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31 October 2025
A Spooktacular Night at Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis, Dorset
This Halloween, step into the shadows of Lyme Regis Museum… where fossils, ghostly tales, and ghoulish fun await! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening this Halloween!
Join us for:
Spooky Stories
Creepy Crafts
Freaky Face Painting
A Torchlight Trail through 200 million years of history
Unlucky Dip for the brave!
Perfect for families, our Spooktacular promises a night of thrills, giggles and ghoulish fun. Don’t miss out, spaces are limited and this event is always ...
04 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Bincombe Bumps Pumpkins
Bincombe Bumps Pumpkins,
Weymouth, Dorset
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farm
Don your wellies and come for a lovely autumnal day out:
– Pumpkin Picking
– Haunted House
– Trick or Treat
– and lots lots more…
Free to enter pumpkin patch
Dogs on leads welcome
4/5th, 11/12th, 18/19th. 25-31st October.
31 October 2025
Boos and Booze Party Cruise
Weymouth, Dorset
Step aboard… if you dare!
Join us for a 3-hour Halloween Party Cruise in the heart of the stunning and mysterious Jurassic Coast. The boat will be transformed with spooky décor, eerie lighting, and chilling surprises around every corner.
Fancy dress is highly encouraged – so bring your best costumes, from ghouls to glam! With a live DJ or band keeping the decks alive, expect nothing less than the ultimate Halloween party vibes on the open water.
Get ready for a night of dancing, ...
30 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Creative Workshops
Poole, Dorset
🌟Half term creative workshops for ages 7-14 🌟
Join our friends at Activate Performing Arts for two fun-packed days of writing and performing workshops led by ethnically diverse professional writers, performers and musicians.
When? Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October 2025, 10am-3.30pm (with optional extension sessions 9am-4pm)
Where? Lighthouse, Poole
You’ll have the chance to:
💃Dance with amazing choreographers including Vrushali Harihar
🎤Create and perform your own rap ...
11 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Dewlock Farm Pumpkins
Dorchester, Dorset
Weekends in October - 11th &12th 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th and 30th & 31st!
Pumpkins and Fun on the Farm.
Lots to do and the ticket includes bouncy castle, face painting, maze, the animal barn, also available landies to drive, BBQ to munch and cafe is open.
31 October 2025
Family Halloween Party at Sticks & Bones
Sticks & Bones,
Weymouth, Dorset
🎃 Halloween at Sticks & Bones 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular day and night at Sticks & Bones this Halloween!
🧡 Family Friendly Fun (3–6pm)
Bring the little monsters along for a Halloween party packed with crafts, games, face painting and a fancy dress competition with prizes for the best costumes. Perfect for kids and families looking for some daytime frightful fun!
🕷️ Trick or Treat Evening (from 7pm)
As darkness falls, things get a little more mysterious. Paul's Voodoo Vinyl DJ ...
31 October 2025
Forever Jackson - The Legacy of a Legend
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 31 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28.50 & £30.50
Forever Jackson is the world’s premiere MJ production, setting the industry alight with critically-acclaimed sell-out shows around the world. Awarded ‘No.1 UK Michael Jackson Tribute Show’, the show has since become one of the most in-demand in the country while headlining high profile events in Dubai, India, Crete, Turkey, Spain, France, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt and many more.
Robin Parsons has honed his MJ homage to ...
28 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Frights & Fun at Brewery Square
Dorchester, Dorset
Half term just got a whole lot spookier! Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st October, bring the family to Brewery Square for our Halloween Trick or Treat Trail.
Grab your map from the Concierge Office, follow the clues around the Square and collect treats along the way.
The excitement continues on Friday 31st October:
Spooky Face Painting - Become a witch, ghost, monster, or your favourite Halloween character.
Halloween Crafts - Make creepy masks and accessories to take home.
All activities are ...
18 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween Adventure with LaserGuys
Blandford, Dorset
Get spooky this Halloween with exciting activities at Laserguys! Located in Blandford, right in the middle of Dorset. Participants can enjoy a choice of thrilling activities including outdoor laser tag, archery & axe throwing. Perfect for families, kids and adults. These fun Halloween activities are designed to bring excitement for all ages. You can even wear your favourite Halloween costume to make the experience more fun!
