What’s on in National Forest Leicestershire

There is so much happening in the north west of our county in and around the National Forest. With one of the best Halloween events in the country, walks with the alpacas and loads more, discover what’s happening this October!

It’s the biggest Halloween event in the country and for 2025 Cattows Halloween Farm is going on an American adventure in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. From traditional pumpkin picking to live wild west cowboy shows, Jurassic dino trails and even an American Circus… there is something for everyone this year! Come and experience one of the best family Halloween experiences you can get!

Tickets are going quickly so get yours now!

Join a spooktacular Halloween event filled with thrilling activities, eerie decorations, and hauntingly good fun! Start your adventure with a ride on the ghost train for a spine-tingling experience, then explore the magic of the forest light walk through the haunted woods, you may be in for a few surprises along the way! Then catch the train back and immerse yourself in the 4D cinema, indoor play & spooky crafts.

Info and tickets here

Join the White Witch and her friends at the 1620s House for Halloween crafts and stories Create a beautiful flower arrangement inside a pumpkin and a traditional Rowan cross to protect you from evil spirits. There are also prizes for the best Halloween costume! 2 sessions available, 10.30am to 12.00pm and 1.30pm to 3.00pm. £5 per child, Book Now!

Throughout October at Charnwood Forest Alpacas have a spook-tacular day out that the whole family will love!

What’s included:
Mini Alpaca Walks (30 minutes) – Take one of our friendly alpacas for a stroll with a Halloween twist!
Piggy Pumpkin Feast – Watch our pigs go wild as they smash and munch their way through pumpkins!
Petting Farm Entry – Meet and feed all your farmyard favourites.
Crafts in the Cafe

£20 per person. Under 9s: Go Free (1 child under 9 goes free per paying ticket) Book now!

The Creepy Creature Committee are gathering at the 1620s House for their annual Halloween party. The beasties would like to take a selfie to remember the event, can you help round up the rest of these mischievous monsters for their close-up? £2 per sheet, collect one from the green admissions hut. Normal site admission applies, admission ticket lasts for 12 months.

Come and celebrate the town with a full day of food, fun, shopping & entertainment! Mini Beer Festival, Street Food, local businesses, artists & creatives, Bra Amnesty & Spooky surprises across the Square! Plus… Live Entertainment at the Century Theatre (10am–2pm) – Free! Family Fun at The Emporium (2pm–6pm) – DJs, games & activities – £20 per family

Join the 1620s House for a frightfully fun Halloween disco & Fancy Dress Competition for little monsters aged 3-6yrs old! Suitable for 3-6 years old but older children are always welcome. Cost: £5 per child*. Adults and under 3s go free. Please book your Tickets online or by calling 01455 290429 between 10am-4pm.

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and creative Pumpkin Carving Workshop at the Century Theatre Education Room. Price: £10 per pumpkin. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available online or from the Box Office on 01530 278444 (card payments only).

The Moira Furnace annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back once more! There will be plenty of wonderful craft vendors, food and more so there’s something to do for the whole family.

Join one of the guides at the 1620s House for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in 17th Century Leicestershire. Focusing on the Flowers family of Belvoir and those involved in the Husbands Bosworth witch trials, the talk will also explore the lives of Elizabeth Woodville and Black Annis, as well as one of the last witch trials in England. £6 per person, pre-booking is essential. Please book online or call 01455 290429 between 10am-4pm.

Experience a delightful mix of comedy and thrills in this unique adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s enchanting story, The Canterville Ghost at the Century Theatre. This engaging one-man show promises plenty of audience interaction and is sure to bring more than just a ghostly grin! Crafted specifically for families and children, the performance is entertaining and lively. Tickets are available online or from the Box Office on 01530 278444 (card payments only).

Take an atmospheric tour of the 1620s House. The 17th Century was a very superstitious time: witchcraft and other worldly spirits were feared by the masses. King James I even wrote a book on ‘Daemonologie’ outlining the ways in which sorcery and demons could corrupt. As such, certain measures and practices were undertaken to protect against such evils. Evidence of this is found throughout the historic house from markings on the walls & ceilings to burnings in wood and graffiti in windows. The wonderful volunteers will guide you on a tour through the house and you’ll learn about the various beliefs & superstitions of old and witness a collection of different marks made to protect the house from evil spirits. Tickets are £7, pre-Booking is Essential.