Halloween · Saturday 31 October 2026
Halloween events near Nottingham
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 20 Halloween events within 29 miles of Nottingham. 20 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first starts on Saturday 26 September (Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm).
16 are gentle enough for young children and 4 are proper scares with age limits. Where prices are published, entry runs from £7.95 to £32.75 per person, and 1 is free to get in. 12 ask you to book ahead and 6 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 at Newstead Abbey
Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead · 9 miles from Nottingham · run by Newstead Abbey (Nottingham City Council)
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Trail
Dates: Outdoor trails 17 Oct – 1 Nov; Meet the Ghosts tours Sat 24 and Fri 30 Oct; Ghostly Nursery Attics Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov
Times: Meet the Ghosts 19:00 (1 hour); Nursery Attics 11:00–15:00
Prices: Outdoor trail sheet £2. Meet the Ghosts tours (16+) £25 per person. Site entry and parking charged separately.
Family outdoor trails run all half term. The evening Meet the Ghosts tours are 16+ only. Access to the site is from the A60 gate only.
Parking: Charges apply; sat nav postcode NG15 9HJ, access via the A60 gate onlyChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: newsteadabbey.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo
White Post Farm & Zoo, Farnsfield · 11 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Times
- 10:00–17:00 daily; evening events 17:30–20:00
- Price
- From £15
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Daily 17 – 31 Oct; Halloween by Torchlight 24 and 30 Oct (5.30–8pm); Pups & Pumpkins 29 Oct (5.30–8pm)
Prices: Babies/toddlers free, children £15, adults £15.45, carers £5, family £59. Pumpkins priced by weight, half price for children. Evening events at full price.
Staff scoop the pumpkins for you (mess-free carving). Admission includes the whole farm and zoo. Pre-booking online before midnight discounts day tickets, but not the evening events. Pups & Pumpkins is the one evening dogs are allowed, and each dog needs its own ticket.
Access: Quieter SEN sessions 10–11am on 18, 21, 25 and 28 Oct.Under-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: whitepostfarmandzoo.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Family Halloween Spooktacular at Wheelgate Park
Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield · 11 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:30–17:00
- Price
- From £16.49
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: Daily 3 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: £16.49 adult and child. Code HALLO35 gives 35% off gate prices when booked online (terms apply).
Every child gets a free pick-your-own pumpkin from Bumpkins Pumpkin Patch. Includes the Witch Wagon (Grizelda the Friendly Witch) and 30+ rides. A bus stop at White Post roundabout is about 50 metres away.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: dayoutwiththekids.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Family Scream Park at Twinlakes
Twinlakes Family Theme Park, Melton Mowbray · 17 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:30–17:00
- Price
- From £16.29
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: Daily 3 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: £16.29 for adults and children over 108cm. Twinlakes says booking online with code HALLO35 saves 35% off gate prices, from about £13.09.
Free pick-your-own pumpkin for every child, a Witch Wagon, a free Monster Rave at 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00, and fancy dress competitions. 40+ rides. This is the daytime family event; the adults-only Xtreme Scream Park runs at the same site in the evenings.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: dayoutwiththekids.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Fun at the National Tramway Museum
National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock · 17 miles from Nottingham · run by National Tramway Museum
- When
- Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Times
- 10:00–16:30
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Monday 26 – Friday 30 Oct
Prices: Prices on the ticket site; not stated on the event page.
Halloween trail on the Woodland Walk, storytelling on trams, face painting, crafts, a Halloween show and trick-or-treating. Runs weekdays of half term only. Accessibility details are on the museum website.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: tramway.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Spooktacular Halloween at Sundown Adventureland
Sundown Adventureland, Rampton, Retford · 28 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:00–16:00
- Price
- See prices below
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: Daily 17 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: General admission £25.95 (£20.75 on low-season days) for adults and children over 90cm; under 90cm free. £5 online booking fee. Halloween-specific price not shown on the pages read.
