Halloween
Hurst Castle, Milford on Sea · 24 October to 1 November 2026
Image: English HeritageHurst Castle near Milford on Sea holds a Halloween event during October half term, running daily from 24 October to 1 November 2026, with the castle open from 10am to 5.30pm. Activities include a maze in the basement, a treasure trail through the castle and arts and crafts for younger children, all included in castle admission. The event suits families, and booking is recommended. Ferries run from Keyhaven to the castle from 10am.
Highlights
- Maze in the castle basement
- Treasure trail through the castle
- Arts and crafts for little ones, included in admission
Getting there
Hurst Castle, SO41 0TP
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Nearby
Image: Hurst CastleHalloween at Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle, the Henry VIII fort at the end of the Solent shingle, runs a Halloween programme on every day of October half-term. A maze in the basement, a treasure trail and crafts keep younger visitors busy.
Image: English HeritageLighthouse Tours of the Low Light Lighthouse
Volunteer-led guided tours of the Low Light Lighthouse, built in 1911, run inside Hurst Castle at Milford on Sea on Mondays through the season. Tours depend on weather and volunteer numbers, so visitors should call the castle beforehand to confirm a tour is running. The tours suit families, couples and friends interested in local history.
Image: English HeritageHurst Castle
An artillery fortress built by Henry VIII at the seaward end of Hurst Spit to guard the narrow western entrance to the Solent, later strengthened from the Napoleonic Wars to the Second World War. Reaching it is part of the outing, by ferry from Keyhaven through the saltmarshes or on a 2-mile walk along the shingle.