Halloween Half-Term Fun

Saturday 25 October – Saturday 1 November 
10:30am – 4:00pm 

Take part in the Spooktacular spells and spooks at Nothe Fort this October Half Term.

We’ve conjured up a whole cauldron full of activities that are perfect for all ages:

Halloween Mouse Hunt

Family Ghost Tours 26 – 31 October – limited spaces. Book on the day of your visit

Spooky Cave Adventure from South Coast Adventures – Wed 29 – Thur 30 October only

Creepy Crawly Critters by Ants on a Rock – Mon 27, Tue 28, Fri 31 October – book on the day of your visit

Wand-making Workshop

Pumpkin Golf

Fiendish games in the Family Room

Ghosty Boo Bowling

Creepy crafts, and more!

More to be announced!

Family Ghost Tours during Halloween Half-Term 👻

26 – 31 October 2025

This Halloween, Nothe Fort will be opening an additional spooky tunnel to explore. Let our guides lead you through the history behind the Fort’s walls…

Tour Information

Times: Daily from 26 – 31 October 2025. Every 30 mins from 11am – 3.30pm (break at 1pm)

Spaces: Limited spaces (10 per tour)

How to Book: book for FREE from the Shop desk on the day of your visit.

(Please be aware: the tour involves plenty of steps and one-way tunnels.)

Click here for more information about the Ghost Tours

Quiet Opening: Saturday 1st November 10am 

Join us for our Quiet Opening Days during the school holidays for families and individuals who would like to enjoy holiday activities at a quieter, less crowded pace.

Creepy Crawly Creatures by Ants on a Rock

Monday 27, Tuesday 28, Friday 31 October 2025

Join us for some creepy crawly insect and animal shows by Ants on a Rock.

Bookable on the day – 40 tickets per 25 minute show. Tickets are first come first served – don’t miss out on all the creepy-crawly fun.

Show times:
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, & 3:00pm

Looking for something scary for Grown-ups?

Thrill-seekers will love this year’s Nothe of the Living Dead event, which combines jump scares and escape dungeon-style challenges and puzzles in an hour-long experience that sees participants take on a chilling quest to save the world from an undead takeover.

Friday 31st Oct and Saturday 1st Nov only.

Find out more here: Buy tickets – NOTHE OF THE LIVING DEAD 2025 – The Nothe Fort

Admission Information

• This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.

• What3Words Location for Nothe Fort: dogs.claim.nest

• Parking: parking is available outside the fort at Nothe Car Park (What3Words: mixed.stuck.serve)

• Seating Provided: – Only shows in the Engine Room have seating. There are seats all around the Fort if required while on site.

• Food and Drink: The Fort View Café will be open.

• Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum. We ask that all dogs remain on short leads at all times. Please expect to see dogs in the Fort during your visit. 

• Wheelchair User Access: Nothe Fort is wheelchair accessible and has a lift. If you have any access requirements before your visit, please contact Nothe Fort ahead of your visit (01305 766626).