Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed war story Private Peaceful returns to the stage at the Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children from October 21 to 25.

Bolton’s free Put Big Light On Festival returns November 19-22 with art, performances and installations including Luke Jerram’s Helios in Victoria Square.

Pendennis Castle in Falmouth will host the Great Pumpkin Party from Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, November 1.

Mayor Declan Craggs shares his love of the Mere and Fair Green, while our guide highlights museums, shops, parks and Corn Hall events.

Explore East Harptree village life in Somerset, from St Laurence Church and Roman hoard history to rewilding, arts, community pub and shop.

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Discover Yorkshire’s spooky walks and witchcraft legends, from the Wizard of Whirlaw and Boggle Hole to Calverley Woods and Dead Man’s Hill ...

Explore Dumfries and Galloway folklore as Adam Forrester faces witches, a terrifying chase and the River Ken in a tale echoing Robert Burns’ Tam o’ Shanter.

Celebrate Essex Day on October 26 with Norman history, castles and witchcraft tales at Hedingham, Colchester, Waltham Abbey and Manningtree in historic Essex.

Discover Rogate Pumpkin Patch in Hampshire, where pumpkin picking, regenerative farming, family fun and community come together at Slade Farm in the South Downs.

Explore Sussex’s most haunted places, from Herstmonceux Castle and the Mermaid Inn to Clapham Wood, Chanctonbury Ring and ghostly A23 legends.

Explore seven of the best pumpkin patches in Kent, from Pumpkin Moon and Beluncle Farm to Quex Adventure Farm Park, for family Halloween days out this October.