IOW Steam Railway: Witches, Wands & Whistles

17 – 31 October 2026
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Haven Street

Step into a world of Halloween magic this half term at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Havenstreet will be transformed into a spooky railway packed with witches, wizards, creepy characters and family-friendly entertainment.

The showstopper is the Halloween Express, a themed train ride through the Isle of Wight countryside. Climb aboard heritage carriages decked out for Halloween and keep an eye out for spooky displays and surprises along the route.

There’s plenty to enjoy off the train too, including the Great Halloween Pumpkin Patch, where you can choose your own pumpkin and use the free carving station to create a Halloween masterpiece.

Throughout the event, visitors can enjoy:

• Live performances and roaming Halloween characters
• Magic shows and wizarding mischief
• Circus skills workshops
• Potion making activities
• Giant bubble displays
• Halloween arts and crafts

Children travelling on the Halloween Express will also receive a goody bag and a small pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.

Entry to the Halloween event area is free. Craft activities, pumpkins and Halloween Express tickets are available for an additional charge. With spooky train rides, pumpkin picking and plenty of Halloween fun, it’s a great family day out this half term.