Halloween Half Term at The Lord Leycester

Discover a Half Term of History, Mystery & Spooky Family Fun!

Looking for a family day out with a difference this Halloween?

From 23rd October to 1st November, step inside the historic buildings and gardens of The Lord Leycester for a half term filled with spooky surprises, creative activities and centuries of fascinating history.

Take part in Warwick’s Pumpkin Trail, get creative at our Halloween Art Cart, enter our pumpkin carving competition or discover the darker side of history on one of our special evening tours.

And the best part? Kids under 12 go FREE throughout Halloween half term!

🎃 Kids Go Free This Half Term!

That’s right! From 23rd October to 1st November, children under 12 enjoy FREE admission to The Lord Leycester with a paying adult.

Explore our beautiful medieval buildings, discover the stories of the people who lived here and enjoy some Halloween fun without paying a penny for the little ones!

Whether you’re planning a family day out or looking for something different to do during the school holidays, there’s plenty to discover.

🔎 Warwick’s Pumpkin Trail

We’re joining in the fun with Warwick’s town-wide Pumpkin Trail!

Somewhere inside The Lord Leycester, we’ve hidden a pumpkin in plain sight. Can you find it?

Here’s a little clue: you don’t need to pay for admission to spot our pumpkin! It’s hiding in a room that’s free for everyone to visit.

Keep your eyes peeled and see if you can track it down as you explore Warwick!

🎨 Halloween Art Cart – Tuesday 27th October

Get ready for some frightfully fun crafting!

Join us in our historic Guildhall for a special Halloween Art Cart, where our friendly staff and volunteers will be helping families create their very own spooky masterpieces.

Activities include:

• Spooky bracelets – make your own Halloween-inspired jewellery to take home.
• Creepy colouring – bring our Halloween-themed pictures to life.
• Medieval heraldry – design your own coat of arms featuring lions, griffins and other fantastic beasts!

Tuesday 27th October | 11am-2pm

✨ Drop in any time – no need to pre-book.

All craft activities are included with general admission, and children under 12 go FREE!

👻 Spooky Evening Tours

Are you brave enough to discover The Lord Leycester after dark?

Our special Halloween Spooky Tours take visitors on an atmospheric journey through the history, mysteries and darker stories of our ancient buildings.

With centuries of history hidden within our walls, there’s no better setting for a Halloween evening!

Suitable for ages 10 and over.

Please note: Our Halloween Spooky Tours are now SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who booked!

🎃 Pumpkin Carving Competition

Calling all creative pumpkin carvers!

Carve your spookiest, funniest or most imaginative pumpkin at home and bring it along to The Lord Leycester to enter our Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition.

We’ll proudly display the entries before our final judging on Friday 30th October, with a free family admission ticket for our winners!

We can’t wait to see what you create!

Explore The Lord Leycester

There’s plenty to discover beyond our Halloween activities.

Step back through over 900 years of history as you explore our medieval courtyard, magnificent Great Hall, historic Chapel and peaceful gardens.

Discover the remarkable stories of the Warwick Guilds, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and the military veterans who have called The Lord Leycester home for more than 450 years.

Whether you’re hunting for pumpkins, making spooky crafts or simply enjoying a day out together, The Lord Leycester is the perfect place for a little half-term adventure.

🎃 Halloween Half Term: 23rd October  1st November 2026

✨ Children under 12 go FREE with a paying adult!