Hampshire: Where to go Pumpkin picking in Hampshire

A favourite autumn pastime, every October pumpkins pop up across the county ripe for the picking and ready to take home to decorate for Halloween or to conjure up pumpkin-themed recipes.

Stroll through fields dotted with orange and take some gourd-geous photos – from traditional pick-your-own farms to Halloween mazes and trails, try these top pumpkin picking places in Hampshire.

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Hampshire: Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park - 9th Oct - 2nd Nov 2026

Prepare for a Halloween Spooktacular at Paultons Park with special late-night openings and Halloween shows on selected dates in October! 

The Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Paultons Park with a ghostly makeover at Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World transformed for the occasion. Paultons Park's exclusive show, The Legend of Paultons Manor, will make a grand return and the whole park will be festooned with thousands of pumpkins and straw hay bales, transporting families into the fang-tastic season.

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Chatham: The Historic Dockyard - Family ghost tours 28th Oct - 31st Oct 2026

This half term, grab a torch and gather close. When everyone has gone home for the day, the ghosts of the past come alive. Hear all about shadowy ships and badly behaved spirits while exploring on a special torch-lit tour designed to send a spine-tingling shiver down your neck.

Perfect for young ghost hunters, expect a few jumps and plenty of laughs as an enthusiastic guide leads you on an after-hours adventure around our historic buildings. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore, because you never know who might be watching from the shadows. Packed with stories, surprises, and plenty of fun, this special event introduces visitors to the mischievous spirits and lingering ghosts of The Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Click HERE for more information and to book tickets.

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Chatham: The Historic Dockyard - Yuck Yard Barnaby Bilge's Big Mess - 17th Oct - 8th Nov 2026

Something spookily messy is happening at The Historic Dockyard Chatham this October Half Term. 

Every morning, the Night Security Team arrive to find another disgusting surprise. Slimy puddles. Glowing green handprints. Tangled rope. Missing tools. Galleries in complete chaos.

There is one theory – Barnaby Bilge is back. But others are not convinced.

This October the Night Security Team needs your help to investigate unusual happenings across the Dockyard.

Click HERE for more information. 

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Lyneham area: Job vacancy nursery manager (Calne, Wiltshire)

 

Nursery Manager — Calne, Wiltshire
£38,000 plus bonus

Ready to lead a nursery where you can make your mark and feel properly supported?

At Sunny Days, you’ll have an established team, the freedom to shape your nursery and support from our experienced Area Manager, Tracey.

We’d love to hear from an experienced Nursery Manager or a confident Deputy ready for their next step. We offer leadership coaching and professional development, and can consider reduced hours or a job share for the right person.

Curious? Let’s start with an informal, confidential chat. No CV needed for the first conversation.

Send an email to: hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk with your contact details and a good time to talk.

Know someone who might be interested? Please share this with them.

Sunny Days is committed to safeguarding children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, relevant suitability checks and an enhanced DBS check.

Civvy Street Oct/Nov Magazine is Out Now

To read the latest issue please go to this link: Civvy Street

The Ripple Pond: Autumn 2026 Newsletter - Together, We're Shaping Better Support for Families

 

To read this newsletter in full, please go to: Autumn 2026 Newsletter

Little Troopers: Free All Together Online Space workshop on 10 Oct, and further dates

All Together ONLINE – Space Detectives Workshop

Saturday 10th October 2026, 1100hrs

SPACE DETECTIVES - All Together Online - fun virtual sessions bringing together military children

Journey around the Solar System and discover the size and distances of planets within our own neighbourhood. Take part in the “Human Solar System,” experiment with how it was formed and then assemble your own scale model.

👉Book your family space here

All Together sessions run frequently until April 2027.

Sessions are free, but places are limited. Please only book if you are confident you can attend so that as many families as possible can take part.

About All Together Online

All Together is a club that brings military children together. As part of this, All Together Online offers a series of exciting, live, online events especially for military children under 11 years old.

Everyone from the serving military community is warmly welcome to join us.

To find out more and to book, please go to: All Together - ONLINE by Little Troopers | Eventbrite

Dalkeith: Wellbeing Through Archaeology on Mondays from 28th September to 7th December

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Looking for a friendly, supportive way to spend time outdoors, meet new people and try something different?

Archaeology Scotland is offering free Wellbeing Through Archaeology sessions for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Northallerton: Annual Bonfire & Firework Display 5th Nov

Get ready for a fantastic Bonfire Night on 5th November! 

We’ll be hosting our annual bonfire and fireworks display at The Applegarth.

Bonfire lit at 6:30pm

Fireworks display at 7:00pm

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of fun and excitement!

Who's coming along?

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