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Things to do in Hampshire in October 2026

34 events are still to come in Hampshire this month, from today to the end of October. 2 are free. The busiest stretch is 19 to 25 October, with 20 events on. Highlights include Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park, Halloween Family Fun at Hinton Ampner and We're Going on a Ghost Hunt at Mottisfont. Each one is checked against the organiser's own website, and events drop off as they finish.

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19 to 25 October

  1. 19 Sept to 20 MarOuter Defences TourFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £12
  2. 9 Oct to 2 NovHalloween Spooktacular at Paultons ParkPaultons Park, RomseyHalloween shows and attractions are included in the ticket price. Prices vary by date, so check the official ticket page.
  3. 10 Oct to 24 OctBronze Casting Workshops - OctoberButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldFrom £235
  4. 19 OctGlastonbury The Movie: The 30th Anniversary CutThe Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, HavantFrom £9
  5. 19 Oct to 31 OctHalloween Family Fun at Hinton AmpnerHinton Ampner, AlresfordIncluded with National Trust admission or membership. Check the National Trust page for current prices.
  6. 19 Oct to 31 OctWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt at MottisfontMottisfont, RomseyIncluded with National Trust admission or membership. Check the National Trust page for current prices.
  7. 21 Oct to 31 MarDefences & Discovery: Fort Nelson RevealedFort Nelson, PortsmouthFrom £5
  8. 23 Oct to 31 OctDroxford Pumpkin PatchDroxford Pumpkin Patch, DroxfordFrom £10
  9. 23 Oct to 3 JanOn Ice at WestquayWestquay Esplanade, SouthamptonFrom £13
  10. 24 Oct to 1 NovHalloween at Hurst CastleHurst Castle, KeyhavenActivities are included in castle admission. Check the castle's website for current admission prices.
  11. 24 Oct to 31 OctHalloween at Manor Farm Country ParkManor Farm Country Park, Hedge EndNormal farm admission applies. Silent disco is £3 per child and must be pre-booked. Face painting carries an additional charge.
  12. 24 Oct to 1 NovHowl-O-Ween at New Forest Wildlife ParkNew Forest Wildlife Park, AshurstAdmission tickets are sold on the park's website. Experiences need booking in advance and some carry extra charges.
  13. 24 Oct to 1 NovOctober Half Term at BeaulieuBeaulieu, BeaulieuIncluded in normal admission to all Beaulieu attractions. Rides in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cost extra, are booked on arrival and do not run in wet weather. Visitors can return free within six days of their first visit during half-term.
  14. 24 OctSet Sail for StorytimeHMS Warrior, PortsmouthSee website for prices
  15. 24 Oct to 25 OctTake a Deep Dive Into DigitisationThe Mary Rose Museum, PortsmouthFree
  16. 24 Oct to 1 NovThe Curse of Staunton TrailStaunton Country Park, HavantFrom £5
  17. 24 Oct to 1 NovThe Strange Science of Jekyll and HydeMilestones Museum, BasingstokeCheck the event page for current prices.
  18. 24 Oct to 1 NovWild Autumn at Marwell ZooMarwell Zoo, Colden CommonActivities are included in zoo admission. Pumpkin carving costs £2 for a small pumpkin and £4 for a medium one, and face painting costs from £4 (card only for some). Book zoo tickets in advance to save; annual members enter free.
  19. 25 OctCorn Dolly Workshop ~ Intermediate WeavesButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices
  20. 25 OctFun For Little OnesKings Theatre, SouthseaSee website for prices

26 to 31 October

  1. 26 Oct to 30 OctCome and Make Your Own Dragon LinstockThe Mary Rose Museum, PortsmouthSee website for prices
  2. 26 Oct to 30 OctMeet Our Tudor CrewThe Mary Rose Museum, PortsmouthSee website for prices
  3. 26 Oct to 30 OctMeet The Team Onboard HMS Victory - OctoberVictory Live: The Big Repair, PortsmouthSee website for prices
  4. 26 Oct to 30 OctTime Traveller Holiday Club - activity daysButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices
  5. 27 Oct to 30 OctBow Making CourseButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices
  6. 27 OctCaulking workshop onboard HMS VictoryVictory Live: The Big Repair, PortsmouthSee website for prices
  7. 28 OctPumpkin Carving at Staunton Country ParkStaunton Country Park, HavantFrom £6
  8. 29 OctHMS Sultan Bonfire NightHMS Sultan, GosportOnline tickets only, with none sold on the night. Under 3s go free and need no ticket. Discounted prices end 25 October at 11.59pm. Check the ticket page for current prices.
  9. 29 Oct to 30 OctPumpkin Carving at Sir Harold Hillier GardensSir Harold Hillier Gardens, AmpfieldFrom £6.50
  10. 30 OctHalloween at Tudor HouseTudor House and Garden, SouthamptonFree
  11. 30 Oct to 31 OctHalloween Hollow at Queen Elizabeth Country ParkQueen Elizabeth Country Park, HorndeanFrom £10
  12. 31 OctHalloween for Families Guided Walking Tour of WinchesterWinchester Guildhall and Visitor Information Centre, WinchesterFrom £3
  13. 31 Oct to 1 NovRoman Reenactment WeekendButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices
  14. 31 OctThe Folklore of PlantsButser Ancient Farm, PetersfieldSee website for prices