Stratford Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

32 family-friendly fall activities in Stratford and nearby.

Stratford's families have many ways to celebrate Halloween this season. From large-scale attractions like the National Sea Life Centre Spooky Ascarium to local pumpkin picking experiences, there are plenty of opportunities for autumn adventures.

You can find ticketed events and some free activities, with many located within Stratford itself and others a short drive away in surrounding towns. Consider whether you prefer indoor or outdoor entertainment when making your choice.

All Family-Friendly Fall Activities Around Stratford

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Extravaganza at Becketts Farm)

Pumpkin Extravaganza at Becketts Farm

Wythall 15 mi

Indoor pumpkin picking, carving tables, and games for families.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Hatton Adventure World Halloween Spooktacular)

Hatton Adventure World Halloween Spooktacular

Hatton 7 mi

Family Halloween event with a glowing UV experience, witches, and disco.

Selly Manor Museum: The Boo-tique Hotel!

Birmingham 19 mi

Explore a spooky Boo-tique hotel filled with crafts and pumpkin hunting.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Brick or Treat Monster Party)

Brick or Treat Monster Party

Birmingham 22 mi

Build with glow-in-the-dark bricks and catch a 4D monster movie.

Pumpkin Patch After Dark

Worcester 22 mi

Pick pumpkins under fairy lights and feed scraps to farm pigs.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Family Trick or Treat at Avoncroft Museum)

Family Trick or Treat at Avoncroft Museum

Bromsgrove 18 mi

Trick-or-treat through historic buildings and ride a spooky ghost train.

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle)

October Half Term: Ghosts, Pumpkins & Tudor Tales at Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe 20 mi

Count hidden ghost statues along the pumpkin trail for a sweet treat.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party)

Potions & Spells: Halloween & Illuminations Party

Chipping Norton 19 mi

Family party featuring wizardry workshops, trick-or-treat bingo, illuminations, and supper.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Kids Pumpkin Carving at St Peters Garden Centre)

Kids Pumpkin Carving at St Peters Garden Centre

Worcester 21 mi

Pumpkin picking at Poppy’s Farm with carving and treats.

Halloween Glow Party

Birmingham 17 mi $

Sensory-friendly SEND UV glow disco with party games and a buffet.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Mini Foresters Does Halloween!)

Mini Foresters Does Halloween!

Redditch 11 mi $$

Outdoor Halloween nature crafts, a wildlife scavenger hunt, and campfire s'mores.

Pumpkin Parade

Kenilworth 12 mi Free

A community walk through Abbey Fields wearing painted pumpkin heads.

Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats (Tots on Tuesdays - Halloween Spooks!)

Tots on Tuesdays - Halloween Spooks!

Coventry 17 mi $

Outdoor wildlife activities, crafts, and games for toddlers.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Free Coventry Half Term Halloween Family Fun Day)

Free Coventry Half Term Halloween Family Fun Day

Coventry 18 mi Free

Halloween-themed games, treats, and activities with costumes encouraged.

Illustration of small purple clay characters carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles and seeds (Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch)

Cotswold Farm Park Pumpkin Patch

Cheltenham 18 mi

Dog-friendly pumpkin patch featuring carving stations, selfie areas, and live music.

Fright Fest

Rugby 20 mi $$

Inclusive family Halloween gathering featuring crafts, sensory fun, and pumpkin decorating.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Family Cinema Club: Autumnal Favourites)

Family Cinema Club: Autumnal Favourites

Deritend 21 mi Free

Free family film screening with food and drinks available to purchase.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special)

Family Fun Friday - Halloween Special

Cleeve Hill 22 mi $

Follow a one-mile trail across Cleeve Common to find and carve pumpkins.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Wildlife Watch: Halloween in the Woods)

Wildlife Watch: Halloween in the Woods

Coventry 17 mi $

Play outdoor games, craft magic potions, and learn about wildlife.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm)

Scarily Ever After: Family-Friendly Halloween at Fairytale Farm

Chipping Norton 19 mi

Fairytale puzzle trail, pumpkin carving, gingerbread decorating, and illuminated farm displays.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Spooky Spectacular & Drone Show at West Midlands Safari Park)

Spooky Spectacular & Drone Show at West Midlands Safari Park

Bewdley 28 mi

Features live monster shows, after-dark dino trails, and illuminated drone displays.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm)

Pumpkin Farm Festival at Wappenham Farm

Towcester 27 mi

Explore a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and 3D spooky trail.

PYO Pumpkins at Primrose Vale

Cheltenham 30 mi

Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with entry redeemable toward pumpkin purchases.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale)

Halloween Farm Trail & Pumpkin Picking at Primrose Vale

Bentham, Cheltenham 30 mi

Features two Halloween trail routes across the farm plus pumpkin picking.

Illustration of a clay altar with candles and marigolds, skull decorations and small dancing figures under paper banners (Halloween at Stratford Butterfly Farm)

Halloween at Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford $$

Monarch butterfly migration and Day of the Dead theme

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham)

Ascarium: Tricks & Treats at The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Birmingham 22 mi $$

Spooky underwater trail with witches and warlocks

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Fairfield Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch)

Fairfield Pumpkins Pumpkin Patch

Bromsgrove 18 mi $

4-acre pumpkin patch with diverse varieties and on-site farm animals.

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events)

Banbury Museum October Half Term Halloween Events

Banbury 18 mi $

Creative Halloween fun with art, crafts, and games

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Herbs and Hexes: October Half-Term Trail)

Herbs and Hexes: October Half-Term Trail

Worcester 21 mi $

Children's trail to find witch's potion ingredients

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Halloween Makers Market at FarGo Village)

Halloween Makers Market at FarGo Village

Coventry 17 mi Free

Halloween-themed market with local makers and workshops.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions)

Fairytale Farm Learning Hub Craft Sessions

Chipping Norton 19 mi $

Nature-based creative learning experiences for young people.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Kids Halloween Monster Tipi of Terror)

Kids Halloween Monster Tipi of Terror

Fillongley 21 mi $$

Monster Tipi of Terror with spooky train ride

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 17 Bongo's Bingo: The Haunted House Halloween Special Birmingham

Halloween-themed bingo party with live entertainment and prizes

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 12 The Haunted Castle Warwick

Family Halloween half-term fun featuring live shows, mazes, and spooky entertainment.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 10 Halloween Drive-in Warwickshire Hatton

Watch family favourites and horror classics from your car.

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Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

Unique & Unusual

1 of 18 The Stratford Ghost Walk Stratford-upon-Avon

Theatrical evening storytelling tour through historic Stratford led by entertainer Edward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What hygiene plan makes petting zoos at Stratford farms less risky?

The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.

How accessible are pumpkin patches and fall festivals near Stratford for wheelchairs?

Farm terrain is the challenge: grass, gravel, and rutted fields vary by venue and by how much rain fell that week. Call and ask about packed paths, accessible restrooms and parking, and whether the picking field has a firm route, since some farms bring pumpkins to a paved area on request. Festivals on fairgrounds or paved lots are the safer default.

Can we bring our dog to pumpkin patches or fall festivals in Stratford?

Policies split hard: many farms ban pets outright for animal-safety and food rules, while some festivals welcome leashed dogs and even run costume contests for them. Check the venue's FAQ the day before, never assume. If dogs are allowed, bring water, keep them clear of petting zoos and food lines, and be honest about whether crowds plus kids stress your dog.

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