October half-term: Plagues and Potions
Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton · 24 October to 1 November 2026
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The open-air museum near Chichester sets its half-term in 1665, with a village healer's potions trail and spooky games at Hambrook. Ghost stories and a Victorian schoolroom session round out the week.
Highlights
- Plagues and Potions trail
- Haunted Hambrook games, from broomstick racing to eyeball races
- Ghost stories with The Bard Dawn on 27 and 29 October
- Spooky Victorian School and autumn adventure walks
Good to know
- Dogs on short leads are welcome
- Free parking
- Pair with the Halloween day on 31 October
Getting there
Weald and Downland Living Museum, Weald and Downland Living Museum, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
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Nearby
Image: Weald & Downland Living MuseumHalloween at the Weald and Downland Living Museum
On Halloween itself the museum adds extra characters and makes to its half-term programme. Highlights include a woodland spell-jar workshop and a wise woman's cottage full of strange cures.
Image: Weald & Downland Living MuseumWeald and Downland Living Museum
More than 50 rescued historic buildings tell the story of 1,000 years of rural life in the South Downs. Step inside historic homes, watch traditional craftspeople at work and meet the animals, with dogs on short leads welcome too.
Image: West Dean GardensWest Dean Christmas Market
A makers' market spread through the estate rooms of West Dean House and its front lawn, with art, crafts, food and drink from more than 45 stalls. Carol singing, live music and demonstrations from West Dean tutors add to the atmosphere.