Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near Leicester
The 2026 halloween events season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 12 Halloween events within 23 miles of Leicester. 11 have confirmed 2026 dates, 1 is still to announce. The first starts on Saturday 26 September (Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm).
11 are gentle enough for young children and 1 is proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £3 to £32.75 per person, and 2 are free to get in. 3 ask you to book ahead and 9 let you turn up on the day.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Pumpkin Barn at Stonehurst Family Farm
Stonehurst Family Farm, Mountsorrel · 7 miles from Leicester
- When
- From Sat 17 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: From Saturday 17 October, and during October half term week 2026 (exact end date not published); one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon session each day
Prices: Additional charge per child for the Pumpkin Barn on top of farm park admission; tickets sold on the day only, in person
The farm's own description calls it 'ideal for little ones'. Find a hidden pumpkin in the straw bales, then carve it in the barn (tools provided), plus spooky crafts and pumpkin bowling.
Parking: Ample free parking for coaches and cars (general farm park facility)Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: facebook.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park
Windmill Farm Park, Kibworth Harcourt · 9 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Thursday–Monday, 10am–4pm
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Weekends throughout October, plus daily 17–31 October 2026
Ticket includes a free pumpkin from the patch, a witch's hat and boo bucks for each child, a potion-making workshop, a cobweb maze, hayrides and tractor rides. The organiser warns key dates sell out early.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: windmillfarmpark.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween History Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, Sutton Cheney · 11 miles from Leicester · run by Leicestershire County Council
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 25 Oct
- Price
- £3 per activity sheet
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Saturday 17 October – Sunday 25 October 2026, all day
A walk-up, self-guided activity rather than a spooky attraction: pick up a £3 sheet from the ticket office and search the site for ten Halloween traditions, learning the history behind each one.
Access: The venue says it tries to make every event as accessible and inclusive as possible; contact 01455 290429 or bosworth@leics.gov.uk to discuss needsChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: bosworthbattlefield.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm
Cattows Farm, Heather · 13 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 1 November 2026, timed entry slots; Halloween Farm After Dark on Saturday evenings in October (5pm entry slot)
A month-long ticketed festival with separate attractions to add on: a harvest tractor ride, Zombie World trail, Trick or Treat Street maze, roller disco, dinosaur trail and a free pumpkin patch. After Dark evening visits (Saturdays in October) add the Haunted Woodlands, which is more intense than the daytime version.
Parking: Free parking included with every visitChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: thehalloweenfarm.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Trick or Treat at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo, Atherstone · 16 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sun 18 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
- Price
- From £17.95
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: 18 October – 2 November 2026
Prices: Zoo admission from £17.95 child / £24.25 adult booked in advance; Trick-or-Treat Tote bag £3 extra; Boo Crew badge trail free with admission; Bat Walk £10pp; Twilight Nature Walk £5pp
Free with normal zoo admission: a Halloween trail meeting costumed 'Spooky Zoo Keeper' characters at animal habitats, plus a free Boo Crew badge trail. The £3 Trick-or-Treat Tote and separately ticketed evening bat walks (£10) and twilight nature walks (£5) are optional extras.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: twycrosszoo.org Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Family Scream Park at Twinlakes
Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray · 16 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 3–4, 10–11 October, then daily 16 October – 2 November 2026
Prices: Included with Twinlakes Park admission (day ticket price not published on this page); Witch's Wagon has a small extra charge
The theme park's own description: 'all about spooky family fun, no scares here'. Includes a free pumpkin to pick for under-12s, a mummy hunt, fancy dress contest and character meet-and-greets; a separate Family Rave (23-26 October) uses flashing lights and fog machines.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: twinlakespark.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes
Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray · 16 miles from Leicester
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £32.75
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Selected nights 2 October – 1 November 2026 — check the website for exact dates
Prices: Online: £32.75–£39.95 depending on date; gate price higher, subject to availability; Fast Track tickets also sold; £1.25 booking fee applies
Strictly adults-only (18+), run separately from the family-friendly Twinlakes Scream Park on the same site. Includes multiple scare mazes/haunted houses with live actors, street theatre, an 18+ bar and two rides run in the dark.
Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: xtremescreampark.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Forest Light Walk at Conkers
Conkers Discovery Centre, Moira · 18 miles from Leicester · run by Conkers
- When
- Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- Doors 5pm; disco runs 5:30pm–9:30pm
- Price
- From £9
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Event
Dates: Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Prices: Non-members: £11.00 adult, £9.00 child (2-15), £4.00 under-2s, £5.00 carer. Members: £9.90 adult, £8.10 child, £3.60 under-2s, £4.50 carer
An evening event rather than a daytime visit: a ghost train ride, a forest light walk through the woods, a 4D cinema showing, mask-making crafts and a family disco with a costume contest. Marketed as spooktacular rather than genuinely scary.
