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Halloween Half-Term Breaks

Spooktacular half-term breaks

Escape to one of our holiday parks in Dorset or the New Forest this Halloween. With themed entertainment and cosy self-catering accommodation, here makes the perfect place for a family getaway in October half-term.

With the leaves falling from the trees and misty evenings drawing in, the parks undergo an eerily beautiful transformation here at Shorefield Holidays. Things turn positively batty across our parks, with a range of fantastic Halloween activities for boys and ghouls of all ages! But that's not all - be sure to keep on the lookout for Frankenstein Cyril and Cybil* the witch when you visit Shorefield Country Park or Oakdene Forest Park! You can also take advantage of all the fantastic facilities and themed entertainment, all of which is included in the price of your holiday.

  • Extensive range of accommodation (pet-friendly options available too)
  • Halloween themed events and shows*
  • Themed activities available throughout October half-term*

Enjoy a spooktacular getaway at our parks

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October is the perfect time to escape on a short break in Dorset or the New Forest.

We always have fang-tastic entertainment* planned for Halloween at Shorefield Country Park and Oakdene Forest Park, so don't miss a trick and treat yourself to a wickedly good family half term break away! Plus... Enjoy the indoor pools, entertainment, bars and restaurants before heading back for a well-deserved night’s rest in your warm and welcoming accommodation.

We'll also be hosting Family Pumpkin Carving sessions at both Oakdene Forest Park and Shorefield Country Park! These will need to be pre-booked here for Shorefield Country Park and Oakdene Forest Park via our online booking system, to ensure we have pumpkins for everyone attending! Check out the booking page for specific dates our pumpkin carving will be held.

*Halloween themed activities will be available on selected dates only and subject to the latest government advice.

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  • Halloween themed activities*
  • Fancy dress welcome!
  • Enjoy our Halloween 'phantomime'*
  • Family fun for everyone
  • Pumpkin carving*
  • *On selected dates. Be sure to check out our entertainment calendars for more info!
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Don't miss our Family Pumpkin Carving!

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Halloween themed activities* at Shorefield Country Park & Oakdene Forest Park

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Themed entertainment from our very own team

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Lots of Halloween themed activities* for the whole family

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Join our very own entertainment team for a range of shows

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Halloween half term breaks at Shorefield Holidays

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Cyril, Cybil & Pat will be 'creeping it real' in their Halloween themed show* (currently unavailable)

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Get involved and decorate your table in our Showbars*!

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