All Hallows' Eve at the Weald & Downland Living Museum
Spooky 1665-themed potion making, mystic spell jars, and haunted games.
34 family-friendly fall activities in Chichester and nearby.
As Halloween approaches, Chichester and surrounding areas offer numerous family activities. From large-scale attractions like Halloween at Butlin's to local craft sessions, there are many ways to mark the occasion. Consider events further afield, such as those in Bognor Regis or Guildford, or look for free activities closer to home.
Drum n bass and jungle Halloween rave headlined by Shy FX.
Halloween fancy dress laser tag with costume and score prizes.
Live performance by the Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines.
Theatrical walking tour with live actors recreating Georgian criminal history.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Two to three hours covers the core loop, animals, maze, hayride, picking, snack, before under-6 stamina collapses; four hours only works with a real lunch break in the middle. Plan the exit before the meltdown, not after: leave one activity still wanted so the day ends on a high. Add 30 minutes for peak-Saturday parking and checkout lines.
Closed shoes that can get dirty, water, and a bathroom stop before entering are the big three. Pick the short family maze over the flagship one for under-8s; a full maze runs 45-90 minutes and patience dies at minute 30. Photograph the maze map at the entrance, agree that kids stay within arm's reach at junctions, and go before dusk on your first trip.
The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.