Parking: Free parking includedChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: visitconkers.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle, Corby · 20 miles from Leicester
- When
- Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- From £13
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 October 2026
Times: Grounds open 11am, Castle opens 11:30am; last entry 3pm, Castle closes 3:30pm, site closes 4pm
Prices: Adult (16+) £19.25, Senior/Student £17.70, Child (4-15) £13.00, Child (0-3) free, Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £49.90
Entry includes the Castle, Gardens and a pumpkin crossword trail through the Castle plus a letter trail and pumpkin rolling in the grounds. Described by the organiser as 'suitable for families and children of all ages'; pre-booking is advised rather than required.
Access: Some areas have low lighting or coloured lights; visitors with light sensitivity should contact the castle in advanceUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 27 Sept · source: rockinghamcastle.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Belvoir's Enchanted Halloween Trail
Belvoir Castle, Grantham · 23 miles from Leicester
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £6
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Daily Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 (October half term)
Prices: £10 adult, £6 child (over 3-17); Animal Park included with every ticket; Group Saver discount for 2+ tickets booked online; Halloween crafts £4.50 extra
A mission-led trail through the adventure playground and Animal Park to meet the 'Safari Squad' animals and free them from a witch's curse, ending with a treat at the Retail Village. The organiser bills it as 'silly, never scary'.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: belvoircastle.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Leicester Monsters Trail
Leicester city centre, Leicester · run by BID Leicester
- When
- Thu 22 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 22–31 October 2026, running through half term to Halloween
A free, self-guided trail of giant monster characters placed around Leicester city centre, following on from a similar trail in 2023. The full monster map is released closer to the time at bidleicester.co.uk/leicestermonsters; it coincides with Leicester Restaurant Week.
Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: coolasleicester.co.uk Event details - Awaiting 2026 dates
The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt
Leicester city centre, Leicester · run by BID Leicester / Leicester City Council
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: Last year: 20 October – 2 November 2025, free self-guided trail across Leicester city centre
A free trail of eight theatrical ghost projections and illusions around the city centre, found using the My Leicester app or a printed map. 2026 dates not announced yet.
Access: Described by the organiser as 'family friendly, fully accessible'Checked Sun 27 Sept · source: bidleicester.co.uk Event details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Pumpkin Barn at Stonehurst Family Farm | Mountsorrel (7 mi) | From Sat 17 Oct | — | Turn up |
| Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park | Kibworth Harcourt (9 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Either |
| Halloween History Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield | Sutton Cheney (11 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 25 Oct | £3 | Turn up |
| Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm | Heather (13 mi) | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Trick or Treat at Twycross Zoo | Atherstone (16 mi) | Sun 18 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | £17.95 | Either |
| Family Scream Park at Twinlakes | Melton Mowbray (16 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | — | Either |
| Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes | Melton Mowbray (16 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £32.75 | Either |
| Halloween Forest Light Walk at Conkers | Moira (18 mi) | Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £9 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Fun at Rockingham Castle | Corby (20 mi) | Wed 28 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £13 | Either |
| Belvoir's Enchanted Halloween Trail | Grantham (23 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £6 | Book ahead |
| Leicester Monsters Trail | Leicester | Thu 22 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | Free | Turn up |
| The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt | Leicester | Awaiting 2026 | Free | Turn up |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near Leicester suit young children?
Pick Halloween Pumpkin Barn at Stonehurst Family Farm, Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park, Halloween History Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield and Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm and 7 others: they are made for families. Leave Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes for older children and adults; age limits start at 18.
When do Halloween events near Leicester open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm (Sat 26 Sept); Xtreme Scream Park at Twinlakes (Fri 2 Oct); Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park (Sat 3 Oct); Family Scream Park at Twinlakes (Sat 3 Oct); Halloween Pumpkin Barn at Stonehurst Family Farm (Sat 17 Oct); plus 6 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near Leicester free?
Yes: Leicester Monsters Trail and The Great Leicester Ghost Hunt are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Halloween History Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield at £3.
Do you need to book Halloween events near Leicester?
Book ahead for Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm, Halloween Forest Light Walk at Conkers and Belvoir's Enchanted Halloween Trail. You can turn up at Halloween Pumpkin Barn at Stonehurst Family Farm, Halloween Spooktacular & Pumpkin Patch at Windmill Farm Park, Halloween History Hunt at Bosworth Battlefield and Trick or Treat at Twycross Zoo and 5 others. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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