A Spellbinding Halloween at Borde Hill
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath · 17 October to 1 November 2026
Image: Borde HillBorde Hill's Halloween trail, The Owl Who Stole Halloween, follows mischievous owl Morticus Moonfeather as he bewitches the scarecrows in Pumpkin Patch Meadow. Children meet the enchanted scarecrows and complete games and challenges to break the spell. Over half term there are daily extras, from magic shows to wand making.
Highlights
- The Owl Who Stole Halloween trail
- Magic show with Professor Hiccup on 26 October
- Wand making on 27 October
- Halloween crafts on 29 October and creepy crawlies on 30 October
Good to know
- Garden admission is needed in addition to the trail
Getting there
Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP
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