Halloween Kids' Trails: The Poison Puzzle
Chawton House, Chawton · 21 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Chawton HouseA Halloween kids' trail at Chawton House, near Alton, where young visitors take part in a mystery case called The Poison Puzzle. The trail runs from 21 October to 1 November 2026 and suits families during half-term. Booking is recommended.
Highlights
- Detective-style trail for young visitors during October half-term
- Set at Chawton House, GU34 1SJ, from 21 October to 1 November 2026
- Booking recommended; check the organiser's page for price and age guidance
Getting there
Chawton House, GU34 1SJ
Get directionsChecked on 1 November 2026 against chawtonhouse.org, chawtonhouse.org. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check
Spotted something wrong or missing? Tell us
October half-term in Hampshire 2026Halloween events in Hampshire 2026More things to do in Alton
Nearby
Photo: Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0Chawton House
A house and library in Chawton that holds a collection of early women's writing, with gardens and parkland to walk in. It sits close to Jane Austen's House.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Persuasion Trail
A free trail through Jane Austen's House in Chawton, based on the novel Persuasion, runs daily from 1 October to 15 November 2026. Objects in different rooms relate to scenes and characters from the book, including portrait miniatures and a copy of the Navy List. It suits families and is included with House admission or an Annual Pass, so booking a date and time slot is required.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Drop in and Write!
A free drop-in creative writing session takes place on 7 November 2026 from 11am to 1pm in the Learning Centre behind Jane Austen's House in Chawton. Pens, paper, a reference library and tea and coffee are provided. No booking is needed, so the session suits anyone wanting a quiet morning to write.