Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed war story Private Peaceful returns to the stage at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children from October 21 to 25.

Bolton’s free Put Big Light On Festival returns November 19-22 with art, performances and installations including Luke Jerram’s Helios in Victoria Square.

Mayor Declan Craggs shares his love of the Mere and Fair Green, while our guide highlights museums, shops, parks and Corn Hall events.

Pendennis Castle in Falmouth will host the Great Pumpkin Party from Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, November 1.

Discover Yorkshire’s spooky walks and witchcraft legends, from the Wizard of Whirlaw and Boggle Hole to Calverley Woods and Dead Man’s Hill ...

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Explore East Harptree village life in Somerset, from St Laurence Church and Roman hoard history to rewilding, arts, community pub and shop.

Discover Cheshire’s food scene and provenance, from Chester walking food tours and local cheese to Chef’s Table, FIELD 28 and Vines of Cheshire wine.

Discover seven cosy family activities in Lancashire in October 2026, from pottery painting and woodland adventures to hot chocolate, bookshops and cinemas.

Celebrate Essex Day on October 26 with Norman history, castles and witchcraft tales at Hedingham, Colchester, Waltham Abbey and Manningtree in historic Essex.

Explore seven of the best pumpkin patches in Kent, from Pumpkin Moon and Beluncle Farm to Quex Adventure Farm Park, for family Halloween days out this October.

Explore spooky Devon with Peter Naldrett, from haunted Berry Pomeroy Castle and Dartmoor’s hairy hands to ghostly Buckland Abbey and haunted Wistman’s Wood.