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Half-term Halloween at Hatchlands

Enjoy a spooky day out at Hatchlands Park this October half term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for some Halloween fun with a pumpkin hunt in the garden for the little ones and look out for the spooky creatures on our parkland trail. We've even got some broomsticks to help you on your way!

And from Sun 26 - Fri 31 Oct, 12-4pm don't forget to pop into the house for some spooky surprises too. Look out for the familiars hiding in the Drawing Room, follow the scent of woodsmoke to the witches’ cauldron or join the puppets' tea party in the library… if you dare!

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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Please note the house is open from Sun 27 - Thu 31 October, 12-4pm. The parkland is open daily from 10am-4pm.

Upcoming events

First World War Waistcoat 

As featured in the new National Trust book, 100 Things to Wear, and now on display in the house, this unusual waistcoat originally belonged to Navy signaller Harrie Joseph (1887–1957), who convalesced at Hatchlands after suffering shellshock in 1915.

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on
17 Oct to 24 Oct 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Free Walled Garden walks and talks 

Meet the Hatchlands gardeners and enjoy a free talk and guided walk of the Walled Garden.

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on
23 Oct to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

The Snowdogs at Hatchlands Park 

Discover The Snowdogs at Hatchlands Park this winter. on a family trail through the parkland.

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on
15 Nov 2025 to 6 Jan 2026
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times

Christmas in the house at Hatchlands 

Experience the magic of Christmas at Hatchlands this winter. See the house beautifully decorated for the festive season and soak up the atmosphere of a traditional country house Christmas.

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on
1 Dec to 31 Dec 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 28 other dates or times