Halloween Days Out Near Stratford-upon-Avon 2026

Looking for a Halloween day out near Stratford-upon-Avon? Some of the biggest Halloween events in the Midlands are within 40 minutes of town, and most run through the October half-term (Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November). Here are the best, with dates and prices from each venue’s own website.

Halloween days out near Stratford at a glance

Drive times are approximate.

Warwick Castle: The Haunted Castle

From 24 October to 1 November, Warwick Castle turns into The Haunted Castle, with more than 15 live shows and attractions, mazes and, new for 2026, a silent Scarecrow Disco at the top of the mound. Book online on the castle’s website. It’s the biggest Halloween event near Stratford, and it suits families with children who like a few scares.

Hatton Adventure World: Halloween Spooktacular

Hatton’s Halloween Spooktacular runs daily from 24 October to 1 November, with witches, a new haunted house and a free pumpkin for every child to pick and carve, alongside the farm animals and play areas. Tickets are £21.95, or £19.95 each when you book four or more, on Hatton’s website. Best for younger children.

Kenilworth Castle: The Great Pumpkin Party

English Heritage’s Great Pumpkin Party at Kenilworth Castle runs from 24 October to 1 November, 10am to 4pm, with storytelling, spooky games, a disco, a themed trail and a fancy dress competition every day. It’s included in normal admission (book ahead online to save 15%), and English Heritage members go free. See English Heritage.

British Motor Museum, Gaydon

Not spooky, but a great half-term day out: the British Motor Museum’s Forza Horizon 6 half-term runs from 24 October to 1 November, with cars from the game, a racing simulator and family activities all week. It’s included in normal entry: £18 for adults and £9 for children aged 5 to 16 when you book ahead (£21 and £10 on the day), and under-5s go free. See the museum’s half-term page.

Compton Verney

Compton Verney has Halloween LEGO building and a “Get Mucky Get Making” Halloween special for families in half-term, and for adults, an After Hours evening on Halloween night itself (see our Halloween nights out guide). Check times and prices on Compton Verney’s website.

Pumpkin picking

If what you really want is a pumpkin, our guide to pumpkin picking near Stratford has every patch nearby, from Cobbs on the A46 (daily 17–31 October, no booking) to Lower Clopton Farm in Upper Quinton and Cotswold Farm Park, which has pick-your-own pumpkins every day of half-term.

Halloween in Stratford itself

You don’t have to leave town. Riverside Stratford has pumpkin carving, trick or treating and a campfire with ghost stories during half-term, Stratford Butterfly Farm has Day of the Dead monarch butterflies, and the RSC runs Halloween workshops for families. See our Halloween in Stratford guide and our October half-term guide.

Questions

What’s the best Halloween day out near Stratford-upon-Avon?

For older children who like a scare, Warwick Castle’s Haunted Castle. For younger children, Hatton Adventure World’s Spooktacular, which includes a free pumpkin for every child. Kenilworth Castle’s Great Pumpkin Party is the best value if you’re English Heritage members.

Which Halloween days out include pumpkin picking?

Hatton Adventure World (a free pumpkin for every child) and Cotswold Farm Park. Kenilworth Castle has a pumpkin party but not a pumpkin patch.

When is October half-term 2026?

Monday 26 to Friday 30 October for Warwickshire County Council schools, so most events run from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November.

Alex Harrington

Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.