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween at Farmer Palmers
Poole, Dorset
Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025
Join us this October half term at the award-winning Farmer Palmer’s farm park, for a wicked week of fun! With so many activities you’ll be sure to have a ‘fang-tastic’ time! Jump on our Soak-a-spook Tractor Trailer ride, explore the spooky Maize Maze, dance away at ‘Snotbags Disco’, join in our Halloween Hunt, and so much more!
Running from Monday 27th October- Friday 31st October 2025, ‘booook’ your tickets via our website!
31 October 2025
Halloween Fun at Monkey World!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
Halloween at Monkey World!
FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress on 31st October 2025. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the fun activities for children. Select the Fancy dress option when booking online, on the 31st October only! Have a spook-tacular Halloween at Monkey World!
Monkey World provides sanctuary to over 230 rescued and endangered primates of 25 different species. The expert team of primate care staff rehabilitate and integrate the animals ...
29 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween Trail Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Dare to join us for a spooky adventure on our Halloween Trail - get ready for surprises around every corner!
Get ready for thrills and chills because our Halloween Trail is returning, and it's more spectacular than ever!
This year, we’ve completely transformed our stations to deliver an unforgettable experience that’s packed with surprises at every turn. Join us for a trail of eerie excitement and spine-tingling fun—book your spots now and dive into the ultimate Halloween adventure!
Your ...
17 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween Trails at Minterne Gardens
Dorchester, Dorset
Surprises will be lurking around every corner as you encounter giant bats, eerie spiders, and countless other spooky delights!
After your thrill filled journey, unwind at the Tea Terrace, where delicious seasonal treats will be on hand. 👻
The Halloween Trail will run from October 17th to October 31st - don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Last years prices held!
Adults - £10
Children - £5 (Includes Halloween pack)
Infants (2 and under) - Free
31 October 2025
Haunted Harbour Cruise
Weymouth, Dorset
Step aboard for 2.5 hours of family-friendly frights and thrills! Join our spooky storyteller as they weave chilling (but kid-appropriate) zombie tales while you enjoy the boat ride.
Take part in spooky Halloween face painting, listen to spooky stories and nibble on creepy snacks as you immerse yourself in the haunted atmosphere. Keep your eyes peeled for surprises lurking around every corner!
Whether you’re a fearless adventurer or just along for the spooky fun, this is a boat trip ...
31 October 2025
Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (Kids Club Fil
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 31 October, 11am - In the theatre (Age rating: PG)
All tickets £5
The monster mayhem reaches its grand finale! When Van Helsing’s latest invention - the “Monsterfication Ray” - backfires, Drac and his monster pals suddenly find themselves human, while Johnny turns into a towering, over-the-top creature.
With his powers gone and everyday life proving trickier than expected, Drac must team up with monster-Johnny for a globe-trotting quest to reverse the spell before it’s too ...
31 October 2025
La Mia's Halloween Party
La Mia's ,
Poole, Dorset
October is here which means spooky fun at La Mia's Halloween Party! 🎃
Little ghouls and goblins, get ready for a frightfully fun time! Enjoy arts & crafts, spooky treats, and a prize for the best costume.
Parents can sit back and relax with a drink or bite to eat while the kids have a scream!
Choose your session: 11am–1pm or 3pm–5pm
Price: £10 per child (includes arts & crafts, spooky food & juice)
26 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Magic at Mapperton - Halloween Trail
Beaminster, Dorset
Families are invited to discover a world of autumn enchantment at Mapperton Gardens this October.
Although Mapperton House will close to visitors at the end of September, Mapperton Gardens and Mapperton Wildlands remain open Sundays to Thursdays throughout October. With acres of outside space to explore, Mapperton offers the chance to enjoy walks and the rich autumn colour change, wildlife encounters and one of the county’s most picturesque landscapes.
Also, with a brand-new Magic at ...
