Family Days Out & Half-Term Activities

Hobbycraft children's craft workshops

Hobbycraft stores and online, Nationwide

Hobbycraft runs bookable creative workshops for children, in store and online, including seasonal crafts, painting and making things. Some workshops come with a craft kit included. Places are booked through ClassBento, and new workshops are added through the year.

Emberton Country Park

Emberton Country Park, Emberton, Buckinghamshire

A country park open 365 days of the year, with wildlife, lakeside walks, play areas, fishing and camping, and events running through the year. Admission charges and opening times are published on the park's own page.

Milton Keynes Museum

Milton Keynes Museum, Wolverton, Milton Keynes

A hands-on museum telling the story of Milton Keynes, with interactive exhibits and a programme of family events. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4.30pm with last entry at 3.30pm, and every day during the local February, May and October half terms and bank holidays. Ticket prices are published on the museum's admission page.

Runs in February, May and October half terms, and bank holidays

Milton Keynes libraries

Ten public libraries across Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

There are ten public libraries in Milton Keynes, and membership at one gives access to them all. Libraries run regular activities and events for children and young readers, alongside books, audiobooks, digital books and study space. Membership is free.

MK Gallery

MK Gallery, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

An art gallery with world-class exhibitions and a year-round learning and community programme, plus the Sky Room Cinema run in partnership with Curzon. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, closed Mondays. The gallery runs Relaxed Exhibition Viewings one Sunday a month and a regular programme of Relaxed Cinema Screenings, mostly family films, with reduced sound and lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Step-free access to reception, the cafe, shop, galleries, Sky Room and a Changing Places toilet. Personal Assistant or carer tickets are free for all ticketed events. Relaxed Cinema Screenings reduce the sound and lighting and drop the trailers, and Relaxed Exhibition Viewings limit ticket numbers and switch off hand driers. Sensory Scout Kits, Sensory Tour Kits and a Visual Story are available. Access enquiries: access@mkgallery.org or 01908 676900.

The Pixel Bunker

The Pixel Bunker, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A retro arcade with more than 120 original machines, all set to free play, plus pinball. Open Friday to Sunday plus bank holidays and school holidays. Sessions run at 10:00, 13:30 and 17:00 on Friday and Saturday and 10:00 and 13:30 on Sunday, with extra sessions at 11:00 and 14:15 in the school holidays. Booking in advance is recommended.

Runs in bank holidays and school holidays

Lifts and stairs reach the first floor and the flooring throughout is level for wheelchairs and strollers. One of the two toilets is accessible. Two Blue Badge bays sit right outside the entrance, and parking is free across Milton Keynes when a Blue Badge is displayed. Under 14s must be accompanied by at least one paying adult, and every attendee needs a paying ticket, so there is no free companion ticket here.

Planet Ice Milton Keynes

Planet Ice Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Public ice skating seven days a week, with family sessions and skating lessons, plus ice shows through the year. Sessions can be booked online.

Planet Ice has partnered with the Nimbus Access Card to provide a complimentary ticket for essential companions and carers, so a companion can join you on the ice free of charge. If you already hold an Access Card showing a '+1' or '+2' symbol you can add your companion ticket online. This applies to public skating sessions, so please check with the venue about ticketed ice shows.

Milton Keynes Theatre

Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A large touring theatre with family shows, musicals and an annual pantomime. The venue runs audio described and captioned performances, touch tours and relaxed performances, and has a Social Story developed with the National Autistic Society.

Lifts serve every level of the auditorium with voice commentary and tactile aids. Stalls Row E, Circle Row A and Upper Circle Row A are step-free, level-access rows, and both Circle Boxes are wheelchair accessible. Six wheelchair spaces in the Stalls and four in the Upper Circle. Accessible toilets are on the ground, first and third floors. ATG's free Access Membership Scheme allows online booking of accessible seats and, where eligible, complimentary companion tickets. Access bookings: 0333 009 5399.

Stantonbury Theatre

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes

A community theatre on the Stantonbury campus with a year-round inclusive programme including children's and family shows, musical theatre, drama and holiday performances.