Trick or Treat Trail: follow clues to find five Halloween characters, stamp a card, and get a chocolate treat at the Pumpkin Cafe. The park says the event is "only ever spooky and NEVER scary". No dogs except guide dogs.
Access: Disabled access information on the park website. Wheelchair users on a free ticket must bring their own wheelchair.Dogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: sundownadventureland.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm
Cattows Farm, Heather, Coalville
- When
- Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £14.99
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Spooky, not scary
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: 26 Sep – 1 Nov; After Dark on Saturdays in October (5pm entry)
Times: Arrival slots 10:00–15:00 by day; After Dark from 17:00
Prices: Adventure Pass from £14.99 (entry, pumpkin patch, seven attractions, parking). Fun fair rides extra.
Timed slots only and dates sell out. The pass covers a Halloween harvest ride, Zombie World Trail, Trick or Treat Street, a roller disco and the Magical Pumpkin Patch. The Haunted Woodlands is evenings only. Listed as suitable for all ages.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: dayoutwiththekids.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Rufford's Halloween Trail
Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton · 17 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Trail
Dates: 10 Oct – 1 Nov (free indoor Fun Size Trail 17 Oct – 1 Nov)
Prices: Trail sheet price not published. The indoor Fun Size Trail is free.
Self-guided woodland trail with a prize at the end; sheets have been sold at the Courtyard Gift Shop.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: ruffordabbey.co.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Xtreme Scream Park
Twinlakes Family Theme Park, Melton Mowbray · 17 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- From £32.75
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Selected evenings 2 Oct – 1 Nov (Twinlakes lists 2–3, 8–10, 15–17, 20, 22–25, 27, 29–31 Oct and 1 Nov)
Prices: Standard All Haunts £32.75–£39.95 online, £40.94–£49.94 at the gate. Fast Track from £55.25 online. £1.25 booking fee per person. No changes or refunds.
Seven scare attractions with live actors, street theatre, two rides and a bar for over-18s. Tickets cannot be moved to another date. Twinlakes describes it as adults-only; a 2025 listing gave 14+, so check the age limit before booking.
Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: xtremescreampark.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween Week at Bolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle, Bolsover · 20 miles from Nottingham · run by English Heritage
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:00–16:00
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Daily 24 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: Included in standard admission (amount not on the event page); English Heritage members free; 15% off booked in advance.
The Great Pumpkin Party: interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail, a photo spot and a daily fancy dress competition. Aimed at children and families.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: english-heritage.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fang-tastic Halloween Festival at Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park, Matlock · 22 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- 10:00–17:00
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Farm event
Dates: Daily 24 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: Children £16.50, adults free, babies and toddlers free (per Day Out With The Kids listing). Free pumpkin for each child on a paid ticket. Pony rides extra.
Spooky trail through the Forbidden Forest, daily craft workshops with Witch Wendolyn, pumpkins picked with mini wheelbarrows. The Headless Horseman appears late afternoon. Dogs are not allowed because of the animals. Tickets not on sale yet; check before travelling.
Dogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: dayoutwiththekids.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Kingdom
Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park Resort, Matlock Bath · run by Gulliver's Kingdom Resort
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Tickets from £19. Children under 90cm free.
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 10 Oct – 1 Nov; fireworks finale 31 Oct
Festival-style rather than scary: a Haunted Mansion, character meets, spooky-themed rides and a street parade where guests are encouraged to dress up. Spooky sleepover packages are also sold.
Parking: Free on-site parkingChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Valley
Gulliver's Valley Theme Park Resort, Rotherham · run by Gulliver's Valley Resort
- When
- Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- Tickets from £19.
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Theme park event
Dates: 10 Oct – 1 Nov
Described as friendly frights and eerie encounters, with a lively festival feel. About an hour from Nottingham. Details on dogs and accessibility are on the park website.