31 October 2025
Magical Halloween Trail at Careys Garden
Wareham, Dorset
Step into the magical forest this Halloween at Careys Secret Garden. Follow the light trail, meet friendly forest folk, and discover a world of mystery, laughter, and playful Halloween surprises. Perfect for little wild witches and wizards!
This event is a family-friendly twilight walk through Careys Secret Garden & Woodland, which will be transformed into a Halloween wonderland of pumpkins, lights, and playful characters. It’s not about jump scares, think cosy autumn vibes and seasonal ...
25 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
October Half Term - Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Bring your own teddy or borrow a furry Corfe Castle veteran and take them for a tour around the site before attaching it to the zip wire by the castle keep. As your teddy zooms down the zip wire they can help us inspect the work of the conservators as they carry out essential work to conserve Corfe Castle.
Join our family quest to help our resident ghost detective with his investigation. Explore the castle to discover what the ghostly figures are doing in the ruins and don’t forget to ...
31 October 2025
Spooky Science Show
Wimborne, Dorset
🎃 Spooky Science Show with Ian B Dunne 👻
Join mad scientist Ian B Dunne and his robotic assistants this Halloween – Friday 31st October – for a thrilling journey through potions, sparks, and spectres! Expect spooky experiments, electrifying demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on fun in this science-packed show that’s perfect for all ages. Don’t miss this frightfully fun fusion of science and spooks!
31 October 2025
Taylor Swift & Disney Stitch Spooky Brunch
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 31st October | 10am–12pm
Taylor Swift & Disney Stitch Spooky Brunch
🎶 Singing, dancing and spooky fun
🍽️ Brunch included
🍬 Candy hunt
£15 per child | Payment required on booking
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Tudor Week - Living History at Athelhampton
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
Step back in time to 1580, and meet the Martyn family of Athelhampton, as our living history specialists take on the characters of the 16th-century Martyn family of Athelhampton Hall
All levels of society from gentlefolk to servants will be around the house and gardens to talk with and learn from. Activities throughout the day range from trying Tudor food, dancing, and clothing; to writing with a quill or kicking a Tudor football. Come and see demonstrations of how a whole host of crafts ...
01 November 2025
Daniel O’Reilly: Let’s Have It
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 1 November 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre (16+)
All tickets £33
Coming off the back of a 62 date sold-out tour, selling over 40,000 tickets; Daniel is embarking on his next national show and is bringing it to a venue near you!
Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: ‘Let’s Have It’.
Famous for his unapologetic humour, ...
01 November 2025
Day of the Dead Party
Sticks & Bones,
Weymouth, Dorset
💀 Day of the Dead Halloween Party at Sticks & Bones 🕯️
Saturday 1st November | 18+ | Free Entry
The Halloween celebrations don’t stop on Friday… Join us at Sticks & Bones for our Day of the Dead party — the ultimate way to end Halloween week in style!
🔥 Live sets from Shirker Punk, plus DJ Jay Rees and Victor Vector spinning tunes that’ll keep the dance floor alive well into the night. Expect big energy, haunting beats and a proper Sticks & Bones send-off to spooky season.
Dress to ...
18 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Frightmare at Southside Funfair!
Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa,
Weymouth, Dorset
This half term, families are invited to experience spook-tacular fun at FRIGHTMARE from 18th October – 1st November, running 5pm till late. 🕰️
👻 Trick or Treat adventures await the kids
🎯 Hook-a-Monster challenges promise ghoulish giggles
💀 Teen scare zones bring thrills and chills
… and there’s plenty more frightful fun for everyone!
01 November 2025
Halloween Afternoon Tea
Poole, Dorset
New for 2025! Treat yourself, family or friends to afternoon tea in Grade II* Upton House. A classic British tradition with a spooky Halloween twist!
For adults our afternoon tea includes scones, finger sandwiches, sweet treats and a selection of hot drinks and is completed with amazing cake towers and a glass of prosecco.
Children’s (16 and under) portions are a mini scone, half sandwich, hot chocolate, orange juice and one of the prizes from our fantastic Halloween Bunty the Bone Dog ...
