Norfolk Bucket List – October Occasions
October in Norfolk is packed with autumnal magic, spooky adventures and seasonal flavours! From pumpkin picking and glowing woodland trails, to Bavarian brews and haunted horrors, there’s something for everyone this month. Whether you’re after family-fun, foodie festivals or fright-night thrills, here’s your guide to the best adventures happening across the county.
Halloween at BeWILDerwood, Hoveton, Norwich
Saturday 3rd October – Sunday 1st November 2026 (check website for dates)
It wouldn’t be spooky season in Norfolk without a trip to BeWILDerwood! From ‘Twig or Treat’ trails and zipping through wild woods, to spooky discos and ghostly glowing light trails, there’s something for all ages.
Craft your lantern, following the glowing trail and celebrate Halloween BeWILDerwood-style!
https://bewilderwood.co.uk/whats-on/halloween-at-bewilderwood
The Halloween Garden, Holkham Estate
Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Holkham Walled Garden transforms this October with its spooky Halloween Garden – a magical, family-fun event with spooktacular tales, creepy crafts and pumpkin carving, to name a few!
Grab your broomsticks and join the fun as little ghouls and witches explore the autumnal grounds, take part in hands-on activities, and soak up the seasonal spookiness in one of Norfolk’s most enchanting settings.
https://www.holkham.co.uk/whats-on/halloween-at-holkham
White Horse Brancaster Mussel Festival, Brancaster Staithe
Dates TBC
A highlight of the North Norfolk autumn food calendar, the Brancaster Mussel Festival is a delicious celebration of one of the area’s favourite shellfish. Hosted by award-winning and locally loved White Horse Brancaster, this annual foodie fest showcases local mussels in all their glory – five different ways, to be exact!
https://www.whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk/whats-on/norfolks-original-mussel-festival
PrimEvil 2025, ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade
Friday 16th to Saturday 31st October 2026
Ready for something truly terrifying? Back for its sweet sixteenth, PrimEvil at ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure promises spine-chilling scares across six immersive horror haunts.
Walk though haunted forests, dodge jump scares in Mayhem Manor and wear your quickest running trainers. Consider this your warning: not for the faint-hearted!
THE PENSTHORPE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November 2026
Back for another year with their biggest autumn celebration yet, the Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival combines pumpkins, family activities and a new spooky twist on their much-loved maize maze.
With three different ways to enjoy October half term fun at Pensthorpe, make sure to add this spot to your October bucket list.
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