28 September 2026: Make this October half term one to remember with a family escape to The Belfry Hotel & Resort, the ultimate destination for memory-making moments. Brave the all-new immersive Haunted Woodlands and experience a packed programme of family activities, with plenty to keep little ones entertained throughout the school holidays.

Step into the Haunted Woodlands

After a spellbinding first year in 2025, The Belfry's Haunted Woodlands returns for October Half Term 2026, bigger, better and spookier than ever before. Running from Friday 16th October to Sunday 1st November, the immersive Halloween adventure will once again transform the resort's Woodland Adventures, with even more interactive experiences, larger-than-life characters and family-friendly thrills awaiting guests.

Free for hotel guests, or priced from £7.50 per person for non-residents, guests can step into a world of spooky surprises, larger-than-life characters, interactive challenges and Halloween photo opportunities - the perfect trick-or-treat adventure for families of all ages.

At its centre is Professor Frank N Stein, who has created a laboratory deep within the woods. There’s just one problem - the final ingredient for his Party Potion has mysteriously disappeared. Families will journey through the Haunted Woodlands to help solve the mystery, meeting a weird and wonderful cast of characters along the way. From Winfred the Worst Witch to the mysterious Grave Digger, live performers will set challenges and reveal clues to help young adventurers track down the missing ingredient and bring the Halloween party to life.

More time for family adventures

Priced from £499 per room, families can take advantage of The Belfry’s 3 nights for the price of 2 offer this half term, allowing even more time to explore, reconnect and make lasting memories. Or enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast for the whole family from £299 per room.

Designed for space and comfort, the resort’s family bedrooms are all conveniently located, while its interconnecting rooms offer added flexibility for families who want extra space while staying together. For something truly special, choose the Brabazon House Suite which offers two bedrooms, a lounge area, and a large balcony overlooking the iconic Brabazon golf course.

Play, splash and explore

Families can enjoy The Club, The Belfry’s state-of-the-art leisure centre with a swimming pool, flume and sprinklers for children, alongside a 25-metre lap pool, sauna, steam room and indoor and outdoor bubble pools for adults.

Throughout half term, families can experience go-karting, badminton, table tennis and shuffleboard together, alongside free activities including scavenger hunts, football, basketball and racket sports. Budding golfers can also play for free at the Toptracer, when playing with a paying adult, with interactive games suitable for all ages and abilities. The resort offers plenty of complimentary indoor activities too, from a games room, Nintendo and Xbox gaming, to a colouring station and sweet cart.

The Belfry is well equipped to tackle picky eaters with several restaurants and cuisines available across the resort, including The Ryder Restaurant where children can choose their own dishes from a dedicated children’s buffet. Then after a day of adventure, little ones can wind down with a film and popcorn in the Movie Room or settle into the library corner with a children’s book.

For more information and to book rooms or Haunted Woodlands, please visit: https://www.thebelfry.com/family/october-half-term/

*Haunted Woodlands is located within the Woodland Adventures play area. It will be open from 8am until dusk throughout the event, with live Halloween characters appearing daily from 2pm until 8pm. Haunted Woodlands is complimentary for hotel residents, while tickets for non-residents are priced at £7.50 per person, with hourly slots available.

For more information, please visit www.thebelfry.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1675 238600 | Email: enquiries@thebelfry.com

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