Wickedly Wonderful 🧙♀️✨ Halloween and Autumn events and experiences near me in Chailey, Uckfield, Lewes and surrounding areas in East Sussex and beyond
- Leanne Ammon
- 14 hours ago
- 3 min read
Autumn in East Sussex is pure magic — crisp air, golden leaves, and the unmistakable scent of pumpkin spice. If you’re looking for Halloween fun close to home this September and October, you’re in for a treat (and maybe a few tricks). From spooky trails to pumpkin picking, here’s your ultimate local guide.
🎢 Shriek Week at Drusillas Park
📍 Location: Drusillas Park, Alfriston, East Sussex📅 Dates & Times: Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm💡 About: Drusillas transforms into a Halloween haven during Shriek Week, with creepy crawly encounters, a haunted house experience, and themed decorations throughout the zoo and play areas. Perfect for families with younger children — spooky but not too scary. Don’t miss the chance to meet costumed characters and enjoy seasonal treats.🔗 Visit Drusillas Park’s official event page
🎃 Pumpkin Picking at Poynings Pumpkin Patch
📍 Location: Poynings Road, Poynings, West Sussex (easy drive from Chailey & Lewes)📅 Dates & Times: Open weekends from Saturday 27 September – Sunday 26 October 2025, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm💡 About: Rows upon rows of pumpkins in every shape and size, plus wheelbarrows for easy picking. There’s also a mini maize maze, photo spots, and hot drinks to keep you cosy. Ideal for a family day out or a seasonal photo shoot.🔗 Find details on Poynings Pumpkin Patch’s website
🐴 Halloween Fun at Fishers Farm Park
📍 Location: Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex (short trip from East Sussex border)📅 Dates & Times: Saturday 18 October – Sunday 2 November 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm💡 About: Fishers Farm Park goes all-out for Halloween with a spooky trail, themed shows, and pumpkin carving sessions. Kids can enjoy the rides and animal encounters while adults soak up the autumn atmosphere. Costumes encouraged!🔗 See Fishers Farm Park’s Halloween programme
🏰 Lewes Castle Spooky Tours
📍 Location: Lewes Castle, Lewes, East Sussex📅 Dates & Times: Friday 24 October – Friday 31 October 2025, tours at 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm💡 About: Step back in time with an atmospheric evening tour of Lewes Castle, complete with ghost stories and eerie local legends. Recommended for ages 10+ due to the spooky content. Wrap up warm — it gets chilly on the battlements!🔗 Check Lewes Castle’s events page
🌾 Chailey Pumpkin & Harvest Fair
📍 Location: Chailey Commons, Chailey, East Sussex📅 Dates & Times: Saturday 4 October 2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm💡 About: A charming community event featuring local produce stalls, pumpkin competitions, children’s games, and live folk music. Great for meeting neighbours and supporting local makers.🔗 More info via Visit Lewes
🕯️ Uckfield Halloween Lantern Parade
📍 Location: Uckfield High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex📅 Dates & Times: Thursday 30 October 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm💡 About: Join the glowing procession of handmade lanterns through Uckfield’s high street, ending with live music and refreshments. Lantern-making workshops will be held earlier in the month for all ages.🔗 Uckfield Town Council events page
Latchetts Farm Pumpkin Patch – Uckfield
📍 Location: Brook House Farm, Brookhouse Lane, BN8 4JJ📅 Open: Selected dates in October (see website)🕒 Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm💷 Entry: Free entry; pumpkins priced by size✨ Why go: Family-run with a great mix of traditional orange pumpkins and unusual varieties. There’s also an ice cream parlour on site — yes, even in October!
🐐 Halloween Fun at Blackberry Farm Park – Near Lewes
📍 Location: Blackberry Farm Park, Whitesmith, Lewes, BN8 6JD📅 Dates: 21st – 31st October 2025🕒 Time: 10:00 – 16:00ℹ️ Description: A spooktacular day out for little ones! Enjoy pumpkin picking, themed tractor rides, spooky scavenger hunts, and meet friendly farm animals. There’s also a soft play barn and outdoor adventure areas, making it ideal for toddlers and young children. Fancy dress is encouraged, and Halloween treats are available at the café.
✨ Whether you’re hunting for spine‑tingling scares, planning a cosy family day out, or craving that deeper connection to the turning seasons, East Sussex’s Halloween 2025 has it all. From charming pumpkin fields tucked into the South Downs to eerie after‑dark adventures, the autumn magic is waiting just beyond your doorstep.
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