Stantonbury Theatre is wheelchair accessible with four dedicated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium, and the venue has a hearing loop. Free on-site parking with easy access from the main road network. No relaxed performance, Access Card or companion ticket scheme is published on the theatre's own site, so please contact the box office on 01908 324466 to discuss what you need.

Stantonbury Leisure Centre swimming

Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes

Swimming for all ages, with lane swims, family fun sessions with floats, balls and water polo goals out, and more than 150 swimming classes a week. Any child enrolled in the Learn to Swim programme swims free during fun or general swims, and must be accompanied by a paying adult.

No SEND-specific session, quieter session, accessible changing or companion ticket policy is published on the centre's own pages, so please contact the centre directly before you visit.

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre

Wolverton Swimming & Fitness Centre, Wolverton, Milton Keynes

A leisure centre with a 6 lane 25m main pool and a 13m by 7.5m learner pool, running a range of swim and fitness sessions for Milton Keynes, Bletchley and Newport Pagnell.

No SEND-specific session, quieter session, accessible changing or companion ticket policy is published on the centre's own pages, so please contact the centre before you visit.

Bletchley Leisure Centre swimming

Bletchley Leisure Centre, Bletchley, Milton Keynes

A leisure centre with a full timetable of swim sessions including family swims, casual sessions and lane swimming, plus swimming lessons for children and adults and a free taster lesson.

Accessible parking, lifts, accessible changing and shower facilities, and step-free pool access. The centre runs quieter sessions for visitors with sensory needs, and offers free Personal Assistant or Carer passes.

Music & Magic on Ice

Planet Ice Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A family ice show at Planet Ice Milton Keynes, with live music and skating. Tickets are booked through Planet Ice.

Sat, 5 Dec 2026

This is a ticketed ice show rather than a public skating session. Planet Ice's complimentary companion ticket applies to public skating, so please check with the venue whether it also applies to this show.

Relaxed performance: Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A relaxed performance of the Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime, for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere. Starts at 1pm.

Wed, 6 Jan 2027

Relaxed performance at 1pm. Complimentary companion tickets are available where eligible through ATG's Access Membership Scheme. Access bookings: 0333 009 5399.

Halloween Magic Show

Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes

A family magic show with Krisgar and Tricky Teddy, back for a fifth year of spooktacular magic. Starts at 2.30pm.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Four dedicated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium and a hearing loop. Please contact the box office on 01908 324466 to discuss specific access needs.

360 Play Milton Keynes

360 Play Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A large indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12, with soft play, a carousel and a full day of play without relying on the weather. The centre runs an exclusive SEND session on the first Friday of every month, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at £10.95 per child with adults free. Brothers, sisters and friends are all welcome.

SEND sessions run every first Friday of the month, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, and were first piloted in Milton Keynes in 2009. There is no SEND session in January 2027; they resume on Friday 5 February 2027. Short Breaks Vouchers are accepted at the Milton Keynes centre and can be used on the day. Please contact the centre for anything else you need.

Safari MK soft play

Safari MK, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A multi award-winning indoor play venue for children up to 12, with a baby park for under 4s, a big kid park, role play, a sports arena and gaming, plus an award-winning cafe serving freshly cooked food. Safari MK welcomes families with children who have special needs on all sessions, and runs a monthly SEN-exclusive evening at a reduced price: children £7.95 and adults £0.50, usually the second Monday of each month, 6pm to 8pm.

The monthly SEN evening is exclusively for children with special needs and their siblings, from 6pm to 8pm, and you can arrive from 5pm. Upcoming dates include 12 October, 9 November and 14 December 2026. Safari MK also welcomes SEN families on all of its standard sessions, and siblings benefit from the same reduced entry. Please call the centre to ask about anything specific.

Play Lane role play village

Play Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A role play village and cafe for children aged roughly 1 to 8, with a little high street including a shop, garage, restaurant, vet clinic, ice cream stand and construction zone, plus dedicated areas for infants and older siblings. Sessions are two hours and numbers are capped so every child can explore at their own pace, with the centre closed for 30 minutes between sessions for cleaning and reset. There is a cafe with barista coffee, toasties and light bites.