11 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
How to Train Your Dragon – Wimborne Edition!
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
Calling all brave dragon tamers! It’s time to polish your scales and fly down to Wimborne this October. Wimborne’s award-winning Museum of East Dorset is turning up the heat with a brand-new attraction that’s sure to set imaginations soaring. Following the success of its summer Minecraft activities, the museum is thrilled to unveil its latest fire-cracking experience: “How to Train Your Dragon” – Wimborne Edition!
From Saturday 11th October to Saturday 1st November, families can swoop into ...
01 November 2025
Lyme Regis Fireworks Display
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Watch the fireworks as they light up the sky over the harbour. The Cobb provides a fantastic backdrop for the stunning display with Lister and Langmoor gardens offering a wonderful vantage point to view the explosive night of fireworks.
The firework display is organised by the Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival team and is free to attend with cash donations encouraged via official collectors on the night. You can also donate online at lymeregiscarnival.co.uk/donateonline to help ensure future ...
01 November 2025
Michael Jackson Tribute on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
You’ll be thrilled by MJ this Halloween – Michael Jackson tribute live at Key West on Bournemouth!
On Saturday 1st November, We welcome James Aston as Jackson Live!
Come and witness Europe’s number one tribute to the King of Pop!
Truly passionate and authentic 100% LIVE soundalike/lookalike in James Aston. A stunning visual rollercoaster that is… AS CLOSE AS IT GETS !!!
As it’ll be close to Halloween, we welcome you to dress up in your best Halloween costume! Dress to impress!
Event ...
25 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Mini Ghoulf
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Discover a spine tingling after dark adventure packed with frightful surprises at Halloween mini ghoulf from Saturday 25 October until Saturday 1 November 2025.
For one week only this Halloween, Lyme Regis Town Council will transform the mini golf course into a ghostly, glowing playground. As night falls over Langmoor Gardens, come along and play a round of eerie, illuminated mini ghoulf. As you wind through the holes, watch out for spiders waiting in creepy cobwebs, ghastly ghouls and ...
25 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Nothe Fort Halloween Fun
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 25 October – Saturday 1 November
10:30am – 4:00pm
Take part in the Spooktacular spells and spooks at Nothe Fort this October Half Term.
We’ve conjured up a whole cauldron full of activities that are perfect for all ages:
🎃 Halloween Mouse Hunt
🎃 Wand-making Workshop
🎃 Ghost Tours – bookable on the day, limited spaces. Every 30 mins. Dates to be confirmed. (Please be warned: The tour involves plenty of steps and one-way tunnels.)
🎃 Pumpkin Golf
🎃 Fiendish ...
31 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Nothe of the Living Dead
Weymouth, Dorset
Nothe of the Living Dead 2024: Dawn of the Dorset Dead
MINIMUM AGE IS 16 (UNDER 18’s MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARTICIPATING/PAYING ADULT).
The Event
Nothe of the Living Dead combines jump scares and escape dungeon-style challenges and puzzles in an hour-long experience that sees participants take on a chilling quest to save the world from an undead takeover.
The event, a fundraising collaboration between local charities Island Community Action (ICA), the Nothe Fort, and EPIC ...
27 Oct 2025 to 01 Nov 2025
Shire Hall Halloween Trail
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset
Get ready for frightful fun on our Halloween Trail, packed with creepy clues, spooky surprises, and ghostly giggles for the whole family! Then, unleash your inner monster with our Monster Mask Making activity — craft your own terrifying (or silly!) mask to take home.
Perfect for little ghouls and goblins of all ages. Costumes encouraged!
🕷️ When: from 27th October to 1st of November
🦇 Where: Shire Hall Museum
Don’t miss out — it’s going to be a scream!
01 November 2025
The Halloween Terror Trail
Corfe Castle, Dorset
TERROR TRAIL: Saturday 1st November
Step off the beaten path, into the darkness, and enter…
The Halloween Terror Trail
On Saturday 1st November experience one of Dorset’s scariest Halloween events at Dorset Adventure Park!
Warped with horror, our Halloween scare experience will terrify even the boldest of thrill seekers!
