10 THINGS FOR A TENNER OR LESS! October Half-term and Halloween 2026
Belive it or not half-term is (almost) here and I've rounded up 10 things to do in and around Tunbridge Wells for FREE or £10 and under!
From spooky trails and Halloween crafts to animals, dancing and a little bit of magic, there's plenty to keep the kids busy without completely emptying your bank account!
Got a little animal lover at home?
Pets at Home is running FREE workshops where children can learn about caring for animals, meet some furry friends and even take home a certificate!
📍Pets at Home, Tunbridge Wells
📅24th - 31st October
💸FREE
🎫Booking required. BOOK HERE
Calling all little witches and wizards!
Professor Bubbleburp's School of Witchcraft & Wizardry is coming to RVP, bringing spells, potions and plenty of magical mischief!
And the best bit? It won't cost you a penny!
📍Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells
📅26th -31st October
💸 FREE
🎫Advance booking required. BOOK HERE
Get the family into the spirit of Halloween with the Fiends of Grosvenor & Hilbert Park themed craft event.
📍The Hub, Grosvenor and Hilbert
📅 25th October 2 -3:30pm
🎫 FREE (donations welcomed)
Halloween crafts without having to clean up the mess at home?!
YES PLEASE! Head to The Amelia for FREE spooky crafts and creative activities.
Perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit without spending a penny!
📍 The Amelia Scott, Tunbridge Wells
📅 24th, 26th, 28th & 30th October 10am - 4pm
🎫 FREE
One of those lovely local places that deserves a little shout-out!
Head to Aspens for Halloween fun, including a FREE spooky trail, animal encounters and a woodland walk.There are also optional activities, including a lucky dip and autumn owl decorating. Can't think of a better, low-cost day out!
📍 Aspens, Cornford Lane, Pembury
📅 26th - 30th October
🎫FREE entry and trail. Optional activities from £1
Little monsters, it's time to DANCE!
Grab your headphones and get those tiny feet moving at The Amelia's Halloween Silent Disco! With three music channels, Halloween crafts and unlimited squash, this sounds like a brilliant way to celebrate Halloween.
📍 The Amelia Scott, Tunbridge Wells
📅 31st October 2.30pm–4pm
🎫 £10 per ticket, including one adult carer
Spooky potions, pumpkin-themed play and plenty of mess!
And the best part? You don't have to clean it up afterwards!
Perfect for little ones who love getting their hands into EVERYTHING.
📍The Amelia Scott, Tunbridge Wells
📅Monday 26th October 11am -12pm or 1.30pm -2.30pm
🎫 £7 per child | Ages 2- 4
Another FREE activity to get the kids outdoors!
Head to Haysden Country Park or Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground for a spooky trail.
Hunt for frightening fungi, collect the missing letters and solve the Halloween mystery!
Fresh air, a little adventure and absolutely no admission fee. What's not to love?!
📍Tonbridge Castle Racecourse Sportsground
📅23rd October - 1st November
🎫 FREE
Families can enjoy a lovely Halloween activity by taking a walk around the village to discover all the wonderfully creative scarecrows made and displayed by local residents. A perfect Halloween adventure for all ages!
📍Rusthall
📅17th - 31st October
🎫 FREE
Step inside Tonbridge Castle, especially decorated for Halloween, and follow a spooky trail through its historic rooms. Children will receive an activity booklet with admission to help them find the hidden Halloween items. Once they’ve completed the trail, they can return to reception to collect a sweet treat.
📍Tonbridge Castle
📅17th October - 8th November
🎫 FREE with admission (£10.90 adults, £7.80 kids)
This Halloween, the kids can head into the trees for an adventure involving obstacles, zip lines, spooky clues and a mysterious potion recipe! A bit over a tenner but SO WORTH it if you are after something a bit different.
📍Go Ape, Bedgebury
📅24th October - 1st November 2026
THERE YOU HAVE IT! 10 HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK!
Because keeping the kids entertained shouldn't require a second mortgage!
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