17th October - 1st November

A Spellbinding Halloween – Kids Trail & Activities

Tickets
Daily Story Trail: £3.50 per trail, plus Garden admission – free to Members
Activities on selected days: additional charges apply and booking is required

Saturday 17th October – Sunday 1st November, 10:00am-5:00pm

The Owl Who Stole Halloween

Daily Kids Trail in the Garden

This Halloween half term, something spooky is stirring in Pumpkin Patch Meadow! Mischievous owl Morticus Moonfeather is casting magical spells on the scarecrows, turning their Halloween preparations into hilarious chaos. Follow the trail through the Garden, meet the enchanted scarecrows, and take on a series of fun games and challenges along the way.

Can you uncover Morticus’s mischief and break the spell before the Halloween Party is ruined?

Cost: £3.50 per trail, plus Garden admission to include a prize. Free to Members (Child or Family Memberships).

The trail is suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years old.

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Children in the Italian Garden. Image: Emli Bendixen

Halloween Activities

Taking Place on Selected Days

Throughout half term, there’s a bewitching array of Halloween activities. Taking place inside our Garden Marquee, these events come with additional charges. Don’t miss out – spaces are limited, so booking is recommended.

Monday 26th October

30 min sessions at 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm, 2.45pm

Magic Shows with Professor Hiccup

Join Professor Hiccup for a magic show full of tricks and visual effects.

Cost: £3.50 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Tuesday 27th October

45 min sessions at 10:30am, 11:45am, and 1:45pm

Wand Making

Craft and decorate a unique wooden wand, ready for casting spooky spells this Halloween.

Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Wednesday 28th October

30 min shows at 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, and 2.45pm

Halloween Fun with Tomfoolery

Get ready for spooky silliness and magic with Tomfoolery!

Cost: Shows £5 per child (including Members), plus Garden admission

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Thursday 29th October

11:00am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3pm

Halloween Crafts

Get creative by making Halloween crafts to take home. Make a pinecone mouse, create a pumpkin mask, enjoy spooky seasonal colouring and plenty more frightfully fun activities for all ages.

These are drop-in sessions with no additional charge – the activity is included in Garden admission.

Booking is not required.

Friday 30th October

45 min sessions at 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.45pm

Spooky Spiders & Slithering Snakes

Get hands-on with Nature Nurture Sussex creating spooky spiders and slithering snakes using sustainable wood, craft materials, and simple child-safe hand tools.

Cost: £4.50 per child (including Members), plus admission

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Borde Hill Membership is your ticket to enjoy unlimited access to the Garden and Parkland throughout the open season. Our members also receive free entry to a number of exciting events, from live music in the Garden to Specialist Plant Fairs and much more. Family Membership also provides unlimited access to the Adventure Playground and free school holiday trails.

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Discover the Possibilities

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Become a Member

Membership is your ticket to enjoy unlimited access to the Garden, Parkland and Woodland throughout the open season. Our members also receive free entry to a number of exciting events, from live music in the Garden to Specialist Plant Fairs and much more. Family Membership provides unlimited access to the Adventure Playground and free school holiday trails.

Our Garden & Grounds

Set within 383 acres of heritage listed Parkland, our formal Garden captivates and delights visitors with a series of intimate 'Garden rooms'. Beyond the formal Garden you can explore Woodland walks, the South Park and our lakes with outstanding views across the Sussex High Weald.

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As a small, independent Garden Charity, we rely on your kind generosity to help fund our projects and to continue to grow sustainably, protecting our natural heritage for generations to come. 'Reinventing Borde Hill' is our most ambitious project to date and your support will help us to achieve exciting plans to benefit our local community. It would make a huge difference if you would consider supporting us by making a donation – thank you.