Crunchy leaves, crisp autumn walks, cosy evenings and just the right amount of spooky fun – October Half Term is a brilliant time to escape to Dorset.
At South Lytchett Manor, we’ll be getting into the Halloween spirit with activities for the whole family (four-legged family members included!), while across Dorset there are plenty more autumn adventures waiting to be discovered.
So, dig out the wellies, pack your warm jumpers and Halloween costumes and join us for a half-term break to remember.
Pumpkin Carving Competition
Get your creative claws out!
Bring your best carving skills and create a creepy, funny or frightfully fantastic pumpkin. Whether it’s a classic jack-o’-lantern or a ghoulish masterpiece, we want to see your spooky squash on display!
- Entries open during half-term week – 24th October to 1st November
- The competition is open to children only
- During your stay, show your pumpkin to the reception team or upload your photo to Facebook and tag us in #campsitedorset
- Winners announced at the end of Half Term week – prize for the best design!
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Keep your eyes peeled… something spooky is hidden around the park!
Join us for a fun and slightly spine-tingling Halloween Scavenger Hunt, perfect for little monsters of all ages. Follow the clues, explore the grounds, and see what creepy surprises await you!
- Available daily during half term – 24th October to 1st November
- Pick up your scavenger sheet from Reception
- Small prize for those who complete the trail!
Pet Fancy Dress Competition
This one’s for the paws-itively adorable!
We’re inviting all guests and their furry companions to get into the Halloween spirit with our Pet Fancy Dress Competition!
- Open to pets staying on the park
- Dress your pet in their best Halloween costume
- Share your photos or visit Reception to show off their look
- Best dressed wins a pet-tastic goodie bag!
From tiny witches to ghostly greyhounds – we can’t wait to see what your pets come up with! Don’t forget to take plenty of photos.
What’s on nearby this Half Term
While plenty is happening on-site, there’s even more autumn adventure waiting in the local area! Here are some of our favourite family-friendly events nearby:
- Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park – Halloween fun with pumpkin picking, spooky maize mazes, and themed tractor rides.
- Swanage Railway – Halloween Ghost Train journeys from Corfe Castle to Swanage.
- Corfe Castle – Discover the castle’s eerie secrets with a Halloween trail and hands-on fun for kids.
- Moors Valley Country Park – Join the Halloween trail through the woods and enjoy family cycling and play areas.
A rainy day? No problem
October weather can occasionally have other ideas, but there are plenty of options when the rain arrives.
The Tank Museum at Bovington is a fantastic all-weather day out, with an extraordinary collection of armoured vehicles and exhibitions bringing more than a century of history to life.
Closer to Poole, Splashdown Waterpark offers a very different kind of adventure. Pack the swimming costumes and swap autumn rain for water slides! Or catch the latest blockbuster at Vue Cinema, Tower Park.
Book Your Halloween getaway now!
Spaces for October half term are filling up fast – so if you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly escape with plenty of Halloween magic, don’t miss out.
Click here to book your stay and join the spooky fun!
