From silent discos to steam trains, look no further for half-term days out across Winchester district this October

Schools out, ghouls out. It's October half-term in Winchester and we have some great ideas to get you and your little ones into the Halloween spirit. From ghost stories and monster making, to wizards and witchcraft there is something for everyone in and around Winchester this October half-term.

There's pumpkin carving, face painting and storytelling with a witch at Marwell Zoo, as well as more witchy fun at The Watercress Line where you can walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the famous railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the film. Over at Hinton Ampner you'll find pumpkin displays and a witchy Halloween half-term trail to follow.

Don't miss Halloween-inspired craft activities, from making candle holders to printing t-shirts, at The Arc, before rounding off a spooktacular week with a Halloween UV Pumpkin Party at Winchester Science Centre. Fancy dress very much encouraged!

We'll be updating this page for October 2025 with more events as they are announced.