Halloween best dressed costume competition at Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle (National Trust), Bodiam · 17 October to 1 November 2026
Image: National TrustChildren who come to Bodiam in Halloween costume can enter a best dressed competition in the castle courtyard, held at 1pm each weekend of the Spell Quest trail. There are spooky photo opportunities around the castle too. Entry is free.
Highlights
- Best dressed judging in the castle courtyard at 1pm
- Halloween photo spots inside the castle
- Free to take part
Good to know
- The courtyard is wheelchair accessible; the route there is on gravel paths
- Dress for the weather as the courtyard is open to the sky
Getting there
Bodiam Castle (National Trust), Bodiam, near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UA
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Nearby
Image: National TrustSpell Quest Halloween trail at Bodiam Castle
Young witches and wizards choose a magical path and work through games, potions and spells around Bodiam Castle. Children are encouraged to come in costume. On weekend afternoons there is a free best dressed competition in the castle courtyard.
Image: National TrustMoat tour with a costumed medieval character at Bodiam Castle
A guided walk around Bodiam's moat led by a guide dressed and speaking as a medieval character. They stop along the way to explain why and when the castle was built, how it sits in the landscape and who lived there. These are the last tours of the season.
Image: National TrustHalloween crafts at Bodiam Castle
A drop-in craft table in the education room opposite the castle. Children choose a Halloween item to decorate, such as a wizard hat tealight, a ceramic pumpkin, a cauldron or a wooden hanging bat. Places are first come, first served.