Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Sandown 2026

17 unique & unusual Halloween events near Sandown.

Sandown-area Halloween events include ticketed ghost tours in nearby towns and local family-friendly activities.

Consider the larger theatre productions or a local craft workshop when planning your October.

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The Portsmouth Ghost Walk

Old Portsmouth 9 mi

Theatrical walking tour with live actors recreating Georgian criminal history.

Illustration of two hooded ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera on a tripod in a dim hallway beside a friendly ghost (Paranormal Investigation of the Brickworks Museum)

Paranormal Investigation of the Brickworks Museum

Bursledon 16 mi

Conduct lone vigils, EVP, and dowsing experiments across Victorian machinery.

Illustration of three small ghost hunters with a flashlight and camera tripods in a dim hallway with pumpkins and a ghost (Paranormal Investigation of Merchistoun Hall)

Paranormal Investigation of Merchistoun Hall

Horndean 19 mi

Small-group paranormal research investigation inside a Grade II listed hall.

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Torchlight Tour with Andy Skinner: Spooky & Scary Southampton)

Torchlight Tour with Andy Skinner: Spooky & Scary Southampton

Southampton 20 mi

Explore hidden vaults and ancient walls hearing spooky Southampton history.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Art for All: Autumn Watercolour Vignettes)

Art for All: Autumn Watercolour Vignettes

Southampton 21 mi

Explore wet-on-wet watercolour techniques inspired by the autumn season.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (High Street Halloween Trivia Night)

High Street Halloween Trivia Night

Newport 7 mi $

Spooky bookstore quiz night with prizes for teams up to five.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (Ghost Hunt at The Diving Museum)

Ghost Hunt at The Diving Museum

Gosport 9 mi $$

Paranormal investigation inside the newly refurbished Diving Museum.

Ghost Hunt at Wymering Manor

Cosham 13 mi $$

Paranormal investigation inside Portsmouth's oldest timber-framed building.

Autumn Wreath Workshop

Warsash 15 mi $$

Hands-on crafting session with all materials provided to make seasonal decor.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Autumn Tales Story Readings)

Autumn Tales Story Readings

Lymington 19 mi $

Seasonal story and poetry readings for adults with hot drinks.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Flower Arrangements with Victoria Goss)

Pumpkin Flower Arrangements with Victoria Goss

Southampton 21 mi

Craft a seasonal flower arrangement inside a fresh pumpkin vase.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Needle Felt Autumn Leaves Workshop)

Needle Felt Autumn Leaves Workshop

West End, Southampton 21 mi

Autumn craft workshop hosted by Mel with materials and refreshments provided.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Whitelands Autumn Work-Party 2026)

Whitelands Autumn Work-Party 2026

Weston 24 mi Free

Woodland volunteer day with track clearing, dead hedging, and provided lunch.

Illustration of a haunted mansion with glowing windows and tiny ghosts at dusk, with jack-o'-lanterns and bats nearby (Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey)

Ghost Stories from Netley Abbey

Netley Southampton 18 mi

Theatrical ghost walk through dimly lit ruins infused with hangman's humour.

The Southampton Ghost Walk

Southampton 20 mi

Immersive ghost walk through medieval streets and ancient city walls with actors.

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Theatre of Dark Encounters Ghost Tour)

Theatre of Dark Encounters Ghost Tour

Catisfield 14 mi $

Immersive ghost tours in historic haunted locations.

Illustration of a glowing path winding through an autumn forest with jack-o'-lanterns, hanging lanterns and floating ghosts (New Forest Halloween Activities)

New Forest Halloween Activities

Lymington 19 mi $$

Spooky adventures across diverse New Forest landscapes.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 33 Shanklin Chine Halloween Spooktacular Shanklin

Family-friendly Halloween trail through a historic gorge day and night.

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Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 25 SHY FX - Nightmare at Pitt St. Halloween Rave Portsmouth

Drum n bass and jungle Halloween rave headlined by Shy FX.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 14 The Big Halloween Charity Show Shanklin

Charity Halloween ball featuring live performances, a scare maze, and costume contest.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 6 Murder, She Didn't Write Southampton

Improvised Agatha Christie-style murder mystery created live using audience suggestions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do ghost tours and walking events in Sandown typically last?

The standard is 90 minutes covering about a mile at a stop-and-story pace; extended versions run two-plus hours and add interior visits. The pace is slower than a normal walk but heavy on standing, which tires people more than distance does. Plan the parking meter and babysitter around a hard two hours, and take the pre-tour restroom stop seriously, since routes rarely include one.

Can kids come on ghost tours in Sandown?

Family-friendly early tours, usually the 7 pm slot, keep stories spooky but not graphic and welcome ages 8-plus; late-night tours lean into murder and macabre detail and often set 13+ or 18+ minimums. Check the tour's stated age guidance and pick the early slot for first-timers. Ninety minutes of night walking is the real limit for younger kids, so check the route length.

How should we dress for October outdoor events in Sandown?

October is the swing month: afternoon events can be warm while anything after sunset drops fast, so the answer is always layers, base, zip layer, packable shell, plus closed shoes for grass and gravel venues. Toss gloves and a beanie in the bag after mid-October for night tours and outdoor screenings. Check the hourly forecast at event time, not the daily high.

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