The whole play room is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible, with a toilet with disabled facilities and changing tables for infants. Free unallocated parking at the front and back. Play Lane was set up for children who are sensitive or easily overstimulated, and caps numbers at every session and closes between sessions to keep the space calm. There is a no-shoes policy, so please bring socks for everyone. Play Lane does not publish a phone number; you can reach them at contact@playlane.co.uk or on Facebook and Instagram at @playlanemk.

Thrift Farm

Thrift Farm, Whaddon, Milton Keynes

A farm park in Whaddon, just outside Milton Keynes, with a wide variety of farm animals, daily animal petting with rabbits and guinea pigs, outdoor play, bouncing pillows, a zip-wire and an indoor play barn, all included in the ticket price. Baby animals arrive through the year, from lambs in spring to goat kids in summer. Entry to the Garden Centre and Potting Shed Cafe is free and does not need a farm ticket.

Thrift Farm offers discounted tickets for registered disabled visitors and carers. There are two large parking areas, and level access to the main areas. Thrift Farm has also been an adult social care provision for over 40 years, supporting adults with learning disabilities. Please contact the farm to ask about anything specific before you visit.

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

A farm and wildlife park in the Buckinghamshire countryside, with rare breed farm animals, wildlife, animal walkthrough areas and adventure play zones whatever the weather, plus soft play, sand play and an outdoor splash pool. There are animal feeding times and tractor rides through the day, and themed events in the school holidays.

Hogshaw is mostly a flat site, and all buildings are wheelchair and pushchair accessible by a level entrance or a ramp. The animal buildings have concrete flooring and low-level viewing areas. Outdoor pathways are made from compacted road planings or grass and some surfaces may be uneven, so a few routes can be harder going. A mobility scooter is available to hire, so please call ahead or speak to reception on arrival to book it. Some animal experiences involve longer walks over uneven or elevated paths, including the Highland Cows, Lynx and Deer. Contact info@hogshawfarm.co.uk with any questions.

Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm, Billington, Bedfordshire

A farm park in Billington, Bedfordshire, around half an hour from Milton Keynes, with animal barns, petting areas, hands-on daily activities, acres of outdoor adventure play, the Sky Trail, crazy golf and a huge indoor play area with a soft play zone and cafe, all included in the ticket. Seasonal events run through the year, including Halloween and a Christmas grotto.

Mead Open Farm publishes a detailed access guide, last reviewed in June 2026. The site is built on flat land and most paths and activities are wheelchair accessible, including all the animal activities, the cafe and the shop. The Sky Trail and outdoor play areas are unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. There are 13 Blue Badge spaces within 20 metres of the entrance, a step-free entrance with a gentle ramp, and a unisex accessible toilet with baby changing in the main shop and in the indoor play barn. There is no hearing loop, but staff can provide a pen and paper, and large print guides are available on request. Disabled visitor and carer tickets are available if you bring a DLA, PIP or Blue Badge. Please note that some Halloween events use flashing lights and include claustrophobic spaces.

Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resort

Gulliver's Land Theme Park Resort, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A theme park designed for children aged 2 to 13, with rides and attractions plus a Dinosaur and Farm Park. There is free onsite parking, and children under 90cm go free.

Gulliver's publishes a downloadable accessibility guide covering every ride. A Ride Access Pass is available for guests who cannot queue, letting the guest and up to three helpers reach rides via the exit. It must be reserved online in advance, and you must bring evidence: either a document from a medical professional, or a Nimbus Access Card showing the 'standing and queuing' or 'crowds' symbol. Blue badges, DLA and PIP letters are not accepted for the Ride Access Pass. Concessions on entry are a separate reasonable adjustment with their own eligibility, so you can request the concession, the pass, or both. Wheelchairs can be hired from Guest Relations. Gully's Hotline: 01925 444 888.

Buckingham Fireworks Night

Bourton Park Paddock, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Buckingham Town Council's free, family-friendly fireworks night in Bourton Park. The evening starts at 6pm with food and other stalls, and the fireworks are at 7pm.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Olney Fireworks

Olney Recreational Ground (sports fields), Olney, Buckinghamshire

Olney's family fireworks display, held on the Sunday nearest Bonfire Night. It runs from 4.30pm to 9pm, with a spectacular display plus food and drink stalls, a licensed bar and children's attractions. Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service attend with a fire engine.

