Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Longstock Park Water Garden
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for children this October? Visit Longstock Park Water Garden at Leckford Estate near Stockbridge, Hampshire and follow the clues on a Halloween scavenger hunt through the garden.
Children can spot pumpkins, collect leaves and pinecones and discover seasonal details along the trail. A little treat also awaits at the end, making it a lovely autumn half-term activity for families.
Follow the Halloween Trail
The Halloween Scavenger Hunt takes families through Longstock Park Water Garden, with clues and seasonal details to discover along the way.
Children can spot and count pumpkins, collect leaves and pinecones and enjoy the garden’s winding paths, wooded planting areas, waterways and wooden bridges as they follow the trail.
The route offers a chance to see the Water Garden in its autumn colours, with plenty to notice as the season changes. Winding paths, wooded planting areas, waterways and wooden bridges create a colourful autumn setting.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt Details
The Halloween Scavenger Hunt takes place at Longstock Park Water Garden during October, with children able to follow the trail, spot pumpkins and collect seasonal items along the way.
Dates, times, admission prices and activities vary each year. For the latest event information, including this year's dates and times, visit the Halloween Scavenger Hunt event page.
Make a Day of It at Longstock Park
There is plenty to enjoy at Longstock Park after the scavenger hunt.
Visit Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café for a warming drink, something to eat or a homemade Halloween cake. The Farm Shop also has seasonal produce, including pumpkins and squashes, along with food, gifts and Leckford products to take home.
You can also visit Longstock Park Nursery to browse plants, spring bulbs and garden supplies. Combining the Halloween Scavenger Hunt with the Water Garden, Farm Shop & Café and Nursery gives families plenty to see and do during an autumn visit to Leckford Estate.
Before You Visit
Longstock Park Water Garden has grass paths, slopes, wooden bridges and uneven ground. Suitable footwear is recommended, particularly after wet weather.
Free parking is available at the Water Garden and Longstock Park. Accessible toilets are provided. Some areas of the garden may be difficult to navigate.
Picnicking is not permitted in the Water Garden, but refreshments are available at Longstock Park Farm Shop & Café nearby.
For the latest opening times, admission information, accessibility details and visitor guidance, please check the Scavenger Hunt event page before travelling.
Last Year’s Halloween Highlights
Last year, families followed the Halloween scavenger trail through Longstock Park Water Garden, searching for pumpkins and clues along the way.
Children enjoyed taking part in a seasonal activity surrounded by autumn planting, colourful woodland paths and the garden’s waterways. A little treat at the end added an extra touch of Halloween fun.
What Visitors Said
Families who joined us for last year’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt shared their thoughts about the trail and their visit to Longstock Park Water Garden.
“A lovely Halloween activity for the children. They enjoyed searching for the pumpkins, following the clues and collecting things along the trail.”
Sarah, Winchester
“Absolutely beautiful and a credit to everyone working here, and of course John Lewis, so relaxing and so many beautiful plants to see. Thank you to the very helpful staff here, we are so pleased to have found this place that we shall come back again for certain.”
Micheal, Andover
Plan Your Halloween Visit
Follow the clues, spot the pumpkins and enjoy an autumn walk through Longstock Park Water Garden. After the trail, make time for a warming drink, seasonal treats or a visit to the Farm Shop and Nursery.
Plan your visit to The Scavenger Hunt.