Beneath the looming shadow of Corfe Castle wind through Dorset Adventure Park’s haunted forest…
Every turn hides a new nightmare. Face your fears, uncover ...
02 November 2025
Su Pollard - Still Fully Charged
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 2 November, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters. In a flurry of costumes, props, and live musical accompaniment, Su takes the audience through her career from the earliest days of auditions, through her many acclaimed musical theatre appearances, to her international TV successes.
Still Fully Charged shows ...
04 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Ascarium at the Sea Life
Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park,
Weymouth, Dorset
Help our Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium.
Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete 'spook-splash-tic' challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go?
Meet the Sea Witch or Warlock (October half term only)
Enjoy cool photo opportunities
Fun activity trail and challenges throughout the aquarium
Enjoy visual games and activities
Get a reward for completion
This event ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Bunty the Bone Dog's Halloween Trail
Poole, Dorset
Bunty the Bone Dog has lost their bones – can you help find them?
Join us for a spooky Halloween adventure around Upton Country Park. Fancy dress encouraged!
Trail maps available daily Sat 25 October – Sun 2 November, 10am-3pm, from the Welcome Centre in the main car park
£4.50 per trail map, including a creepy cuddly prize.
You can also enjoy themed refreshments and a variety of other activities including facepainting, Adventure Golf, arts and crafts, and more!
Having completed ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Children's Autumn Pumpkin Trail
Sherborne Castle,
Sherborne, Dorset
Join our family fun trail in the garden.
Follow the trail discovering pumpkins. Solve clues along the way.
PRIZES AVAILABLE FROM THE VISITOR ENTRANCE
FANCY DRESS IS VERY MUCH WELCOME
Fab Half term fun!
Open 10am • Last admission 4pm • Closes 5pm.
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween at Dorset Museum
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery,
Dorchester, Dorset
Something wicked this way comes… Halloween at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery!
We’ve got some frightfully good activities and events planned, including:
🍂 Autumnal Arts & Crafts - get creative with drop-in workshops and self-guided sessions throughout half term.
👻 Spooky Ghost Trail - spot the ghosts hidden around the museum.
🕵️ Haunted History Hunt - solve the riddles, discover mysterious objects, and meet a few ghosts along the way.
All activities are free with entry. Kids aged 0-15 go ...
23 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween at Moors Valley
New Forest, Dorset
Your spookiest adventure under the stars awaits…
Step into the shadows this Halloween as the spectacular illuminated trail returns to Moors Valley Country Park and Forest.
Don’t miss out…
This year it’s even more thrilling with brand-new installations that will turn the forest into a spine-tingling, spooky setting.
Book now to secure the time and date you want to visit.
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween at Sandworld
Sandworld,
Weymouth, Dorset
Halloween Fun This Half Term at SandWorld
All adults and kids in FULL fancy dress can visit SandWorld FOR FREE from Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November.
Try your hand at sculpting spooky sand pumpkins with help from their talented team and follow the Halloween Hunt for prizes! With frightfully fun decorations around every corner, SandWorld is ready to get you feeling spooktacularly festive!
Visit SandWorld to enjoy:
- Sand sculpting pumpkin competition and expert ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween Fun at Monkey World!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
Monkey World is always spook-tacular at Halloween! Days out with the kids have never been as fun- this half-term the activity centre will be full of creepy crafts, spooky sand art and fang-tastic trails, and kids can learn about our creatures of the night- the slow loris! As well as 250 rescued and endangered primates, the Dorset sanctuary is all treats and no tricks this Halloween! Book your visit now for the best prices.
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween Ghost Trains
Swanage, Dorset
Brand new for this October half term, Swanage Railway transforms into a world of Halloween magic. Step aboard our Ghost Train for a fun-filled journey of gentle chills, big smiles, and unforgettable memories - perfect for the whole family.
What to Expect
Family-friendly spooky fun - theatrical, magical, and full of surprises.
Board our beautifully decorated heritage steam train at Norden Station.
Meet our friendly witch, who’ll weave spine-tingling stories as you travel.