Sun, 1 Nov 2026

THAT Firework Spectacular 2026

Scots Club, Selbourne Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes

The Henry Allen Trust's firework spectacular, raising money for the local children's cancer charity, at the Scots Club in Bletchley. Doors open at 4pm with fireworks at 6.30pm. There are refreshments, a bar, a raffle, tombola, face painting, fun and games, fair rides and a live DJ. Pay on the day by cash or card — tickets are not sold in advance.

Sun, 8 Nov 2026

Blackpit Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Blackpit Brewery, Silverstone, Buckinghamshire

Bonfire & Fireworks Night at Blackpit's countryside venue, running 3pm to 8pm. Each year the team builds an enormous handcrafted bonfire sculpture as the centrepiece of its own performance, followed by a professional fireworks display. There are street food traders, the Blackpit bar and family entertainment through the afternoon. On-site parking.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026

Nature Craft for Children — October Half Term

Howe Park Wood, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Nature-themed crafting with The Parks Trust's Outdoor Learning team at Howe Park Wood. This half term the children will be making nature antlers, and the crafts are repeated across the sessions. Family friendly, all ages welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. One ticket is needed for each child taking part; adults do not need a ticket. The sessions take place outdoors so dress for the weather, and booking is essential.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 – Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

Wolverton Fireworks

Western Road Recreational Ground, Wolverton, Milton Keynes

Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council's free fireworks display, with a themed musical display by Fantastic Fireworks at 6.30pm. There are stalls, food vendors, children's games and rides. Please note there is no event parking and a large number of road closures are in place, so walking or public transport is encouraged.

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Halloween Trail at Willen Lake

Willen Lake, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A free self-guided Halloween trail around Willen Lake, running every day through October half term, 10am to 4pm. Collect a trail sheet from the Watersports Centre, help Wilbur with the spooky challenges around the lake, then return your completed sheet to collect a treat. Most suited to children under 8, but everyone is welcome to take part.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 – Sun, 1 Nov 2026

Runs in October half term

Rectory Farm Pumpkin Patch

Rectory Farm, Stanton St John, Oxfordshire

A full day out at Rectory Farm's Pumpkin Patch: pick your own pumpkins grown on the farm, plus fete games, sensory play, mini tractors, a mini bale maze, tractor and trailer rides, face painting, daily live music and shows from children's entertainer Bertie Slippers. There are food trucks, a café and a licensed bar. Open every weekend in October and every day of half term week, 9am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 – Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

A dedicated quieter SEND Morning runs on Tuesday 27 October, 8.30am to 11am, with fewer tickets sold so the patch is calmer and the activities slightly adapted. Accompanying carer tickets are free when booking, and a free carer ticket code (SEND26) can be used at other times. Men's, ladies' and disabled toilets with baby changing are on site, about a 3 minute walk from the farm shop. The tracks are grassy and the site is uneven, so sturdy wheels are recommended and access depends on recent weather. Free parking, with disabled spaces near the top of the car park by the shop. No picnics, and only food bought on site may be eaten there.

October Half Term Open Mornings

Howe Park Wood Education Centre, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Free autumn-themed open mornings at Howe Park Wood, 9.30am to 12.30pm on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of half term. Join The Parks Trust's Outdoor Learning team and volunteers for activities about bats, spiders and fungi, then venture into the woods to complete a self-guided trail. There is a café on site and free parking.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 – Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

The building is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet, and accessible step-free parking is available close to the building. All parking is free. SEND and Dementia friendly staff will be on hand to explain and support with activities, staff are sighted guide trained, and sensory activities are available. Most activities take place in an indoor classroom which can become busy, warm and noisy at times. A pre-visit guide is available on The Parks Trust website.

