Get your spook on this year with a fun-filled, action-packed calendar of events, perfect for everyone at Halloween. 2025 has so much to offer from afternoon tea with a twist to spook-tacular trails and more! If you’re looking for things to do this Halloween, look no further as our guide will help you find fun activities across the borough.

Halloween Events.

From annual foodie and music festivals, to theatre, drama, family events and workshops. Find the perfect event for you.

PYO Pumpkins in Tunbridge Wells

If you’re looking at wh1ere you can pick your own pumpkins in Tunbridge Wells, look no further.

18 – 26 October –  Poundsbridge Hill, Fordcombe TN3 0RL. Book tickets here

18 – 28 October – Lower Laysden Farm, Goudhurst. Book tickets here

21 & 22 October – Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Pre-booking required

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A Halloween trail sheet with map and clues

Royal Tunbridge Wells Together Trick or Treat Trail

Join the Trick or Treat Trail and find 16 golden skeletons hidden around Tunbridge Wells! The trail has one shorter version for children under 7, with 8 skeletons to find holding letters to spell two words. Those on this trail will be entered into a prize draw to win a £75 Maybugs voucher.

The extended, full trail is for children 8 and above, and adds an additional 8 skeletons with clues to spell the remaining two words when solved. The winner of this prize draw will win a pair of Beats Headphones (worth £200).

Trail maps can be entered at Royal Victoria Place Customer Services, The Amelia and 52 High Street. Please note: RVP Customer Service operates Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm.

The Amelia open 7 days a week (Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm).

The letter box at 52 High Street is available 24/7.

Or download and print at home!

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Halloween at Scotney Castle

The Goblin King’s Lost Path – Scotney Castle

18 October – 2 November

This half term, join the Goblin King and his mischievous friends on a quest through the enchanting labyrinth of the Scotney Castle gardens. FREE to National Trust members, it’s a fun-filled way to get outside this autumn and enjoy something spooky!

Half-term Halloween Fun


Hocus Pocus with Once Upon a Wish at Royal Victoria Place
23 October 10am, 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm & 3:30pm

Wilbur, a rather clumsy wizard, tries to plan a birthday surprise for his best friend Gertie. Unfortunately it doesn’t quite go to plan. Spooky spells and spectacular smells bring Wilbur and Gertie together for a hilarious hocus pocus of a Halloween.

Head to our October Half-Term page to see the full list of activities at Royal Victoria Place

Royal Victoria Place Entrance
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Llamas at a farm

Halloween animal adventures

Aspens is the perfect place to take children for some Halloween fun! You can pick up a trail sheet, follow clues and be in with the chance of winning a spooky treat. There’s also a mosaic tiling decorating activity at 11am on 22 October and a barbecue, too!

Frights and Delights Afternoon Tea at The Spa Hotel

This October half-term, step into a world of spooky fun and delicious treats with our Frights & Delights Afternoon Tea, available Wednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November ️

Our expert pastry chef is dusting off his cauldron, opening his spell-book, and conjuring a terrifyingly tasty twist on our much-loved traditional Afternoon Tea.

Perfect for families, friends, and little ghouls and goblins, this Halloween-themed experience is guaranteed to delight adults and children alike.

On the menu:

Frightfully Fabulous Finger Sandwiches
Hauntingly Heavenly Cakes
Spellbinding Scones – with clotted cream & seasonal jams
☕ Bewitched Teas & Coffees – the perfect potion to warm your spirits
A Goblin’s Gulp – for the tiny terrors

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Kidsbury does Halloween poster

Halloween at Kidsbury

31 December 15:00 to 16:15

Head to Kidsbury this Halloween for spooky themed play sessions and face painting! Plus a little treat to take home too. Little ones will love the role play sessions and this time, with a spooky twist!

Bewl Water Halloween Trail

Bewl Water at Halloween

Looking for spooky family fun in Tunbridge Wells this October half term? From tasty treats to haunted adventures, there’s something for every little ghost and ghoul to enjoy…

Witch’s Brew Slushies – Sip on spine-chillingly tasty slushies, the perfect potion for little ghouls and ghosts!

Monster Mallows – Toast marshmallows over our eerie fire pits for a frightful family treat.

‍Haunted Laser Tag – Step into our spooky woodland arena and test your courage… are you brave enough? (Pre-booking required)

Soft Play – Little monsters can jump, climb, and explore to their heart’s content! (Pre-booking required)

Halloween Trail – Grab your map from the Waterfront Café to discover all the hidden pumpkins scattered around the Bewl Water woodland trail.

‍Outdoor Play – Set sail aboard Bewl Water’s Pirate Ship Wreck! Climb, explore, and slide your way through the perfect half term outdoor adventure.

Dress to Impress – Show off your creepiest costumes for extra spooky fun at Bewl Water!

Halloween at Bewl Water poster
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The Pantiles Monster Mash

Join the Pantiles on Saturday 26 October for a Monster Mash! Featuring a Wicked Workshop with Usborne/ Bubbly Books, little ones can enjoy colouring and painting activities with a spooky theme. Capture a mug shot with the spooky selfie station full of ghoulish props.

All this, plus the Pantiles will be full with tasty treats (no tricks in sight!) from local traders.