Things to do in Warwickshire October half term and Halloween 2026
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With October half term 2026 approaching, there are plenty of things to do in Warwickshire for families, from Halloween events and spooky trails to pumpkin picking, family attractions and autumn days out.
Whether you’re looking for Halloween activities in Warwick, a family day out in Stratford-upon-Avon, somewhere to take the kids if the weather is wet or a fun outdoor activity during the school holidays, there are lots of options to choose from.
I’ve put together this guide to the best things to do in Warwickshire during October half term and Halloween 2026, including some of the county’s biggest attractions as well as smaller seasonal events and activities.
This post covers the county of Warwickshire only. If you are looking for October half term days out in nearby counties, please see below:
British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum in Warwickshire is a great choice for a family day out during October half term. Alongside its impressive collection of historic British cars, the museum offers special family activities inspired by Forza Horizon 6, making it an exciting destination for young car enthusiasts and gaming fans. With plenty to explore indoors, it’s also a useful option if the autumn weather takes a turn for the worse.
Dates: 24th October to 1st November 2026
Website: British Motor Museum
Enchanted Tea Room
The Enchanted Tea Room in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire has various events taking place in October half term. Enjoy afternoon tea with your favourite characters, whether spooky or not so spooky! Bookings include homemade sandwiches, cakes and scones as well as a meet and greet with your chosen characters. Themed events during October half term include:
- K-Pop demon hunters
- Stranger Things
- Coraline
- Gabby
- Hocus Pocus
- Inside Out
- Jack & Sally
- Meet the Ghouls
- Villains After Dark
- Beetlejuice
Dates: Various dates throughout the school holidays.
Website: Enchanted Tea Room
Hatton Adventure World
Hatton Adventure World’s Halloween Spooktacular is a family-friendly Halloween day out in Warwickshire, with a brand-new witchling adventure and haunted house. Children can pick and carve their own pumpkin, meet the Witches of Hatton, enjoy spooky shows, magic and illusions, take part in the Monster Mash disco and explore fluorescent frights. There are also plenty of Hatton favourites to enjoy, including animals, tractor rides, laser combat, soft play and falconry displays.
Dates: Weekends from 3rd October and daily from 24th October to 1st November 2026.
Website: Hatton Adventure World
Kenilworth Castle Warwickshire October half term 2026
This Halloween, Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden is hosting a family-friendly Halloween half-term event with a Great Pumpkin Party, interactive storytelling, spooky games and a themed trail around the castle and Elizabethan Garden. Children can also look out for a seasonal selfie spot and join in with the fancy dress competition, making this a fun option for families looking for Halloween activities in Warwickshire.
Worth knowing: Kenilworth Castle is dog friendly.
Dates: 24th October to 1st November 2026.
Website: Kenilworth Castle English Heritage.
Middleton Hall Warwickshire October half term
Middleton Hall is putting on family-friendly Halloween fun, with a frightfully fun family pantomime, a trick-or-treat trail, gingerbread decorating and monster-making workshops. There’s also a fancy dress competition, spooky surprises and food and drink, making it a good option for families looking for Halloween activities near Tamworth, Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield.
Dates: 24th to 1st November 2026.
Website: Middleton Halloween
Warwick Castle October half term 2026
Pay a daytime visit to Warwick Castle this October half term, or choose to brave the haunted castle after dark. There will be plenty of Halloween fun whenever you choose to visit, but the castle after dark event is recommended for children aged 10 and over as it may be a bit too scary for younger ones.
The Haunted Castle
Warwick Castle’s Haunted Castle is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring spooky shows, live entertainment and mysterious mazes around the castle grounds. Families can enjoy the Witches of Warwick, Haunted Hollows, spooky games and interactive experiences, with new attractions for 2026 including the Spirit Hotel and a scarecrow disco. There are also plenty of the castle’s usual attractions to enjoy, making this a full day out for families during October half term.
Dates: 24th October to 1st November 2026.
Castle After Dark
Warwick Castle’s Castle After Dark is an evening Halloween event aimed at older children and brave adults, with three scare attractions across the castle and grounds. Alongside the Haunted Hollows, there are two new scare mazes for 2026, The Other Side and The Terror, plus a silent disco, live music, DJs, street food, firebreathers and other spooky entertainment in the castle courtyard. There’s also the option to add the Castle Dungeon for an even more gruesome experience.
Dates: 24th and 29th to 31st October 2026
Website: Warwick Castle