October Bright Ideas Kids Club: Spooky Pom Pom Mobiles

centre:mk, Door 1 outside M&S Food Hall, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

centre:mk's free monthly Bright Ideas Kids Club, with a Halloween theme this October, 11am to 4pm. Children can make spooky pom pom mobiles and ghost mobiles. Children and babies must be accompanied at all times.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026

The Patch MK

Mount Mill Farm, Stratford Road, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

🎃 The Patch MK – Pumpkin Festival 2026 Enjoy a fun autumn day out at The Patch MK! A lovely family activity during October, with pumpkin picking and seasonal experiences. ♿ Disabled Access & Essential Companion Tickets The Patch MK offers a free essential companion ticket for eligible disabled visitors. * Disabled visitor + one essential companion: From £7.99 including booking fee. * Additional essential companion tickets may be available subject to eligibility. * Nimbus Access Card ID and evidence of companion requirements are needed. * Apply at least 48 hours before visiting. 🎟️ Tickets: From £7.99 per person. Prices may vary depending on the date and experience selected. 📅 When: October 2026 📍 Where: The Patch MK, Milton Keynes 🌐 Website and booking: https://thepatchmk.co.uk/ 💚 Please check the organiser’s website for dates, accessibility arrangements, prices and availability before visiting.

Runs in school holidays and half-term

centre:mk Sensory Room

centre:mk — Guest Services Lounge, near TK Maxx (entrance on Silbury Arcade), Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A free, private sensory room inside centre:mk, run by the centre's Guest Services team. It is a quiet, calming space for families and individuals to take a break from the busy shopping centre, and it is designed to be used by one family or group at a time. Inside you will find comfortable seating for an adult and a child, floor mats, tactile toys and dimmable lights. The walls have calming sensory features with textures, colours and fidget details such as buttons, dials and cogs. There is no charge and no need to book ahead — just ask a member of the Guest Services team and they will open the room for your group. The room is open whenever the centre is open: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm and 9am to 6pm on bank holidays. The Guest Services desk is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 8pm, Saturday 9.30am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm.

centre:mk is all on one level with automated doors at wheelchair height and 80 disabled parking bays on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park. Free mobility scooter and wheelchair hire is available from the Guest Services Lounge — pre-booking is strongly recommended, and photo ID and proof of address are required (call 01908 398115). Accessible toilets and a Changing Places toilet with an adult changing table, electric hoist and emergency alarms are in the Guest Services Lounge near TK Maxx. There is also a Quiet Room at Guest Services, a hearing loop, ear defenders to hire and free sunflower lanyards. AccessAble publishes a full access guide for centre:mk.

Ride High Equestrian Centre

Ride High Equestrian Centre, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A public riding school and social enterprise set in 37 acres in Loughton, Milton Keynes - separate from the Ride High charity that shares the site and works by referral only. All profits from the centre support the charity. It offers riding lessons for children and teenagers (lessons from age 4; some school holiday activities from age 3), school holiday activities and pony camps, and learning and alternative education programmes. The centre's own website currently shows no places for new teen, advanced or adult riders, with limited availability for younger beginners, so please check before booking. Riders must weigh under 12 stone.

Runs in Runs school holiday activities and pony camps; some holiday activities are open to children aged 3 and over.

Accessibility details are not published - please contact the centre on 01908 666434.

Thomley

Thomley Hall Centre, Worminghall, Buckinghamshire

A specialist activity centre for disabled people and their families, with indoor and outdoor play, sensory rooms and creative activities. Siblings, family and friends without a disability are welcome too. Advance booking is required. Families will not be turned away if cost is a barrier — speak to the Operations Manager. Assistance dogs are welcome, but please tell them in advance, as some visitors need a dog-free visit.

Runs in Open Tuesday to Saturday all year, and also on Mondays during school holidays.

A specialist centre for disabled people and their families, open 10am to 3.30pm. Assistance dogs are welcome if you tell them in advance, as some visitors need a dog-free visit. A welcome social story and onsite information are on their website to read before your visit.

Thames Valley Adventure Playground

Taplow, Buckinghamshire

An inclusive adventure playground just outside Maidenhead, for children and adults with additional needs, their families, carers, siblings and friends. There are indoor playrooms full of toys and sensory equipment, a large outdoor play area with an adapted zip wire seat, a creative art and craft space with a calm zone, and a covered outdoor workshop. Advance booking and registration are needed — please check the current session arrangements, eligibility and any suggested contribution with them before you go.

An inclusive play space with accessible outdoor play equipment, including an adapted zip wire seat designed for visitors with the most severe disabilities. Siblings and friends are welcome. Advance booking and registration are needed — check current arrangements and eligibility with them.

