Get ready for a terrifyingly, fang-tastic fun week in Warwickshire this Halloween Half Term! From spooky tours and wickedly wonderful days out to crafty outdoor fun, and tasty tricks or treats, Warwickshire offers something for everyone to enjoy....
We have included a host of activities below, follow the links for each to find out opening times and admission details. You can also visit our What's On calendar to find even more ideas and inspiration for an action packed half term in Shakespeare's England! New events, shows and activities across Warwickshire are added daily so there is always something new to be discovered!
Halloween Themed Family Fun
Halloween Half Term at Kenilworth Castle
Follow the Halloween themed trail with creepy clues and gather round to hear spooky stories of the Castle... if you dare! Explore the castle and seek out the eight Monster hunters hidden around the grounds. There's a Monster themed certificate for everyone who completes the challenge!
Ghoulish Goings on at St Mary's Guildhall
Discover a host of spooky surprises and activities from 25th-31st October at St Mary's Guildhall in Coventry. Take a ghoulish tour of the mediaeval hall, get creative with Halloween inspired crafts, and enjoy a deliciously devilish Halloween afternoon tea!
Vile Veg Trail at Charlecote Park
Explore the Service Courtyard and solve the challenges on the Vile Vegetables Trail! The good veggies have gone bad and now you must complete the trail to bring back the missing fresh vegetables!
October Half Term Trail at Packwood House
The head gardener at Packwood needs your help! Someone has stolen the prize pumpkins and they need you to play detective by following the trail around the grounds to retrieve them all.
Bewitching Bats Trail at Hidcote
Discover the beauty of autumnal Hidcote and entertain your younger monsters with their Bewitching Bats Trail! Pick your trail sheet up at Visitor Reception. Children can also enjoy bat inspired crafts from 28th-30th October at sessions during the day.
Creepy Crawly Trail at Compton Verney
Fresh air and fun are guaranteed as you follow the creepy crawly trail around Compton Verney's vast grounds. A fearsomely fun activity for the whole family (including the grown ups!) to enjoy.
Scarily Ever After - Fairytale Villains at Fairytale Farm
Step into a world of spells, pumpkins and playful mischief at Fairytale Farm. Follow their Mystical Trail of Puzzles and Riddles, collect clues in your very own Spell Book Passport, and discover enchanting surprises along the way.
Enjoy Fright Night Fun with these Halloween Tours (if you dare)
The streets and buildings of Shakespeare's England are filled with terrifying tales. Join one of the many spooky walks and tours taking place during Halloween...
Halloween Ghost Walk (with Stratford Town Walk)
Join the award winning Stratford Town Walk for an eerie wander around the dark streets of Stratford upon Avon with your costumed guide. There will be two Halloween walks on Friday 31st October from 6pm and 8pm. Booking is essential.
Halloween Spooky Tours at the Lord Leycester
Discover the ghosts of the Lord Leycester with their spooky evening tours from 27th - 30th October from 6.30pm. From headless knights to medieval monks, hear the chilling tales of spirits said to still walk the ancient halls of The Lord Leycester. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Suitable for ages 7 and over.
Non-Spooky Things to Do This Half Term
Looking for some fun that's a little less creepy? These activities are for you...
Stratford Literary Festival (Autumn)
The Stratford Literary Festival returns for its autumn run from 30th October - 2nd November. Their biggest ever Autumn programme includes talks, workshops and audiences with some of the literary world's most exciting names - from Graham Norton and John Cleese, to Joanna Page and Dame Denise Lewis. View the full programme and book tickets via the festival website.
Beep Beep Build at the British Motor Museum
Ready to get creative? The excitement is building for October Half-Term at the British Motor Museum. Visit between 25 October and 2 November to discover a range of fun family activities all week long! Explore the ‘Driven by your Senses’ Family Trail, take part in the Big Build Community project, and discover some of the secrets of rocket science with some of the museum's scientists in their not-so-secret lab!
Half Term at Stratford Butterfly Farm
Join in the creepy crawly goings on this half term at Stratford Butterfly Farm as they celebrate the amazing migration story of the Monarch Butterfly, and its association with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). During half term the Butterfly Farm will be decorated for Halloween, you can follow a Gruesome Insect Trail, and join daily talks and demonstrations from the Butterfly Farm's expert team - you might even encounter some scary spiders too!
October Half Term Activities at the Royal Shakespeare Company
Join the RSC for a week of interactive workshops, storytelling, murder mystery and spine-tingling special effects inspired by Macbeth which plays at The Other Place from Monday 6 October. Their half term programme includes a whole week of intriguing events that are suitable from a range of ages from 5 and over.
This is just a taste of all there is to do during Halloween and October Half Term in Shakespeare's England! There are even more waiting to be discovered on our What's On pages!
If you are looking to stay linger, turn your visit into a mini break! Shakespeare's England offers a wide choice f accommodation for all budgets and requirements. Visit our Accommodation guide for more information.
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