A Spooky Tale of Halloween Across Hampshire

Autumn’s golden hues begin to fade in late October, and Hampshire comes alive with ghostly giggles, pumpkin patches, eerie trails and fang-tastic fun for all ages. Step into the story…

October 16 – November 3: Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park, Ower (near Romsey)

By day, meet ghoulish characters in Tornado Springs, wander through thousands of carved pumpkins, and catch the season’s hit show Legend of Paultons Manor. At night—on the 28th, 29th and 30th—enjoy late-night spooky rides and the sparkling Ghostly Manor dark ride. Expect spirit squad ghoul school, interactive chills and surprises around every corner.

October 26 – November 3: Halloween at New Forest Activities & Queen Elizabeth Country Park

In Brockenhurst, brave souls can try Pumpkin Archery and a spooky Laser-tag BattleZone: Apocalypse—targets include zombies and monsters. Meanwhile at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, discover river boat trips cast in autumnal mist with tales of local lore.

October 19 – November 4: Halloween Potions Trail at Hinton Ampner, near Alresford

Follow Wilma the Witch through hidden gardens, make eerie potions, carve or paint pumpkins in a tranquil estate setting. Sessions run throughout half term.

October 5 – 31: Pumpkin Time at Sunnyfields Farm, Totton & Bickton Manor Farm, Fordingbridge

Pick your own perfect pumpkin, wander autumn fields and pose for cosy family snaps. Sunnyfields is open all October; Bickton Manor Farm has special Halloween weekends from 5–6, 12–13, 19–20 and then 25–31 October.

October 26 – October 31: Boo at the Zoo at Marwell, Winchester

Marwell Zoo transforms into a bewitching wonderland—animal talks, pumpkin trails and Halloween crafts for little ghosts and witches alike.

October 29–30 (17:30–20:30): Owl-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, Andover

Meet majestic owls under moonlight, enjoy dusk flying displays, and browse crafts by torchlight. A hauntingly beautiful evening guaranteed.

October 31 (17:00–18:30): Family Silent Disco at Westgate Museum, Winchester

Dress up, don headphones and dance beneath ancient beams to Halloween tunes. Arts, crafts and storytelling make this a unique, music-filled finale.

October 28: Andover Halloween Town Centre Trail

Pick up a trail form from participating shops, hunt spooky stickers on shop windows, collect crafting goodies and enjoy live music near Guildhall. Don’t miss the Day of the Dead painting activity (12:00–15:00) at Chapel Arts Studio.

Guide to Planning Your Hauntingly Good Hampshire Weekend

Start with pumpkin picking at Sunnyfields or Bickton for calm, colourful mornings.

Afternoon potions-making at Hinton Ampner offers creative calm.

Transition to thrilling fun with archery, boat trips or zoo-bound scares.

Sunset? Head to Owl-O-Ween or the silent disco to finish with magic.