Wycombe Museum

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

A family-friendly local history museum in High Wycombe, known to many as The Chair Museum. Its hands-on galleries cover the town's furniture-making history, art, photography and social history. Galleries are open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm, with the garden open until 5pm. There is an on-site café and a large garden with a sensory garden, benches, picnic tables and garden games to borrow. Entry is free and you do not need to book.

The museum building is fully wheelchair accessible, with a lift and accessible toilet, and there is one accessible parking space. Some garden paths have steep slopes or uneven ground, and the garden mound has step access only. Service animals are welcome. Free entry and no booking needed. There is an annual winter closure, so check before you travel.

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire

A 45-acre outdoor heritage museum with over 30 reconstructed historic buildings and a working farm, set in the Chilterns countryside. Sensory backpacks including ear defenders can be borrowed, and there is a sensory trail with a map to pick up from the ticket office. There is a Changing Places facility, accessible toilets, designated blue badge parking near the entrance, and mobility scooters and off-road wheelchairs to borrow. A disabled visitor's essential companion enters free. Some historic buildings and paths have access limitations. Open Friday to Monday, and daily during Buckinghamshire school holidays. Pre-booking is advised.

Runs in Open Friday to Monday, and daily during Buckinghamshire school holidays.

Changing Places facility at the entrance, plus accessible toilets and an adult changing bed at the far end of the site. Designated blue badge parking near the entrance. Ramps into some buildings, and mobility scooters and off-road wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge — a security deposit is required and numbers are limited. A golf buggy and staff can provide lifts. Compact gravel paths are not ideal for wheelchairs and some paths become muddy; the Woodland Walk is not suitable for wheelchairs. Assistance dogs are welcome inside all the historic buildings. Sensory backpacks with ear defenders and a sensory trail map are available from the ticket office. An essential companion enters free with a disabled visitor.

Frights on Ice — SnowDome

SnowDome, Tamworth, Staffordshire

A spine-chilling Halloween skate for brave families. Skate through three spooky worlds: Arachnid Asylum, The Shadow Shipwreck and Carnival of Screams, with fog across the ice, flickering lights, eerie sounds and glowing visuals. Runs 23 October to 1 November 2026.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 – Sun, 1 Nov 2026

Runs in October half term

Expect fog, music, lighting effects and scary characters, and sessions can be busy. The SnowDome's Halloween pages do not publish accessibility or quieter-session details, so please check with the venue before you book.

Halloween Hocus Pocus — Thrift Farm

Thrift Farm, Whaddon, Milton Keynes

Family-friendly Halloween fun on the farm. A £10 ticket includes farm entry, all the Halloween activities and a free homegrown pumpkin for every paying child. Runs every weekend in October and daily through half term until 31 October, alongside the animals and the indoor playbarn.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 – Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

Thrift Farm offers discounted tickets for registered disabled visitors and their carers. The Halloween event page does not publish its own sensory or carer arrangements, so please check with the farm before you book.

Freaky Fun Fest — Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm, Billington, Bedfordshire

A family-friendly daytime Halloween event for October half term. There is a big-top circus with a new daredevil act for 2026, two gentle haunted mazes, Horrid High and Scary Tales, and the Trick or Treat trap doors. Every paying child picks a free pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. All the usual farm fun is included, with acres of outdoor play, a huge indoor play area and the animals. Circus shows run at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 – Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

Mead Open Farm publishes an accessibility guide on its website with details of accessible facilities. Quieter visiting times and essential-carer tickets are not published online, so please check with the farm before you book.

£10 Halloween Skate — Planet Ice Milton Keynes

Planet Ice Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

A spooktacular Halloween skating session with a Halloween atmosphere on the ice. The £10 Halloween Skate is an online-only offer on Friday 30 October, available only on sessions titled '£10 Halloween Skate'. Planet Ice also runs half-term skating, disco skates and a 3 or 5 day Learn to Skate camp over the October break.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

Confirmed by Planet Ice: a free Essential Companion Ticket for essential companions and carers through the Nimbus Access Card. If you already have an Access Card with a +1 or +2 symbol, add your details on the Planet Ice website. Skating sessions can be busy and loud, so please ask the rink about quieter sessions.

