FANGTASTICALLY FRIGHTFUL FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SURREY THIS HALLOWEEN

MERRIST WOOD PUMPKIN PATCH – PYO / OCTOBER 17 – 18 / MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD

Come pick your own pumpkins at Merrist Wood Pumpkin Patch this October! Join the Spooky Fun! Slip on your wellies and fancy dress and get ready to celebrate the spooky season! With over 2,000 pumpkins—big ones, small ones, wonky ones, plus quirky gourds and lumpy squashes to add to the fun. Tickets include access to the pumpkin field, photo opportunities, and a climb-on tractor. We will be asking for a charity donation for the tractor rides.

For more information, visit merristwoodevents.co.uk

PUMPKIN PICKING AND HALLOWEEN TRAIL / OCTOBER 17 – 30 / SECRETTS PUMPKIN PATCH, MILFORD

Embark on a spooky Halloween adventure with the Secretts family‑friendly scavenger hunt trail before reaching the Secretts Pumpkin Patch. Kids will love the Halloween scenery, spooky surprises, and brilliant photo spots along the way. At the pumpkin field, discover a huge variety of homegrown pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. From Harvest Moon to ghost, goosebump and Big Moose pumpkins, you can pick your perfect pumpkin straight from the field (prices vary by size).

For more information, visit secretts.co.uk

HALLOWEEN ADVENTURES / OCTOBER 17 – 31 / PRIORY FARM ESTATE, SOUTH NUTFIELD

Step into a world of playful mischief, gentle spookiness, and Halloween adventures at Priory Farm. From an immersive spooky trail to pumpkin-filled fun across the fields, gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day out this Autumn.

For more information, visit prioryfarm.co.uk

MONSTERS, MAGIC & MISCHIEF / OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 1 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Something strange is happening at Watts Gallery this October half term… Woodland witches need your help; mischievous monsters are on the loose and magical potions are bubbling to life. Join us over the half term for creativity, adventure and Halloween fun. Explore the Gallery, House and woodland as they transform into a world of seasonal surprises and spooky discoveries.

For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

HALLOWEEN AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE / OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 1 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY

Discover Henry VIII‘s notoriously haunted palace this Halloween, the spookiest time of the year at Hampton Court Palace. This October half term, atmospheric projections, eerie sound effects and magical spells transform the palace into a hauntingly memorable adventure. Keep your eyes peeled for the restless spirits said to roam the historic corridors and encounter ghostly figures from the past.

For more information, visit hrp.org.uk

SUDS & SCENTS: HALLOWEEN SOAP-MAKING WORKSHOP / OCTOBER 27 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Embrace those autumnal vibes as you design and create your very own spooktacular soaps just in time for Halloween! Designed for young people (12+) and their parents or carers, this hands-on workshop is perfect for families and friends looking to create unique, creepy-cool soaps while enjoying some quality time together.

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

ROOM ON THE BROOM / OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 1 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.  The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears!

For more information, visit rosetheatre.org

ESCAPE THE MANOR AFTER DARK / OCTOBER 27 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

What begins as a guided tour of this stunning manor’s filming locations quickly turns into a thrilling puzzle adventure.You are locked inside the manor, leaving you and your team to explore the house room by room. Follow clues, crack codes, and uncover hidden stories inspired by the manor’s fascinating past. Every room reveals secrets that have been forgotten over the centuries — can you piece them together and escape the manor?

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

BABY FRIENDLY CINEMA: HOCUS POCUS / OCTOBER 29 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Enjoy a cinema experience made with you and your little one in mind. G Live’s Baby Friendly Cinema Club screenings are designed especially for parents and carers with babies aged 0–18 months, in a relaxed, welcoming space where it’s perfectly okay if your baby cries, feeds, or needs a cuddle during the film. This month’s movie magic is Hocus Pocus. A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

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