Spot ...
27 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Halloween Quiz at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
As well as our famous quiz there'll be lots of spooky fun to be had during this half term!
Come and join us, fancy dress will be welcome.
26 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Highcliffe Castle - Wizards and Witches
Christchurch, Dorset
🧪Design your own ingredient to add to our Castle’s magic potion.
🎨Get creative with crafts in the Education Room on Tuesday & Thursday.
🧑🧑🧒🧒Enjoy 50% Off Family Day on Wednesday.
All activities are included in your Castle admission!
📅The Castle is open Sunday 26 October - Sunday 2 November, 10am-4pm. Closed on Friday and Saturday.
08 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Mystical Woodland Quest Trail
Poole, Dorset
A journey where nature and folklore intertwine. Discover magical tales of the oak, birch, and yew. Perfect for young adventurers and families, with storytelling, nature exploration, and fun activities.
A fascinating journey through the woodland, where each tree holds a tale waiting to be discovered. Meet the majestic oak, the graceful birch, and the mysterious yew, and learn about their magical stories.
Bring your curiosity and imagination as you explore the enchanting world of tree ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
October Half Term Fun at RockReef
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
RockReef and PierZip will be open daily 25th October – 2nd November.
October Half Term Fun Begins with RockReef & PierZip!
Do you live in Bournemouth and want something to keep the kids entertained over half term whatever the weather? Are you staying in the area and are looking for fun things to do at the Bournemouth seafront?
Book your adventure online today and save money off your ticket price!
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
OCTOBER HALF TERM: WOMEN IN WARFARE
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
Half Term fun for the whole family to enjoy! Kids’ activities, interactive exhibitions, soft play, and more.
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with 100 years of history, 300 tanks, kids activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.
This October Half Term, we’re celebrating Women in Warfare. Enjoy family activities exploring all the roles women have taken in war from WWI to the modern day. ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Pumpkin Trail
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November
All day, every day
£4 per trail
Join us this half term for a spooktacular family adventure at Symondsbury Estate!
Follow our fun-filled Pumpkin Trail, solve clues, find hidden pumpkins, and claim your spooky prize at the end!
Perfect for all ages – and costumes are very welcome if you dare… 👻🎃🕵️♀️
No need to book – just turn up and join the fun!
26 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Scary-tale Trail
Weymouth, Dorset
If you didn't manage to catch the LIVE Zombies in Weymouth, then you can still do the Scary-tale this Halloween via the QR code POSTERS!
All you need is a QR code compatible mobile phone and the willingness to crack the code! All correct answers submitted will be entered into a prize draw.
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Spooktacular Half Term West Bay Discovery Centre
West Bay, Dorset
Come and enjoy the free children activities this October Half-term at the Discovery Centre. Spiders are scuttling around the Centre, help us to find them and Autumnal crafts activities will be available at the Centre.
The Centre will be open 7 days a week only during the October Half-term.
Children and family drop-in free event. No booking required.
Donations are very welcome.
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Spooky Crafts
Wimborne, Dorset
From the 25 October - 2 November, make your own magic rainbow mask or stranger folk nature wand.
Become part of the woodland with a magic rainbow mask of the creatures of the forest. Scratch your own designs to reveal the colours.
And if you're out on the hunt for Stranger Folk, using the adventure app (see the events page for more information), then stop off at the potting shed to make a nature wand on the way. It's perfect for closing the cracks between our world and ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail
Studland, Dorset
This Halloween, step into the shadows of nature—in broad daylight! From 10am to 3pm, join us for Studland’s Wicked Wildlife Trail, a spine-tingling adventure through beach, dunes, and woodland where nocturnal creatures leave clues behind for brave explorers to uncover.
🦇 With 10 thrilling activity stations, you’ll track the secrets of Studland's nocturnal animals through games, puzzles, and hands-on fun.
🎃 Costumes are welcome, curiosity is essential, and every twist in the trail ...
25 Oct 2025 to 02 Nov 2025
Swanage Pier Halloween Trail
Swanage, Dorset
Get Ready for a Spook-tacular Adventure at Swanage Pier!