Hocus Snowcus — SnowDome

SnowDome, Tamworth, Staffordshire

Snowy Halloween magic made for younger children. Scoot, slide and explore a real snow playground with a Halloween twist, step into the witch's snowy world, and every child leaves with a sweet Halloween treat. Runs 23 October to 1 November 2026.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 – Sun, 1 Nov 2026

Runs in October half term

Real snow means cold temperatures and a slippery surface underfoot. The SnowDome's Halloween pages do not publish accessibility or quieter-session details, so please check with the venue about accessible participation and any quiet times before you book.

Great Linford Halloween Scary Maze

Great Linford, Milton Keynes

A community Halloween scare maze in Great Linford, created by a local family, with spooky decorations, live actors and frightening surprises. It is a much-loved local tradition rather than a commercial attraction. 2026 opening dates, times and prices are not published in advance and must be confirmed with the organiser.

2026 dates and opening times awaiting confirmation.

Runs in October half term

This is an outdoor community event rather than a commercial attraction, so please ask the organiser about access before you visit. Expect loud noises, darkness, sudden scares and possible flashing lights, and check these with the organiser if anyone in your family is sensitive to them. 2026 dates, times and prices must be confirmed with the organiser.

The Howl — Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm, Billington, Bedfordshire

WARNING: a frightening Halloween horror attraction, not suitable for young children. Scare mazes, live actors, a circus, live music and street food. Nobody aged 11 or under is admitted, and 12 to 15 year olds must be with someone aged 16 or over. Gates open at 6pm, the haunts open at 6.30pm and the site closes at 11pm. Open on 23, 24, 25 and 27 to 31 October 2026.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 – Sat, 31 Oct 2026

Runs in October half term

Confirmed by The Howl: disabled toilet facilities on site, and one free carer ticket per visitor with additional needs on proof of DLA, PIP or Attendance Allowance, a valid Blue Badge, an Access Card with a +1 allocation, or a letter from a GP or consultant dated within the last six months. The haunts are NOT wheelchair or mobility scooter accessible. All attractions contain flashing lights, strobes and heavy smoke effects, and The Howl advises anyone affected by these not to visit.

Curly Tails Pig Sanctuary

Curly Tails, Newton Longville, Milton Keynes

A small non-commercial pig sanctuary, home to 48 rescued pigs, with rescued hens, lambs, pygmy goats and guinea pigs to meet too. Visits are by appointment only and numbers are limited, which makes it a calm and unhurried way to meet the animals. Gates open at 11am and the sanctuary is open until 3pm, with a suggested latest entry of 2pm. A safety briefing and a treat bucket to feed the pigs are included. There is a small shop and cafe.

Curly Tails offers one-to-one sessions, private visits and group visits, which can suit families who prefer a quieter experience, and you can ask about these when you book. SEND-specific sessions and October half-term availability are not published, as the booking diary only updates every couple of months.

Emily's Star Christmas Craft Fayre

Newton Leys Pavilion, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Saturday 28 November, 11am-3pm. Handmade crafts, decorations and knitted gifts from local makers, raising money for Emily's Star. Free entry, and indoors.

Details for this fayre are not yet listed on Emily's Star's own website, so please check the date, time and venue with the organiser before you travel.

Sat, 28 Nov 2026

Emily's Star does not publish accessibility details for the fayre, so please ask the organiser before you visit.

MK Curated Winter Fair

Middleton Hall, centre:mk, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Over 100 pop-up stalls of cherry-picked handmade and vintage finds in Middleton Hall, in front of John Lewis. Runs Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November: Friday and Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10:30am-5pm. Free to browse, and it is all indoors.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 – Sun, 1 Nov 2026

centre:mk and the organisers do not publish accessibility or quieter-shopping details for the fair itself, so please ask the centre before you visit.

Camphill MK Handmade Craft & Food Fair

Chrysalis Theatre, Camphill Milton Keynes Communities, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Saturday 7 November, 10am-3pm. More than 30 local crafters, makers and artisans alongside Camphill's own bakery, preserves, textiles, ceramics and one-off art and craft. Food and drink stalls outside in the marquee as well as stalls inside the Chrysalis Theatre. Free entry, and a family-friendly indoor and outdoor event.

