Halloween and Half Term Activities

Bring the children for Half Term activities and there may be a few spooky Halloween happenings!

Spooky family friendly half term Halloween fun every day (10am – 4pm), 24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Ghost Tours * Pumpkin Trail * crafty Halloween activities

Frighteningly fun Boat Trips (daily at 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00)

Scary snacks in the Waterside Café

Did you know the National Waterways Museum has 6 resident ghosts? Will they come out to show themselves this Halloween? Take one of our free Ghost Tours to find out how these waterways spirits ended up here. Watch out for our gorgeously ghoulish costumed staff across the site!