy getting close to farm animals.
This October, the farm is opening its Haunted Barn, along with selected special appearances and Halloween entertainment.
Children can still enjoy the normal farm activities, including meeting and feeding animals, while the spooky extras provide something a little different.
It’s particularly appealing if you want Halloween fun without spending the entire day concentrating on scares.
Good for: Younger families, animal encounters and relaxed Halloween activities.
7. 🎃 Finkley Down Farm – Halloween at Finkley
Location: Andover
Dates: 17–31 October 2026
Finkley Down Farm is offering plenty of Halloween fun alongside its usual animal encounters and play facilities.
Activities include the Barn of Bones, Halloween trails, spooky characters, stories and discos.
There are also special Mini Halloween activities from 19–23 October aimed at younger visitors.
With indoor play areas and outdoor activities, this could be a particularly useful option for families wanting plenty to keep the children entertained.
Good for: Younger children, Halloween entertainment and indoor/outdoor play.
8. 🚜 Manor Farm – Halloween at the Farm
Location: Bursledon, near Southampton
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
For a more traditional countryside day out, Manor Farm has a Halloween programme during October half term.
There are magical workshops, including potion-making and wand activities, along with selected face-painting sessions and a spooky Silent Disco.
Families can also explore the historic farm, meet the animals and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Some Halloween activities have additional charges and require booking, so check the programme before visiting.
Good for: Farm animals, creative activities and families wanting a mix of Halloween fun and history.
9. 🎃 Sunnyfields Farm – Pumpkin Time
Location: Totton, near Southampton
Dates: Selected dates throughout October 2026
If pumpkin picking is part of your Halloween tradition, Sunnyfields Farm is well worth considering.
Its Pumpkin Time event features huge pumpkin displays, opportunities for autumn photographs, pumpkin picking and additional themed experiences.
For 2026, the farm has introduced new indoor experiences, photo opportunities and roaming characters.
Sunnyfields also has a separate, more frightening Dark Harvest attraction for ages 13 and over. This isn’t the same as the family-friendly Pumpkin Time experience.
Good for: Pumpkin picking, family photographs and autumn atmosphere.
10. 🍂 Sir Harold Hillier Gardens – Friendly Frights
Location: Ampfield, near Romsey
Dates: Selected dates from 3 October – 1 November 2026
If you prefer gentle Halloween fun surrounded by autumn colours, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is a lovely option.
The Friendly Frights Family Trail invites children to follow clues, solve puzzles and discover spooky characters around the gardens.
There are also selected half-term activities, including pumpkin carving and family workshops.
The gardens are especially beautiful during autumn, making this a great place for a family walk and seasonal photographs.
Good for: Autumn scenery, younger children, outdoor trails and photography.
11. 🏛️ Milestones Museum – The Strange Science of Jekyll & Hyde
Location: Basingstoke
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
Step back in time with a Halloween twist at Milestones Museum.
This year’s half-term programme, The Strange Science of Jekyll & Hyde, brings a Victorian Science Fair to life.
Families can get involved with experiments, live science shows and activities inspired by the famous story.
The event is described as spooky rather than scary, making it particularly suitable for children around 5–12 years old.
And because the museum is indoors, it’s another useful option for a wet October day.
Good for: Indoor family fun, history and interactive activities.
🧪 We’ve visited this one ourselves! We had a brilliant time meeting the eccentric Victorian scientists, watching live experiments and exploring the museum’s spooky surprises! 👻
📸 Want to see what it’s really like? Read our Milestones Museum Jekyll & Hyde 2026 Review for our family experience, original photographs and useful visiting tips.
12. ⚓ Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – October Half-Term Adventures
Location: Portsmouth
Dates: October half term 2026
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is another attraction worth considering during the Halloween holidays.
Although its programme isn’t entirely Halloween-themed, families can enjoy seasonal activities across the historic attractions.
At the Mary Rose Museum, children can meet Tudor characters, discover stories about life aboard the ship and take part in hands-on activities.
There are also storytelling experiences aboard HMS Warrior and opportunities to learn more about maritime history.
It’s particularly good if you’re looking for something educational that still feels like an adventure.
Good for: School-age children, history lovers and interactive learning.