Parking: Free on-site parkingChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle, Nottingham · in central Nottingham
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: 17 Oct – 1 Nov
Prices: Castle admission £18 adults (plus booking fee), children 15 and under free (up to 3 per paying adult). Spooky Circus Trail £2. Cave tours £8 on top of admission.
Spooky Circus Trail of objects hidden in the grounds, a self-led Halloween Highlights map, Robin Hood Adventures craft zone on selected dates, and Mortimer's Hole cave tours subject to availability.
Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: nottinghamcastle.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Halloween at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Nottingham · 2 miles from Nottingham · run by Nottingham City Council (Wollaton Hall)
- When
- Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Half term 17 Oct – 1 Nov; outdoor cinema Fri 23 – Sun 25 Oct
Times: Hall 11:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30); Halloween activities 12:00–15:00
Prices: Hall £18 adults, children 15 and under free (up to 3 per paying adult). Outdoor trail sheet £2. Hidden History Tours £18 (£9 with annual pass). Parking charges apply.
Creepy crawlies trail sheet for the park, Halloween activities in the Hall and Hidden History Tours daily at 11am and 2pm. The outdoor cinema includes Hocus Pocus (PG) and Scream (18), so check the film before booking a child.
Parking: Charges applyChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: wollatonhall.org.uk Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Nottingham Halloween Festival
Nottingham city centre, Nottingham · run by It's In Nottingham
- When
- Mon 26 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
- Times
- Bus tours 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30
- Price
- Free entry
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Type
- Event
Dates: Mon 26 Oct – Sun 1 Nov; bus tours 27–31 Oct
Prices: Monster spotting and creepy crafts free. Spooky Safari bus tour prices to be announced (tickets on sale from Fri 2 Oct).
Giant inflatable monsters on city-centre rooftops (map from the Tourism Centre on Smithy Row), free ghost stick-puppet crafts at Central Library on 27 Oct (3–5pm) and 28 Oct, a new Halloween Parade, and vintage bus tours aimed at younger children. Parade time and route not announced yet.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: itsinnottingham.com Event details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Kids' Ghost Hunter Tours at the National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum, Nottingham
- When
- Thu 22 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Times
- 17:00, about 1 hour
- Price
- £8.95 child, £7.95 adult
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Made for young children
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Type
- Event
Dates: 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 Oct
Recommended for ages 5 to 11. Children help catch ghosts around the museum, with crafts and spooky games. Every child must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Access: Museum is in a cold historic prison; wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes.Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Fright Nights: Dead Man Walking at the National Justice Museum
National Justice Museum, Nottingham
- When
- Thu 22 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
- Price
- £21 per ticket
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Extreme, adults only
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Selected dates 22 – 30 Oct
Times: Slots at 18:00, 18:20, 18:40, 19:00, 19:20; about 40 minutes
A 1844 courtroom scene followed by a walk down into the gaol with live actors and jump scares. Over-18s only; not recommended for anyone pregnant or of a nervous disposition. Latecomers are not admitted.
Access: Limited access in a Grade II* listed building; the museum asks you to email before booking to discuss needs.Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Screamfest
National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent · 25 miles from Nottingham
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: 9 – 31 Oct
Times: Entry windows 18:30, 19:00 or 19:30; last admission 21:00, closes 23:00
Prices: Prices on the booking site; not published on the pages read.
Six scare attractions (including Hellcatraz and Area 52), plus bars, street food and rides. Not recommended under 16; younger guests need an adult aged 21+ (one adult per four minors) and photo ID is required. Phase 3 tickets are on sale.
Under-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: visitpeakdistrict.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Statfold Scream Park
Statfold Country Park, Tamworth · 29 miles from Nottingham
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Scare level
- Scary (live actors)
- Minimum age
- 14+
- Type
- Scare attraction
Dates: Six nights in October 2026 (exact dates are on the ticket site)
Times: Site opens 18:00, attractions 18:30, last entry 21:00, attractions close 22:30
Prices: Launch offer: £20 entry and mazes, £10 entry only, £10 Fast Track add-on. Ultimate Scream Pass £100.