This half term, join us for a frightfully fun Halloween Trail that’s perfect for the whole family!
Wander the Pier and keep your eyes peeled for spooky surprises lurking in unexpected places. Solve the Halloween word puzzle and tackle our themed quiz as you go!
Once you’ve uncovered all the eerie items and completed your quiz sheet, head to the Pier gift shop to collect a treat and be entered into our prize draw for a chance ...
03 Oct 2025 to 04 Nov 2025
Halloween Hunt at Moors Valley
New Forest, Dorset
A mischievous character has cast a spooky spell over Moors Valley and the rangers need your help to stop it.
Your mission is to:
Solve riddles to find hidden pumpkin shapes
Discover clues from Sir Croaksalot the toad
Use the clues to uncover who caused the mischief and help save Moors Valley
Are you ready to solve the mystery and break the spell?
Halloween Hunt pack includes:
Hunt sheet with clues and puzzles
Toy
Pencil
Pick up your pack from the Visitor Centre, available ...
04 November 2025
The Barnado's Christmas Fair
Dorchester, Dorset
The Barnardo's Christmas Fair, taking place on 4th November from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm at Cerne Abbas Village Hall, featuring many exciting stalls, selling a wide selection of Christmas presents, large and small, for the whole family.
A choice of delicious homemade soups will be available at lunchtime.
The £5.00 entry includes coffee or tea and biscuits.
05 November 2025
Bonfire Night BBQ Cruise
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
5:30-8:30pm. Adults £40. Children £30. Infants £15. Family Ticket £125.
Bring the whole family along for a 3-hour Bonfire Night Cruise and enjoy an evening to remember! Watch the sky sparkle with incredible fireworks from the best seat in the house – right on the water. Your ticket includes a delicious BBQ buffet, perfect for the occasion. With live music from Brothers Grimm, drinks available to purchase from the fully licensed bar and plenty of time to soak up the fun, it’s a night full of ...
25 Oct 2025 to 05 Nov 2025
Durlston Halloween Trail
Swanage, Dorset
The trail will take you on a trip around the park to get into the spooky season!
Head to the Castle reception and collect your activity trail booklet - £3.50 per trail pack, no booking required.
If you like this trail, why not join us again for out 'Crazy Christmas Trail' in December!
05 November 2025
Free Firework Night on Poole Quay
Poole, Dorset
Remember, remember the 5th of November - FREE Firework Night on Poole Quay! No better way to spend bonfire night.
The firework display will start at 8pm but the party atmosphere starts from 5pm on one of the biggest nights of the year. There will be live music, family entertainment and activities to delight the crowds and keep the fun going until the big firework finale.
This event is always very popular and people attending by car should expect delays when leaving the main Quay ...
05 November 2025
Weymouth Guy Fawkes Night
Weymouth, Dorset
Guy Fawkes Night returns this November!
On Sunday 5th November there will be a firework display for Guy Fawkes Night.
Enjoy Weymouth’s hospitality as well as food stalls from 6pm that will be located on the Promenade. There will be a bonfire on the beach at approx 7.40pm followed by a spectacular firework display in Weymouth bay at 8pm.
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31 Aug 2024
Escape to the Dorset countryside and breathe in the fresh air as you gaze over a landscape that looks untouched by time; you can just imagine days gone by, when horses pulled the plough and milk churns were left at the farm gate awaiting collection.
Rural Dorset sits to the north and east of the county and is made up of rolling hills, chalk downlands, flower meadows, heathlands, and fertile farmland that produces a variety of crops. The Dorset Wildlife Trust has a number of ... Read more...
26 Mar 2018
The popular Resort Dorset magazine for 2018 is out today. Our free title offers visitors the chance to discover all the best things to see and do across the county.
Resort is packed with great attractions, activities, food and drink, shopping, events and more ideas for great days out. You'll also find lots of money-saving vouchers!
Keep an eye out for the bright yellow dispensers and pick up your copy soon - they'll be found in many hotels, holiday parks, shops, ... Read more...
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