13. 🌲 Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Halloween Hollow
Location: Horndean, near Petersfield
Dates: 30–31 October 2026
For some outdoor Halloween fun, Queen Elizabeth Country Park has its Halloween Hollow event.
Families can follow a spooky trail before enjoying pumpkin-themed games and pumpkin carving.
The event takes place in the country park’s woodland setting, making it a great choice for children who enjoy being outside.
Booking is essential for the Halloween Hollow sessions, and parking is charged separately.
Good for: Outdoor adventures, Halloween games and pumpkin carving.
14. 🦌 Sky Park Farm – Half-Term Activities
Location: West Harting, West Sussex, near Petersfield
Dates: Selected dates during October half term
Just outside Hampshire, Sky Park Farm offers a peaceful countryside setting with deer, outdoor play and family activities.
For Halloween 2026, the farm has several themed workshops planned, including a Spooktacular Science Potions Workshop on 26 October and Haunted Halloween Miniature Crafts on 30 October.
It’s a good alternative to some of the larger Halloween attractions if you prefer a smaller-scale family outing.
Good for: Deer encounters, outdoor play and creative half-term activities.
15. 🦉 Hawk Conservancy Trust – Spooky Owl Week
Location: Weyhill, near Andover
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2026
Halloween and owls make a surprisingly good combination!
During Spooky Owl Week, families can enjoy special owl flying displays featuring spooky storytelling, along with a Halloween-themed trail.
The Trust also has its Owl-O-Ween evening events on 29 and 30 October for visitors wanting something a little different.
With the chance to learn about these fascinating birds while enjoying the Halloween atmosphere, it’s one of the more unusual options on our list.
Good for: Wildlife enthusiasts, bird lovers and children who enjoy something different.
16. 🎃 4 Kingdoms – Halloween Pumpkin Patch & Scare Mazes
Location: Headley, Berkshire, near the Hampshire border
Dates: Selected October weekends and 24–31 October 2026
We recently visited 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park for their Halloween event, and despite the wind and rain, we had a brilliant family day out!
The park has been transformed with enormous Halloween displays, a pumpkin patch, spooky scare mazes and Halloween characters wandering around the grounds.
We particularly enjoyed the giant pumpkin decorations and dinosaur-themed Halloween displays, which made for some fantastic photographs.
There’s plenty to explore beyond the Halloween activities, including outdoor attractions and indoor soft play.
Our tips: Free parking is available on-site, and it’s worth bringing suitable footwear, especially after rain. Pumpkins taken home cost extra, and the evening Halloween events require separate admission.
📸 Read our full 4 Kingdoms Halloween 2026 family review, including photographs from our visit, ticket information, accessibility details and useful tips for families:
Good for: Family Halloween adventures, pumpkin picking, scare mazes and dinosaur attractions.
Our visit was kindly gifted by 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park.
17. 🎃 Rogate Pumpkin Patch
Location: Rogate, West Sussex, near Petersfield
Dates: 16–31 October 2026
Rogate Pumpkin Patch is a lovely choice for autumn photographs and traditional pumpkin picking.
Set within the South Downs countryside, the patch features pumpkins and carefully arranged seasonal displays that make a brilliant backdrop for family photos.
It’s ideal if your favourite part of Halloween is choosing pumpkins, enjoying the autumn scenery and capturing a few family memories.
There’s also a Pumpkin Smash event on 1 November to mark the end of the season.
Good for: Pumpkin picking, autumn photos and a relaxed family outing.
18. 🎃 Droxford Pumpkin Patch
Location: Droxford, Meon Valley
Dates: 23–31 October 2026
Droxford Pumpkin Patch offers much more than choosing a pumpkin.
Its 2026 programme includes magical characters, potion-making, wand crafts, a Strawbale Cinema, hay bale climbing and Halloween activities for the family.
There’s also a Broomstick Academy experience and opportunities to meet the farm’s sheep.
It’s a particularly appealing choice for younger children who enjoy imaginative activities rather than frightening Halloween attractions.
Good for: Families with younger children, pumpkin picking and magical Halloween fun.
19. 🎃 Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch
Location: Rotherwick, near Hook
Dates: Selected dates from 10–31 October 2026
If you’re after a more traditional pumpkin patch experience, Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch is another great option.
