Spooky season in the Chilterns
Embrace the thrills and chills of autumn in the Chilterns.
Discover a landscape where history, folklore and autumn magic come together. This Halloween explore historic haunts, ghostly goings-on, autumn adventures and family-friendly events across the Chilterns.
Creepy Chilterns at Hughenden
Little explorers can search and play their way around The Great Big Halloween Hunt Trail.
Children aged 8–12 can journey through the myths and legends of the Chiltern Hills, including the famous Hughenden Dragon on a spooky self-guided trail.
Human and spirit worlds collide with the Stranger Folk app-based adventure. Step into a world inspired by British folklore and follow an immersive adventure through the garden.
Discover Stranger Folk at Hughenden
Halloween Spectacular at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Explore the museum after dark as historic buildings are transformed for a night of frightful fun.
Enjoy a spectacular fire performance, listen to spine-tingling storytelling, look out for spooky horses, dance to live music, take part in creepy crafts, warm yourself by the bonfire while toasting marshmallows and brave the scary walk — but beware of monsters lurking in the shadows!
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Halloween-Fest at The Hellfire Caves
Something spooky is happening underground this Halloween. Grab your bravest friends to discover the history of The Hellfire Caves with plenty of eerie encounters along the way.
From family-friendly pumpkin picking, spooky trails and Halloween discos to grown-up Fright Night fun, there’s something for everyone.
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Frightful fun at Discover Bucks Museum
Get creative with hands-on Halloween crafts, including making your own hanging spider and web, 3D flying ghost scene and sculpted clay monster. Budding scientists can join spooky science sessions to mix bubbling witches’ brews and enjoy eerie experiments.
Brave families can also take on the Creepy Doll Hunt, exploring the museum in search of some unsettling hidden residents.
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Wendover Woods spooky stories
Dive into the deep dark wood on 31 October for Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions, themed crafts and the chance to meet the Gruffalo. Follow the sculpture trail to discover favourite Gruffalo characters along the way.
Alternatively join Witch and her friends on the enchanting Room on the Broom adventure trail. This interactive family walk is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. Spot magical cauldrons along the trail throughout October and solve the clues to earn a special sticker reward.
Halloween fun at Wendover Woods
Get outdoors this autumn
Not every autumn adventure needs a pumpkin patch or a Halloween event. If you’re looking for a simpler way to enjoy the season, wrap up warm and head outdoors to explore the Chilterns’ colourful woodlands, rolling chalk hills and charming market towns.
Our interactive map features a wide range of family-friendly routes, making it easy to find somewhere new to discover.
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