🎃 Things to Do on Halloween in Kent

🎃Things to Do on Halloween in Kent 

Halloween in Kent is bursting with eerie adventures, creative workshops, and haunted history. Whether you're a teacher planning half-term fun or a family looking for thrills, these events offer something for everyone from 27 October onward:

Halloween Floral Pumpkin Workshop – Cave Hotel and Golf Resort, Boughton

On 27 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, unleash your creativity at this hands-on floral design workshop. You’ll craft a beautiful autumnal arrangement inside a real pumpkin using seasonal blooms and foliage. Perfect for adults and older teens, this relaxing evening includes expert guidance, refreshments, and a unique centerpiece to take home.

Guardians of the Grounds – Leeds Castle, Maidstone

From 27 to 31 October, Leeds Castle invites young adventurers to join a magical quest across its historic grounds. Children will solve riddles, meet enchanted characters, and uncover hidden secrets while dressed in their spookiest costumes. Daily competitions reward the best outfits, and the castle’s autumn scenery makes it a stunning backdrop for Halloween fun.

Pumpkin Hunt – Chartwell, Westerham

From 27 to 31 October, explore the gardens of Winston Churchill’s former home in a festive pumpkin hunt. Families can follow clues to find hidden pumpkins scattered throughout the estate, with themed games and challenges along the way. It’s a gentle, nature-filled activity ideal for younger children and a great way to enjoy the season’s colours.

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt – Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks

From 27 October to 2 November, this immersive trail based on the bestselling children’s book invites families to search for friendly ghosts around the medieval moated manor. With interactive clues and spooky surprises, it’s a perfect half-term activity for primary-aged children and a chance to explore one of Kent’s most atmospheric National Trust properties.

Paranormal Investigation – Hempstead House Hotel, Sittingbourne

On 31 October from 7:00pm, brave guests can join a professional paranormal team to investigate the haunted halls of Hempstead House. Using ghost-hunting equipment and guided by chilling stories, you’ll explore the hotel’s eerie corners and uncover its mysterious past. This adults-only event is ideal for thrill-seekers and fans of the supernatural.

Halloween Trail – Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge

From 28 October to 3 November, Hever Castle transforms into a spooky playground with its Bones and Giggles Halloween Trail. Follow Bony the skeleton and his mischievous friends around the castle grounds, enjoy themed crafts, and get your face painted. With Tudor history and Halloween fun combined, it’s a magical day out for families.

Spooky Steam Train – Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

On 31 October, climb aboard the Fright Night Express for a ghostly ride through the countryside. This heritage steam train offers onboard entertainment, spooky storytelling, and surprise encounters along the route. Costumes are encouraged, and the vintage setting adds an extra layer of charm to this unforgettable Halloween experience.

These Halloween events in Kent offer a mix of creativity, adventure, and seasonal magic. Whether you're looking for spooky days out, educational inspiration, or half-term activities, Kent has something to delight every ghost and ghoul this October.