Families can explore the fields, choose from a variety of pumpkins and take photographs beside seasonal displays.
There’s a café for warming drinks and treats, and dogs are welcome too.
Entry itself is free, but parking is chargeable and pumpkins are purchased separately. Advance parking booking is recommended.
The farm also offers selected quieter sessions for families who prefer a calmer experience.
Good for: Traditional pumpkin picking, photography and a relaxed autumn visit.
20. 🎃 Pickwell Farm – Pumpkin Picking
Location: Bursledon, near Southampton
Dates: Check the farm’s latest 2026 updates before visiting
Sometimes the simplest Halloween outings are the best.
Pickwell Farm is known locally for its seasonal pick-your-own pumpkins.
Rather than a large Halloween attraction with shows and entertainment, it’s worth considering if you simply want to choose pumpkins together and enjoy a traditional autumn outing.
Check the farm’s Facebook updates for current opening times, pumpkin availability and picking arrangements before setting off.
Good for: A straightforward pumpkin-picking trip close to Southampton.
Which Halloween Day Out Should You Choose?
With so many Halloween activities across Hampshire, it really depends on what your family enjoys.
For a full day of excitement: Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, Beaulieu and Finkley Down Farm all offer plenty to keep families entertained.
For pumpkin picking and autumn photos: Sunnyfields Farm, Rogate Pumpkin Patch, Droxford Pumpkin Patch and Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch are worth a look.
For younger children: Longdown Activity Farm, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Manor Farm offer a gentler approach to Halloween.
For something a little different: Exbury’s Ghost Train, Winchester Science Centre and the Hawk Conservancy Trust have some particularly interesting seasonal experiences.
For Halloween displays, scare mazes and pumpkin picking: 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park is worth considering. We visited ourselves this October and particularly enjoyed the huge decorations, Halloween characters and dinosaur-themed displays.
And if the weather isn’t great, Milestones Museum and Winchester Science Centre are useful indoor options.
Tips for Planning a Halloween Day Out in Hampshire
Before booking your next autumn adventure, there are a few things worth remembering:
- Book early: Popular Halloween events and pumpkin patches can sell out, especially during October half term.
- Check age suitability: Some attractions are suitable for very young children, while certain scare experiences are intended for older visitors.
- Dress for the weather: Pumpkin patches and woodland trails can become muddy after rain. Wellies and warm layers are always useful.
- Check additional charges: Some venues charge separately for pumpkins, parking, workshops or special activities.
- Allow enough time: Larger attractions can easily take a whole day, while some pumpkin patches are better suited to a shorter visit.
- Check the latest information: Event schedules, opening times and ticket availability can change.
Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween in Hampshire
Where can I take the kids for Halloween in Hampshire in 2026?
Some popular choices include Paultons Park, Marwell Zoo, Winchester Science Centre, Finkley Down Farm, Longdown Activity Farm and Manor Farm. There are also pumpkin patches and autumn trails across the county.
Where can you pick pumpkins in Hampshire?
Sunnyfields Farm, Droxford Pumpkin Patch, Rotherwick Pumpkin Patch and Pickwell Farm are among the places to consider. Rogate Pumpkin Patch is another popular option just over the border in West Sussex.
Are there Halloween activities for younger children?
Yes. Many attractions offer family-friendly trails, pumpkin activities, crafts and entertainment designed to be fun rather than frightening. Always check the age guidance for individual activities.
Are there indoor Halloween activities in Hampshire?
Winchester Science Centre and Milestones Museum are good options for indoor Halloween or October half-term activities.
Do Halloween events need booking in advance?
Many do, particularly timed events, pumpkin patches and special workshops. It’s best to check the organiser’s booking information before travelling.
Enjoy Halloween in Hampshire!
One of the things we love about living in Hampshire is the variety of places there are to explore throughout the year, and Halloween is another excuse to discover somewhere new.
Whether you’re planning a big family day out, searching for the perfect pumpkin or simply enjoying a walk surrounded by autumn colours, there’s no shortage of inspiration.
We hope this guide helps you find somewhere worth visiting during Halloween 2026.
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