Halloween Ghost Train: The Curse of the Haunted Circus
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, Exbury · 25 October to 31 October 2026
Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0
A live action Halloween ghost train runs at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in Exbury, near Lymington, across the last week of October. Over 30 minutes, visitors follow the ghost of Ricardo the Ringmaster on a quest to break the curse of a haunted circus, with the steam train used as part of the show. It suits families and older teens, and is a fundraiser that may not suit very young or sensitive children.
Highlights
- Live action show lasting around 30 minutes on the steam railway
- Runs from 25 to 31 October 2026, booking recommended
- Tickets from £10, with a gardens admission ticket or membership needed to ride
Getting there
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway, SO45 1AZ
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