Sat, 7 Nov 2026

Camphill MK does not publish accessibility or quieter-session details for the fair, so please ask the organiser before you visit.

Unity Place Christmas Market

Urban Food Market, Unity Place, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Wednesday 9 December, 11am-3pm. Independent stalls with seasonal treats, stocking fillers and handmade gifts, in the Urban Food Market. Free entry, and indoors.

Wed, 9 Dec 2026

Unity Place does not publish accessibility details for the market, so please ask the venue before you visit.

Leighton Buzzard Christmas Lights Switch-On

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Friday 27 November, 4pm-8pm, with the lights switched on at 7pm and a fireworks display. Live performances on the stage from local groups, a festive market, funfair rides and a food court, plus a visit from the Rotary Santa Sleigh. Free, and outdoors in the town centre.

Fri, 27 Nov 2026

An outdoor town centre event with crowds, live music and a fireworks display, so it will be busy and loud at times. Leighton Linslade Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details for the evening, so please ask the organisers before you travel.

Newport Pagnell Christmas Lights Switch-On

Newport Pagnell High Street, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes

Saturday 28 November. Stalls open along the High Street from 10am and the Christmas lights are switched on at 5pm. Free, and outdoors in the town centre.

Sat, 28 Nov 2026

An outdoor town centre event with crowds and live entertainment, so it will be busy at times. Newport Pagnell Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details, so please ask the organisers before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Festive Saturday in the High Street, 10am-3pm. Live music from Top Brass, Rising Voices and Open Voices, afternoon music from Lou and Mack, Christmas party street theatre from Swank, and bath bomb or tote bag decorating with PopFizz. Free, and free travel on L Route buses within Leighton-Linslade.

Sat, 12 Dec 2026

An outdoor town centre event spread along the High Street with live music, so it will be busy and loud at times. Leighton Linslade Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details, so please ask the organisers before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Specialist handmade and craft traders on the High Street, 8:30am-3pm, with original gifts and one-off pieces from local makers. Free to browse, and outdoors.

Sat, 28 Nov 2026

An outdoor market along the High Street. Leighton Buzzard Market does not publish accessibility details, so please ask the market office before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Festive Saturday in the High Street, 10am-3pm. Live music from Heath Band and community choir Somewhere 2 Sing, afternoon music from LSJ Duo, walkabout street theatre from Tinsel & Cracker, and a festive craft activity with Happydashery. Free, and free travel on L Route buses within Leighton-Linslade.

Sat, 28 Nov 2026

An outdoor town centre event spread along the High Street with live music, so it will be busy and loud at times. Leighton Linslade Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details, so please ask the organisers before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Handmade & Craft Market

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Specialist handmade and craft traders on the High Street, 8:30am-3pm, with original gifts and one-off pieces from local makers. Free to browse, and outdoors.

Sat, 12 Dec 2026

An outdoor market along the High Street. Leighton Buzzard Market does not publish accessibility details, so please ask the market office before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Festive Saturday in the High Street, 10am-3pm. Live music from Bedfordshire Band of the Royal British Legion and Glee Club UK Leighton Buzzard, with UkieTooNes and appearances from Celeb Reindeer, plus seasonal arts and crafts from LB Art Society. Free, and free travel on L Route buses within Leighton-Linslade.

Sat, 19 Dec 2026

An outdoor town centre event spread along the High Street with live music, so it will be busy and loud at times. Leighton Linslade Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details, so please ask the organisers before you travel.

Leighton Buzzard Christmas Festival

Leighton Buzzard High Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Festive Saturday in the High Street, 10am-3pm. Live music from Leighton-Linslade Concert Band and The Rock Project, afternoon music from Jazz the Two of Us, hula hooping with Angie's Festival Funky Hooping, and a nature-inspired craft activity with Woodland Warriors. Free, and free travel on L Route buses within Leighton-Linslade.

Sat, 5 Dec 2026

An outdoor town centre event spread along the High Street with live music, so it will be busy and loud at times. Leighton Linslade Town Council does not publish accessibility or quieter-space details, so please ask the organisers before you travel.