Under-14s not admitted; 14 and 15-year-olds need an adult aged 18+; photo ID for 16 to 21. Strobe lighting and heavy smoke throughout. About an hour from Nottingham.
Parking: Free parking; no overnight vehiclesAccess: Wheelchair users cannot use the scare attractions (narrow corridors, uneven ground, crawl spaces).Dogs: Not allowedUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Tue 29 Sept · source: statfoldscreampark.co.uk Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween at Newstead Abbey | Ravenshead (9 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo | Farnsfield (11 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | £15 | Either |
| Family Halloween Spooktacular at Wheelgate Park | Farnsfield (11 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £16.49 | Book ahead |
| Family Scream Park at Twinlakes | Melton Mowbray (17 mi) | Sat 3 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £16.29 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Fun at the National Tramway Museum | Crich, Matlock (17 mi) | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | — | — |
| Spooktacular Halloween at Sundown Adventureland | Rampton, Retford (28 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | — |
| Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm | Heather, Coalville | Sat 26 Sept – Sun 1 Nov | £14.99 | Book ahead |
| Rufford's Halloween Trail | Ollerton (17 mi) | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Turn up |
| Xtreme Scream Park | Melton Mowbray (17 mi) | Fri 2 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £32.75 | Book ahead |
| Halloween Week at Bolsover Castle | Bolsover (20 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Fang-tastic Halloween Festival at Matlock Farm Park | Matlock (22 mi) | Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Kingdom | Matlock Bath | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £19 | Book ahead |
| Fright Fiesta at Gulliver's Valley | Rotherham | Sat 10 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | £19 | Book ahead |
| Halloween at Nottingham Castle | Nottingham (0 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Book ahead |
| Halloween at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park | Nottingham (2 mi) | Sat 17 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | — | Either |
| Nottingham Halloween Festival | Nottingham | Mon 26 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | Free | Either |
| Kids' Ghost Hunter Tours at the National Justice Museum | Nottingham | Thu 22 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | £7.95 | Book ahead |
| Fright Nights: Dead Man Walking at the National Justice Museum | Nottingham | Thu 22 Oct – Fri 30 Oct | £21 | Book ahead |
| Screamfest | Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent (25 mi) | Fri 9 Oct – Sat 31 Oct | — | Book ahead |
| Statfold Scream Park | Tamworth (29 mi) | Six nights in October 2026 (exact dates are on the ticket site) | £10 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
Which Halloween events near Nottingham suit young children?
Pick Halloween at Newstead Abbey, Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo, Family Halloween Spooktacular at Wheelgate Park and Family Scream Park at Twinlakes and 12 others: they are made for families. Leave Xtreme Scream Park, Fright Nights: Dead Man Walking at the National Justice Museum, Screamfest and Statfold Scream Park for older children and adults; age limits start at 14.
When do Halloween events near Nottingham open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm (Sat 26 Sept); Xtreme Scream Park (Fri 2 Oct); Family Halloween Spooktacular at Wheelgate Park (Sat 3 Oct); Family Scream Park at Twinlakes (Sat 3 Oct); Screamfest (Fri 9 Oct); plus 14 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Halloween events near Nottingham free?
Yes: Nottingham Halloween Festival is free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Kids' Ghost Hunter Tours at the National Justice Museum at £7.95.
Do you need to book Halloween events near Nottingham?
Book ahead for Family Halloween Spooktacular at Wheelgate Park, Family Scream Park at Twinlakes, Halloween Farm at Cattows Farm and Xtreme Scream Park and 8 others. You can turn up at Halloween at Newstead Abbey, Pumpkin Festival at White Post Farm & Zoo, Rufford's Halloween Trail and Halloween Week at Bolsover Castle and 2 others. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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