Halloween Highlights for 2025!
Here are your highlights for Halloween in Northamptonshire for 2025! From terrifying train rides to lantern workshops...
Halloween at Wappenham Farm (11 - 31 October)
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Wappenham Farm this Halloween! From picking the perfect pumpkin in the patch to exploring the spooky 3D trail, there’s something for everyone — including tasty food & drink, a play patch for little monsters, and plenty of photo ops to capture the magic. Don’t miss a visit from Ranger Stu and his exotic animals, plus a Halloween shop packed with seasonal treats and surprises. It’s the ultimate countryside Halloween experience — spooky, silly, and seriously fun!
Halloween at Mini Meadows Farm (18 - 31 October)
Step into the spooky world of Mini Meadows Farm this Halloween! Embark on the brand-new Wicked Pumpkin Trail, where you’ll help restore order to a mischievous pumpkin kingdom by hunting down seven magical charms. Along the way, explore eerie zones like the Forbidden Forest, Pumpkin Town, and the Gruesome Graveyard, meet creepy characters, and enjoy a ghoulish celebration with music, dancing, and delicious treats. Every child gets a FREE pumpkin to carve — making this a hauntingly wholesome day out for the whole family!
Enchanted Kelmarsh: A Wizard's Quest (23 & 29 October)
Step into the spellbinding world of 'Enchanted Kelmarsh' this Halloween! Witches, wizards, and curious minds are invited to brew potions, craft wands, explore spooky trails, and brave the dungeon walk — all part of a magical half-term adventure at Kelmarsh Hall. With storytelling in the grand ballroom and enchanting activities for children aged 5+, it’s a Halloween experience full of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories. Costumes encouraged, imagination required!
Halloween Train Rides at Northampton & Lamport Railway (25 - 26 October)
Hop aboard for a spooktacular ride at Northampton & Lamport Railway this Halloween! With daytime Hocus Pocus Trains and the thrilling after-dark Eerie Night Express, there’s something for every ghost and ghoul. Enjoy steam-hauled journeys through a world of jack-o’-lanterns, spooky decorations, and creepy fun — plus hot food, drinks, and fancy dress encouraged! With free parking, family-friendly facilities, and even dogs welcome, it’s a fang-tastic day out you won’t want to miss!
Halloween at Rockingham Castle (26, 27, 29, 30 & 31 October)
Experience Halloween with a historic twist at Rockingham Castle! Explore the castle’s spooky halls, guess the characters behind creatively carved pumpkins, and follow a garden trail to uncover a hidden spooky word. Test your pumpkin rolling skills and see if you can get closest to the witch! With delicious seasonal treats available at Walkers House Tea Room and fun for all ages, it’s a magical mix of history, mystery, and Halloween fun.
Spooksville at The Chester House Estate (27 October - 1 November)
Get ready for spooky family fun at The Chester House Estate this Halloween! Explore the haunted pumpkin patch, navigate the eerie hay bale maze, and hunt down runaway ghosts in the mischievous village of Spooksville. With pumpkin carving, interactive trails, and plenty of Halloween surprises across the estate, it’s a frightfully fun day out for all ages — packed with spooky spirit and seasonal excitement!
There's plenty more taking place throughout the spooky season! Head to our 'What's On' page to browse our full events calendar.
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