From witches and wizards, spells and slime to pumpkins, skeletons and spiders, there are events to suit everyone in East Sussex this Halloween!
Halloween Maze, Picking Patch, Lewes, various dates in October
Visit the Picking Patch in Lewes this October and enjoy some terr-ific Halloween fun.
Get lost in the Twilight Maze with only your wits and the light of your torch to help. Is it really a monster behind you or is your imagination running a little wild?
Or try and crack the Halloween Escape Room by helping Captain Billy Bones find the treasure hidden aboard his ship The Lucky Clover. Watch out for the crew who are looking to lock you up and keep the secrets of their doomed voyage to themselves!
Spell Quest, Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, 12 October to 3 November
Young witches and wizards are wanted to take part in a thrilling quest to save Bodiam castle from the clutches of a wicked warlock.
With the guidance of Midnight, a mischievous bat, follow the immersive family-friendly trail as you unlock your magical powers and cast spooky spells.
Halloween Shriek Week, Drusillas, 26 October to 3 November
Shriek Week is the perfect place to bring the kids for a family-friendly, fun-filled, and spooky Halloween week.
Venture through the creepy, cobwebbed corridors of Haunted Heights, Drusillas’ live action haunted house experience, visit the Spiders’ Den to learn more about amazing arachnids, or enjoy terrifying treats and devilish decorations!
Halloween Half Term, Battle Abbey, Battle, 26 October to 3 November
Bring your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Battle Abbey this half term.
Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.
Spooktober at Sharnfold Farm, 26 October to 3 November
Help the team find the scarecrows around the farm this Halloween on the Sharnfold farm trail.
Try and find your way through the spooky Maize Maze. Why not add on a pumpkin carving experience and create a spooky pumpkin to take home.
Spook-tacular Halloween, Blackberry Farm Park, Whitesmith, 26 October to 3 November
Enjoy spook-tacular Halloween fun for all the family at Blackberry Farm.
Halloween activities include a Scarecrow Trail tractor ride, the Bump in the Night Barrel Bug ride and a spooky egg hunt in the Mystery Maze.
Spooky face painting will also be available each day.
Halloween Trail, The Manor Barn, Bexhill, 27 October
Explore the ghosts and pumpkin trail around the grounds of the Manor Barn and receive some sweet treats at the finish – if you make it to end!
There will also be Halloween themed crafts and activities to take part in. Don’t forget you can design your pumpkin at home and enter it in the pumpkin competition to win a special prize.
Dr. Frankenslime’s Spooktacular Halloween, The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne, 28 October
Boys and ghouls, join the fun with Dr. Frankenslime at The Grove Theatre this Halloween as he creates his glorious goo right before your eyes.
This interactive magic show is packed with spellbinding tricks and thrilling experiments that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for kids and families, this show is a frightfully fun blend of science, sorcery, and slime.
Spooktastic Fun, Michelham Priory House & Gardens, 1 November
Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume to explore the spooky history of Halloween at Michelham Priory.
- Learn more about the ancient festival of Samhain and learn how to battle evil spirits using sword and shield
- Discover the mysterious Bellarmine Jug found at Michelham Priory many years ago, and create your own design inspired by its magic
- Get creative with quill writing as you pen your own spells and craft a witch’s brew recipe
- Have fun with make and take activities – create your very own pom-pom spider or a witch on a broomstick to take home
Read our What’s on in October article for more ideas about places to go and things to do during October, and don’t forget to check out our top tips of where you can PYO pumpkins locally this month.
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